The Locksmith Journal 119 April 2026 | Page 55

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Real-World Results That Matter

At the end of the day, it’ s not about ratings, it’ s about what happens on the street. I’ ve received 73 reported attempted break-ins on vans fitted with my gates, but only four have attempted to break the gates but were unsuccessful, and that tells you everything. Even those few cases, the effort and noise involved is on another level compared to standard van security. We’ ve got a 100 % success rate in the five years we’ ve been going. I’ ve had customers come back and say the gates have saved them thousands in tools. For locksmiths especially, that’ s critical, your van is your livelihood.

Beyond Doors: Tackling New Attack Methods

Criminals aren’ t just going through doors anymore; they’ re cutting through roofs. Going through side panels. So, I developed full internal cage systems as well including roof bars, side bars, full enclosures. It’ s about thinking like the person trying to break in. If there’ s a weak point, they’ ll find it, so my system has to cover everything.

Built to Last & Built to Move

One of the biggest advantages of my system is that it’ s not tied to one van. Hook locks and traditional upgrades are fixed. When the van goes, the investment is gone. My gates can be removed and transferred into your next van, so you buy it once and you’ ve got it for life. For tradespeople, that’ s a massive benefit.

Designed with Locksmiths in Mind

A lot of my customers are locksmiths. They understand security better than anyone, so they can see the logic straight away. Unfortunately, a lot have experienced firsthand the downside of traditional security methods: thousand lost in tools and stock, damaged doors, insurance write-offs, repeat break-ins.

I offer two main types of gate setups, depending on the van and requirements, plus optional extras like anti-cutting materials built into the structure. Everything is tailored and no two installs are exactly the same.

On-Site Installation & Practicality

I do all installations on-site and depending on the setup, it takes anywhere from three to seven hours. That means minimal downtime for the customer. I’ m fitting around five systems a week at the moment, and it’ s a full-time operation. I’ ve got one lad working with me now, teaching him the ropes and building the business steadily.

Recognition & Trust

Winning Most Trusted Van Security Provider 2024 was a big moment. To be honest, I thought it was a scam at first. Turns out, they’ d been vetting me without me even knowing. One of the judges rang me pretending to be a customer, asking loads of questions in different ways, getting me to send videos. It showed me that doing things properly gets noticed.

A Different Approach to Van Security

What makes this business different is simple- it challenges the standard way of thinking. Instead of trying to stop access completely, it accepts that entry might happen, and focuses on protecting what actually matters: tools, equipment and livelihoods.

For locksmiths especially, it’ s an investment worth considering, because the reality is, stronger locks don’ t always mean better outcomes, and sometimes, they just mean more damage.

Advice to the Trade

If you’ ve been affected by van crime, or you’ re worried about it, don’ t just rely on the same solutions everyone else is using. Think about layered security and what happens after the van doors are opened- that’ s where the real protection needs to be.

More info Mundy Van Security is based in Leamington Spa and specialises in patented internal van security gate systems designed to protect tools and equipment from theft.

Founded by Graham Mundy, the business offers bespoke, on-site installations tailored to individual vans, with systems tested to Sold Secure Diamond standards and approved by Secured by Design.

With prices typically ranging from £ 1,200 to £ 1,800 + VAT, the systems are designed to be transferable between vehicles, offering a long-term security solution for tradespeople and locksmiths alike.

07398 387991 mundyvs19 @ gmail. com www. mundyvansecurity. co. uk