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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701
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Mul-T-Lock drives van security campaign
Mul-T-Lock UK is urging van owners to update their vehicle security in light of the 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 ArmaDLockdemonstrates 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.”
For more information on Mul-T-Lock ArmaDLock, please visit https://www.mul-t-lock.com/uk/en/products/mul-t-lock-vehicle-protection/armadlock
[1] 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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