For a company, a company car or van is not just a means of transport. It is a work tool without which a technician cannot get to a customer, a courier to a recipient or a construction crew to a building site. If such a vehicle disappears, the company loses not only the car, but often also tools, goods and working days. Do you know where your company vehicles are right now? And would you find out in time if someone tried to steal them?
In this article, we look at why company vehicles are an attractive target for thieves, what risks theft poses for a company and how a modern security system can help not only with protection, but also with everyday fleet management.
Why are company vehicles a frequent target?
According to data from the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic, the police recorded 644 motor vehicle thefts in Slovakia in 2025. Data from the Register of Vehicle Operating Records (RPZV) also shows that it is not only passenger cars that are stolen in large numbers, but also company vans, for example Fiat vans, which are popular with business owners and courier companies.
The reason is simple. Company vehicles often carry expensive tools, equipment or cargo, which makes them a doubly attractive target. What’s more, they tend to be parked in the same places, in front of the business premises, on a construction site or outside an employee’s home, so a thief can scout them out in advance.
What does a vehicle theft mean for a company?
Losing a company car or van has several consequences for a business:
- work downtime, when a technician or courier has no vehicle to get to the customer,
- loss of the tools and goods that were in the vehicle,
- time and paperwork involved in reporting the theft and handling the insurance claim,
- the cost of a replacement vehicle and the risk of dissatisfied customers.
With a fleet of several vehicles, these risks multiply. That is why it pays to think about protection before something happens.
Protection that works 24 hours a day
The security systems Pandora SMART and Pandora SMART PRO VAN protect the vehicle against a wide range of attacks. Among other things, they offer protection in the event of:
- remote control signal interception, Keyless system misuse and the use of a jammer,
- replacement of the engine control unit or ignition switch,
- use of a duplicate key,
- an attempt to tow the vehicle away or to steal its wheels,
- an impact in a parking lot.
You will learn about every security breach instantly in the mobile app. In addition, the built-in GSM module can send an alert SMS or call up to 3 phone numbers, so the company owner, the fleet manager and the driver can all be notified at the same time. The system can also detect a vehicle accident and call the preset numbers.
Vans and cargo under surveillance
With vans, it is not just about the vehicle itself, but also about what it carries. Pandora SMART PRO VAN is therefore designed specifically for vans and complements GPS tracking with the PIR-100BT wireless infrared motion detector. It guards the cargo area and detects unauthorized entry, protecting not only the vehicle, but also its valuable cargo.
The SMART PRO VAN system starts at 890 € incl. VAT for all types of vans. If you would like to compare more options, also read our article How to choose the right alarm for a van?
Fleet overview in one place
Today, modern security is not just about theft protection. The SMART PRO and SMART VAN systems also offer features that help companies with everyday vehicle management:
- online GPS tracking, so you know where your vehicles are right now,
- a free logbook and easy access to trip history,
- the virtual garage feature,
- an overview of the fuel level, battery voltage, engine or interior temperature,
- access not only through the mobile app, but also through an online PC interface.
This allows the fleet manager to keep track of the vehicles right from the office, without constantly phoning the drivers.
Company vehicles are work tools, and losing one affects the entire business. Vans carrying tools or goods are especially tempting for thieves, and factory security may not be enough. The Pandora SMART and Pandora SMART PRO VAN systems combine reliable theft protection with features that make fleet management easier.
