Effective theft protection for vans

Every year, tools and other contents worth millions of euros are stolen from the backs of vans. This doesn't just mean you have to spend money to replace the van's cargo. The break-in usually also causes high costs for repairing the vehicle, as well as it can lead to operational downtime.

When thieves try to break into the cargo area, clear marks are left on the doors, the body and often the windows of the car. When it comes to sheet metal work and the restoration of doors and locks, it quickly becomes expensive - and you have to be without your van for several days.

In addition, you will need to spend time recovering the stolen item and communicating with the insurance company and the police about the break-in. And if you had specialized equipment or tools designed specifically for your business, this typically extends the delivery time even further.

This means there may be tasks that you need to put off – or that you need to say no to. As a result, the break-in can lead to missed work and disappointed customers who don't complete their tasks at the agreed time.

You can effectively secure valuables in the cargo area of ​​the van with a so-called mechanical lock. The mechanical lock is locked manually and is not connected to the vehicle's central locking system. At the same time, the locking mechanism is significantly stronger and more robust against break-ins than the van's normal locking system. And then it can't be hacked!

The manual locks are optionally available as visible, clearly robust locks that are easy to recognize for the thief. Or as integrated and more subtle locks that don't attract the same attention.

Use manual locks to effectively protect your van from theft when you leave it. Either to go to the customer or to park the car for the night.

Do you run a multidrop, another courier service or do you simply want to always be sure that the transporter is properly secured against theft? Then a snap closure is the solution for you.

The strong, mechanical locking mechanism of the slam lock locks automatically as soon as you slam the door to the storage room. Works independently of the car's central locking system. This means that the luggage compartment is double locked if you simultaneously activate the central locking when leaving the vehicle.

Only when you come back and unlock the goods room with the corresponding key will the door be unlocked again.

Then you are absolutely sure that packages, tools and other valuables are always effectively secured. Both when you are in the customer area and when the delivery van is parked for the night.

If the cargo area is effectively secured with solid locks, the only option left for a burglar to take is the windows.

You can prevent this with some solid grilles fixed into the body. This means that even if the windows are broken, access to the cargo area is not possible. At the same time, you avoid the glas being smashed by heavy goods that may move in conjunction with heavy braking.

The window guards are available in several different beautiful designs that are both stylish to look at and exude solidity and durability. At the same time, the design was conceived in such a way that the grilles do not restrict the view through the windows.

If you want to reduce the possibility of burglars breaking the vehicle's locks in the cargo area, you can advantageously install reinforcement in exposed areas of the vehicle doors. E.g. above the locker. This makes it harder to destroy the doors where they are locked.

The reinforcement plates are available in various attractive designs that either decorate the rest of the vehicle design or blend in unnoticed. Also available as special solutions to fit some of the most popular van models on the market.

We always have armor that is perfect for protecting your specific van from theft. And the reinforcement can also cover damage from previous car break-ins.

At AutoLock you won't just find theft protection for your van. We also offer a range of different practical solutions in the form of roof racks, ladder holders and running boards - for both cars with and without a towbar.

We can also install a smart reinforced drawer system, which is particularly effective at protecting your tools from break-ins and theft when they are in the car.

All of our accessories and equipment solutions have a high level of safety - and help to increase safety on, in and around your van.