I think I could do with an alarm on the new BA so I've been looking on ebay (on Christmas day, check me and my festivity!)

I've found a couple, anyone got any opinions on them? Or on which ones they would recommend?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-ALARM-REMOTE- ... 5636ae005e

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CAR-ALARM-AND-IMM ... 2c5043fac2

I've always been really cynical about these remote start sysems... it means bypassing the thatcham cat 2 immobiliser that comes standard fitted to the car.

[quote="Seller"]Note. To comply with Insurance the remote engine start feature has been disabled. IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE NO INSURANCE ON A MOTOR VEHICLE. ON 12.05.08 WE CONTACTED THE UNDERWRITERS OF DIRECT LINE INSURANCE WHO TOLD US THAT THEY WOULD NOT INSURE A CAR WITH THE REMOTE START FEATURE!!!! [/quote]

I'd look into this before considering one.

If you're looking for something cheap and reliable, I'd recommend sticking to a base product from a reputable manufacturer, like the scorpion SA30 I installed on both my old F's.
Piss easy to fit and easily expandable, only about £40 odd.

I have a Sigma s30 Thatcham Cat 1 Alarm/immobiliser , part no TOSIG30 £125 approx, (very pleased)

I was a little concerned by the legality comment by the seller to be honest! I'll look into the Scorpion one (cant afford to spend too much!), I've found one for £60 including p&p on ebay.

Like I said, I've always been really cautious of them, don't like the idea of disabling the immobilised, no matter how posh the alarm is.
I'll see if I can find where I last bought that alarm from, but sure it was only about £45ish.
Does all the c/l etc without needing optional extras, has an output so you can have an electric boot release too.
If your F is pre ford, you can use that to put a button on the inside too, like Idid in my old 1800.

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Mine's post ford If you could find the alarm for that much that would be awesome but if not, I'll just get it on ebay

Cheers Fluffy Bob!

Found this on Google...

http://caraudiogiant.co.uk/shop/index.p ... ductId=844

But I got mine from Amazon i think, can't find the receipt.

But they are far more expensive than they were lol

I bought one a long time ago for my first F. Ended up selling it on as I didn't have a clue how to fit it.

I have a rough idea how to fit it, but I'll work that out nearer the time Shouldn't be too complicated - Once I've figured out how to fix the damn central locking, I'm sure I'll know my way around the door circuitry anyway!

Get an auto alarm, which will be approved by your car insurance company. Then you have to pay less money to your insurance, because you have better protection against car burglary