Do I Have An Immobiliser and / or Alarm?

[TheBows]

I have a Swift Escape Freestyle 684 (SE) 2017. I have just spotted in my insurance that I must have a professionally fitted alarm and / or immobiliser or I am not covered for theft. I have always assumed I did have these, fitted by Swift when new. How can I verify this? I assume I can ring Swift but was hoping to avoid that. Any help would be appreciated.


Thanks


Stephen

 

[Otter Spotter]

Do you get any sound, blips etc or flashing indicators when you lock the van with your key fob?

In the lower middle of Ducato/Boxer/Citroen dashboards there is a ’padlock’ sign which flashes red when you lock the van, this indicates central locking and your van may have base vehicle alarm.

 

[jezport]

They don't usually have an alarm as standard

 

[TheBows]

Yes I have the red flashing padlock on the dashboard when locked. No there are no beeps or flashes when locking the vehicle with the key fob. Sounds like I have an immobiliser but no alarm. At least that will satisfy the insurers. I think I need to get an alarm fitted.

Thanks to all.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Yes I have the red flashing padlock on the dashboard when locked. No there are no beeps or flashes when locking the vehicle with the key fob. Sounds like I have an immobiliser but no alarm. At least that will satisfy the insurers. I think I need to get an alarm fitted.

Thanks to all.

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[Minxy]

We've got an Autowatch 695 on our current Mh, have it on loads of others too with no issues.

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[TDub49]

Yes, other alarms/immobilisers are available (we have a Cobra which has worked thus far, not that I think an Ace Siena is top of the crims' list of mohos to steal . . .) - I think most insurance companies want whatever you fit to be at least "Thatcham Approved" though: https://www.thatcham.org/thatcham-security-certifications/