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How to Install the Black Box or Unibox

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Part: Checks and maintenance

The black box or Unibox is a device that is extremely easy to install and allows you to save a considerable amount on your insurance premium, even for those who have reached the first category of the bonus/malus system. It simply involves connecting the device to the battery terminals. The box has a double-sided adhesive part that sticks to the battery (it can be easily replaced if the battery itself needs to be changed). The device has an arrow indicating the direction in which it should be mounted, that is, the direction of travel of the vehicle. In the event of an accident, it detects speed and other parameters, and automatically calls for a tow truck in case of a serious accident.

Updated on 1 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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