Thatcham cat2>1 alarms - Avital Maxx2

Avital Maxx2

The Avital Maxx2 alarm is identical to the Maxx3 system in every way except that it has no immobilisation as standard because the Avital Maxx2 is actually designed to work in tandem with your existing vehicle immobiliser system. If your original immobiliser is Thatcham category 2 rated installing the Avital Maxx2 security system alongside it will give your combined system Thatcham 2 to 1 status and better protect your vehicle and contents too.

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.

Avital security

Avital alarms delivers the ultimate auto security value and performance by integrating high-technology, state-of-the-art microprocessor circuitry and high-volume productivity to produce exceptional remote controlled vehicle security systems that are as easy to use as they are affordable. The Avital systems we install are Maxx1, Maxx2 and Maxx3. Avital alarm security systems all operated via handsome, ergonomic and waterproof AviGlo™ transmitters in either 2, 3 or 4-button configuration. Amongst these Avital systems the three Maxx systems have passed the stringent Thatcham tests (the UK insurance industry's test house), and may qualify you for reduced premiums as a result.

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.