Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security May 19, 2017

How to Make Your Motorhome Secure

If you own a motorhome then you’ll want to take any steps you can in order to make it safe, both while at home and while you’re travelling in it. With this in mind, below are some of the best ways to keep your motorhome secure. Bring valuables with you When you’re using your motorhome for a camping trip, it can be easy to assume that your valuable possessions aren’t at risk of being stolen but this is not the case. You should never leave expensive items such as mobile phones or tablets on display in your motorhome since they can easily attract thieves. If you do have to keep valuables in your motorhome then make sure they’re at least out of sight. Get a good motorhome insurance policy Some common types of cover you can have included in a motorhome insurance policy include – Contents cover – Contents cover is always highly recommended when taking out a motorhome insurance policy. It will protect the contents of your motorhome for theft and damage. Certains items such as jewellery are not covered by all providers so be sure to find out when taking out your cover. Road risks – Road risks… Read More

Business Security, Vehicle Security May 12, 2017

Protecting Your Motor Trade Business

When you run a business in the motor trade you must take steps to protect your business in order to decrease the chance of break-ins and other risks as well as keeping your insurance affordable. The risks you face will depend on the type of motor trade business you run. Below is some advice on getting the right type of motor trade insurance policy as well as some recommended security measures to take to make your business safer. Motor trade insurance Motor trade insurance is a special type of cover that’s designed for people who run businesses in the motor trade. A motor trade insurance policy enables you to protect all aspects of your business. Below are some common types of cover – Road risks – This type of policy will enable you and your staff to work on customer vehicles legally. This also includes transporting them. You can get third party cover; third party, fire and theft or fully comprehensive. Combined policy – A combined policy is extremely useful for those who work in the motor trade since it enables you to cover customer and company vehicles as well as your premises, including stock, tools and cash. Part-time policy…

Business Security, Vehicle Security May 5, 2017

Protecting Yourself And Your Vehicle as a Minibus Taxi Owner Driver

If you work as a taxi driver and drive a minibus then you’ll want to take the necessary steps to protect both yourself and your vehicle while you’re working. Driving a taxi can come with some unique risks so safety should always be a priority. Below are some great ways to make your vehicle more secure as well as some advice on getting the right type of cover. Recommended security measures In-car CCTV – As far as protecting yourself goes – installing in-car CCTV is one of the best measures you can take. Depending on the company you work for, they might insist that you have in-car CCTV installed so there’s evidence if an attack or other incident took place in your taxi. In-car CCTV acts as an excellent deterrent to people who might otherwise be unruly or even attack you, especially people under the influence of alcohol. Dash cam – There are many great dash cams available now and most are very affordable. Dash cams are great for proving who was at fault for an accident. They’re particularly useful for taxi drivers since being involved in an incident where someone was injured or killed could cost you your job…