AUTO LOCKSMITHS
MINIMISE VAN CRIME WITH BURG-WÄCHTER
With a reliable van a necessity for many tradespeople , the latest van theft and break in statistics make for sobering reading . According to the RAC , in the UK , an average of 30 vans are stolen every day with even more being broken into , leaving an unfortunate trail of destruction and disruption in its wake , that needs to be quickly sorted out .
Feeling the impact of van theft
Often , profound and multi-layered , the cost of tools stolen from a van is only the beginning . Tools , which have often been accumulated over many years , represent a significant investment for any business , let alone a smaller enterprise and are essential for any tradesperson to carry out their daily work .
Of course , there is the immediate expense of replacing stolen tools and whilst insurance may cover some of the losses , it cannot account for the time spent dealing with an insurance company or the interim time without tools when projects may be delayed or even cancelled – leading to potentially significant loss of income for the affected tradesperson .
David Todd , Sales Director at Burg-Wächter said , “ A van break-in can have an incredibly destabilising effect on any tradesperson , with time required to rebuild their business as well as the oftenoverlooked long-term financial consequences , such as increased insurance premiums to be taken into account .
“ The practicalities are bad enough to deal with but there can also be a significant psychological impact for tradespeople affected by van theft or break in . Aside from the immediate shock , often the anxiety of possible further thefts lingers on which can have an adverse effect on their ability to work .
“ It ’ s a situation that any tradesperson wants to avoid and with this in mind , it makes sense to ensure that their vans – and the essential and often expensive equipment that they contain – are protected with the best security solutions available .”
Providing protection for vans
Locksmiths are often called upon to provide advice as well as reliable security solutions for the UK ’ s army of tradespeople - including electricians , plumbers , builders and the like . Locksmiths play an active role in helping to prevent the disruption that van theft causes and they need to be confident in the security products that they recommend , knowing that they need them to perform at all times .
That ’ s where security specialist , Burg-Wächter comes in with high quality , trusted products designed specifically to help combat this type of crime , meaning that locksmiths can recommend solutions safe in the knowledge that Burg- Wächter products are backed by German design as well as great customer service .
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AUGUST 2024
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