Thatcham cat1 alarms - GT636/444

GT 636

The GT 636/444 is a full Thatcham category 1 alarm and immobiliser. Wide range of security features on the GT 636/444 alarm includes; door, bonnet and boot protection, ultrasonic interior protection, a self powered siren and distress alert is complemented by many convenient enhancements including remote control central locking, system override. The GT 636/444 alarm comes with 2 high security remotes and includes Panic alert button on remote controlwith Status LED and Battery backup siren will continue even if intruder cuts all the cables.

Thatcham category 1 status

Thatcham category1 combines alarm and immobiliser to form a complete vechicle security system so the Thatcham organisation have specifed two products;

• Category 1 alarm and immobiliser designed to fit into any vehicle.
• Category 2 to 1 upgrade designed for newer UK specification vehicles that already have a factory fitted category2 immobiliser

Cat 2 to 1 alarm upgrade or Cat 1 alarm can be fitted to a vehicle with a factory fitted cat 2 immobiliser, the upgrade is cheaper but the full alarm provides extra security and more features. Privately imported vehicles that are non UK spec or older vehicles that do not have a cat 2 immobiliser must be fitted with a full category 1 alarm and immobiliser.

If you have key operated or remote controlled central locking installed the aftermarket Thatcham alarm key fob will operate the locks as well as the alarm to give full remote central locking. Installing a Thatcham alarm to operate from the existing remotes is possible but will work out more expensive and you lose out on having an extra set of key fob remotes.

For vehicles that have electric window closure fitted the new Thatcham alarm remote control will operate them as before and if you are without window closure it is possible install a window closure module for around £50 to close windows when the doors are locked.

GT security

GT alarms are one of Europe`s leading vehicle security manufacturer using the latest in Surface Mount technology, GT security systems use the finest electronic componenets ensuring quality and reliability. This very reason is why many vehicle manufacturers are using the GT alarm product range as standard factory fit. The GT systems we install are GT108/142 and GT636/444. GT Supply the following vehicle manufacturers: Audi, Chrysler, Daihatsu, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rover, Seat, Skoda, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Volvo. GT has also developed a security system specificaly designed for the leisure industry, the Motorhome and Caravan alarms use the very latest in radio technology allowing for quick and easy installation. Being radio operated this means that the GT Motorhome and Caravan security systems can not only protect the intended Motorhome or Caravan but can also protect any item within the vacinity of any Motorhome or Caravan with a GT security system fitted.

Thatcham information

The Thatcham organisation was established in 1969 by British Insurers and are best known for testing vehicle security systems and testing seats for whiplash prevention. Thatcham also provide about 70% of the data that insurers use to define a car’s insurance grouping and also test and accredit crash repair parts and vehicle repair technicians. The Research Council for Automobile Repairs (RCAR) was founded by Thatcham and they are members of the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) since 2004. The Thatcham Centre is independently operated with a Board of Directors drawn from amongst the 31 insurer members who fund the work. Thatcham is a not-for-profit organisation and the main aim is to carry out research targeted at containing or reducing the cost of motor insurance claims, whilst maintaining safety and quality standards. The Thatcham Centre is well equipped with a range of collision repair equipment which is used for both research and training purposes and in 2004, Thatcham achieved ISO9001:2000 accreditation.