Is the alarm certificate for your motorhome still valid?
To prevent theft or burglary of your RV, it is advisable to properly secure your RV. Depending on which RV insurance policy you have, there may also be certain security requirements for your RV. Did you know that you should periodically check if your alarm certificate is still valid?
Alarm certificate for your motorhome; what does it include?
The moment a Kiwa SCM approved security system is installed in your motorhome, it is registered in the Kiwa SCM database. You will then receive a CCV vehicle security certificate. CCV stands for Center for Crime Prevention and Safety. The certificate serves as proof, for the insurance company, that your vehicle is secured with an approved security system.
If the insurer requires your vehicle to have an approved security system, check that you have the corresponding certificate and that it is still valid.
Check if your certificate is still valid
How can you find out if your vehicle's certificate is still valid? Through this link you can check this. You enter your license plate number and you will see if there is an SCM certificate registered to this license plate. You can also immediately see the validity of your certificate.
Validity period of the certificate
The validity period of the certificate is 36 months from the date of issue. This applies to both passenger cars, motorcycles, two-wheelers and motor homes. After these 36 months, the security system mustbe re-inspected every12 months. This is done by a CCV vehicle security installation company. If the result of the inspection is positive, you will receive a "Certificate of Certification" as proof that your security system has been inspected and is functioning properly. You will not receive a new certificate.
What should I do if my motorhome does not have a certificate yet?
Does your motorhome not yet have a certificate and it is required? Then contact a CCV vehicle security installation company. On the Kiwa website, you can search for installation companies that certify vehicles and perform periodic inspections of your security system when your certificate has expired.
A certificate is issued when an installation company has checked and approved the operation of the system. Then the recognizable CCV vehicle security sticker is placed on the windows of the vehicle. This way, potential thieves see that the car is equipped with a Kiwa SCM approved system and are more likely to leave the vehicle.
Would you like to receive a notification when your certificate expires?
You do not always receive an automatic reminder when your certificate expires. Would you like to receive an email when your certificate expires? Then you can request a notification by using your e-mail address and your certificate number.
What are the consequences of no (valid) certificate?
If your motorhome does not have an approved security system, there can be major consequences if your motorhome does not have an approved security system. Insurers are increasingly demanding a properly secured motorhome. A KIWA SCM certificate is proof of security. Should you want to claim damages from burglary or car theft on the car insurance, but the security requirements are NOT met, an additional excess may be applied or even not paid out at all.
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