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It is a sad fact that thousands of workman from all over the country have their tools stolen from their work vans and trucks every year. These tools are often specialized and are very expensive, causing the tradesman to have to spend money on new tools and also lose trade in the mean time as they cannot do their work.  So what are the best ways to protect yourself against this problem?

Remove the tools. The simplest way to avoid having your tools stolen overnight is to take them out of the van. Your van may still be opened up but there will be nothing in it to lose. On top of this most thieves spy on their victims for a while to learn their habits and if you are seen taking your tools away with you every night, they will move on. Of course for some people this is just not practical and other tactics are required.

Sticker. Probably the cheapest way to deter criminals is to put a ‘no tools in this van’ sticker somewhere prominent. Most commercial van leasing vehicles come with these on them already and they have much fewer cases of burglary. If you introduce all element of doubt into a thieves mind they are much less likely to risk a break in, opting for better odds elsewhere instead. In order for this to work however, you will need to hide your tools from view well

High 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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GPS navigation is widely used at this time, but GPS navigation has more useful sides. In GPS navigation there is an plus tool which can serve our car’s security. 
For many companies GPS car tracking is the solution that solves many security problems. Government institutions, the police and the army heavily rely on GPS car tracking to limit criminality there are also civilians, private users that rely on such technology. Information on the position of an asset is provided by a small unit attached to the vehicle. A GPS car tracking unit regularly sends a signal to a cellular, a central database or a computer. The device requires a satellite, radio or cellular modem incorporated in order to be able to perform the transmission.

Then, the GPS car tracking system displays the data on a map monitor. Data can be later downloaded from the memory card of the device, which is very similar to a simple flash memory. Although the GPS car tracking system is popular for preventing car theft or for different criminal investigations, many people use a GPS device while jogging or hiking as a means to analyze the duration and the length of the trip. Sometimes, by means of a GIS system, you can collect data for future mapping, particularly since a GPS receiver serves for such geo-catching purposes perfectly well.

Mobile phone GPS tracking or GPS car tracking can apply to very more complex investigations from the business environment. When commercial fleets are used, the GPS car tracking units are installed in the vehicles in such a way so that the location is constantly pinpoint, and periodical updates continue to be sent at regular intervals. Such a GPS car tracking model is popular in both North America and Europe, and the collected data can be displayed on digital maps or in the form of reports, depending on the operational software.

Delivery and taxi vehicles, armored trucks and all sorts of expensive automobiles are equipped with GPS car tracking units for a continuous monitoring of the vehicle location. The tracker can be activated only in case of theft for instance via a SMS. The efficiency of the device is thus incredible for the authorities that deal with lost or stolen vehicles cases. Very often GPS car tracking systems are installed on race cars particularly in the case of long circuits in areas that are more difficult to access.

In the third annula towcar awards Ford have come out on top with their S-Max winning the best in its class. This fantastic car has also won the large MPV class in the 2009 British Insurance Car Security Awards.

The annual Towcar awards were judged by a panel of experts from What Car? Magazine, Practical Caravan and The Camping and Caravanning club. It is anticipated that, this year, a record number of towing vehicles will take to the roads as many people in Britain choose to spend their vacations in the British Isles rather than go abroad. The editor of Practical Caravan magazine, Nigel Donnelly, has said that there is a real need for good quality, unbiased consumer advice regading the features and performance of towing vehicles.

There were a total of 39 vehicles assessed for their driving performance when not towing as well as their towing capabilities, practicality, value for money and safety. The vehicles were categorised based on their kerb weight. The Ford S-Max came out as the top vehicle in its class of 1725kg to 1899kg towcars.

The standard of towcars entered into this year’s contest was higher than ever but the clear, outright winner was recognised as not only a great towcar but also as a fantastic car when not hooked up to a towing a trailer or caravan. This accolade went to the fantastic Volvo XC60.

The fantastic Ford S-Max won yet another award in the 2009 British insurance Vehicle Security Awards. These awards were established in 2004 to raise consumer awareness of what is best in vehicle security and to recognise thsoe motor manufacturers who ahve produced the most secure vehicles. This year was the first time that vans were included in the assessment of vehicles against the New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme.

For the third year in a row the Ford S-Max has received the highest score in its large MPV class with the Ford Galaxy coming in a close second. This outstanding result re-affirms Ford’s vehicle security reputation.

The security awards are supported by the Home Office, Department for Transport, Automobile Association and various UK insurers. They are the highest official recognition of vehicle security in the United Kingdom.

The Ford S-Max costs from £19,895 on the road but you could be driving one of these award winning people carriers for a down payment of £809.85 and affordable monthly payments of only £269.95 for three years on a Ford lease contract.

If the Towcar award winning Volvo XC60 is more to your liking then you could be driving one of these fantastic people carriers for a down payment of £1,033.17 and 3 years of monthly payments at £344.39 on a Volvo lease contract.

So if you are one of the many people aiming to hitch up your caravan, pack up your camping equipment and enjoy some of what Britain has to offer this summer then these award-winning people carriers could be just what you need.

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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