Whether you drive a company car or you own a business that has company cars, safety should always be your main priority. Regular maintenance and simple basic checks can make a huge difference to the road-worthiness and the overall safety of your vehicles.
You car details can also be logged with a vehicle check service, so if the vehicle was stolen, prospective buyers could signal the alarm through their own car check service.
There are a host of different ways to keep your car running safely, as well as keeping it secure from would be thieves. Some of the most common ways to reduce risks are listed below.
Car tracking
Car trackers are one of the best ways to track a stolen car. These devices are concealed within the vehicle and emit a GPS tracking signal. If your car is stolen the police can then trace the signal to the location of your car. Some of the latest trackers can even be traced if the thieves are using GPS blocking devices.
Rectification
Rectifying faults or investigating anything that may not sound or look right can save you money or potentially save your life. If you notice any kind of unusual sound or if the car’s handling doesn’t feel quite right it’s best to take it straight in to the company garage for an inspection. Quite often it will turn out to be just some small adjustment but it is good to develop the safety first habit.
Security posts
These are a very efficient way of keeping you car safe when you are at home and your car is parked outside in the driveway. These bollards are made from a range of materials ranging from steel to re-cycle plastics and concrete. The post or bollard is secured to the ground in front of the car, making moving the car out of the drive impossible. It’s a very effective way to keep your car safe on the driveway.
The wheel clamp
For most motorists the word wheel clamp conjures up nasty mental images of being stranded somewhere with a hefty fine to pay. However, for security purposes these devices are very efficient and are very easy to use. What’s more they are highly visible which is a major deterrent in itself.
Steering locks
Steering locks can be bought at practically any high street motoring shop and do a great job of keeping your car secure when it is left unattended. These devices are very basic, just a steel mechanism that is attached to your steering wheel. It may be a simple system but it is enough to deter most opportunistic thieves.
Alarm and engine immobilizers
The latest in alarms and engine immobilizers can deter even the most professional thieves. Some of the latest high tech products are virtually theft free with circuits in armored boxes. The immobilizer device is also very difficult to bypass, so if you want your car to have complete protection these devices are the pinnacles of car security.
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