YOUR CAR
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BMW immobiliser West Bromwich: stop the drive-away between the M5 and the M6
LockCAR is a Birmingham company that designs and makes CAN bus immobilisers, 4G dashcams and GPS trackers, and our approved installers fit them across West Bromwich. With two motorways on the doorstep, BMWs in B70 and B71 need protection that works before the car moves. Here is how it works and what it costs.
- Near M5 junction 1 and the M6
- Engine blocked without you
- Tracking from £499 fitted
Why West Bromwich BMWs attract relay gangs
Location, technology and value all point the same way.
- Two motorways within minutes
- Junction 1 of the M5 and junctions 7 and 8 of the M6 give a stolen car a choice of fast routes north, south and east.
- Main roads straight to them
- The A41 and A4031 carry traffic quickly from residential streets to the motorway network.
- Keyless entry and phone keys
- Comfort Access, and the phone-as-key feature on newer models, are built for convenience. Relay and electronic attacks exploit that same convenience.
- Strong demand for popular models
- 5 Series, X5 and M Sport cars are valuable to sell on whole or to break for parts, which keeps them high on thieves’ lists.
- Gangs that move from town to town
- Organised teams cover several Black Country postcodes in one night, using the motorways that run past West Bromwich to move on quickly.
- Keys left in the hallway
- A key on a hook by the front door is the easiest of all for a relay device to reach from outside.
None of this means your BMW will be stolen. It means the factory security on its own is not enough in an area where thieves have both the tools and the routes to use them.
Three layers for a BMW in B70 and B71
No single device covers everything. Together, these make your BMW a poor choice.
- Make the key hard to reachStore the keys in a signal-blocking pouch deep inside the house rather than on a hook by the door.
- Stop the engine startingA hidden LockCAR immobiliser keeps the engine blocked until it recognises your TAG, ring, watch or PIN.
- Know if the car movesWith the One Plus 4G you get 4G GPS tracking and an alert if the BMW is moved, which matters when a car could be lifted onto a truck.
- Add something visibleA steering lock tells a passing thief that this BMW will take time.
You do not need to do everything at once. Start with the immobiliser, because it is the only layer that still works after the BMW’s own security has been fooled. Then add tracking or a steering lock if the car is often left in the open.
What each LockCAR option does for a BMW
So close to two motorways, we suggest the One Plus 4G for most BMWs: one fitting gives you the immobiliser, a dashcam and tracking.
| Option | Layers of protection | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fob (TAG) immobiliser | One: the engine stays dead without the TAG | £139 kit, £249 fitted |
| PIN code immobiliser | One: the engine stays dead without your code | £189 kit, £299 fitted |
| LockCar One Plus 4G | Three: engine block, 4G GPS tracking, road camera | £499 fitted |
| LockCar Duo RH Plus 4G | Three, with a cabin camera added to the road view | £699 fitted |
Already have a tracker? Keep it. A standalone fob (TAG) or PIN immobiliser adds the prevention layer that a tracker cannot, and the two work independently of each other.
Your fitting in West Bromwich, start to finish
Most of the work happens before the installer arrives, so the visit itself is straightforward.
Tell us about the car
Send the model, registration and postcode on WhatsApp. We confirm the option and price for your exact BMW and suggest a time that suits you.
Pick the place
An approved installer comes to you at home or at work, or you take the car to an installation centre. If the car is parked on a busy road, tell us so a safer spot can be agreed.
Drive away protected
The module is hidden and tested, and you are shown how to start the BMW with your TAG or PIN and how alerts work on 4G systems. You leave knowing exactly what to do if an alert ever arrives.
Areas we cover from West Bromwich
Approved installers cover B70 and B71, including Hill Top, Stone Cross, Charlemont and Hamstead, as well as Wednesbury (WS10), Smethwick (B66 and B67), Handsworth (B21) and Great Barr (B43). If you are just outside these areas, send your postcode and we will tell you if we can reach you. Prices are the same fitted prices shown above.
Book on WhatsApp
Send your BMW model, registration and postcode to arrange a time.
Confirm your model
Put your BMW model into the Vehicle CHECK and it shows which LockCAR options suit it.
BMW immobiliser West Bromwich: questions and answers
Does it work if I use my phone as a BMW key?
The immobiliser adds its own check whatever opens the car, whether that is the key fob, Comfort Access or your phone. You release the engine with your TAG, ring, watch or PIN. Send us your registration to confirm the setup for your model.
Can anyone see that it is fitted?
No. There is no keypad, sticker or flashing light. The module is hidden behind trim, so a thief has nothing to aim at.
Is it suitable for M Sport and M models?
Yes. Our demo of the PIN version was filmed on a BMW M4, a car that thieves target with relay boxes and key programmers. Confirm your exact model with the Vehicle CHECK before booking.
Do you cover Wednesbury, Smethwick and Great Barr?
Yes. As well as B70 and B71, approved installers fit in Wednesbury, Smethwick, Handsworth and Great Barr, on your drive or at your workplace.
Do I need a tracker as well?
An immobiliser stops the drive-away. A tracker helps if the car is lifted or towed, which is a real risk close to a motorway. The One Plus 4G gives you both, plus a dashcam, for £499 fitted.
Is there a monthly charge for the immobiliser?
No. You pay once for the immobiliser, kit or fitted, and that is the whole cost.
Will a LockCAR immobiliser count as Thatcham approved?
No. Our immobilisers have not completed Thatcham Security Certification, which is still under way. Before relying on one for a policy condition, ask the insurer of your BMW how they view it.
Written by the LockCAR engineering team. We design and build CAN bus immobilisers, GPS trackers and 4G dashcams in the UK and fit them through our approved installers. Meet the engineers. Last updated .
