What happens if I remove my black box?

The answer is almost certainly that the insurance company will terminate your insurance policy if you remove the box, or have a clause invalidating it if the box is removed. It is quite likely that they can tell if you remove the box from the car by remote telemetry.

Can you deactivate a black box?

Can you remove my black box for me? Absolutely. However, as removing a telematics device isn’t essential, this won’t be included in your policy. If you’re certain you’d like your device removed from your car, we can arrange for an engineer to remove it for you at an extra cost.

How do you get rid of a black box?

To remove, insert a flat tool between the black box and the battery to unstick the box. Make sure never to pull the product off by hand.

Will my insurance know if I unplug black box?

It is a condition of your insurance that your box is plugged in and working at all times. If you or someone else (a garage, for example) has to unplug it or it gets unplugged by accident, it must be plugged back in immediately. If it isn’t, your policy may be cancelled. You will be notified if this is the case.

Do I need to get my black box removed?

No, if you are selling your vehicle or getting it scrapped you don’t need to worry about getting blackbox device removed. It is your responsibility to inform any person or organisation buying or taking ownership of your vehicle that the blackbox device has been installed.

What are the rules of a black box?

The 7 most important black box rules

1. Stick to the speed limit.
2. Brake in plenty of time.
3. Avoid driving your car late at night.
4. Don’t tamper with the box.
5. Keep an eye on your mileage.
6. Don’t let any uninsured drivers behind the wheel.
7. Don’t put your foot down.

Do car black boxes track location?

Black box technology uses GPS tracking to monitor the roads you use and the speed limits, but we would never monitor your location in real time unless you ask us to. However, GPS can be beneficial in rare circumstances – if your car is stolen, for example.

Can I sell my car with a black box?

Do I have to return my black box?

Unless the box itself is factory-fitted, yes it does. Before the car changes hands, it’s up to you to arrange for the device to be uninstalled and returned. The cost of uninstalling hard-install devices is usually covered by the company who installed the device, but you may need to cover the cost of postage.