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How To Deter Tool Thieves From Breaking Into Your Van or Truck
It is an unfortunate situation that every year thousands of tradesman all over the country have their work vans broken into and all their tools stolen. Sometimes there are very expensive or specialized tools that are taken, costing the owner money to replace them and money through lost business.So how can you make your tools in your truck or van as safe as possible?
Remove the tools. If you want to be 100% sure your tools wont get taken from your van, just take them out. This of course may not stop your van being broken into but will stop you losing valuable items. Further more, tools thieves watch the actions of their targets closely and will move on quickly if they see you removing the tools at the end of the day. Some tools are very difficult to remove each night however and so other security measure need to be put in place instead.
Sticker. Probably the cheapest way to deter criminals is to put a ‘no tools in this van’ sticker somewhere prominent. Most commercial van leasing vehicles come with these on them already and they have much fewer cases of burglary. This is down to the fact that thieves play a percentage game and would rather target a van they are confident about rather than one they have an element of doubt about. In order for this to work however, you will need to hide your tools from view well
Good security. If you can get hold of a van that has a higher than average security level this will do you well. Citroen van leasing vans are well known for their security so these are a good choice. Thieves tend to know as well which vans can be opened without much effort and which take time. More often than not they will go for the easy picks
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Security Of Cars – GPS Car Tracking
GPS navigation is very popular today, but GPS navigation has more useful aspects. In GPS navigation there is an additional device which can serve your car’s security.
For many companies GPS car tracking is the solution that solves many security problems. In the attempt to limit criminality, the police as well as the government often use GPS car tracking, although, there are also civilians, private users that rely on such technology. The device is a small unit that when attached to a vehicle or a person provides precise information on the position of the asset. A GPS car tracking unit could also record the data or simply transmit it to a computer, a cellular or some other form of central database. The transmission of the signal is not possible unless the GPS car tracking device has an incorporated modem in its structure.
Then, the GPS car tracking system displays the data on a map monitor. Data can be later downloaded from the memory card of the device, which is very similar to a simple flash memory. Although the GPS car tracking system works great for criminal investigations and the prevention of car theft, a GPS device is suitable when hiking or jogging too. Sometimes, one can also collect data to create a map with the help of a GIS software, particularly since a GPS receiver serves for such geo-catching purposes perfectly well.
GPS car tracking or GPS tracking through the mobile phone can apply to very sophisticated investigations from the business environment. The vehicles of commercial fleets always have GPS car tracking units incorporated. Such a GPS car tracking model is popular in both North America and Europe, and the collected data can be displayed on digital maps or in the form of reports, depending on the operational software.
Delivery and taxi vehicles, armored trucks and all sorts of expensive automobiles are equipped with GPS car tracking units for a continuous monitoring of the vehicle location. The tracker can be activated only in case of theft for instance via a SMS. The efficiency of the device is thus incredible for the police and the authorities that have to solve cases involving lost or stolen vehicles. Very often GPS car tracking systems can be used on race cars that have to follow long circuits in desert areas, and thus, the location of the vehicle is permanently watched.
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GPS Car Tracking – Do You Need That?
GPS navigation is widely used today, but GPS navigation has more useful sides. In GPS navigation there is an plus tool which can serve our car’s security.
For many companies GPS car tracking is the solution that solves many security problems. In the attempt to limit criminality, the police as well as the government often use GPS car tracking, although, there are also civilians, private users that rely on such technology. Information on the position of an asset is provided by a small unit attached to the vehicle. A GPS car tracking unit could also record the data or simply transmit it to a computer, a cellular or some other form of central database. The transmission of the signal is not possible unless the GPS car tracking device has an incorporated modem in its structure.
The data provided by a GPS car tracking system is displayed on a map, either in real time or as a later analysis using a customized software. The tracking device also contains a memory card. Although the GPS car tracking system is popular for preventing car theft or for different criminal investigations, many people use a GPS device while jogging or hiking as a means to analyze the duration and the length of the trip. Sometimes, one can also collect data to create a map with the help of a GIS software, particularly since a GPS receiver has geo-catching features incorporated as well.
GPS car tracking or GPS tracking through the mobile phone can apply to very sophisticated investigations from the business environment. When commercial fleets are used, the GPS car tracking units are installed in the vehicles in such a way so that the location is constantly pinpoint, and periodical updates continue to be sent at regular intervals. Such a GPS car tracking model is popular in both North America and Europe, and the collected data can be displayed on digital maps or in the form of reports, depending on the operational software.
Taxis and delivery vehicles, armored trucks and all sorts of expensive automobiles are equipped with GPS car tracking units so that the location of the vehicle can be constantly monitored. The tracker can be activated only in case of theft for instance via a SMS. The device is thus incredibly efficient for the police and the authorities that have to solve cases involving lost or stolen vehicles. Very often GPS car tracking systems are installed on race cars particularly in the case of long circuits in areas that are more difficult to access.
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Ford Win Towcar and Security Awards
In the third annula towcar awards Ford have come out on top with their S-Max winning the best in its class. This fantastic car has also won the large MPV class in the 2009 British Insurance Car Security Awards.
The third annual Towcar awards are judged by experts from What Car? Magazine, Practical Caravan and the British Camping and Caravanning Club. It is anticipated that, this year, a record number of towing vehicles will take to the roads as many people in Britain choose to spend their vacations in the British Isles rather than go abroad. Practical Caravan magazine editor Nigel Donnelly has said that there is a real need for unbiased consumer advice regarding towing vehicles as over £1 billion is spent annually in this sector.
In total 39 cars were tested for their towing ability, driving performance when not towing, practicality, value for money and safety. The cars were divided into five categories, based on their kerb weight. The Ford S-Max came out as the top vehicle in its class of 1725kg to 1899kg towcars.
The standard of towcars entered into this year’s contest was higher than ever but the clear, outright winner was recognised as not only a great towcar but also as a fantastic car when not hooked up to a towing a trailer or caravan. This particular award went to the outstanding Volvo XC60.
The Ford S-Max came in for further praise and another award in the 2009 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. These awards were established in 2004 to raise consumer awareness of what is best in vehicle security and to recognise thsoe motor manufacturers who ahve produced the most secure vehicles. This year was the first time that vans were included in the assessment of vehicles against the New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme.
For the third year in a row the Ford S-Max has received the highest score in its large MPV class with the Ford Galaxy coming in a close second. This outstanding result re-affirms Ford’s vehicle security reputation.
These testing security awards are supported by the Home Office, Automobile Association, UK Department for Transport and a number of British vehicle insurers. These are the highest official recognised awards for vehicle security in the United Kingdom.
The Ford S-Max costs £19,885 from the showroom but you could be driving one of these fantastic MPVs for an initial down payment of £809.85 and affordable monthly payments of only £269.95 for three years on a Ford lease contract.
You may prefer the Towcar overall award winner, the Volvo XC60 in which case you’ll need to provide a down payment of £1,033.17 and 3 years of monthly payments at £344.39 on a Volvo lease contract.
So if you are one of the many people aiming to hitch up your caravan, pack up your camping equipment and enjoy some of what Britain has to offer this summer then these award-winning people carriers could be just what you need.
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