Keeping your van safe helps protect your business, and does so much more than simply keep you on the road, especially if you store expensive tools and equipment in it.
If your van is literally your livelihood, you’ll want to do everything within your power to protect it and prevent it from being stolen, broken into or damaged in any way. Not only can it cost you a lot of money to replace items that may have been stolen from inside the van – or to replace the van itself if it’s stolen – but without the tools or the vehicle with which to carry out your work, you could soon end up losing hundreds, if not thousands of pounds in missed jobs and unhappy customers.
Now, while van security is naturally going to be a priority with locking systems and alarms as your first line of defence against thieves, where you park – along with a number of other factors – can also play a significant role in keeping your van safe. Even if you’re already aware of the following tips and are putting them into practise on a regular basis, it’s always worth reviewing your security measures to make sure you’re staying one step ahead of criminals, and keeping your van and its contents, as safe as it can possibly be:
Never store your tools in your van overnight
Whenever possible, remove all of your tools and equipment from the van overnight, and store them somewhere secure.
Use a permanent marker on all of your tools
An ultraviolet pen or permanent marker can help you identify and claim your tools should they be stolen and recovered. As well as that, you should take photos of everything and note down their serial numbers.
Park in a brightly lit area
Lighting may be all it takes to stop a criminal in their tracks and make them think twice before attempting to steal your van and/or anything inside it. Dark streets and hidden corners of a car park give thieves the cover they need to commit their crimes undetected, but by making sure you always park your van in a brightly lit area, you can reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.
Back the van up against a wall
This simple tip can help make sure that thieves can’t access your van and its contents from the rear doors.
Install GPS tracking
If your vehicle has a tracker and its presence is made clear to criminals, they will be far less likely to steal it since their movements will be trackable. Should your vehicle be stolen, having GPS tracking can help the police return the vehicle to you promptly.
Be extra vigilant at certain times of the year
Whether it be the festive period, Mondays or the month of July, there are certain times of the year when thieves are more active, and being aware of them in advance can provide you with a timely reminder about security measures such as the Bear Lock system (mentioned in more detail below). You may want to take this opportunity to install new security measures or upgrade your existing ones.
Secure your van with a Bear Lock system
Robust and with advanced technology, a Bear Lock system can strengthen your precious van’s security, and give you the peace of mind you deserve.
The Bear Lock system works by making the vehicle’s drivetrain virtually impossible to tamper with or bypass; its sophisticated mechanism for locking adds another layer of protection and stops thieves from hotwiring it.
Durable and extremely well-made, with a Bear Lock, you can sleep easy at night, safe in the knowledge that your valuable assets are as well-protected against any form of unauthorised access or theft.
Parking wisely, avoiding having expensive tools stored in the van overnight (or while you’re away from the vehicle for any extended period of time) and investing in high-quality security measures such as the Bear Lock system, can help protect your business, and keep thieves at bay.
