Every year, tools and other items are stolen from van cargo spaces, causing losses worth millions. This not only means you have to replace the van’s contents, but break-ins often also result in costly repairs and operational downtime.

Thieves’ attempts to access the cargo area leave clear marks on doors, bodywork, and often the windows. Repairing these damages quickly becomes expensive, and it can leave your van out of service for several days.

Additionally, you need to spend time recovering stolen items and communicating with insurance companies and the police. If you had specialized equipment or tools developed specifically for your business, delivery times are often further extended. This may force you to postpone or even decline jobs, leading to both lost work hours and disappointed customers whose tasks aren’t completed on time.

A mechanical lock can effectively protect the valuables in your van’s cargo space. Mechanical locks are manually operated and not connected to the van’s central locking system. They are much stronger and more resistant to break-ins than the van’s standard locks – and they can’t be hacked! Manual locks are available either as visible, robust locks that are easy for thieves to notice,

or as integrated, more discreet locks that attract less attention. Use manual locks for effective theft protection whenever you leave your van, whether at a customer site or overnight.

If you operate multi-drop deliveries, courier services, or just want to ensure your van is always securely locked, a slam lock is the solution. Its strong mechanical mechanism automatically locks as soon as the cargo door is closed.

It works independently of the van’s central locking system, providing double security if you also use the central lock when leaving the vehicle. Only when you return and unlock the cargo area with the key does the door open again. This ensures that packages, tools, and other valuables are always effectively secured, both during customer visits and overnight.

When the cargo area is secured with strong locks, the windows are the only other entry point for thieves. You can prevent this with sturdy grilles mounted inside the vehicle. This makes it impossible to access the cargo space even if the windows are broken. It also protects the windows from damage caused by heavy cargo shifting during sudden stops.

Grilles come in various stylish designs that both look good and clearly signal strength and durability, while not obstructing the view through the windows.

To reduce the chance of thieves breaking the van’s locks, you can install reinforcements on vulnerable areas of the doors, such as over the lock case. This makes it harder to damage the doors where they are locked. Reinforcements come in attractive designs that either stand out or blend seamlessly with the van’s overall look. Special solutions are also available for popular van models.

We always have a reinforcement that perfectly fits your van and provides additional theft protection. Reinforcements can also cover damage from previous break-ins.

At AutoLock, we offer more than just van theft protection. We also provide practical solutions such as roof racks, ladder holders, and side steps – for vans with or without tow bars. We can also install a smart reinforced drawer system to better protect your tools from theft when stored in the van.

All our accessories and equipment solutions meet high security standards and help increase safety in, on, and around your van.