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Dr Locks picks another winner
with Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport-X
A 100-yard test drive of a dynamic Vito
Sport-X van was all it took to convince
locksmith Jason Gould that MercedesBenz holds the key to long-term
happiness at the wheel.
Jason, whose firm Dr Locks is based in
Halesowen, West Midlands, had owned a
string of Vito and Vito Sport models – but
then bought another make of van.
“I fancied a change, and it was a nice
vehicle,” he recalls. “But it very soon
dawned on me that it just wasn’t a
Mercedes-Benz. It lacked the quality and
comfort of the Vito, and it didn’t have the
‘feel good’ factor I’d been used to.”
So Jason returned to his local MercedesBenz Dealer Midlands Truck & Van, where
he was invited to take a quick spin in
Managing Director Jon Divers’ ‘company
car’ a fire-breathing Vito Sport-X.
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“I’d scarcely left the forecourt before I
realised that this was the van for me,” says
Jason. “It really looks the part and the
fact that it’s so quick makes it a real joy to
drive. I ordered my own there and then.”
The Vito Sport-X is powered by a smooth
V6 engine that transmits its 167 kW (224
hp) output to the road via a five-speed
automatic transmission.
Its striking appearance owes much to top
tuning and body styling specialist Brabus,
which designed its 18-inch alloy wheels,
customised front spoiler and chrome
sidebars. Sport-X models also feature
powerful bi-xenon headlamps with goodlooking LED daytime driving lights that
make an important safety contribution.
Jason started his own business in 2005
after buying specialist tools and teaching
himself to pick locks. The company was a
success from day one and now provides
an emergency 24-hour call out s, as well as
bespoke security and alarm solutions.
“As well as having great performance,
my Sport-X came with an array of active
and passive safety systems, all fitted
as standard. This, coupled with the
manufacturer’s three-year, unlimited
mileage warranty, is very reassuring.
‘I fancied a change and
it was a nice vehicle’
“I’ve always received a great service from
Midlands Truck & Van and have done
some reciprocal work for the dealer, which
was nice.”
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ASEC SECURITY LAUNCH NEW KITE ELITE RANGE
Asec, the security product brand which is exclusively available through
Aldridge Security, the leading distributors of security products
has announced it is expanding its hugely successful range of
Kite anti-snap cylinders, to now include the Kite Elite series.
Kite Elite is a brand new range of
anti-snap cylinders offering a TS 007 3
star Kitemark rating, which allows the
consumer ultimate protection.
It’s been two year’s since BBC News
highlighted the growing trend in ‘lock
snapping’ burglaries and the press
coverage still continues with ITV’s ‘This
Morning’ programme featuring the
dangers of ‘lock snapping’ (October 2013)
and what to do to protect your home. The
demand for high level security protection
continues to increase.
The new Kite Elite range of Euro
cylinders are available in Key & turn, Half
Euro and Key & Key and all comply with
the requirement of the PAS 24 test (tested
as part of a Door-set). Marked with the
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MAR/APR 2014
3 star Kitemark engraving, the cylinders
offer protection from the most common
types of door attack, including: drilling;
picking; bumping and as previously
explained snapping.
Ainsley Hawkins, Commercial Director
for Aldridge Security explains the
reasoning behind Kite Elite: “Following
the hugely successful launch of Asec
Kite in 2013, we knew it was essential to
develop the range further to allow our
customers the opportunity to provide a
complete security solution which they
could trust and rely on.”
The Secured by Design approved range
of anti-snap cylinders are available in
either a Satin Nickel or Satin Brass finish
and are the ideal 3 Star solution for your
door
in a quick
and cost effective
way as Ainsley explains:
“Achieving the 3 Star Standard couldn’t
be easier with the new Kite Elite range.
The cylinders can be easily retrofitted
into all Euro lock cases, meaning there
isn’t the need to replace the door handle
to gain a 3 Star rating.”
Just like the 1 Star Kite range, Kite Elite
also offers a wide range of cylinder sizes
which are available keyed alike to help
provide greater flexibility.
To read more, visit www.locksmithjournal.co.uk