Scorpion Automotive, Over 50 Years of Vehicle Security Scorpion Automotive are based in Chorley and have designed and manufactured vehicle security since 1974. With more than five decades of experience, Scorpion has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most trusted names in vehicle protection, continually evolving its technology to stay ahead of the methods used by modern car thieves. Every product is developed with a deep understanding of the real-world threats facing drivers today, backed by the kind of engineering expertise that only comes from half a century in the industry.
Seamless, Invisible Operation Open your vehicle as normal and enter your unique and changeable PIN at any point button press sequence into the existing vehicle controls and your car starts as normal. There is no additional fob to carry, no external keypad to fit, and nothing visible to suggest your vehicle has any additional protection at all. The entire process is seamless — to anyone watching, it looks no different from any other driver getting into their car. Only you know the sequence, and only you can start it.
The Growing Threat of Key Cloning Thieves use specialist key cloning and key coding devices to steal vehicles, making any keyless vehicle extremely vulnerable and capable of being taken in 30 seconds or less. These tools, once only available to main dealers and locksmiths, are now widely accessible on the black market and are routinely used by organised theft gangs targeting high-value vehicles. A stolen car leaves no trace of forced entry, making recovery difficult and insurance claims complex. The speed and simplicity of this method means that without an additional layer of protection, no keyless vehicle is truly safe on a driveway or in a car park.
Technology That Stays With You Scorpion X combats this with the latest technology and is uniquely coded to your vehicle, ensuring that even if a thief successfully clones your key, the car will not start without your personal PIN sequence. Unlike many security products, the Scorpion X can be removed and refitted to your next vehicle, making it a long-term investment in your security rather than a cost tied to a single car. As your circumstances change, your protection moves with you, delivering the same level of defence on every vehicle you own.
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Key Delay Defence The X-Series prevents Key Relay theft where a criminal picks up the signal from your car key and uses a transmitter to make your car believe the key is present, opening the car and allowing the thief to start it. This method of theft, increasingly used by organised criminal gangs, can compromise a vehicle in a matter of seconds without any physical break-in. The Scorpion X Immobiliser counters this by introducing an intelligent delay mechanism that disrupts the relay signal window, rendering the attack ineffective and leaving thieves unable to start or move your vehicle.
Personal Security The X-series uses a combination of buttons and switches in your car to enable/disable the immobiliser. You can choose any combination of buttons making it unique to yourself and your car. Unlike PIN pads or external devices that can be spotted and bypassed, this discreet method uses controls already present in your vehicle, giving nothing away to a potential thief. Because the sequence is entirely your own choice, no two vehicles need share the same combination, meaning there is no master code and no exploitable pattern for criminals to target.
High Level Protection There is no need to remember to reactivate the system once you have completed your journey. Once the vehicle has been turned off the system will automatically activate and start protecting the vehicle. This removes the single biggest vulnerability of any manual security system: human error. Whether you are rushing to an appointment or simply distracted, the Scorpion X ensures your vehicle is never left unprotected. The moment the ignition is off, the immobiliser arms itself silently and instantly, providing round-the-clock peace of mind without any additional steps required from you.
When it comes to protecting your vehicle, you deserve more than a basic tracking device. ScorpionTrack delivers a premium, insurance-approved vehicle tracking solution trusted by motorists, fleet operators, and leading vehicle manufacturers across the UK and Europe.
A Legacy of Vehicle Security Excellence
ScorpionTrack is backed by Scorpion Automotive, a British brand with over 50 years of experience in vehicle security dating back to 1973. That depth of knowledge and engineering heritage is built into every single device we produce, giving you the confidence that comes from choosing a brand that has been protecting vehicles long before tracking technology became mainstream.
Award-Winning Technology, Built in Britain
Every ScorpionTrack device is designed and manufactured in the UK, earning recognition as a Best British Product. Our systems are developed with one goal in mind, maximum vehicle recovery performance. Using a combination of GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite positioning, ScorpionTrack delivers pinpoint accuracy to within 10 metres, ensuring your vehicle can be located swiftly and precisely whether it’s around the corner or across the continent.
Insurance Approved and Thatcham Certified
ScorpionTrack devices meet the rigorous approval standards set by Thatcham Research and are recognised by leading UK insurance companies. Fitting a ScorpionTrack device to your vehicle could reduce your annual insurance premium, making it one of the smartest financial decisions a vehicle owner can make.
Round-the-Clock Protection, 365 Days a Year
ScorpionTrack’s dedicated European Control Centre, based in Britain, monitors your vehicle 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our professional monitoring team is always on standby, ready to respond the moment a threat is detected, giving you genuine peace of mind whether you’re at home, at work, or travelling abroad.
Trusted by the World’s Leading Manufacturers
ScorpionTrack’s technology doesn’t just protect everyday vehicles. It is trusted and specified by some of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry, including Aston Martin, Ford, Renault, Toyota, Subaru, DAF, and Triumph. When world-class manufacturers choose Scorpion, you know you’re fitting a system of exceptional quality and reliability.
Convenience Features for Modern Motoring
ScorpionTrack goes beyond simple theft protection. With features including real-time location on demand, journey history, geofence alerts, driver behaviour monitoring, private and business mileage tracking, and free smartphone apps for Android and iOS, ScorpionTrack gives you complete visibility and control over your vehicle at all times, all from the palm of your hand.
European Coverage as Standard
Unlike many competitor systems, ScorpionTrack includes full European coverage as standard at no additional cost. Whether you’re driving through France, crossing into Germany, or heading further afield, your vehicle remains protected and trackable throughout the journey.
Simple to Use, Easy to Manage
From paperless online registration to straightforward account management via PC, laptop, or smartphone, ScorpionTrack has been designed with the user in mind. Automatic health checks, low battery alerts, and Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR) technology mean the system works quietly in the background, keeping you informed without adding complexity to your daily routine.
Scorpion X Immobiliser Buying Guide: What to Know Before You Buy
What is the Scorpion X Immobiliser?
The Scorpion X-Series is an invisible, undetectable CAN Bus immobiliser from Scorpion Automotive a British security manufacturer with over 50 years in the industry (est. 1974). It arms and disarms using a custom sequence of buttons and switches already built into your car, so there’s no separate fob, no LED, and nothing for a thief to find or clone.
How it defends against key relay attacks
Modern keyless cars are most commonly stolen using relay attacks, where a thief amplifies your key’s signal from outside your home to trick the car into thinking the key is present. The Scorpion X counters this with an intelligent delay mechanism that disrupts the relay signal window, meaning the car won’t start even if the relay attack succeeds in “seeing” your key.
How you use it day to day
Once fitted, the Scorpion X arms itself automatically whenever you turn the ignition off — you don’t need to remember to activate it. To drive again, you enter your personal button sequence on the vehicle’s existing steering wheel or dashboard controls. Because the sequence is unique to your vehicle, it isn’t guessable and isn’t shared with any other Scorpion installation.
What’s included in the £449 price
- Scorpion X-Series unit and full UK mainland installation (typically 2–5 days to book)
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Thatcham-approved fitting
- Optional 4 interest-free payments of £112.25
Is it right for your car?
The Scorpion X is trusted by manufacturers including Aston Martin, Ford, Renault, Toyota, Subaru, DAF, and Triumph, and suits most modern keyless and CAN-bus vehicles. If you’re unsure about compatibility with your specific make and model, call the team on 0800 246 5538 before booking.
Pairing with a tracker
The Scorpion X is commonly combined with ScorpionTrack’s GPS/GLONASS tracking system — the immobiliser stops the car being driven, while the tracker adds recovery if a vehicle is ever taken. If you want both layers of protection, ask about combined pricing when you book.
Scorpion X Immobiliser vs Other Security Options
|
Scorpion X Immobiliser |
Steering Wheel Lock |
Standard Car Alarm |
GPS Tracker Only |
| How it works |
Invisible CAN-bus immobiliser,
custom button sequence |
Physical, visible
mechanical lock |
Sounds alert
on forced entry |
Locates car
after theft |
| Stops relay/key-cloning theft |
Yes — intelligent
relay-delay defence |
Partial deterrent only |
No |
No (recovery only) |
| Detectable by thieves/scanners |
Undetectable |
N/A (visible) |
Often ignored/silenced |
Can be
jammed |
| Prevents engine start |
Yes, arms automatically
on ignition off |
Only if fitted at
time of theft |
No |
No |
| Insurance-recognised |
Thatcham approved |
Rarely |
Sometimes |
Often
(with immobiliser) |
| Typical cost (fitted) |
£449 |
£30–£80 |
£150–£300 |
£200–£400 + subscription |
| Best for |
Keyless/CAN-bus vehicles,
relay-theft risk |
Budget, low-tech
deterrent |
Alerting to
break-ins |
Recovering a
stolen vehicle |
Combine the Scorpion X with a ScorpionTrack GPS tracker for prevention and recovery.
