Protect Yourself From Vehicle Theft

Protect yourself from vehicle theft

Vehicle theft has always been an issue in the UK and it would seem that thieves not only target ANYWHERE (2) they also target ANYONE. The number of rural thefts has increased in the last year by over 5% according to an article bysmallholder.co.uk (1).

Vehicle Accessories can provide a number of solutions to help prevent and deter thieves from stealing your property:

Vehicle Tracking–

As well as being able to use trackers to check up on staff or individuals driving your car, tracking also enables you to find your car more easily if it’s stolen. Another advantage is that tracking helps to make your insurance much cheaper.

Dashcams–

Dashcams are useful, particularly those that record even when you are not in the car, because they help you to catch and identify the thief. A dashcam is especially useful as a deterrent to thieves and, of course, has used when dealing with false claims such as cash for the crash. (Please see our article from last week about how to choose your dashcam).

Accessories-

There are a number of accessories that can help to keep your vehicle/ your valuables safe.TUFFBOXES are a new and exciting item that we have started to sell and they keep valuables, such as tools and electronics, safe from theft. TUFFBOXES come in a variety of sizes to suit your needs. Specially designed locks, such as the Armaplate Guardian, are also great deterrents and theft prevention tools.

Vehicle tracking- the facts:

Different types of vehicle tracking equipment exist depending on your company/individual needs. Whether it be PAYG, GPS or Fleet tracking that you need installed, at Vehicle Accessories we not only provide a variety of different trackers, we also install nationwide.

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Here are a few of the different types of trackers:

Rural tracking(1): Scorpion Track Agriculture/SmarTrack Maxi – There has been a concern about the rise in the number of agricultural and rural thefts in the last few years and therefore farmers should protect their assets and invest in a Scorpion or SmarTrack Tracker that is specifically for rural vehicles. To find out more about these types of trackers click on the links.

Fleet tracking: Vehicle Accessories specialises in fleet tracking and install these trackers nationwide. If you/your company want to find out more about keeping a track on your staff and your vehicles please call us at 03332007244 or email sales@vehicle-accessories.net.

Insurance approved tracking: From motorcycles and sports cars to vans and caravans, Vehicle Accessories provides a number of tracking devices from top brands that will not only help you keep tabs on your vehicle, but can help you to reduce insurance costs.

Related articles:

Read this article (courtesy of virginmedia.com) about the car theft hotspots in the UK in 2013/2014. Virgin Media even suggests solutions to vehicle thefts (such as trackers), and Vehicle Accessories sell these solutions:

(1)http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/11458885.GPS_trackers_can_help_in_tackling_spiralling_rural_theft/

(2) http://www.virginmedia.com/motoring/features/car-theft-hotspots.php?ssid=2

Paul Randall

2024-03-14

First Class! Dave and the team are fantastic. The fit on our first Mobile Bike Service and Repair Van could not be any better. From the very beginning, through the design process, all the way to completion I cannot fault a single thing. As I write this, our second van is being fitted to exactly the same specification and the third van is on the way. Long may this partnership continue!

Tim Lees

2024-02-20

Very helpful and patient with an older guy who was a bit nervous ordering from a company I didn't know. The product I wanted wasn't on their website but I thought it worth asking and they had it at a good price. It came the next day and worked perfectly.

Richard Shepherd

2024-01-17

I highly recommend Lee, Dave and the Team at Vehicle Accessories after they did a fantastic job for a one off bespoke van fit for my business. I approached them with a rather radical high concept idea, Dave did a great job taking notes from my extensive brief. He made a great effort to listen and take notes along the way making sure he understood and made suggestions for materials which really led to a much better end product. A particular highlight was a suggestion for them to fabricate a wall mounted Steal Mesh cage system for my equipment which far exceeded my expectations of quality and engineering. During the planning stage and construction suggestions were made to change materials and systems for what they thought would work better for the project as it developed. The end product was perfect and done to a very high standard, it really turned out better than I ever hoped for. Communication throughout was excellent with regular updates, fast responses and easy dialogue when confirming details or discussing changes. Changes were managed quickly and efficiently throughout the build with a great deal of flexibility and professionalism. Even though I was just having just one bespoke build being done for myself I felt highly valued as a customer and treated with the same level of respect and attentiveness as someone ordering a fleet. The quality of work and customer service will certainly mean I’ll be coming back for my next van project.

Philip Taylor Ashby

2023-12-26

Lee and his helpful staff sorted my lock problem that made it easy to break in or steal and at there Christmas closing time🙏, friendly helpful and reasonable thank you all.

Mark Elliott

2023-05-23

Great choice of equipment to fit and all done efficiently. They have designed and fitted racking to 75 vehicle for us in the last year.

Ross Thomson

2023-05-20

I can’t recommend Lee and his team of wizards enough. They fitted the gas with all the safety requirements and modified / adapted several parts of the electrics. They went above and beyond my expectations - I won’t hesitate to use them again.

Andrew Young

2023-04-13

What can say.... the order process was simple, prices competitive and when it was realised that I had ordered 2 incompatible parts I got a call to check and recify the order. Collection was easy and the install team did a quick, neat job. Job done....until next time thank you

Annie Meadows

2023-02-28

Dave, Lee and the team at VA moved crates from my old van to a new one. Easy to communicate with, quick turn around, met all my requests, made good suggestions (such as putting in a waterproof floor) and did an excellent job. Highly recommend.

miles leech

2022-12-22

Big thanks to Dave and the rest of the Vehicle Accessories team. They've done a great job fitting security locks and a floor in my new van. They also moved over my racking and interior lights from my previous van while going out of there way to make it all fit. Excellent service, very efficient and professional. Highly recommended and nice people to deal with. Thanks Miles Ashton Gas