Discussing having a Van immobiliser with a Tracker is a frequently asked question on the phone. Discussing this is always subjective. The best way to decide if you need a van immobiliser with a tracker is to run the most typical scenarios of van theft through in which it will give you the best way to make your own decision.

These are the 2 most common ways vans and tools are stolen in the UK right now. We know this from speaking to customers who have either been a victim and lost everything or calling us for help when their van has been stolen.

What is a Van Immobiliser?

There are 2 main types of a van immobiliser. The first type is a simple solution where the engine won’t start without a code or a driver tag being present, and the second is a remote immobiliser. Bear these two in mind and now let’s discuss how vans were stolen the old style way, and now how vans are being stolen in the UK right now.

Van Theft – Old style with a few tweaks

The old style with a few modern day improvements is still effective, particularly with Ford Vans. The thief used to smash a window, break the steering lock, then pull off the ignition cowling and short circuit the ignition.

The modern day twist on this is to lever the door apart and pop the doors open. Easy! Then you won’t believe this. Well, you probably will. They used a lock pick from eBay to start the engine and drive off.

Of course, there are a few variants of this which involve internet purchases from eBay, but essentially the same process and the same result.

Van Theft – New Style

With ever-increasing use of coded keys for engine starting, this has made the lock picking a little less effective.

This is where this gets a little uncomfortable.

More and more organised gangs are now targeting vans and high end Range Rovers, Mercedes and BMW vehicles.

Why, you may ask? Well, there is still and will be for some years a shortage of new and used vans because of the pandemic. As a result, Van prices have gone up and availability has gone down.

This is how Van and vehicle theft have adapted in 2022.

Have you ever heard of a creeper break? This is how this is discussed within the police and officially classed as a burglary by the home office reporting rules.

Suspects will enter your house, normally via the front door, overnight while you are in bed sleeping. This is simple to get the keys, as people have understandably kept their vehicle keys away from the front door and often in blocker bags.

This has caused a newer, more confrontational issue for victims to deal with as they have thieves now entering their houses to get the keys to cars and vans. There is a chance that you will hear them. People, when they wake up to a noise, don’t imagine for a moment that there is an organised criminal in their house searching for the keys.

This has a potential to become a confrontational between the owner and the thief. We don’t take likely to having people steal our property in the UK. We have seen frequently people being threatened and injured to get the keys to the van or car on the drive.

Let’s take this to a really critical point and the whole reason we wrote this article. Let’s say you woke up, and they threatened you for the Van keys. You give them the keys and then they get to the van and the engine is disabled.

This has a really serious chance of going so wrong and someone losing their life. They now have an option to come back at you with everything they have to get a code or tag.

Let’s be honest here. No-one should be injured or lose their life for a van or car. Let them have it.

A safer way to get your vehicle back using a van immobiliser with a tracker!

By whatever means, they steal the van. This is either taking your van from you directly, as let’s say, a petrol station forecourt, or getting the keys from your house in the middle of the night. They have it. You are still alive to tell the tale, but now you have control.

By installing a Vehicle Immobiliser Tracker, you can see where the van is right now. Then, at a click of a button on our mobile app, you can cut the engine restart. This isn’t cutting the engine while they are driving. Now I know there will be opinions of “cut it now” but yes, if they crash and kill themselves, then they did the crime, but imagine an innocent child walking to school and being the victim.

Here is the solution. Send the Van Tracker a command to disable the vehicle from our Tracking App. When they stop, the vehicle will not start at all. Therefore, you will get the opportunity to recover the vehicle safely with no confrontation and no damage.

Installation of a Van Immobiliser with a Tracker

When looking at prices, remember that installing a Van immobiliser with a Tracker isn’t a DIY job and should really be installed by a professional and to a high standard. Not only to avoid electrical issues but to ensure that the unit and equipment are hidden so well, there is little or no chance of it being found.

Our GPS Tracker installation cost of a normal GPS Tracker is £40.00 + VAT but the added equipment and installation time for a vehicle immobiliser and tracker combined takes this to £95 + VAT

This is still an extremely competitive price and only covers the engineers time and skills. Please remember this when deciding to purchase this as there is little point about having an immobiliser that fails or can be found.

HERE is an AMAZING DEAL for a Van immobiliser with a Tracker

Here is what you get in this amazing Van Tracker offer for only £49.99 incl VAT / £8.50 per month non contract subscription.

1 x GPS Tracker setup for Remote Immobilisation

1 x Non Contract Subscription for £7.08 + VAT (£8.50) per month Direct Debit. This can be cancelled at ANYTIME.

1 x 100 Command Credits to disable or enable the vehicle. (normal price is £10 + VAT)

We can arrange installation of this for you for £115.00, incl VAT with our Nationwide Installation Service.

BUY IT NOW

The Process is as simple as 1 2 3.

1) Choose the Van immobiliser with a Tracker Here

2) Pay and Checkout via our Website.

3) You will be diverted to our Monthly Subscription Setup page. For example, with this Tracker, it’s £7.08 + VAT (£8.50) Enter your details, and that’s it.

4) We will then contact you within 1 hour to arrange the installation date and time.

Installing a Van Tracker near me

We are one of the leading installers of Van Trackers, whether it’s an Insurance Approved Vehicle Tracker or not. We can provide you with a fast van tracker installation in the UK.

I Track Direct offer fully mobile installation services so that we can come to your home or work and install a car tracker for you.

If you would like to install a Van Tracker yourself, our Van Tracker without immobilisation is an ideal buy and would be a brilliant choice as it works out the box and can easily be installed.

We will even provide you with some guidance over the phone on 01622 234510 or Freephone 0800 804 6170.