Compare the Market recently revealed that as many as 20,000 vans could be stolen by 2030, as many as 3,827 in Greater London. So if you are a van owner within the M25 then are you a little nervous reading these statistics? Owners of Mercedes Sprinters or Ford Transits should pay particular attention to security as they are the most popular makes targeted by thieves.
Compare the Market shared 5 tips to avoid van theft including:
1) Always lock your van
2) Add extra safety measures such as installing a GPS tracker
3) Don’t keep valuables on display and don’t keep items in the van overnight
4) Think about where you park (ie somewhere well-lit with CCTV)
5) Take out comprehensive van insurance
A Find It Stop It tracker is the affordable solution in the fight against van theft. At just £59.95, our device can be fitted by you or your local vehicle technician in just under 2 hours.