Theft from Vans.
Having your van or work vehicle stolen, broken into and contents stolen can be very distressing. Below we have listed a few simple steps you can take to keep your vehicle, and what’s in it, safe.
Best practice in van security
• Secure van windows with grills or medium-thickness plywood or MDF;
• Fit a full bulkhead to separate the cab from the load area;
• Install an anti-theft product such as an alarm, OBD (on board diagnostics) port protector, immobiliser and tracker;
• Fit an alarm with cargo area protection. Add a passive infrared (PIR) detector and side-door, high-position switches to the factory alarm as standard door switches are usually too low so the alarm won’t always detect a break-in without this added security.
• Fit a tool safe; and, of course, Don’t leave anything of value on display.
• Keep keys in an RFID blocking pouch such as a Faraday Bag to prevent the keys being cloned.
• Mark your tools and register them on an asset register such as Immobilise or ToolWatch Try to park…
• Near CCTV coverage; In a well-lit area;
• Close to your house or site;
• Where your van is visible to others such as neighbours;
• With your side load door and rear doors against a wall; and
• In a garage or driveway.
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