How to break into your van

[plumben]

As mentioned in another thread, this is how easy it is to get into some vans

traffic/vivaro/primstar- pull the handle off pull the wire in the door
Vauxhall combo- smash the back lock in with a hammer and screwdriver pops the door open
Ford transit- cable in the back door jam, cut with hacksaw blade unlocks all doors (might be the same for most vans)
Mercedes vans with the horizontal handle (any van with same handle) smash screwdriver in the top just above the lock opens the door
Mercedes sprinter - pull the door rubber (that shops it hitting the side of the van ) off and you can cut the wire to the lock

 

[Rickster123]

I'm just gonna carry on using the key...

 

[IDCHAPPY]

Lets be honest, if a scumbag wants in your van he's going to get in. Alarms and deadlocks can delay the scrotums but if they're determined...

 

[townfanjon]

Put a doberman in it , they will think twice

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i'm glad this is in the arms!

 

[gasmanrob]

The transit comes fitted with a metal plate to stop that happening whilst it's still possible its a lot harder to do.

Youll never stop someone who wants to get in all you can do is make it as difficult to do as possible and hope they get caught in the act. These days thief's will drive off in your van empty it and dump the van. On average I'd say we carry around 2-3k street value of tools and materials at any one time the kit to drive your van off cost about £600 not a bad return on investment after a weeks take

 

[mutley racers]

So, what are the best locks to use? Anyone got the purple ones British gas use. They look quite nifty. Definitely need mine doing as all I have is an alarm

 

[plumben]

i'm glad this is in the arms!

A quick Google search will give you a lot more detail than this

 

[gasmanrob]

A quick Google search will give you a lot more detail than this

No kidding look on you tube at the for tibble lock

 

[plumben]

No kidding look on you tube at the for tibble lock

Ford Tibbie Pick and Decoder Tool | UK Bump Keys Ltd
£26.40 for that lock pick he uses in the video
So that's what your cheap drill sold down the pub and he's made a profit

 

[Whyme]

That sites mad....The padlock pick has sold out funnily enough..

 

[plumben]

It shouldn't be so easy to buy these things, the plasterer I use has a master key for transits because he lost his key once

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

how about these?
Portable Smallest Live GSM GPRS GPS SMS Tracker Car Vehicle Kid Pet | eBay

stick it inside your power tool

 

[Millsy 82]

It shouldn't be so easy to buy these things, the plasterer I use has a master key for transits because he lost his key once

I agree it should be locksmiths and main dealers only.

Really the manufacturers should try and make it more difficult to break in. I saw a video where 2 little scrotes grabbed the top of a transit door and folded it down! That shouldn't be possible.

 

[plumben]

I agree it should be locksmiths and main dealers only.

Really the manufacturers should try and make it more difficult to break in. I saw a video where 2 little scrotes grabbed the top of a transit door and folded it down! That shouldn't be possible.

Yes dealerships and registered locksmiths not anyone whos got a card and internet connection (majority of the uk )

Its another reason Id never buy a brand new van spend ridiculous amount of money
And then have to spend more just to make it resonabley secure