AUTO LOCKSMITHS
DRIVING VAN SECURITY CAMPAIGN
Mul-T-Lock UK is urging van owners to update their vehicle security in light of latest crime statistics .
» WITH LATEST RESULTS [ 1 ] SHOWING the annual rate of thefts involving vans in the UK could rise to more than 20,000 vans by 2030 , the security specialist is encouraging van operators and owners to consider simple solutions to protect their vehicles and contents .
The same research predicts that 12,000 vans will be stolen in 2022 , which is a rise of 169 % over the last five years . Tools are the favourite target of van thieves , with 67 % of van break-ins resulting in stolen tools and equipment .
Says Claire Blakemore , Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock UK : “ The statistics speak for themselves when it comes to van crime and will only increase with time . They will continue to have devastating affects – whether a sole trader , small or large fleet operator – the potential for loss of livelihood and significant cost implications is extremely serious .”
Mul-T-Lock aims to raise awareness , utilising its all in one ArmaDLock ® security device , created uniquely for vans as a bolt on solution to act as a significant visual deterrent to the opportunist thief .
Designed for ease of installation on a new vehicle or as a retrofit to an existing vehicle , and supplied with secure fixings , Mul-T-Lock ® ArmaDLock ® is an all in one non-corrosive lock body solution that offers no hanging parts that could damage the paintwork around the lock .
The unique angled lock body of Mul- T-Lock ® ArmaDLock ® has been carefully created to deflect blows from a hammer and together with the steel locking bolt adds extra protection for the doors .
Claire concluded : “ Mul-T-Lock ® ArmaDLock ® demonstrates how small measures can make all the difference , as a product specifically for vehicles to offer the ultimate security . It presents a
complete all-encompassing solution that is easy to install , maintain and operate . At the same time , we want to continue to educate our audience and work with our locksmith partners across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness of issues around vehicle crime .”
www . mul-t-lock . com
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Statistics takem from latest research carried out by comparethemarket . com . Read more https :// www . parkers . co . uk / vans-pickups / news / 2021 / van-theft-increasing /
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