How to Protect Your Company Vehicles

With car thefts on the rise these days, it's bad enough that we have to keep an extra close eye on our personal automobiles. Now, with so many employers providing company cars to their employees as incentives and perks, many people have become responsible for a work vehicle as well. 

However, there is no reason to be concerned about this. There are a number of ways that you can protect your companies' cars and trucks without having to worry about what might happen to them today or tomorrow. 

And it isn't just about safety and security either. There is also the appearance of the vehicle itself that you need to stay on top of. Here are just a few common yet highly effective methods for safeguarding your company vehicles:

Puck Locks

Puck locks (also referred to as 'hockey puck locks') help to protect vehicles by keeping their doors shut. These locks are round in shape and have very similar dimensions to actual hockey pucks, hence the name. They are extremely rigid and durable, making them very difficult to cut or break.

These devices work quickly and easily to secure the doors of any automobile, whether they swing or slide open. This is what has made them so popular among commercial vehicles which oftentimes have sliding doors.

Security Cameras

Nowadays this type of technology is as easily accessible and inexpensive as it has ever been. There was a time not too long ago when having a security camera installed was a serious investment. But now it seems like everyone has a camera on their doorbell or even the dashboard of their car.

GPS Systems

This is another benefit that comes from the rapid advancement of technology. These kinds of tracking systems used to cost thousands of dollars for one unit. Now, you could install GPS trackers on an entire fleet of vehicles for far less cost.

Install Remote Disable Features

In addition to the GPS systems, you can also go one step further by equipping company automobiles with remote disable technology. Instead of having to hunt down the vehicle or wait for whoever has it to park it for a while, you can literally shut down the operation of the vehicle immediately with the push of a button. 

This not only helps you to get it back before it ends up in a parts shop, but it also allows you to take action the moment you notice the car or truck is missing.

Carports

The next tip on the list has absolutely nothing to do with the vehicle getting broken into or stolen. This is about protecting its looks and esthetic value. As far as keeping up an automobiles' visual appeal, carports are an excellent accessory and ShelterLogic has a huge selection to choose from.. 

Not only do they prevent harmful UV rays from eating into the paint, but they also help to keep the interior of the vehicle cooler for whenever you need to get in it and go somewhere fast.

Make Sure You Have Quality Insurance Coverage 

Ultimately, as an employer, it is your responsibility to make sure that your vehicles are safe and protected from all sorts of dangers and hazards. The best way to do this is by having top quality insurance with the highest levels of coverage. 

Then, no matter what happens to your vehicle from theft to fender-benders to cracked windshields, it will all be taken care of.