Vehicle Security

Vehicle crime continues to rise at a rapid pace with the addition of technology that enables the bypass of factory fitted immobilisers and vehicle access systems, no wonder vehicles are easier to steal now more than ever!

If you value your vehicle as an investment of your hard earned cash rather than just a way to get from A 2 B, then now is the time to take control and remove the possibility of your vehicle being stolen.

Wether your vehicle is your pride and joy, or is critical to your work there are ways to address the gap left by the auto manufacturers that provides an industry changing advance in the prevention of vehicle theft. Read below to learn more about how Car Look Limited can help protect your asset.

Why has vehicle theft risen?

There are some key reasons why vehicle theft has been rising exponentially over the last several years, at Car Look Limited we are very much aware of the following:

• Technology advancements - making it easier to disable vehicle immobilisers and vehicle access systems
• Organised crime - activities in organised crime have significantly increased stretching police forces to breaking point to the extent they will no longer respond to a vehicle break in or theft for days or even weeks
• Economic pressures - it is clear we are in the middle of a global downturn, businesses are closing or reducing headcount resulting in some turning to crime to generate an income fuelled by the demand for premium vehicles and the spare parts market mostly outside of the UK, but it is not exclusive. Mobile chop shops can be stood up very quickly and tear down a vehicle within hours leaving behind the remnants of what used to be your prized posession
• Social impacts - social issues such as poverty and drugs misuse has played its part wether it is funding a habit or just trying to get by

"Desperate times calls for desperate measures"

At Car Look Limited, it does not need to be desperate at all, because we adopt a layered defence approach providing inconvenience to would be thieves wanting a quick getaway. See below what we can do to protect your vehicle.

Vehicle cameras provide invaluable data that can be used in situations where blame is contested between you, other drivers and pedestrians, or even for example you experience a tyre blow out due to a pothole in the road, the recording can be used to validate the situation or claim saving you hassle and money.There are a range of physical locking devices on the market depending on the type of vehicle you own from steering locks and gear shift/hand brake clamps to foot pedal locks can easily be applied, however, with the increase in Van theft and break ins, these types of locks are not enough.  

Here comes the statistics

Did you know that in Birmingham alone there were circa 1400 vehicles stolen in 2024 making the city a hotbed of vehicle crime.

In 2024, the top five vehicles most commonly stolen in Birmingham were:

1. Ford Fiesta – A perennial target due to its popularity and availability.

2. Volkswagen Golf – Frequently targeted for its parts and resale value.

3. BMW 3 Series – A high-value vehicle often targeted by organized theft rings.

4. Ford Focus – Another popular model, making it a common target.

5. Range Rover Sport – High-end SUVs like this are often stolen for export or parts.

The list demonstrates that cars are stolen for 2 primary reasons, either they are stolen to order, or there is a spare parts market demand. Either way your vehicle is at high risk, especially if it is in the top 5. Don't let your vehicle be another statistic!

Introducing CAN-Phantom Vehicle Immobilisers

CAN-Phamtom is a global industry changing advancement in vehicle security truly protecting your vehicle from theft.

CAN-Phantom came out of a real need to take action against car theft as a result of the gapping hole left by auto manufacturers as a result of available tools that disables vehicle immobilisers with ease.

CAN-Phantom interacts with your vehicle's ECU (Brain) rendering your vehicle securely immobile until you input your code to disable it.

Your code is made up of a pre-determined sequence of buttons/knobs/leavers and pedals that you select and can change at any time. it also has features such as valet mode which provides further restrictions but allows garages/detailers/valets etc to still manage the vehicle in a limited mode.

We are an authorised CAN-Phantom installer so we can safely and securely install your immobiliser with 90 minutes and that includes training on how to manage your immobiliser options yourself!

Vehicle Trackers

Vehicle trackers are an invaluable way to remotely monitor the location of your vehicle. There are numerous types on the market that operate over a 4G or 5G network so coverage is extensive and can be accessed via an app globally. i.e. whilst on holiday and your car is left with an airport parking service. you can confirm it is still where you left it, when the vehicle has been started up and if it driven off site with your consent.

A good vehicle tracker app will be loaded with features that are configurable to give you peace of mind, including, customisable alerts that will tell you if your vehicle is started up, plot movements, set geofences (limitations), measure speed, battery low, and even send an alert if the tracker fails or disconnected.

We install a range of devices to suit your needs, install and configure the app on your smart mobile phone, commission the mobile service and include a 1 year subscription so you do not need to worry about monthly subscriptions.

Dash and Rear View Cameras

We provide a range of dash and rear view cameras to meet your needs and for older vehicles we can install car play systems so you can better interact with your vehicles entertainment systems

Physical Locks

At Car Look Limited, we can supply and install more advanced locks to prevent easy access, coupled with early warning contact alarms to raise attention should your vehicle be targeted

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