Protecting Your Work Vehicle Overnight
Stealing work tools from vans and trucks is big business these days and many tradesmen are victim to this horrible crime each year. 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?
Don’t leave the tools. Taking your tools out of your truck or van and into your house is the only way you can make certain they will not get taken. 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. placing a sticker on your van saying “All tools are removed overnight from this van” is an effective and easy way to put thieves off. Most lease vans 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
Good security. If you can get hold of a van that has a higher than average security level this will do you well. Citroen van leasing vans are well known for their security so these are a good choice. Tool thieves are well aware of which types of van just pop open and which require more time and skill. 99% of the time a thief will opt for the easiest target
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