A van is a valuable asset, not only because of its purchase price but also because it's an integral part of your business. It’s necessary then to keep your van safe and secure against thieves or criminals and avoid any financial loss or downtime for your business. Read here our top van security tips for van theft prevention.
Van Insurance
Getting a van insured for various risks, such as fire, theft, vandalism and road accidents is the first thing you should do when buying a new van. This one may appear obvious, yet it is not always something people think about. There are different types of van insurances including private van insurance or commercial van insurance.
Private van insurance does not cover business activities and is the type of insurance you should consider if you use your van for social or pleasure reasons only.
Commercial van insurance, also known as business van insurance, is best suited for those who own and use a van for business purposes. Commercial insurance covers both personal or professional possessions as well as commuting and carriage of equipment, tools or goods.
Choose a safe parking space
Whether it’s a transporter van or a transit van, parking your vehicle in a safe place is a given and should be on the mind of any van owner, especially if the van is being left unattended for long periods of time. Most thieves look for an opportunity and if you don’t give them one it reduces their percentage of success.
Use a GPS Tracking Device
A GPS tracker in your van could make a difference between a thief deciding whether or not it’s worth the risk of breaking into your van. It not only tracks your van if it is stolen, but it also puts thieves off stealing the van in the first place as it can be seen as a vehicle anti-theft device.
Secure your Van with Van door locks
When thinking about securing your van, a van lock is a must. You should always lock your van when you're leaving it, even if it is just for a while - an unlocked van is an easy target for potential thieves. There are different types of locks.
Van Slam Lock
Vans that have a slam lock installed, get locked as soon as you shut the door. This reduces any risk of the van being left unlocked and guarantees that the van is always protected; extremely handy if you have to make a lot of stops and there is a greater risk for you to forget to lock the van.
Van Deadlock
A van deadlock works by securing the van with a single bolt. It’s secure because of its challenging ability to be picked by thieves, however, it does require you remembering to lock the van.
By applying these steps you can keep your van protected and your business up and running. Get in touch with us today or discover our wide selection of new vans for sale.
