Datatool (UK) Ltd - Scorpion Automotive acquires Datatool. 16th Dec 2009

Mark Downing the Managing Director of Scorpion Automotive “We are absolutely delighted to have been able to complete this deal to acquire Datatool.

Datatool is the UK’s number one brand in motor cycle security and, thanks largely to the excellent team of people who have transferred with the business the company has an enviable reputation for quality and reliability.”
 

Scorpion Automotive is a forward thinking automobile company incorporating some well-known and trusted brands. We pride ourselves on our reliable distribution and back-up. As a result of this the company is growing rapidly. We want you to be part of our success story.
 

Did you know

• FACT - Without a Datatool® alarm or immobiliser your bike is twice as likely to be stolen?
• FACT - 100 Motorcycles are stolen everyday in the UK.
• FACT - £3m worth of bikes are stolen in the UK every month.
• FACT - 80% of bikes are stolen from home.
• FACT - A bike is over twice as likely to be stolen as a car.

Here are our Top Ten tips on how to avoid being one of the statistics

1. Alarm it »
   Get a combined alarm and electronic immobiliser fitted professionally. Datatool® alarms are recommended as the best on the market and your insurance company should give you a discount on your premiums.
2. Lock it »
   Get a good lock and use it. Again Datatool® has some of the best on the market and you may also get a discount on your insurance premiums.
3. Secure it »
   Secure your bike to something solid that can't be moved and keep the lock off the ground - as this makes it harder to break. Datatool® have a range of ground anchors that are recommended as some of the best in the market.
4. ID it »
   Security mark your bike in as many places as possible to deter the parts thief. The Datatool® system is recognised by every police force in the UK and uses the world's leading technology from Trovan.
5. Garage it »
   If you've got a garage use it and lock it. A Datatool® Fortress 3 helps stop thieves opening the door and if you haven’t got one, remember Tip 3 - use a ground anchor.
6. Keys »
   Keep your keys safe and out of sight at all times.
7. Steering lock »
   Always put the steering lock on. It makes it harder to wheel the motorcycle away.
8. Possessions »
   Don't leave your helmet or other possessions on your bike.
9. Register »
   If you ride an off-road bike, ask the DVLA to register its details (frame and engine numbers) on their own and police computers - it's free. Plus remember Tip 4 - get it tagged with Datatool tagging.
10. Check documents »
    If you're buying a second hand bike or parts, be wary of motorcycles that appear to be 'bargains'. Have a good look at the registration documents and always check the bike's history with HPI Group Ltd, Carwatch UK Ltd., the AA or the RAC.

The NEW Datatag motorcycle tagging kit is the most sophisticated identification technology on the market today. Complete with NEW “Stealth” UV reactive etching, Datatag forensic DNA solution and approval under Thatchams strict new TQA scheme.
 

The original and the best in Rider Information Systems designed especially for your motorcycle.
 

Text Alert keeps you in touch with your bike, wherever you are. Using the mobile phone network, text alert will send a text message to warn you as soon as anyone tampers with your machine.
 

To make your life as a Datatool® owner an easier one, we have a range of accessories to suit your system.