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BMW immobiliser Willenhall: a modern lock for keyless BMWs in WV12 and WV13
Willenhall built its name on locks. Today the weak point on a keyless BMW is the key itself, and LockCAR, a Birmingham maker of CAN bus immobilisers, adds the lock that answers it. Approved installers fit across WV12 and WV13, wherever the car is parked: home, work or an installation centre.
- WV12 and WV13 covered
- Hidden behind trim
- PIN version £299 fitted
From the lock town to the keyless era
A good mechanical lock is no help when the car is opened by its own signal.
- Keyless BMWs answer to a relayed signal
- If the car hears its key, it opens and starts. Relay equipment carries that signal from a key indoors to the car outside.
- Blank keys can be taught to the car
- With access to the diagnostic port, a thief can programme a new key quickly and quietly.
- Between two cities, close to two motorways
- Willenhall sits between Walsall and Wolverhampton, with the A454, A462 and B4464 leading quickly to the M6 and M54.
- X models on open drives
- BMW X1, X3 and X5 owners often park on drives in full view, which makes them easy to watch and come back for.
- A van on the drive as well?
- If you run a van alongside the BMW, both can be protected in the same visit, as the immobilisers suit 24 V commercial vehicles as well as 12 V cars.
- Quiet streets late at night
- Residential roads in Short Heath and New Invention go quiet after dark, which gives a relay team time to work undisturbed.
Matching the option to how you use your BMW
There is no single best immobiliser, only the one that fits your routine.
- Daily commuterPick the fob (TAG) version. Keep the TAG on your keys and the BMW starts the usual way, every morning.
- Family car with several driversThe PIN version lets each driver use the same code on the steering wheel buttons.
- Weekend or performance BMWThe One Plus 4G adds a dashcam and GPS tracker for a car that spends long periods parked.
- Company BMWsBusinesses with five or more vehicles can see them all in the LFM Fleet Monitoring Platform, with alerts if one moves out of hours.
If you cannot decide, picture your mornings. Want nothing to change? Choose the TAG. Want nothing to carry? Choose the PIN or the smart ring. Want to know where the car is when it is out of sight? Choose the One Plus 4G.
Prices for BMW owners in Willenhall
All options block the engine in the same way and need no subscription. Our BMW M4 demo shows the PIN version in use.
| Option | How you release the engine | Kit | Fitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIN code | Your sequence on the BMW steering wheel buttons | £189 | £299 |
| Fob (TAG) IC3262 | The TAG on your key ring | £139 | £249 |
| Smartwatch | A smartwatch you wear every day | £160 | Ask us |
| LockCar One Plus 4G | TAG or app, plus dashcam and 4G GPS tracker | Fitted only | £499 |
The fitted price includes the approved installer’s visit, the module, programming for your BMW and a full test before the installer leaves.
What a thief finds after you fit LockCAR
Thieves want a quick, quiet job. A hidden immobiliser takes that away.
The doors open as usual
A relay, a cloned key or a newly programmed key still fools the BMW’s own system, so the car unlocks and the thief climbs in expecting an easy job.
The start button does nothing useful
The dashboard lights up, but the engine will not run until the LockCAR module recognises your TAG, watch or PIN. Pressing the button again changes nothing.
Time runs out
With no keypad or box to attack and no sign of where the unit is, staying longer only adds to the risk of being seen by a neighbour or a passing car.
Where we fit in and around Willenhall
Approved installers cover WV12 and WV13, including Short Heath, New Invention and Portobello, and nearby Wednesfield (WV11), Walsall (WS1 and WS2), Darlaston and central Wolverhampton (WV1). Your approved installer can work where the car is parked at home, at your work car park, or at an installation centre. If the car spends the day at work, fitting it there can save you an evening at home.
Book a fitting
Send your BMW model, registration and postcode on WhatsApp, and we will confirm a time and the price.
Check your BMW
Run your BMW through the Vehicle CHECK to confirm which LockCAR immobilisers suit it.
Questions from BMW owners in Willenhall
Does it suit a BMW X1, X3 or X5?
The X range can be protected in the same way as other BMWs. Enter your registration in the Vehicle CHECK to confirm your exact car.
Will my BMW’s own alarm and locking still work?
Yes. The factory alarm, central locking and keyless entry carry on as before. The immobiliser adds its own separate check before the engine can run.
Can you fit it while the car is at my work in Wolverhampton?
Yes. Workplace fitting is one of the three choices, along with your home and an installation centre. Tell us where the car is parked during the day and we will plan the visit.
Do you cover Walsall and Wednesfield?
Yes. As well as WV12 and WV13, approved installers fit in Wednesfield, Walsall, Darlaston and Wolverhampton.
Which is cheaper, the TAG or the PIN version?
The fob (TAG) version is £139 as a kit or £249 fitted. The PIN version is £189 as a kit or £299 fitted. Both keep the engine blocked in the same way; the difference is how you release it.
Do I need to pay for a subscription?
No. The immobiliser costs one payment and nothing after that, whether you buy the kit or have it fitted.
Is LockCAR recognised by Thatcham yet?
No, not yet. Thatcham Security Certification for our immobilisers has not been completed. Your insurer’s requirements come first, so read them and declare what you fit.
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 .
