Got myself a new insurance company, but they asked if my car (is200SE) has a thatcham approved immobiliser. Not sure what that is as ive never heard of it. i know the lexus does come with an immobiliser but not sure what type that is, and double locking doors. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? and how to prove if anything to them.

Cheers

Yes it is matey, the IS200 has a Thatcham Approved alarm
Factory installed, so you can't have proof IIAMC. One way to bring down the premiums

Jamie

It's factory fitted and so the insurance company should now.

I would imagine lexus would only fit approved immobilisers but i doubt you'll have any paperwork to clarify this.

its listed in the user handbook/service book for the car what type is fitted.

the insurance companies KNOW it has a thatcham approved alarm, there hoping you dont so they can charge more

Thanks for the replies guys..and yes monster mat thats probably what they are hoping, but unfortunately i have people in the know (you guys) lol.

is it thatcham approved category 1 or 2?

I had this when i took my policy out, asked them to explain the question, apparently IS200's registered after may 1999 all have Thatcham Cat 1 fitted, before that it must be cat 2.

to my understanding
cat 1 = Alarm and Imobaliser
cat 2 = imobabliser
cat 3 = some of those steering locks and some alarms.

if this is wrong could somebody please correct me.

all UK supplied IS200/300 and sportcross are cat 1