Vehicle Security

For the Trade

Start with the space you’ve actually got and how the vehicle is used. That usually settles the choice before you look at anything else. A steering wheel lock suits jobs where you want a quick, visible barrier and the driver can keep it in the cab. A wheel clamp takes more room and more handling, but it makes more sense where the vehicle sits for longer or needs a more obvious deterrent. Vehicle security alarms and immobilisers come into play when you want less visible kit and more delay. That is a different spec from a simple lock.

Types of Vehicle Security

Start with the delay you need and how visible you want the kit to be. A steering wheel lock works well for regular use because it is quick to fit and easy to see. A wheel clamp suits vehicles that sit longer, where you want more effort and more time lost for anyone trying to move it.

Vehicle security alarms fit jobs where you want a warning as well as a visible deterrent. Vehicle security locks or immobilisers make more sense when the aim is to stop the vehicle being driven away, not just make access awkward.

For the rest of the range, Car Accessories is where you narrow down the kit once you have settled the format.

Selection Factors for Vehicle Security

If you’re choosing vehicle security for a car or van, start with how the vehicle is left and how visible you want the deterrent to be. A steering wheel lock works when you want something obvious and quick to use day to day, but the wheel still stays exposed.

A wheel clamp gives more physical obstruction. It usually suits vehicles that sit longer, but it takes longer to fit and store. If you want less visible protection, vehicle security alarms or immobilisers are the next step. That tends to suit a working vehicle carrying kit, especially if you’re buying alongside Pipe Storage or Trailers & Accessories.

Finish the Room

Once you’ve picked the main vehicle security, the next call is what else needs covering around the job. On a van fit-out, that usually means storage and load restraint, because loose kit gets damaged and draws attention.

If the vehicle is carrying long material or awkward kit, pipe storage and the right restraint gear matter more than another visible lock. For trailers and plant, the security choice changes with how long it’s left and how easy it is to move, so you’re balancing delay, handling and how much hassle the driver will take day to day.