Thatcham Security Categories - May 22, 2008
The Motor Insurance Repair Research Centre, also known as Thatcham because of its location in Thatcham, Berkshire (England) was established by British Insurers in 1969 to conduct research related to motor insurance claims. They are known for testing security systems and crash testing motor vehicles. They also train insurance engineers and repairers.
Thatcham groups security systems into five categories: electronic alarm and immobiliser, electronic/electromechanical immobiliser, mechanical immobiliser, wheel locking devices, and after-theft systems for vehicle recovery. Having a combination of approved devices in these categories is ideal for theft prevention and recovery. They could likewise lower your insurance premium. Ask your insurer about it.