HARDWARE & SECURITY
WANT TO GET INTO VAN
LOCKS BUT DON’T KNOW
WHERE TO START?
Ford Transit Custom
– Driver’s Door
Replacement Lock
The Ford Transit Custom and
Transit vans may be the biggest
selling and most popular vans
in the UK in recent years, but
what has been documented
lately is the vulnerability of
the standard Ford driver’s cab
locks. The Transit & Transit
Custom driver’s door locks are
prone to being picked and the
cylinder easy to turn (“grip and
spin attack”) which unlocks the
mechanism to allow quick and
easy access to the cab area. From
here, thieves can unlock the
load area leaving you open for
the theft of any contents within.
The Ford Replacement Locks
designed by Van Guard are a
1
Remove
door handle
trim and
disconnect
window
& mirror
switches
3
Remove
internal
release
handle cable
which allows
full removal
of door card
5
direct OEM replacement, with
no additional drilling required.
The anti-drill and anti-
pick design offer a superior
alternative to the manufacturer’s
standard locks, protecting the
vans from the aforementioned
methods of attack. With fitting
taking approximately 30
minutes, and detailed fitting
instructions supplied, this
step-by-step snapshot, below,
highlights the straightforward
fitment.
For further guidance on
fitting the Van Guard’s Ford
Replacement Lock, or to
discuss the range of products,
please contact Van Guard on
01392 368351 or visit
www.van-guard.co.uk
2
4
Position
replacement
lock body
and bezel
into original
aperture,
and install
Carefully
peel door
liner away
The idea of spending money on
additional van security measures may
seem unwarranted, whether it be after
purchasing a brand-new or 2nd hand van,
or had it running for a number of years,
but it is important to think about the
value of the tools stored, and the financial
and emotional cost of losing these.
» TRADESPEOPLE HAVE
had enough, so much so
that they have taken it into
their own hands to get the
Government to do more to
protect people’s livelihoods
with the launch of various
petitions, including the
#noVANber campaign.
Tradespeople are having
no choice but to act against
these thieves and protect
their vehicle, and this is
where we come in with
our vast experience in the
LCV security market, and
how you can assist in lock
fitting.
Interested in
becoming an approved
Van Guard Lock Fitter?
Here is how Van Guard
can help you -
Service
6 Remove
retaining
clip along
with
existing lock
8 Test
operation
of the lock
9 Refit the
door card
to complete
installation
Push in the
lever on
the latch
7
Remove
reflectors
and unclip
door panel
Unlock the potential
of Van Lock Fitting
• Established
manufacturer with 40+
years’ experience
• Dedicated Customer
Service & Technical
support
• Member of the Made in
Britain campaign
• Next working day
delivery
• Free leads based on
your location
Product
• All products are
designed and
manufactured onsite
• Detailed fitting
instructions supplied
• Industry high security
dimple key supplied
• Keyed alike (even across
different van lock types)
• Industry leading bracketry
- made from high-quality
Grade 304 stainless steel
• Innovative designed
plastic escutcheons
• All popular vehicles
covered
• Van & door specific kits as
standard
ABOUT VAN GUARD
Van Guard, the commercial
vehicle accessories
manufacturer, was formed
in 1990 as an off-shoot of
GK Land Engineering, an
aerospace engineering
company founded by Gerald
Land in Devon. Gerald Land’s
son and grandson, Mark and
John Land, still work at Van
Guard, keeping the tradition
truly alive and kicking.
Van Guard’s long-standing
workforce and customer
service team are committed
to ensuring quality standards
are consistently maintained
and that the customer always
comes first. It is a member of
the Made in Britain Campaign
and Society of Motor
Manufacturers & Traders
(SMMT) and carries ISO 9001
and 14001 accreditations.
www.van-guard.co.uk
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