Pandora Elite V3 Fitting, West Midlands

Name: Pandora Elite V3 fitting
Brand: Pandora

01 · Overview

What it is.

Elite V3 brings everything together: the Category 1 alarm and immobiliser, 4G with GPS and GLONASS, dual SIM, two Bluetooth tags, the app, and a rechargeable OLED pager that works up to a mile away.

It also supports remote shutdown if the vehicle is taken.

At a glance

Thatcham: Category 1 alarm and immobiliser (certificate TSC250, issued 1 January 2020)
How you authorise: Long-range pager remote, two Bluetooth tags, or the app
Immobilisation: Ignition immobilisation with remote shutdown
Monitoring: Self-monitored: alerts reach you in the app, with no monitoring centre
App: Pandora Connect
Subscription: GSM airtime: first 6 months free, then £70 for 6 months or £125 for 12 months
Manufacturer warranty: Up to 3 years on the control unit, 12 months on tags, remotes and sensors (Pandora)
Vehicles: Cars and vans
Price: Fixed quote for your vehicle, fitted at your home. Nothing is booked until you agree.

02 · Video

See it in action.

Pandora Elite, from Pandora Alarm EuropeThe manufacturer's own overview of the Elite system.

The Pandora Connect appAn overview of the app that runs Pandora systems: status, alerts, settings and control from your phone.

03 · Compatibility

Will it fit?

Elite connects to up to four CAN buses, with CAN FD for the latest vehicle models. Remote start without a second key is only possible on selected vehicles, so we check by make and model before fitting.

Send us the make, model and year, or the registration, and we'll confirm it suits your vehicle before we quote.

Vehicles: Cars
Vehicle network: CAN, CAN FD
Works with: The Pandora app on iOS and Android, over GSM or Bluetooth, and a web interface; Most smartwatches; Your car's factory remote, the long-range OLED pager and two Bluetooth tags; Remote start, including without a second key on selected vehicles; Independent heaters from Webasto, Eberspächer and the vehicle manufacturer; Up to 10 Bluetooth devices, including battery sensors, hidden wireless immobilisers and the included wireless siren

04 · Compare

How it stacks up.

The nearest alternatives we fit, side by side.

Feature	Pandora Elite V3	Pandora Smart Pro ↗	Pandora Light Pro ↗
Thatcham	Category 1 alarm and immobiliser (certificate TSC250, issued 1 January 2020)	Category 1 alarm and immobiliser (certificate TSC230, issued 1 January 2020)	Category 1 alarm and immobiliser (certificate TSC233, issued 1 January 2020). Pandora states that enabling anti-hijack voids the rating
How you authorise	Long-range pager remote, two Bluetooth tags, or the app	Bluetooth tags, the app or smartwatch, the car's own fob, or a phone call	Long-range OLED pager remote, Bluetooth tag, or the app
Immobilisation	Ignition immobilisation with remote shutdown	Ignition immobilisation, with optional anti-hijack shutdown	Ignition immobilisation
Monitoring	Self-monitored: alerts reach you in the app, with no monitoring centre	Self-monitored: alerts reach you in the app, with no monitoring centre	Self-monitored: alerts reach you in the app, with no monitoring centre
App	Pandora Connect	Pandora Connect, including smartwatch control	Pandora Connect
Subscription	GSM airtime: first 6 months free, then £70 for 6 months or £125 for 12 months	GSM airtime: first 6 months free, then £70 for 6 months or £125 for 12 months	None
Manufacturer warranty	Up to 3 years on the control unit, 12 months on tags, remotes and sensors (Pandora)	Up to 3 years on the control unit, 12 months on tags, remotes and sensors (Pandora)	Up to 3 years on the control unit, 12 months on tags, remotes and sensors (Pandora)
Vehicles	Cars and vans	Cars and vans	Cars and vans

05 · On the day

What happens.

01
We check your vehicle
Make, model, year and your insurer's wording are checked before we quote.
02
We come to you
At your home. All the equipment travels in the van.
03
Fitted out of sight
Hidden where thieves won't look for it, and tested before we finish.
04
Activated with you
We pair any tags, set up the app on your phone and confirm it's live with the monitoring centre.

Before you enquire

Pandora Elite V3, answered.

01Why choose the Elite over the Smart Pro?

The Elite adds a rechargeable OLED pager that reaches up to a mile, two Bluetooth tags, dual SIM and a wireless siren, and it connects to up to four CAN buses, including CAN FD on the latest models.

02Does it need a subscription?

It needs GSM airtime for tracking and the app: the first 6 months are free, then £70 for 6 months or £125 for 12. Without it, the Bluetooth functions keep working.

03Can it stop the car if it's taken?

Yes. The Elite supports remote shutdown if the vehicle is taken.

04Can it start the car remotely?

Yes, and on selected vehicles without a second key. We check your make and model before quoting.

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