Winter is fast approaching, and with it, so are the darker nights. Studies show that just under four-fifths of vehicle theft took place during the hours of 6PM to 6AM, with only one-fifth taking place during the day. As the nights get darker, this gives thieves a bigger window of opportunity to steal your vehicle. This means that it’s more important than ever to protect your vehicle from the risk of theft, here’s a range of anti-theft technology to help you do it…
Vehicle Tracking Devices
When it comes to vehicle security, there is no better solution than a Thatcham-Approved Tracker. There is a range of car trackers out there, but choosing the right one for you is important. The ScorpionTrack S5 Tracker comes with a GPS Tracking App, is monitored 24/7, and encases vehicle recovery technology that helps our Vehicle Recovery Team to find your vehicle if it has been stolen. Not only does an insurance approved tracker help to keep your vehicle safe, but it also helps to reduce your vehicle’s insurance premiums, meaning that you can protect your vehicle for less. The telematics software inside of our trackers means that your vehicles location is always traceable – what’s better than live GPS protection for your vehicle?
Vehicle Immobiliser Systems
Another option for protecting your vehicle would be a Vehicle Immobiliser System. An immobiliser system is used to prevent your vehicle from moving when someone is trying to move it without authorisation. Our X-Series Immobiliser System is a great example of this, whereby the vehicle owner must input a personalised sequence using the buttons inside the vehicle to disable the immobiliser and allow the vehicle to move. This system can be utilised on its own as a form of vehicle security, or it can be paired with a Thatcham-Approved tracker for the ultimate Vehicle Security System. Protecting your vehicle with an immobiliser is the perfect level of cover for the winter months, as it stops key relay thieves in their tracks. Key Relay Theft is on the rise, with more thieves targeting keyless cars by relaying the signal from the key that is safe inside the house, out to the car that is parked up. Pair these two together and you’ve got ultimate protection – what more could you want for your vehicle security system?
Preventing Winter Theft:
It’s a known fact that there is more theft during the winter months, due to the darker nights and Frost Jacking. It’s important to keep your vehicles secure this winter, and that includes whilst it’s defrosting. Frost Jacking is when a thief targets a vehicle that is sat unattended whilst it’s defrosting on chilly winter mornings. Figures from the UK Government show that vehicle theft is increasing, and despite this, 47% of people still admit to leaving their car running whilst it is unattended, making them a great target for vehicle theft. Whilst our vehicle security solutions can be there to help prevent theft, it’s vital that you try to prevent theft too – meaning not leaving your vehicle unattended, especially with the keys inside.
We’re here to keep your vehicle secure this winter, with a UK Wide Installation capacity – we can be with you as soon as possible to get your vehicle armed against thieves. Explore our range of products to see which best suits your vehicle security needs here and join the 500,000 users who choose Scorpion Automotive to protect their vehicle! Find out why we’re trusted here.