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Title: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: watersjames on 15 November 2006, 19:05
Hi there

I have just purchased a golf which has a thatcham one alarm and immobiliser fitted, however, the previous owner lost the certicate.  At present I don't know what alarm it but i'm sure i'll be able to find out.  Has anyone been in a similar situation or does anyone know whether I can get hold of a certificate somehow to prove to the insurance company that I have a thatcham one fitted?

Many thanks
James
Title: Re: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: J.stafford16v on 15 November 2006, 22:18
You would need to go back to the place who fitted the alarm, and if they still have paperwork then they will reissue for a small charge lol!!!!
Title: Re: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: Jamo_GTI on 15 November 2006, 23:48
Quote from: watersjames on 15 November 2006, 19:05
Hi there

I have just purchased a golf which has a thatcham one alarm and immobiliser fitted, however, the previous owner lost the certicate.  At present I don't know what alarm it but i'm sure i'll be able to find out.  Has anyone been in a similar situation or does anyone know whether I can get hold of a certificate somehow to prove to the insurance company that I have a thatcham one fitted?

Many thanks
James

I was in the same boat with a car i bought, you can take it to any qualified alarm place and they can inspect the installation and issue you with a new certificate for a charge.
Title: Re: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: watersjames on 16 November 2006, 08:16
Quote from: Jamo_GTI on 15 November 2006, 23:48
Quote from: watersjames on 15 November 2006, 19:05
Hi there

I have just purchased a golf which has a thatcham one alarm and immobiliser fitted, however, the previous owner lost the certicate.  At present I don't know what alarm it but i'm sure i'll be able to find out.  Has anyone been in a similar situation or does anyone know whether I can get hold of a certificate somehow to prove to the insurance company that I have a thatcham one fitted?

Many thanks
James

I was in the same boat with a car i bought, you can take it to any qualified alarm place and they can inspect the installation and issue you with a new certificate for a charge.

Thats awesome, cheers for the info

James
Title: Re: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: Bluefox on 17 November 2006, 22:48
Quote from: J.stafford16v on 15 November 2006, 22:18
You would need to go back to the place who fitted the alarm, and if they still have paperwork then they will reissue for a small charge lol!!!!

I've got this problem as well. What you think the chances of secure-a-car fitting an alarm/immob to a car purchased from Surrey? :laugh:
Title: Re: Thatcham one alarm certificate lost - can I get another?
Post by: Jamo_GTI on 23 November 2006, 14:20
Any qualified VSIB fitter should be able to inspect and issue a ceritifcate for £25

I emailed Thatcham about this a while back and this was the response.

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Hi,  you will need to get your alarm identified etc. to find your nearest VSIB installer  look at their website  www.vsib.co.uk.    They can then issue another certificate.