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It is a sad fact that thousands of workman from all over the country have their tools stolen from their work vans and trucks every year. These tools are often specialized and are very expensive, causing the tradesman to have to spend money on new tools and also lose trade in the mean time as they cannot do their work.  So what are the best ways to protect yourself against this problem?

Don’t leave the tools. Taking your tools out of your truck or van and into your house is the only way you can make certain they will not get taken. This of course may not stop your van being broken into but will stop you losing valuable items. However, people often stalk out a van for a while before they decide whether or not to break into it, so if you are seen to be taking your tools out every evening, there is less chance you will be a victim. However, for some people and trades this is just not a viable options and they need to use other tactics.

Sticker. placing a sticker on your van saying “All tools are removed overnight from this van” is an effective and easy way to put thieves off. Most commercial van leasing vehicles come with these on them already and they have much fewer cases of burglary. If you introduce all element of doubt into a thieves mind they are much less likely to risk a break in, opting for better odds elsewhere instead. Thieves are not completely stupid however, so cover your tools from view if you’re using this trick

Good security. If you can get hold of a van that has a higher than average security level this will do you well. Citroen van leasing vans are well known for their security so these are a good choice. Thieves tend to know as well which vans can be opened without much effort and which take time. More often than not they will go for the easy picks

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GPS navigation is very popular nowaday, but GPS navigation has more useful sides. In GPS navigation there can be an plus device which can serve our car’s security. 
For many companies GPS car tracking is the solution that solves many security problems. In the attempt to limit criminality, the police as well as the government often use GPS car tracking, although, there are also civilians, private users that turn to tracking systems too. The device is a small unit that when attached to a vehicle or a person provides precise information on the position of the asset. A GPS car tracking unit could also record the data or simply transmit it to a computer, a cellular or some other form of central database. The device requires a satellite, radio or cellular modem incorporated in order to be able to perform the transmission.

The data provided by a GPS car tracking system is displayed on a map, either in real time or as a later analysis using a customized software. that is very similar to a flash memory, which allows for later download of the data. Although the GPS car tracking system is popular for preventing car theft or for different criminal investigations, many people use a GPS device while jogging or hiking as a means to analyze the duration and the length of the trip. Sometimes, by means of a GIS system, you can collect data for future mapping, particularly since a GPS receiver serves for such geo-catching purposes perfectly well.

GPS car tracking or GPS tracking through the mobile phone can serve well for sophisticated investigations from the business environment. When commercial fleets are used, the GPS car tracking units are installed in the vehicles in such a way so that the location is constantly pinpoint, and periodical updates continue to be sent at regular intervals. Such a GPS car tracking model is popular in both North America and Europe, and the collected data can be displayed on digital maps or in the form of reports, depending on the operational software.

Taxis and delivery vehicles, luxury automobiles and armored trucks are equipped with GPS car tracking units for a continuous monitoring of the vehicle location. With more special units, one can activate the tracker via a SMS but only in theft cases. The efficiency of the device is thus incredible for the authorities that deal with lost or stolen vehicles cases. Very often GPS car tracking systems can be used on race cars that have to follow long circuits in desert areas, and thus, the location of the vehicle is permanently watched.

GPS navigation is very popular today, but GPS navigation has more useful aspects. In GPS navigation there is an plus tool which can serve your car’s security. 
For many companies GPS car tracking is the solution that solves many security problems. Government institutions, the police and the army heavily rely on GPS car tracking to limit criminality there are also civilians, private users that rely on such technology. Information on the position of an asset is provided by a small unit attached to the vehicle. A GPS car tracking unit regularly sends a signal to a cellular, a central database or a computer. The transmission of the signal is not possible unless the GPS car tracking device has an incorporated modem in its structure.

The data provided by a GPS car tracking system is displayed on a map, either in real time or as a later analysis using a customized software. Data can be later downloaded from the memory card of the device, which is very similar to a simple flash memory. Although the GPS car tracking system is popular for criminal investigations and the prevention of car theft, a GPS device is suitable when hiking or jogging too. Sometimes, by means of a GIS system, you can collect data for future mapping, particularly since a GPS receiver has geo-catching features incorporated as well.

GPS car tracking or GPS tracking through the mobile phone can serve well for more complex investigations from the business environment. The vehicles of commercial fleets always have GPS car tracking units incorporated. Such a GPS car tracking model is popular in both North America and Europe, and the collected data can be displayed on digital maps or in the form of reports, depending on the operational software.

Taxis and delivery vehicles, luxury automobiles and armored trucks are equipped with GPS car tracking units for a continuous monitoring of the vehicle location. With more special units, one can activate the tracker via a SMS but only in theft cases. The efficiency of the device is thus incredible for the authorities that deal with lost or stolen vehicles cases. Very often GPS car tracking systems can be used on race cars that have to follow long circuits in desert areas, and thus, the location of the vehicle is permanently watched.

Ford are in the headlines again after their S-Max people carrier made the top of the list of towcars in the third annual Towcar Awards. This fantastic car has also won the large MPV class in the 2009 British Insurance Car Security Awards.

The annual Towcar awards were judged by a panel of experts from What Car? Magazine, Practical Caravan and The Camping and Caravanning club. It is anticipated that, this year, a record number of towing vehicles will take to the roads as many people in Britain choose to spend their vacations in the British Isles rather than go abroad. The editor of Practical Caravan magazine, Nigel Donnelly, has said that there is a real need for good quality, unbiased consumer advice regading the features and performance of towing vehicles.

In total 39 cars were tested for their towing ability, driving performance when not towing, practicality, value for money and safety. The vehicles were categorised based on their kerb weight. The Ford S-Max came out on top in the 1725kg to 1899kg category.

This year the standard of towcars entered into the contest was higher than ever but the winning vehicle was recognised as not only a fantastic towing vehicle but a fantastic, practical car when not towing a trailer or caravan. This particular award went to the outstanding Volvo XC60.

The Ford S-Max came in for further praise and another award in the 2009 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards. These awards were established in 2004 to raise consumer awareness of what is best in vehicle security and to recognise thsoe motor manufacturers who ahve produced the most secure vehicles. This year was the first time that vans were included in the assessment of vehicles against the New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme.

For the third year in a row the Ford S-Max has received the highest score in its large MPV class with the Ford Galaxy coming in a close second. This outstanding result re-affirms Ford’s vehicle security reputation.

These testing security awards are supported by the Home Office, Automobile Association, UK Department for Transport and a number of British vehicle insurers. These are the highest official recognised awards for vehicle security in the United Kingdom.

The Ford S-Max costs £19,885 from the showroom but you could be driving one of these fantastic MPVs for an initial down payment of £809.85 and monthly payments of £269.95 for three years on a Ford lease contract.

If the Towcar award winning Volvo XC60 is more to your liking then you could be driving one of these fantastic people carriers for a down payment of £1,033.17 and 3 years of monthly payments at £344.39 on a Volvo lease contract.

So if you are one of the many people aiming to hitch up your caravan, pack up your camping equipment and enjoy some of what Britain has to offer this summer then these award-winning people carriers could be just what you need.