Our Story
Finding the right solution for the right problem.
TASSA is an innovative, independent association for aftermarket vehicle security services. We independently verify vehicle security products, services and installations, helping consumers and industry identify trusted solutions with confidence.
Who are VSST Ltd?
Vehicle Security Systems Today (VSST) Ltd was formed in 2016 to find solutions to vehicle and vehicle enabled crime whilst raising industry standards and promoting best practice.
The VSST Team has extensive experience in developing and setting vehicle security standards, insurance ratings, and best practice for all vehicle types around the world.
In 2018, VSST established the Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association (TASSA), an association wholly owned and managed by VSST Ltd to provide consumers`, insurance, and law enforcement reassurance and credibility regarding the performance of vehicle security services.
In 2016 Thatcham announced that from 2019:
It would no longer accredit Aftermarket Alarms, Immobilisers and Opportunist Theft Deterrents
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Tracking systems meeting Thatcham categories 5, 6 and 7 would no longer be able to acquire any certification.
Understanding the potential threat this gap posed, VSST Ltd demanded the aftermarket certification be retained where possible and established its own scheme to cover the large amount of aftermarket security products left unregulated and unverified.
ISSUE: Accreditation Gap
TASSA set innovative vehicle security standards informed by decades of industry experience, technical expertise, product testing, research and ongoing analysis of vehicle crime trends and security vulnerabilities.
We do more than simply set standards, we complete rigorous verification checks against them. This helps consumers feel empowered with the knowledge that the TASSA verified products they choose meet stringent standards and that services are provided by trusted, competent TASSA registers installers.
Our role also extends beyond initial verification of products and our members. We provide tools such as the TASSA Database which creates a clear audit trail of TASSA registered installations. We also complete assurance activity and compliance monitoring over installations and provide support and advice to our members, wider industry, and consumers.
Why is TASSA important?
Independence
Trust is pivotal to providing consumers and industry with confidence and reassurance. Trust can only come from an unblemished track record and reputation for independence and impartiality.
Innovation
Theft technology continues to develop at breakneck speed and the fastest counter measure is from the aftermarket. In order to support the development of cutting edge solutions while ensuring that best practise is maintained, TASSA itself must be agile and innovative.
Collaboration
​Each person, part, and sector, of the industry can be greater than the sum of their parts if they are adequately supported. TASSA brings together and supports companies and individuals working hard to innovate against theft.
Our Services
TASSA provides a range of services to support our clients, consumers, and wider industry, including:
Setting the Standard
The TASSA Industry Standards are expertly designed to support innovation against vehicle theft while ensuring that consumers continue to be adequately protected and that best practice is strictly adhered to at all times.
TASSA Database
The TASSA Database evidences that products and systems have been fitted by an appropriately trained installer, eliminates the need for paper certificates, and enables products and systems to be audited 24/7.
Industry Services
Through our extensive experience, learnings from collaboration, and innovative tools (such as the TASSA database), we work with authorised third parties to tackle vehicle crime holistically, effectively, and efficiently.
Verification Checking
We complete checks over products and services, installation companies and installers to give confidence that solutions are fit for purpose and safely installed by a trusted installer.
Representation
We know that knowledge sharing and listening is essential to effectively and efficiently tackle vehicle crime and see TASSA as an important vehicle for facilitating collaboration.
Support and Advice
Our website contains a wealth of information detailing our work, general advice, and details of TASSA verified products, services and installers. Nevertheless, we are always happy to provide additional security system advice, help and support on request.
Meet Our Lead Consultants
Our industry leading consultants are highly respected, experts who have extensive experience in developing and setting the vehicle insurance ratings and security standards for both vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket for all vehicle types across the globe.
With their impressive network of industry contacts and proven reputation for providing independent and trustworthy advice the service they can provide is unparalleled.
With over 40 years of experience in the automotive industry, Mike progressed through the ranks to become one of the most well-known and respected names in the industry, working alongside Law Enforcement, Government Bodies and other vehicle security organisations worldwide. His overall goal is finding a solution to reduce vehicle crime.
Mike Briggs
With more than 30 years of experience, Howard started his insurance career at the Association of British Insurers, where he worked representing the insurance industry for 18 years. During this time, he evolved the UK Insurance Group Rating system and helped to set standards for vehicle security. This theme carried on when Howard left the ABI to run the Vehicle Security Installation Board.
Howard Barron
If you have any queries relating to administration of your membership or our website, you can also contact our admin team at: Admin@TASSA.pro
Our Partners
In order to provide our services, we are proud to work closely with our trusted partners:
Vehicle Security Solutions Today (VSST) was formed to offer consultancy services and to provide the right solution to the right problem, first time.
- Consulting
- Creating Industry Standards
- Insurance Counter Fraud
- Stolen Vehicle Check
- Triage of Theft Claims
- Right to Repair Campaign
- Vehicle Fleet Survey
- Insurance Risk Profiling
and much more…
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Luke Reed Design provides over 13 years of professional design and brand-marketing experience for the automotive and vehicle-security sectors. Helping vehicle-security companies improve professionalism, build trust, and increase customer engagement through clear, high-quality design.
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Services include:
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Business cards and stationery
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Product brochures ​
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Digital marketing assets
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Branding and campaign support
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Contact:
+44 (0)7500 487856
lukereeddesign@gmail.com
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