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Media and Industry Recognition

A grouped collection of original Sussex Installations videos, full transcripts and historical context.

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Media appearances and industry education

BBC — van security expert

Jeff Scott identified by BBC South East Today as a van security expert

I have appeared on the BBC discussing van crime, commercial vehicle vulnerabilities and practical security measures for tradespeople and van owners.

Fix Radio — multiple guest appearances

I have contributed to programmes serving the construction and trade industries, discussing tool theft, van crime and practical layered security.

Roger Bisby — Skill Builder

My van security expertise has been featured by Roger Bisby on the Skill Builder channel.

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Thomas Nagy Electrician

I have also appeared on the Thomas Nagy Electrician channel discussing van security, product design and protecting tools from theft.

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Public education since 2009

Across television, radio, social media and the Sussex Installations YouTube channel, I have tried to help vehicle owners understand changing crime methods and make better-informed security decisions.

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YouTube thumbnail: The Prepared Mobile Installer Challenge and ifitstuff TV
Apr 15, 2011

The Prepared Mobile Installer Challenge and ifitstuff TV

The long awaited 1st ever edition of Ifitstuff TV! Filmed at the Ricoh arena in Coventry during the 2011 Mobile Electronics News Expo show. Chat show style interviews and hilarious Ifitstuff Prepared Mobile Installer Challenge wh

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YouTube thumbnail: Ifitstuff TV - 2012 Sponsored by Parrot.
Apr 14, 2012

Ifitstuff TV - 2012 Sponsored by Parrot.

Watch the 2nd edition of Ifitstuff TV - Filmed at the Ricoh arena during the Mobile Electronics News Expo 2012. Watch the brilliant Ifitstuff Installer challenge and find out about the latest and greatest industry products and de

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Jeff Scott, BBC Van Security Expert
Jan 31, 2018

Van Security Fit Out

Skill Builder shares some essential information about van security and helps you stop your van getting broken into. Sign the petition http://bit.ly/2FxaH6w for stronger punishment for perpetrators of tool thefts from tra

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YouTube thumbnail: Beefing up the vans @ Sussex Installations | Thomas Nagy
Jul 26, 2019

Beefing up the vans @ Sussex Installations | Thomas Nagy

After the van break in, I decided to fit a couple of additional dead locks to both of the vans. Many of you recommended to try Sussex Installations and I must say they've done a really neat job. Thought I'd share the ins

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YouTube thumbnail: @TomtheSpark - Thomas Nagy visits Sussex Installations for van security
Jul 17, 2019

@TomtheSpark - Thomas Nagy visits Sussex Installations for van security

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

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YouTube thumbnail: Roger Bisby from Skill Builder and Steve Farrow 2nd visit to Sussex Installations
Jul 7, 2020

Roger Bisby from Skill Builder and Steve Farrow 2nd visit to Sussex Installations

You can find Roger on his Skill Builder YouTube channel / @skillbuilder or his website https://skill-builder.uk/ Find out more about van security on our website at https://www.sussexinstallations.co.uk

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What customers say

These extracts are from genuine five-star Google reviews.

★★★★★"Seen them on YouTube with SkillBuilder. Very easy to negotiate, highly professional service, top quality materials and installers."
Rom V · Google review, October 2022
★★★★★"Professional Builder magazine did a brilliant review and video, and because of this has put Sussex on the map."
rhodes pc rhodespc · Google review, March 2022
★★★★★"Excellent video tutorials too, so that you can understand the weak points in the vehicle and how to make life more difficult for the criminal."
Colin Harris · Google review, August 2023

Review wording has been lightly shortened for display without changing its meaning. Full reviews remain available on the Sussex Installations Google Business Profile.

Common questions

How did Jeff Scott become identified by the BBC as a Van Security Expert?

Jeff Scott has been publishing videos on YouTube about van security since 2009 and has extensive knowledge of different van security break in methods and security products. BBC Television investigative journalist Colin Campbell contacted Jeff Scott owner of Sussex Installations to help as his Van Security Expert for the South East Today news story about Ford Transits being broken into by thieves using lock decoding / picking tools.

How did the Skill Builder collaboration with Roger Bisby come about?

Roger Bisby of Skill Builder visited the Sussex Installations workshop for the Van Security Fit Out video in January 2018, then returned with Steve Farrow for a second visit in July 2020 to cover van security again.

Who is TomTheSpark and why did he feature Sussex Installations?

Thomas Nagy, known as TomTheSpark, featured Sussex Installations in July 2019 after his own van was broken into. He had additional deadlocks fitted to both of his vans and shared the installation with his audience, recommending the work.

Page details

Author
Jeff Scott
Publisher
Sussex Installation Team Ltd
Updated
2026-08-27
Primary focus
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Jeff Scott, founder of Sussex Installation Team Ltd
About the author

Jeff Scott — Van Security Specialist and Industry Educator

Jeff Scott is the founder of Sussex Installation Team Ltd (Sussex Installations). He has fitted vehicle-security systems since 1997, started Sussex Installations in 2003 and has specialised in van security since 2008. His work combines installation, vulnerability research, product design, UK manufacturing and long-term public education.

In 2009, Jeff published the first known YouTube video explaining mechanical key-operated van deadlocks. He has continued documenting van-security products, installation standards, vehicle vulnerabilities and changing attack methods ever since – earning his description as "The OG Van Security YouTuber."

Jeff has supported thousands of professional vehicle aftermarket technicians across the UK and beyond with access to technical information, while actively promoting higher quality installation standards through his trade community ifitstuff.com since 2006.