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Why do we test?
Tested to reduce crime
Why do we test
Cars
Crime statistics indicate that the average car
thief would wish to spend no longer than 2½ minutes gaining
entry to a vehicle and driving off. The Sold Secure attack test
acknowledges this criteria and tests the product for a full five
minutes. Thus any Car product bearing our seal of approval must
improve your chances of finding your car where you left it.
(Unfortunately none of the products is effective against the
local authorities illegal parking units!!!!!!) Such has been the
success of this scheme; car manufacturers now build in security
at the production line stage. Although tests indicate this may
have some distance to go before it is totally effective in all
cases.
Motor Cycles
Around 50,000 motorcycles are stolen in this country every year. Many
of these are broken down for spares and less than a quarter are ever recovered.
A very high percentage of those stolen are actually taken from outside their
owners’ homes. It has been interesting to note that a £7000 bike parked in a
busy main road may sport several security devices but when at home the bike is
propped up against a dustbin in the front garden. A determined thief will take
some risks to secure the bike he wants even to lifting them over gates with a
crane!
Sold Secure has a single level of Motorcycle Security Approval. Both mechanical and electronic security devices are certified to the same high level. Using a fully specified burglar’s toolkit the motorcycle is proven safe from the average thief. There are a number of options for security at home and also when parked away from home.
Bicycles
Many cyclists don’t want a heavy and
cumbersome security device; others may want top security and are
prepared to suffer some inconvenience. Hence, Sold Secure has
developed a three tier security grading system. At the highest
level are the Gold rated locking devices. These give you maximum
security but may be too bulky for the average user. The Bronze
level typically offers a lighter lock but which still offers
defence against the opportunist thief. The Silver level is
between the two. Thus the purchaser can choose the system which
best meets his needs. Again there are a number of options for
mobile use and some solutions for the home environment. A number
of bicycles are stolen from insecure garden sheds or garages and
we have tested ground anchors and posts to help in this area.
Also see our new category for domestic buildings.
Caravans
The latest statistics show that over 5000
caravans are stolen every year and very few are recovered. Once
again, Sold Secure approves locking systems using the tools that
a typical burglar would carry. There are two levels of security
approval. The Silver level offers basic security, a cost
effective product for the occasions when a caravan is stored in a
good location. When a higher level of security is required, then
the products approved to the Gold standard are available. Ground
anchors and security posts are available for fixed security at
the caravans main storage point
Ground Anchors
On many occasions, for maximum security, a
simple lock is not enough. Unless your bike, motorbike, caravan,
boat, trailer or motor mower is fastened down it may be possible
to steal it, lock and all! The answer to this is a ground anchor.
When installed in your garage, drive or car park, these provide
the ideal device for securing your vehicles and other valuable
outdoor equipment. Where necessary, use these with a Sold Secure
Approved lock.
Security Posts
An ideal way of preventing your vehicle from
being stolen from your drive or car park is the security post.
These are tested to the normal Sold Secure criteria, making it
difficult for the criminal to bypass the security post. They can
be effective in securing several vehicles at one time. They can
also be used to protect your parking place!
Commercial Vehicles
The loss of a commercial vehicle is always made
worse by the theft of its contents and the disruption to your
business. Sold Secure have approved a range of products designed
to protect the vehicle and its cargo.
