Everything You Need to Know About Hook Locks

With crime levels increasing, as a van owner, it’s important that you keep your vehicle as secure, safe and protected as possible. If your van gets broken into and your belongings are stolen, this can have a huge impact on your livelihood and by not properly securing your van, you are making yourself an easy target for criminals.

To ensure your van has optimum security, we recommend investing in a hook lock – this is just one of the many types of van locks available. Our team at Garrison Locks has put together a short guide, telling you everything that you need to know about hook locks. Garrison Locks is the UK’s leading manufacturer of van security products, helping to keep vehicles safe and secure. If you’d like to learn more about hook locks, keep reading and make sure to visit our website to browse our range of hook locks.

What is a Hook Lock?

A hook lock is one of the many different types of van locks available and it’s a popular option for van security, alongside deadlocks and slam locks. It provides you with additional protection for your van and can help to deter potential criminals from breaking into your vehicle. Unfortunately, vans are broken into all of the time and by not having the right level of security, it will be easier for thieves to access whatever you choose to keep in your vehicle.

How Does a Hook Lock Work?

A hook lock works independently from your van’s main locking mechanism and it’s fitted to your van door and the surrounding frame of the door. This is a mechanical lock that has two main components and it features a durable hook-shaped bolt that hooks into a metal lock keep. It can be fitted to a wide range of manufacturers and models of vehicles, and it provides you with a high-security, additional locking point on your van.

Why Invest in a Hook Lock?

There are many reasons why you should invest in a hook lock, one of the most important is that it can help to prevent “Peel and Steal” crimes, which are incredibly common. A hook lock can prevent criminals from door bending to steal the contents of your van and it can make it much more difficult for them to force entry into your vehicle.

Hook locks are extremely strong and durable, and even if a thief attempts to break into your van, they’re likely to give up and move on to a new target when you have additional locks installed. This can help to prevent the financial effects of your van being broken into and the inconvenience of things like your work tools being stolen.

Buy Hook Locks at Garrison Locks

We hope that this short post has taught you more about hook locks and why you should invest in one. If you’re interested in adding additional security and protection to your van, visit our website today and browse our full range of hook locks.

Our ‘’Hooked On Security Range’’ of hook locks is by far the most secure van hook lock system in the UK, providing van owners with ultimate security for their commercial vehicles. This range uses the 835 Garrison key system, providing you with an effective solution to your van security needs. Our hook locks are operated by a high-security key and they work independently to your manufacturer’s locking system by throwing a hook-bolt into a specially designed keep, enabling optimum vehicle security. They offer impressive resistance from your doors being forcibly prised apart and peeled down. Whether you have a Citroen Berlingo, Fiat Scudo, Ford Connect, Inveco Daily, Man TGE or another model of van, there is a hook lock for you on our website.

Find Out More About Hook Locks

Should you have any questions for our team at Garrison Locks regarding the hook locks we supply or any of the other van security products on our website, don’t hesitate to contact us today. We are always happy to help and we can provide you with the additional information you need to ensure you’re ordering the right products for your vehicle.

You can get in touch with us by calling us on 01858 435 900 or by sending us an email to customerservices@garrisonlocks.co.uk. To browse our full range of high-quality, affordable hook locks at Garrison Locks, visit our website today.