The Vehicle Security Department began in 1993 in response to the British Insurance Industry tasking Thatcham with testing the effectiveness of security devices. The scheme was extended in 1996 to include light commercials and in 1997 to include heavy commercials and again in 1999 for motorcycles. Thatcham's test regime is considered to be one of the most rigorous in the world.


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