[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Van security has improved greatly over the last decade-or-so, with high-tech security systems and programmable keys. However, new technology has also brought us keyless ignitions and keyless entry, which pose great threats to the security of your van, or the van you’ve hired. If you’re looking for van hire surrey or van purchasing options, here are our top rules for van security:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]
Keep the Van Locked – Always!
The number of van drivers that do their deliveries without locking up is unbelievable. This would be the time when you probably most want to make sure that your van is locked, as you’ve just had the doors open to show the world what valuable goods you have. Make sure your van is locked at all times if you’re not in that area.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8012″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Keep Your Cargo Safe
Thieves want what is inside your van. They know that the valuable goods are in the back, rather than the cab. If you’re going to install a new security system anywhere, make sure it’s protecting the items of value in your storage space.
Keep Your Keys Close By
The number of key thefts has been on the rise over the past few years. Keep them in a specific safe place every time you put them away. This can be a particular pocket when you’re out-and-about, or a special drawer when you’re at home, or in the office.
Keep Your Cargo In-Sight
Parked up for a quick lunch break at a cafe? Make sure you leave the van where you can watch it from your chair. This can be a parking space outside a window, or near the security cameras in a larger car park, so you can keep an eye on the feed, if possible.
Park in Sensible Locations
Keeping with the idea of parking, if you know you won’t be able to see your van from wherever you’re going to be, it’s very important to choose wisely when it comes to a parking space. Let’s say you’re going to be going up a large building to make a delivery. The ideal place to park would be near a CCTV camera. Therefore, if anything happens to your vehicle, it would have been captured on film.
Don’t Show Off What’s Inside
Vehicle branding has become very popular with businesses, but with that comes potential danger: It advertises to people what is inside your van. Make sure to give the design for your vehicle graphics or wrap some thought before applying them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Van Hire Surrey” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To guarantee that your van will be safe and never broken into would be a lie. But you can greatly reduce the chances of anything bad happening by following the above rules. We see people disobeying these rules, which could be a very costly mistake, especially if you are relying upon van hire surrey, rather than purchasing. At First 4 Vans, we care about van drivers and hope you stay safe while parked, as well as when you’re on the road.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]