Your Complete Guide

At Stratosphere Auto Systems we understand that the world of vehicle security, particularly stolen vehicle tracking systems, can be a minefield. With the seemingly endless choice of brand and product, we aim to streamline your experience whilst giving you the ability to learn in detail about how those products work.

Read through the various topics in this comprehensive guide to get a firm understanding of how modern vehicles are stolen, with which products to best prevent it and learn how it is those systems work to help protect your vehicle against theft.

 

Stolen Vehicle Tracking

  • Thatcham Catorgory S7 and S5?

    We’ll explain the difference between the categories.

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  • Connected Car / Factory Fitted Tracking Systems

    Understand why aftermarket installation of your tracking system is superior to factory fitted systems.

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  • Stolen Vehicle Tracking vs Regular Vehicle Tracking

    We’ll explain the differences between your regular tracking system installation and hardware vs professional stolen vehicle tracking systems.

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Modern Keyless Theft

  • Relay Attack

    Thieves use sophisticated transmitters and receivers to pick up your vehicle keys signal and then relay it to your vehicle. Once unlocked the thief is then able to start and drive your vehicle away, all in under 30 seconds.

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  • OBD Attack

    The latest method of keyless theft, thieves now have access to sophisticated hardware and software that plugs directly into your vehicle’s OBD port. This OBD tool is able to start your vehicle even without the key, nor your keys signal, and in some cases even bypass your aftermarket immobiliser.

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  • Key Cloning

    A problem for keyed and keyless vehicles, thieves use advanced hardware to program an additional key to your vehicle. Once a new key is programmed thieves are able to unlock, start and drive your vehicle away.

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  • Your Best Defence

    Learn about which type of security systems best protect your vehicle against various modern theft methods, whether that be for keyed, or keyless starting vehicles.

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Thatcham and Insurance Approved

  • Thatcham/Insurance Approved

    Has your insurance provider asked for an insurance approved product be fitted to your vehicle?

    What is a Thatcham and Insurance approved product?

    And what does it mean about the product your buying?

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Installation Quality

  • Installation Quality is Key

    Learn why the quality of your installation is the most important aspect when considering a system for your vehicle.

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