Screwdriver entry into Ducato (1 Viewer)

[starquake]

So would I be right in saying that if I have deadlocks fitted (eg Locks4Vans T Series) then a screwdriver attack would act like a key - unlocking the doors and disabling the alarm) but would have no effect on the deadlocks?

If you have a good alarm it won't disable the alarm.

Cheap alarms do link to the door sensors/locking mechanishm, Thatcham proper alarms should not to get the certification.
Ie, the alarm should sound if unlocked and doors opened without first disabling the alarm.

 

[tinkertaylor]

Problem with invisible door plates is the damage is done before the potential thief realises the vans got them fitted.

 

[Howard B]

Problem with invisible door plates is the damage is done before the potential thief realises the vans got them fitted.

They come with stickers to affix under the lock.

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[Stroppy Bird]

Problem with invisible door plates is the damage is done before the potential thief realises the vans got them fitted.

The proplates aren't invisible. They protrude around the exterior of the original door handle so while not in your face, it is obvious they are there.

 

[Emmit]

I know that many people have fitted proplates (might have the name wrong ?) to prevent screwdriver entry.

But have Fiat done something about this with their new (2023) vans - by incorporating a metal guard inside the door?

Does anybody have any info?

 

[Oldrat]

Deadlocks for me. Totally separate and very visible .

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[TheBig1]

inside the door, there is a lever operated by the key or the central locking actuator The vulnerability is that this lever is not protected inside the door. push a small sharp object through the wafer thin steel doorskin and you manually operate the central locking. This simply turns off the alarm if it is controlled via the central locking. standard system used on most vehicles, not just vans.
The thief will prefer you are out, but those that do this in the middle of the night, rely on people sleeping through the quiet sound and if enabled, the courtesy light coming on. The usual target is anything on show in the cab area, like phones and handbags. They are in and out in a few seconds

 

[tinkertaylor]

They come with stickers to affix under the lock.

Might just get the stickers then and add that to my deadlocks as a deterrent (btw you can also get stick on deadlocks)

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[Howard B]

Might just get the stickers then and add that to my deadlocks as a deterrent (btw you can also get stick on deadlocks)

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Seen those, dont know how realistic they look.

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[Driventemple]

I know that many people have fitted proplates (might have the name wrong ?) to prevent screwdriver entry.

But have Fiat done something about this with their new (2023) vans - by incorporating a metal guard inside the door?

Does anybody have any info?

I fitted ProPlates to my 2017 Fiat and found that Fiat had indeed fitted security plates to the inside of the doors. As has been pointed before, the potential thieves cannot see them so, I fitted the proplates as a visual deterent.

 

[GoldenVision]

Yes, it's a pity thieves won't know about them until the damage has been done.

Did you fit them on all doors?

 

[Driventemple]

Did you fit them on all doors?

If you have factory fitted central locking you only need to do the Driver's and Rear Doors

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[Jez1966]

They nick anything 25th Jan 2024: Amish family’s horse and buggy stolen outside Michigan Walmart

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/25/amish-horse-buggy-stolen-walmart.

On Kon-Tiki Sport 599 I have ProPlates, T-Series on can doors & Fiamma Safe Door Security Lock on habitation door.
Fiamma Safe Door Security Lock is not the highest security option but all additional locks combined I believe/hope
thieves will see easier targets than mine. Plus factory alarm and tracker naturally.
Depends what they want the van or content?
Locks4Vans did a great job on mine, being LHD & the 1st they had worked on, they had to make a different plate to
accommodate the key being on the left door. Fabrication & coating all on site.