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Case study An all too very familiar story of how a tradesman lost his tools
Onpoint Electrics has fitted Mul-T-Lock ’ s innovative vehicle security solution , MVP™2000 to its company van , following a break in that resulted in a significant loss of tools .
Claire Blakemore , Mul-T-Lock UK Managing Director added : “ Unfortunately , this is not a unique case , with the increase in van crime well documented . It can take just seconds and often , insurance claims are declined . With living costs rising for everyone , protecting vulnerable tradespeople from losing their means of income is more important than ever before .
Thieves stole over £ 2,000 worth of tools , including an apprentice ’ s toolbag which their insurance wouldn ’ t cover and meant postponing a rewire job worth £ 6,000 which potentially could have been lost .
“ Mul-T-Lock ’ s MVP™2000 is a real solution , that is quick to install and can be fitted to new vehicles or as a retrofit to almost all van types in the UK . Available to bolt onto the surface of any van side or rear door , as well as being a visual deterrent , the clever inter-locking design of the two body parts becoming one , adds an additional layer of protection from manipulation via forced separation . It is easy to use , supplied with secure fixings and offered with built-in security and peace of mind for today ’ s van owners .”
Says Jon Dawson of Onpoint Electrics : “ The crime was committed in less than 20 seconds , with my van in full view of obvious CCTV systems , in broad daylight , in front of a busy leisure centre . None of these elements seemed to act as a deterrent .
“ The loss of tools for myself and my Apprentice was significant and meant a huge amount of time and resource had to be invested in insurance claims , with the potential loss of work . We had to rely on friends and work colleagues to ensure we could continue to meet customer requirements , whilst we replaced all the tools that were stolen .”
Jon firmly believes that if Mul-T-Lock ’ s MVP™2000 had been fitted earlier , it would have been enough to detract the criminal from attempting to access the van . Not only from a visual perspective but also due to its specialist all in one design , with its unique angled lock body and no hanging parts .
“ The crime was committed in less than 20 seconds , with my van in full view of obvious CCTV systems , in broad daylight , in front of a busy leisure centre . None of these elements seemed to act as a deterrent .”
JON DAWSON , ONPOINT ELECTRICS
This punctured hole was all it took for thieves to gain entry in less than 20 secs .
Thank you to Jon and Geoff Dawson for kindly allowing us to share their story . Onpoint Electrics - onpointelectrics . co . uk