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AV-SCANNER / IMMO guides / Recovery
This Auto Veteran guide gives lawful owners and the technicians they hire a complete, practical walkthrough of the proof-of-ownership paperwork that dealers and registered automotive locksmiths require before any immobiliser or key work begins. It explains how the immobiliser system works at a conceptual level, when a documented ownership check is triggered, which documents satisfy it, and how to choose between a franchised dealer and a registered locksmith without compromising security. Readers will finish able to assemble a correct document pack, brief a professional confidently, verify the finished job, recognise common scams, and take steps that prevent a repeat visit.
Guidance is general and covers many makes. Exact procedures and values vary by model, so confirm them in the factory service information for your vehicle.
Download all 12 sections as a branded PDF to use in the workshop.
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