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Jeffrey Scott @ July 3, 2026 2:24 pm
NEW - FREE Stealth Trap with selected Side Load Door External Security/ Repair ShieldsAt Sussex Installations, we're continually developing new ways to help protect tradespeople from the growing threat of van break-ins. We're pleased to announce that our Stealth Trap is now included FREE OF CHARGE with selected side load door External Security/ Repair Shields for the following vehicles:Ford Custom - 2013-2024 Ford Custom - 2024 onwardsVW Transporter T7 - 2025 onwardsVauxhall Vivaro - 2014-2019Vauxhall Vivaro - 2019 onwardsRenault Trafic - 2014 onwardsNissan NV300 - 2014-2022Nissan Primastar - 2022 onwardsFiat Talento - 2016-2022Citroen Dispatch - 2017 onwardsPeugeot Expert - 2017 onwardsToyota Proace - 2017 onwardsFiat Scudo - 2022 onwardsOptional Stealth Trap Anchor Point Upgrades Coming ... [click here to read the full story]
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Ford Custom (2024 - Onwards) Left Side/ Near side Load Door External Repair Shield - Brushed Stainless or Colour Coded1
£67.49 Ex. VAT
£80.99 *Not Fitted (unless selected)
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Jeffrey Scott @ May 21, 2026 12:04 pm
We are currently experiencing significant delays in receiving products from Locks 4 Vans. As a result, Locks 4 Vans lock products may take several weeks to dispatch.If you require locks urgently, please contact us before placing your order so that we can advise on current lead times and availability.We do still have some Locks 4 Vans products in stock, and in many cases we may ... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ March 24, 2026 11:26 am
What do you want your van to look like after having shields fitted is a big question? You might think that all shields are alike, BUT you would be very wrong! There are many hideous looking, poor quality cheap shields being sold online! Those cheap shields might seem like a good idea for you to save £20 at the time of buying, but when you try and fit those cheap poorly th... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ December 24, 2025 10:05 am
We Now Offer A Professional Colour Coded Service Across Our Range Of External Shields We're excited to announce the launch of our brand new colour coded external repair shields.Our innovative shield system not only offers top tier protection against break-ins and damage, but now comes in a range of colour coded options. Allowing you to match your vehicle's style while keep... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ April 10, 2025 12:38 pm
It's really important for tradesmen not to put all their eggs in one basket in more ways than one!Security in one basket: We have always suggested a multi-strategy approach to van securityProtect the manufacturer's weak point (usually our internal door shielding)Add an additional layer of security (deadlocks or slamlocks)Have an alarm system with cargo area protectionA locked a... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ July 13, 2021 10:02 am
Please see below the most important things to consider when it comes to your van security.Secure the manufacturer's weak point - address the most common break in methods for your model van. These vary from one van model to another, but a hole through the bodywork type attacks are on trend right now, so internal latch protection shields are often a necessity to help secure your ... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ April 29, 2021 9:20 am
Catalytic converter theft is on the rise again!The price of scrap metal has gone up and as a result the latest spike in catalytic converter theft continues to soar! Catalytic converters contain the precious metal Platinum which currently fetches a high price on the black market.We are seeing a huge increase in installations/orders for our anti-catalytic converter theft protecti... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ June 29, 2020 3:29 pm
The VaVoid app has been created to help tradesmen and other van owners in the UK to protect their tools, van and livelihood from the epidemic of van tool theft and van thefts that have been happening more and more frequently in the UK and worldwide in recent years.The VaVoid app concept is one that Van Security expert 'Jeff Scott' (Director of Sussex Installations) has created ... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ January 31, 2020 2:20 pm
The Ford security software update (along with many vans now having higher security driver's door barrels) has meant that thieves are less likely to be able to unlock the load area of the Ford Custom van or Ford Transit van by twisting or attacking the driver's door lock. This is good news for the Ford Custom and Transit owners that the easy driver's door attacks are less freque... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ October 1, 2019 12:43 pm
Yes that's right, no van deadlocks from any manufacturer are Thatcham Accredited or Thatcham Approved since the 1st January 2019 when Thatcham had a major shake up of it's TQA (Thatcham Quality Assurance) and it's TRI (Thatcham Recognised Installer) schemes. The reason for the shake ups are unknown for sure, but it seems that it was not viable for Thatcham to have so many categ... [click here to read the full story]
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Jeffrey Scott @ September 27, 2019 11:18 am
I'm very proud of our team at Sussex Installations for being 'Highly Commended' in the 'Innovation, Digital & Tech Award' category at the East Sussex Business Awards 2019 last night. We all work very hard as a team to innovate, offer great van security solutions, give great customer service, top quality workmanship and deliver just what we say that we do.A massive thank you... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ September 19, 2019 5:03 pm
There are some van models that have been plagued by a hole though the bodywork style attack on them, in particular the 2014 onwards shape Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Nissan NV300, Fiat Talento and VW T5/ Volkswagen T6. For those model vans we have specific products to address the popular hole through the body attacks where the owner can often have the damaged to their vans... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ July 17, 2019 1:06 pm
At Sussex Installations we are very happy to offer van security advice to all van owners and carry out great quality installations for them at our workshop in Eastbourne or mobile in the South East of England (including London). As many of you know; we put allot of effort into our YouTube channel and last week we had a special visit for a fellow YouTuber who has a great followi... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ July 1, 2019 5:49 pm
Thousands of shares on the now Viral video about the Peugeot Expert break in with fingers only by Jay Vassallo, there will no doubt be lots of owners of these vans wondering what they can do to stop this attack on their own vans. Yes this attack is real (on certain model vans only) and yes you can unplug your switches on the side doors to stop this attack method, BUT there is a... [click here to read the full story]
Jeffrey Scott @ March 18, 2019 2:22 pm
Here we take a look at the situation that a Ford Transit Custom Customer is in. He told us he had been in touch with Ford and that his van was not on their list to be recalled to have the security software implemented. Lucky for this customer he had seen the test I had instructed Ford Custom owners to do in my previous videos and knew that he was still vulnerable. So he drove d... [click here to read the full story]