Demand For Van Security Locks Increases

Leading West Midlands-based van conversion specialists – Vantage – report that the demand for van security locks is increasing, as the theft of tools and goods from commercial vehicles continues to be a problem. With standard manufacturer fitted van locks easy to pick, Vantage are fitting direct replacement high security door, slam and dead locks to replace and supplement vulnerable OE locks.

With van lock picking sets easily purchased online thieves can find it simple to open manufacturer standard fitted (OE) locks and stealing the vehicle contents – both tools and goods. Vantage Vehicle Conversions recommend that van owners include the upgrade of van locks for improved security when the van is converted, as it is an easy addition to the van conversion process. Vantage supply and fit three types of van security locks:

Van Direct Replacement High Security Door Locks

Vantage supply and fit Direct Replacement High Security Door Locks to replace vulnerable OE Locks.   Installation is quick and simple with no drilling required, giving instant protection from lock pick tools, and a visual deterrent to thieves as they can instantly see that the van locks have been upgraded.

Van Security Locks – Deadlocks

Van deadlocks improve van security by adding an additional locking point to the door, working independently from the vehicles standard, vulnerable locking system and offering a visual deterrent to thieves. A deadlock is a mechanical device fitted to a vehicle door. It operates by throwing a bolt into a receiver fitted to the opposing body section when operated by an external key. The deadlock requires the van driver to effectively ‘double-lock’ the vehicle.

Vantage supplies and fits Thatcham accredited van deadlocks for van owners.

Van Security Locks – Slamlocks

Slamlocks are recommended when your van is being used for multi-drop and delivery, making them perfect for parcel delivery firms. Slamlocks overcome the ‘human factor’ of van doors accidentally being left unlocked and an opportunistic theft taking place.

A slamlock is a device that automatically locks the vehicle door immediately when it is shut, without requiring any operation by the driver. Slamlocks are primarily designed for applications such as multi-drop delivery, high value loads and applications where the owner/ operator requires control over the security of their goods.

Vantage supplies and fits Thatcham accredited van slamlocks for van owners, and offers its fleet customers a master suites of keys that open all vans within their fleet.  In addition we can upgrade your vehicle alarm system from a Thatcham catagory 2 alarm to a Thatcham category 1 –  an insurance approved combined alarm and immobiliser security system offering a further level of vehicle security.

Mark Cheshire, MD of Vantage Vehicle Conversions said:

‘Van owners assume that standard manufacturer fitted locks offer an adequate level of security, and sadly only find out they don’t when their van is broken in to. With thefts from vans – of both tools and goods – continuing to be a problem we recommend that van owners and operators fit a combination of upgraded van security locks including direct replacement, dead and slam locks. All of these locks are easy to fit when the van is in the workshop being converted, or can be retro fitted at our workshop in Telford, or by our mobile team at a location of the clients choosing’.

For advise on the right van security locks, for one van or a fleet of vans please call Vantage Vehicle Conversions on 01952 680433 or email, it will be our pleasure to help and advise you.