Why Choose Professional Immobiliser Installation for Your Car? | GVE London – Blog

The unfortunate reality is that if you have a high-end vehicle, whether it’s a supercar, an SUV, or a chauffeur-driven car, it makes no difference; it’s a target. These cars are expensive, they’re a status symbol, so a lot of bad characters keep them on their radar. Knowing these vehicles are actively on the steal list and that car theft in the UK doesn’t seem to be going down, one must do what they can as an owner to protect their vehicle. One of the solutions is installing an immobiliser. However, the quality of the immobiliser installation matters just as much as the device itself, and here’s why:

What Is an Immobiliser?

An immobiliser for a vehicle is an electronically operated security device that is meant to prevent theft by simply not allowing the engine to start unless and until the correct key or fob is present. It is a highly effective device and has been a legal requirement for all new cars in the UK since 1998. However, company-fitted immobilisers often can’t compete with the high levels of features and security that aftermarket options offer.

It is LITERALLY Their Job

You see, there is a certain level of expertise and precision in a specific craft that’s gained only through experience. Technicians at a supercar service center have performed countless immobiliser and supercar tracker installation on vehicles and know how to do it well and quickly. Proper installation is important too—a poorly fitted immobiliser may fail to activate or, worse, interfere with your vehicle’s electronics.

Compatibility with Your Vehicle

Not all immobilisers are suitable for every car, and professional installers can assess your vehicle and the immobiliser you have to see if they are compatible or recommend the best one for you. Supercars can benefit greatly from installing supercar trackers like those from Smartrack, as these are specifically designed for high-end vehicles, making them reliable and ensuring they do not compromise performance.

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Warranty and Insurance Compliance

As fun as DIY projects are, or whatever money can be saved by getting services done by unqualified technicians, it does not seem worth the cost when it ends up voiding your warranty or insurance coverage. Many insurance companies require professionally installed immobilisers to validate your policy, so choose only a trusted garage like GVE London. This way, you can be confident that your immobiliser installation meets industry standards and complies with insurance requirements.

Protection Against Key Cloning and Relay Attacks

Criminals are getting smarter as quickly as our vehicles progress. Key cloning, relay attacks—they’re all commonplace. One of the techniques they use is a signal-boosting device that tricks your car into thinking the key is nearby and activating. However, Thatcham-approved supercar trackers and immobilisers by high-end brands like Smartrack, when properly installed by experts, prevent these attacks by requiring an extra security step. This extra step could be authentication from your smartphone (like two-factor authentication for your emails) or simply adding a unique code or password.

Conclusion

Installing an immobiliser is a smart and preventative measure, so pair that with another smart and preventative measure—choosing a professional installation service. Supercar service centres, like GVE London, can help not just with the installation process but with purchasing one as well, offering personalised suggestions based on your needs. We handle everything from regular repairs and servicing to PPF, detailing, modifications, and more. Contact us today to learn more!