Stealing work tools from vans and trucks is big business these days and many tradesmen are victim to this horrible crime each year. Sometimes there are very expensive or specialized tools that are taken, costing the owner money to replace them and money through lost business. So what are the best ways to protect yourself against this problem?
Don’t leave the tools. If you want to be 100% sure your tools wont get taken from your van, just take them out. Your van may still be opened up but there will be nothing in it to lose. On top of this most thieves spy on their victims for a while to learn their habits and if you are seen taking your tools away with you every night, they will move on. Some tools are very difficult to remove each night however and so other security measure need to be put in place instead.
Sticker. A very simple yet affective way to deter thieves is to place a sticker on your van saying that all tools are removed overnight. Most van contract hire vans come with these on them already and they have much fewer cases of burglary. This is down to the fact that thieves play a percentage game and would rather target a van they are confident about rather than one they have an element of doubt about. Make sure you hide any tools from view however if you want to rely on this trick
Good security. Finding a van with good security is another great method. Citroen van leasing vans are well known for their security so these are a good choice. The kind of people who target vans will have a knowledge about the various security levels each one boasts. 9 times out of 10 they will choice the easiest option
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