Vans are valuable – how to keep hold of yours!

Add more locks

High or low crime area? Parked on your drive or on the road? Wherever your van lives overnight, we think it’s always worth looking at the quality of your locks – or fitting more.

These extra locks which work as soon as the door is shut and work on top of the standard locking systems, can easily enhance many locks that can be overcome by tools like a screwdriver.

Another thing to consider when talking about locks, is many of them are connected by an internal release wire that controls all of the locks – so in theory if one of the doors is opened – they are all open. To solve this, there are many guards and protectors available to reinforce the standard locks and keep your van and its contents safe..

Don’t leave expensive items in your van!

Some insurance companies have limits on the maximum amount they will pay out per tool if you’re unlucky enough to have them stolen. With that in mind, if you’ve got any particularly expensive tools in your van, it’s always worth taking them with you when you lock it and leave it. The same is true for items such as sat-navs in the cabin. Basically leave nothing on show that might tempt thieves!

Any extra measures?

Is there any other security measure that could help your van’s security? Well, should your van be stolen, there is more chance of it being recovered quickly, if it has been fitted with a GPS tracker. Plus, if you’re looking at new vans, it’s worth discussing to see if there’s a telematics option to further protect your investment.

We also think that it’s worth putting some contingency in place with your vehicle provider to make sure that if the worst happens, your business will carry on as usual. Are they able to supply an immediate replacement?

Even if you follow these rules, there’s still no guarantee that your van will be safe, but at least you will be better prepared.