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Courier and delivery driver vehicle security in the UK
LockCAR designs and makes immobilisers, GPS trackers and 4G dashcams in Birmingham. This page shows couriers, parcel drivers and self-employed multi-drop drivers how to protect the van between drops and overnight, and which LockCAR system fits the job.
Running 5 or more vans? Ask for fleet pricing- No fob, no start
- Alerts on your phone (4G models)
- Pay once for the immobiliser
Why delivery vans face different risks. Courier Delivery Driver Vehicle Security UK
A courier’s van is not just parked overnight. It stops, starts and stands unattended all day, often loaded, on streets the driver does not know.
- Short, repeated stops
- Every drop leaves the van alone for a minute or two. Over a full route, that adds up to a lot of chances for a thief.
- Routes that can be watched
- Liveried vans and regular rounds are easy to follow. Thieves can learn where and when a van stands empty.
- Loaded vans parked at home
- Drivers who keep the van outside their house overnight, rather than at a depot, face keyless relay theft with goods still on board.
- Keyless entry
- Relay attacks work on keyless vans the same way they work on cars: the key’s signal is passed on, and the van unlocks and starts.
- Income that stops with the van
- For a self-employed driver, no van means no route and no pay until the vehicle is replaced.
Good habits still do a lot of the work. Lock the van at every drop, never leave the engine running while you walk to a door, and keep the key on you rather than in the cab. Park loaded vans where a camera or a neighbour can see them. An immobiliser then covers the gap those habits cannot: a relayed or cloned key that the van’s own system accepts.
How LockCAR protects a van between drops
The factory system checks the key. Our CAN bus module adds a second, separate check that a relayed or cloned key does not pass.
You step out, the engine stays blocked
Without your fob (TAG), smart ring, smartwatch or PIN, the engine will not start, even if someone has opened the doors with a relayed signal.
Your phone tells you if the van moves
On LockCar One Plus 4G and Duo RH Plus 4G, a movement alert reaches your phone and you can open a live camera view while you are still at the door.
You can see where it is
The GPS tracker on the 4G systems shows the van’s location. On a fleet using LFM, the manager can also immobilise it remotely.
Which LockCAR system suits courier work?
Every option below blocks the engine. The difference is how much you can see and record.
| System | What you get | Best for | Price fitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fob (TAG) immobiliser | No fob, no start | Drivers who want relay theft stopped at the lowest cost | £249 |
| PIN code immobiliser | No PIN, no start | Vans shared between drivers on different shifts | £299 |
| LockCar One | Dashcam and immobiliser | Footage of road incidents, no tracking | £450 |
| LockCar One Plus 4G | 4G dashcam, immobiliser and GPS tracker | Self-employed couriers who want alerts at every drop | £499 |
| LockCar Duo RH Plus 4G | Dual-camera 4G dashcam, immobiliser and GPS tracker | Vans carrying valuable goods, and courier fleets | £699 |
Why drivers choose LockCAR for a working van
- Fitted around your shiftsApproved installers fit at home, at work or at an installation centre, so the van spends less time off the road.
- Works on cars and vansLockCAR immobilisers work on 12 V and 24 V vehicles, including the car you might use for multi-drop work.
- No subscription on the immobiliserYou pay once for the immobiliser, with no monthly fee to cut into your margin.
- Made and supported in the UKOur engineers in Birmingham design the hardware and back up the installers who fit it.
One van or a whole courier fleet
Self-employed driver
Send us your van and postcode. We will confirm the right option and pass the job to an approved installer near you.
Courier fleet, five vans or more
The LFM Fleet Monitoring Platform puts every van on a live map, with geofencing, out-of-hours alerts and exportable journey history.
Check your cover. Who pays for lost parcels depends on your courier agreement and your policy, so read both. Some insurers take an immobiliser or tracker into account; ask your own insurer or broker.
Questions from courier and delivery drivers
How long does fitting take?
Typically 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the van. The installer tests the system before leaving.
Will it interfere with my van’s electronics?
No. It is fitted using vehicle-specific wiring, and your factory functions keep working as before.
Can I see my van from my phone during a drop?
On LockCar One Plus 4G and Duo RH Plus 4G, yes. You get the van’s GPS location and a live camera view, plus an alert if it moves.
I deliver in my own car. Can I fit it to a car?
Yes. LockCAR immobilisers work on cars as well as vans, on 12 V and 24 V vehicles. Use the Vehicle CHECK to confirm yours.
Do you cover my area?
LockCAR approved installers fit at home, at work or at an installation centre. Send your postcode on WhatsApp and we will pass the job to an installer near you.
Do I pay monthly?
Not for the immobiliser. LockCAR immobilisers need no subscription, so you pay once.
Is LockCAR Thatcham approved?
No, not yet. Our immobilisers are going through Thatcham Security Certification.
Written by the LockCAR engineering team. We design and build our immobilisers in the UK and fit them through our approved installers. Meet the engineers. Last updated .
