Truck And Van Security
It is an unfortunate situation that every year thousands of tradesman all over the country have their work vans broken into and all their tools stolen. Sometimes there are very expensive or specialized tools that are taken, costing the owner money to replace them and money through lost business.Lets look at the top ways to keep your tools safe?
Remove the tools. The simplest way to avoid having your tools stolen overnight is to take them out of the van. You may not be able to stop break ins this way but you’ll certainly save some money if it does happen. However, people often stalk out a van for a while before they decide whether or not to break into it, so if you are seen to be taking your tools out every evening, there is less chance you will be a victim. Of course for some people this is just not practical and other tactics are required.
Sticker. A very simple yet affective way to deter thieves is to place a sticker on your van saying that all tools are removed overnight. Most van contract hire vehicles come with these on them already and they have much fewer cases of burglary. This is because a thief would much rather choose a van where they are confident there are tools inside than take more of a risk on one they are not sure about. Thieves are not completely stupid however, so cover your tools from view if you’re using this trick
Secure unit. If you can get hold of a van that has a higher than average security level this will do you well. Citroen van leasing vehicles are well known for their security so these are a good choice. The kind of people who target vans will have a knowledge about the various security levels each one boasts. 9 times out of 10 they will choice the easiest option
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