Originally Posted by rs shawn
Originally Posted by DazC
Plus you invalidate your insurance by having one fitted as it bypassed the immobiliser circuits to keep it running and break the law by leaving a running engine unattended.....
No they don't mate. Can't find the old thread at the minute, but they DO NOT invalidate your insurance. I asked both Adrian Flux & HIC (got insurance with them both) and they both say that there are NO problems with running a turbo timer. It is not against the law & they said they would be the first to call me if it was as it would then invalidate my insurance.
It may by-pass the immobiliser, but once it counts down, the engine stops. A thief cannot drive it away. The timer should always be fitted into the handbrake controls so that as soon as anyone (thief/small child) releases the h/brake to move the car, the timer cuts out & the car stops.
Ok then, SOME insurance companies will invalidate your insurance...
It is illegal to leave an engine running unattended regarldess.....