Did you know that a vehicle is stolen every 5 minutes in the UK? If your van has never been broken into, van theft may seem like something which happens to other people. You might think that you have nothing to worry about.
You would be surprised to learn that most vans stolen are from places where they are parked for a long time. This includes apartment complexes, parks, offices, colleges, stadiums, airports and shopping centres.
Unless you live in a village, keep your van in your garage all day and never leave the house, you will benefit from a van mate alarm in London .
Following are five reasons why :-
[A] Prevents theft :
When an alarm goes off at a parking area, most people look to confirm that it’s not their van or to see who the offending van belongs to. Van thieves know that all eyes will be on them as and when an alarm goes off, so they avoid vans with alarm systems. In other words, installing an alarm system deters thieves even before the alarm gets activated.
[B] Protects your belongings :
Even if the kind of van you drive never shows up in the list of most stolen vans, it can still become the target of theft. GPS devices, car stereo systems, personal belongings and other items could be inside the van.
These items are all very appealing to thieves even if the van isn’t. And as mentioned above, alarm systems deter thieves so it’s worth getting one.
[C] Immobilisation :
Of course, there are few thieves who can’t be deterred. This is why many alarms come with a feature called immobilisation. This prevents the van from being driven away. It prevents the van from starting once the alarm gets activated.
Hot-wiring, a tool used by thieves to steal vans doesn’t work in case of immobilisation. This is why it’s a very valuable feature to have, especially for the vans which show up in the list of most stolen vans.
[D] Tracking features :
In case you have an alarm which doesn’t have an immobilisation feature and a thief takes your van, he won’t be able to go far. Most alarm systems with come tracking devices. Police will be easily able to track the location of your van.
Some tracking programs are connected to your mobile phone and come with a “kill command” feature which freezes your van.
[E] Insurance discount :
It is not cheap to replace a stolen van. This is why many vehicle insurance companies offer incentives for preventing theft. Whether you have a van with a factory-installed alarm or an alarm from a third party, you might get a good discount on your insurance policy.
Final thoughts :-
Any alarm has to be installed properly in order to do its job. Installation requires alterations to your van’s electrical and wiring system, so it’s best to leave it to the professionals. Do get in touch with VANGUARDIAN for all your van alarm installation needs. They will also supply you with van alarm fitted in Midlands .
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