Van Security Advice Page 2

Can your locks be picked?

All of our locks are pick resistant, offering resistance to picking except for the most competent of locksmiths. Although most entry to vans is gained by force rather than the...

Additional security is too expensive?

If you take into account your tools which can come to in excess of ¬£1000, the down-time when you are not earning any money and then the repair costs; it...

I only need security fitted to the one door?

If you only install security to one door you will attract the thief to the other un-protected doors on the vehicle.

What if my vehicle I leased or hired?

This maybe the case, but you will still be responsible for the repair of the vehicle and anything stolen from inside it. Most lease companies are happy for you to...

They can still break the window what can I do?

Deadlocks provide good protection against window breakage in that the thief will need to go through the window to steal anything rather than just breaking the window to unlock the...

We don't leave anything in the vehicle at night?

Even if you do not leave anything in the van a thief will not know until it is too late, leaving you with the cost of repairing any damage and...

The 2007 Sprinter / Crafter cannot be broken into?

Sadly, this is not true. access can be gained using a small screwdriver under the drivers door handle, so as a minimum we recommend Armaplate to protect the door handles...

I need to get my van door-lock repaired what product would be best for me?

With the cost of having your vehicle off road and body shop repairs costing you 100‚Äôs of pounds, it is much better value to have a lock shields installed saving...

Which lock is best for me?

This depends on your requirements, for example if you are a tradesman who wishes to use the van as standard during the day then you may wish to have deadlocks...

Do I still need locks / lock shields if I have an alarm system?

An alarm system is very good at letting you know what has happened, unless you add some kind of pre-warn, where as locks and shields can prevent the thief gaining...

Can your locks lower my insurance premium?

1. Your insurance provider may well be able to give you a discount on your goods in transit insurance with additional locks fitted. 2. They will not want to put...

What is the difference between a deadlock and a slamlock?

A deadlock is a lock which is used as and when the driver wishes to use them. These are used especially on cab doors where the thief can access the...