New Ford Custom 2024 Break in - Tradesman Nick explains - Can we repair the hole in the door?

[@mikepage9520]

"We always park in a safe location in london" had me rolling

[@harold6863]

The 3rd world basically 😂😂😂

[@superloopy24v]

Hounslow too, everyone for miles around knows that Hounslow Heath Car Boot has been an outlet for stolen power tools for years. I think they've finally banned the sale of them, how successful that is I don't know as I don't go there because I wouldn't be prepared to leave my car there unattended, that's how bad it is.

[@HARKAICHRIS]

There is no place in london. Or anywhere else in the uk. U must be mental if u think there is😂😂

[@denniskeogh3422]

My van got robbed in BQ car park at 1pm , had 2 alarms go off, it didn't stop them. Lost over 2k in tools, police didn't even attend. After loosing tools for a 3rd time I gave up been a joiner. Sooner or later people will moan that you can't get a quality trades person, it's because we've just had enough. If someone stole the police officer's uniforms and they couldn't work, I bet the police would react straight away .

[@chrissyp7433]

I wouldn't class that plate as style and design 😂😂😂looks like its covering up a hole

[@Themanincumbent]

We had similar titanium guards fitted to our transit. The scum bags just tried to ripped the side off the van behind the door after they trashed the door trying to get in. They never did get into the van, but the van is now an insurance write off. We now have a new van with no mods so they can get in as easy as they like. We have however designed a large tool box that holds the tools in the van which is impenetrable. This means they drill the hole to get in but cannot access the tool box inside, they then get fed up trying to access the tool box and leave. We are then left with just a small hole in the door to deal with.

[@roberttaylor465]

The extra plates as you say just make them make a big mess, lost count of the body sides and pillars we have changed because of break ins

[@Brandonmcd92]

Now I know what to expect when I want to break into the next van, thanks.

[@TheDrew12495]

What an awful thing to happen to him! Glad he left happy with a secure van! Shield looks great too!

[@sussexinstallations]

@@TheDrew12495 we agree, thank you 🙌👍

[@kawikris6005]

We have had numerous Vito's broken into mainly in Premier Inn car parks in London, makes no difference if it's reinforced they will cut away at the door regardless. We have deadlocks fitted to all doors and they still bend the door or force the deadlock. A better visual deterrent is needed in most cases with microwave alarms as per the old 90's type alarm systems.

[@georgethompson997]

Well done Jeff. You undoubtably are a top bloke! I can't believe you can spend £50k on a van and this is how piss-poor the standard security is.

[@thephoenixscotland]

It would be interesting to know if he selected the armoured shell option when buying the van.

[@rogergriffiths207]

Absolutely brilliant, without people like you Jeff where would we be ? Ingenuity personified. Britain needs these sort of people more now than ever before, great clip !!! Well done.

[@K0ALA.]

Vans need to come with this security as standard from the factory. Too many hard working tradespeople are losing their tools due to poorly designed security

[@garethjudd5840]

Over the years I've collected two of every power and hand tool I own. One half left in my secure shed at home and the rest in my van, so my business isn't affected.

[@stevezodiac491]

I have a campervan and have most of the usual security devices but a very useful one, I have bought is the hyfive driveway alarm. a pir and reciever unit as a pair, only costs £14.99 from Amazon. I have bought 3 one pir for in the garage solely and one in the cab and one in the back of my van, waiting to detect movement. The three receiver units are placed around the house wherever I am and if they go off, I know my property is being broken into and i can immediately react. I also take them with me when I go away anywhere and park the van in range, to again detect and to immediately react to entry. I would have thought a tradesman, inside a house and the van being outside is another perfect use for the device.

[@jonwilko6305]

Vantastic Jeff nice job mate 👍

[@melike1984]

PI55 poor from FORD, well done mate with your solution.🎯

[@paulm3965]

Excellent repair, so sad that the new Ford Transit is susceptible to break in. The engineering and development into the production of your shield is well thought out. You are an engineer who has taken time to solve a particular problem. First class.

[@peteryoung2026]

I’ve fitted your plates and the instructions were very thorough definitely recommended. As a minimum fit deadlocks and external stainless plates or it will happen it’s just a matter of time!!

Nice shield . Looks great too. It’s a great design and looks really solid 👍

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

"In a safe location in London" thats the best line yet 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the whole of England isn't safe forget London!!!

[@jambo8442]

Safer in a third world country than London

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Yep I just played it again to make sure he said it 🤣🤣🤣 ya fool!!!

[@sean-child10]

@@jambo8442 same thing!

[@mustluka952]

Keep doing what you doin you are the best for this trade👏

[@danielandjenny9]

Iv got a huge 18 plate transit and I had exactly the same … they were in and out in 5 mins this was in Chiswick… van got recovered as easy to steal now as door was compromised, the insurance company had the van for three weeks and couldn’t get anyone to repair the door as there wasn’t enough money in the job so I took my van back and spent £1200 having the armour plates put on front and rear .

[@chrisst8922]

Ford redesigned the Transit, a lot of good ideas like the low height to ensure it'll go into car parks. You'd have thought they'd have made it impossible to break into yet here's exactly the same problem in exactly the same place.

[@JayGasEssex]

They make money from replacing the damaged latches/panels etc... why would they? it's not in their interest to, ford would lose money....

[@simbrk6458]

Until you fit a roofrack

[@sadiporter2966]

@@JayGasEssex they don't make money if the tradesmen buys from a rival manufacturer next time they replace their van.

[@motorrecon200]

@@sadiporter2966and experience the same issue given they are all the same.

[@nutterhm]

keep up with the amazing work, im very pleased with your products.

[@chrissyp7433]

Battery angle grinders have been both very useful and a hindrance.

[@S.JCarpentry]

Top quality of work as always. Van Manufacturers should have these features as standard, or at least have them as an upgrade. Given how much we pay for these vans, they are far too easy to break into.

[@GrahamLangston-i5n]

I had a transit late 80s came out one morning to find just 2 locks lay on the drive where the van was so nothing changes

[@danny-couture]

excellent design on that internal piece especially. My only concern as a van owner would be that, as soon as a thief sees all the extra locks, they just instantly know there is something worth stealing in there, if it were me, I would simply add windows to it and some camper van decals, they wont be interested then, and at worst, youve got to replace a piece of glass instead of a whole sliding door

[@bertiesworld]

Doesn't seem to have changed much since 2000. My Ford van got broken in without much a do. It had 'high security' locks fitted but way too much play. Best solution. Don't have a side door. But a lock is only as good as its weakest point. Maybe an armoured van is required.

[@tomjohntig]

A determined thief will get in another way, great job on the side door, I think the lock on the rear door lock is not good enough though the rear door lock on the sprinter is far superior.

[@DelH555]

Poor guy, money lost forever. If you are going to drop 30-40K on a new van the manufacturer should be taking this problem far more serious. Nice work Sussex Installations

[@sussexinstallations]

@@DelH555 for sure, I think that if Ford could replace the broken latch part and get his van back in action; it would be a something.

[@pauldavies7251]

Try £50k 🤦‍♂️

[@conradhaigh2500]

I take it Ford never listened to how bad the last transit was for getting broken into. If he had gone through his insurance it wouldn’t surprise me if they would of written the van off with the wait time for a new door

[@AMP36Ty]

@@conradhaigh2500 ford & others never listen, they just want to sell another van even if insurances are paying, it's another unit.

[@JESTERFISH1]

Toad used to do a smoke discharge system years ago Ive thought that a smoke system with a very loud siren and strobe to create a visual and aural overload might help

[@stuartchapman5171]

Have owned and driven many Transits since the 90's. The new gen ones are the worst of a well loved van in decline. The 2020 fleet I drive has had multiple brake replacements, drive shafts, tracking goes out if you drive over a pebble, the body work is so thin, I mean very thin, keeps the vehicle light, but you cant reverse a rear wheel drive version up a gravel drive, if its got the slightest incline. The one I drive mostly had the clutch go at 32,000 miles! Ive never burnt a clutch out in 30+ yrs of driving. I could go on, but I want to mention the wet belt. A rubber toothed belt inside the engine! A belt made of rubber, sitting in hot oil doing 1,000's or r.p.m. Im sure they'll tell you it's oil proof. But theyve been out a while now, people are increasingly reporting the belts failing well before their service schedule. This is resulting in massively expensive internal engine repairs. Even if it does hold out, till just 80,000, you have to strip down the front body and engine to replace! If you do buy one, you need to purchase a lot of extra security, and sell it on at 50k. Independent tests have shown that due to increased service schedules, parts quality and factoring in fuel costs, its cheaper to buy a Sprinter. Look at the pro's, couriers, hardest working vans out there, Sprinters. I used to love the Transit, from the last of the mk2, with the first 2 litre di engine. Their only issue was rust, which you could stay on top of, with a bit of extra maintenance. Whilst Merc standards have also dropped, they dont trade on their name as much as Ford do.

[@hunchanchoc8418]

What engine does the new Maxus use?

[@justindavies4577]

Can't recommend Sussex Installations highly enough, we had the full package on our Transit in 2020, best money you could spend on securing your vehicle.

[@Freespeech2222]

Nice engineering. Well done. Now, Plod, how about catching the thieves?

[@harold6863]

They are too busy chasing tweets😂

[@AR-dn6kh]

How about you get a decent security system fitted when it's built. Tje insurance comapnies should force manufacturers to fix glaring weak spots ,everyone knows the transit is exposed to this type of break in. Why should the police have to pick up the fraud of the manufacturers??

[@madgardener5820]

Why don't you join up and bring the difference you believe is needed.

[@madgardener5820]

​@@harold6863You can join too

[@Goodkill741]

i think its a lovely job but if you make the easiest way to get in difficult....they will use more force on the door in another place making it more likely to destroy the whole door. love your design

[@fugglestick]

I NEVER leave tools in my van overnight. They are in trays and get stacked in the hallway when I get home...Some people never learn...

[@elwittinio2865]

That's all very well, he was working away. That doesn't work for everyone 🤦

[@chris070563]

As soon as a new van is released they hire one for the day then take it home take the inside panels of sus the locking system then they know what to do

[@rotormasher]

This country is a mess, we had a custom the other day the rear door got pulled from the top to steal some tools. The door even second hand are like £400! This needs to be stopped

[@markashby9120]

Renowned for getting done over , I'd never have another one

[@michaelmonaghan1980s]

Had all Van's, pick up's broken into then bought a sandero dacia base model tools in the boot 5 years nothing stolen parked on 3 different jobs where Van's broken into, one lad asked me your doors arent locked did they get anything I said no no one bothers with this or old cars ,!!!

[@grahammartin8568]

Did I hear somewhere that the new Connect is the same as the VW Caddy?

[@pauldavies7251]

Yes same exact van

[@stephenstanmatthews3220]

Oh look, that metal is so thin it says HEINZ on the other side! 😂😂

[@chrissyp7433]

I think you should fit windows on the van and take your tools out if they can see its not worth their time they may leave it alone. Failing that i imagine a smashed window is a cheaper repair compared to a hole cut in your door. When i stayed away at Portsmouth i came outtosee someone had their rear quarter panel cut and peeled open like a tin of sardines.

[@duber1439]

Just paid. €92,000 for 9 seater Ford Titanium 2024 , Here in Ireland 🇮🇪 The cost was €45,000 , €40,000 Government tax , And wheel chair conversion and Taxi meter , Total €92,000

[@jaycee3521]

Jeff can you do a video comparing secruity of each manufacturer, or your experience which vans you have least problem with

[@leeward4960]

hi would you recommened fitting a external plate to protect the lock , as a first line of protection ?

[@sussexinstallations]

@@leeward4960 1st line of defence would be to fit our side door internal shield as that is 6mm thick in the most vulnerable area on this new Custom van. The external shield is more aimed at repair.

[@ambydaly5713]

What if they just grind around your fix? My neighbour is a manager for a home fix group. He and his team are forever having their vans broken into and tools stolen. One fix is to use smart water on all your gear. This will not stop break ins. But if the marked tools are discovered on any body except the owners they will need to explain where they got them legally and may end up in court.

[@AMP36Ty]

Think I'd rather see that panel from end to end on the door, make it a bump stop feature

[@smtkelly]

curious as to why you don't use ceramic in the mix to really make it pita to cut/drill?

[@ambydaly5713]

Despite all the security thieves will break in. Portable grinders don’t take long to get in. My advice would be to mark up all your equipment with smart water. This won’t stop them but if they are found in future with your gear they will be arrested if they haven’t a legitimate reason to have it.

[@weaponheadz4970]

great vid. i work for a company that subs out products for ur type of industry. we have now moved from spotweld to stainless rivets. on tests they were stronger. just a thought for your R&D?

[@Brusselsproutsk8]

If a safe location was a Premier Inn your wrong. I've had mine broken into twice at that chain of hotels. They're not even bothered. Guy on site last week was stopping at one and six we're done in one night. Feel for you, my insurance is extortionate now.

[@stuartsinclair6269]

A suggestion what about a proximity sensor link to the alarm system, this will alert the intruder before he does damage, or cage out the inside, opening side doors oh and look it’s a cage, the alarm should go off way before intruders get inside

[@snakedoctor5482]

surprised you didnt metal plate up the original damage to create that extra barrier of portection aswell as the guard you installed

[@superloopy24v]

Contradiction in what you said there....there's no safe locations to park in Hounslow!

[@lascampbell1050]

Ford send you a text telling your van is being broken in ?? Maybe better security.

[@davebryant6905]

Why are the corners of the panel not all the same? Just rounded would be better I think

[@joebenn7476]

Would the internel shielding be the same for the courier 24 plate?

[@zoltrix7779]

How does the new better shield let the thief know its there and not to bother?

[@ukthermal1695]

So it took 4mins for them to get in and leave, which means it took him 5mins to put his trainers on 😂

[@iansilk1836]

A nice touch would be a logo on the external plate .this will stop van owner bonding s.steel plates on, as a decoy

[@mjbbell]

Colour code the plates

[@JohnSmith-el5mo]

You should print your brand on the blank metal sheet, more advert for you and keep the thief away.

[@Dave.london]

Would be nice to have the option to have the plate painted to match the vans paint colour

[@rattymcclelland]

What about tailgate models? How secure is the lift up tailgate?

[@chrisb5839]

The outer panel would look better if it was sprayed to match the colour of the van. Maybe an option for future customers?

[@Clan501-Scotland]

Man didnt want to catch them clearly 😂😂😂

[@kieranannear3372]

Do the secondary locks work with the central locking system or do they each need locking seperatly

[@pdonneky]

Do you do a lock cover for the LWB Connect 2016 ?

[@johnwaby4321]

I would still have a van fault installed in the van aswell . What about locks on the front doors .

[@Stillbusy105]

9:59 yikes… the flex on the door skin is crazy… how thin can Ford make a van skin! No wonder people cutting in easy!’n 😮😮😮

[@metalman4141]

It’s a bit of style !! A square of SS 😂

[@eliotmansfield]

Worked for Delorean 😂

[@paulborszowski8857]

Ford offers higher levels of security as an option via TVL, not all van users store tools so don’t need the added security and adding it can be cumbersome for courier drivers.

[@shifty277]

The only way they learn is when they go from selling say 20k transits a month from the previous generation to say 5k transits a month. Just on principle of the screwdriver driver lock breakin method on the previous gen no sole trader paying for their own van should be buying a newest gen. If its a company buying a fleet of vans then fair enough. Ford probably dont even design and manufacture their own door locks they are probably bought from a tier 1 supplier. Thumbs up for the aftermarket effort you guys are making for what their shouldnt be as much as a demand for as there is!

[@sussexinstallations]

@@shifty277 I don’t know what the solution can be for all vans and tradesmen as the country is it seems like the Wild West at the moment. We are concentrated on providing good value security improvement in comparison to the money spent on them and quality, good value repair shields to get you guys back on the re road after an attack.

[@AraCarrano]

Now if only the extra locks could be integrated into the factory keyless proximity sensor systems. Time saved, not fumbling for keys adds up.

[@daverickards7647]

I wouldn't worry about it being broken into !!!!! I'd worry more about the wet belt .

[@festeringfesterer]

Have you tried ordering from Volkswagen tps , as it’s the exact same van as the new vw van

[@peterstevenson5418]

All they have to do is put a small sheet of 316 stainless steel over the lock and bond it to the door skin

[@nicholaspargeter6913]

My mk7 transit got nicked. What you got for the transit custom I just bought?

[@mrfocigaz4942]

Hi Jeff. Have you seen one of these new shape Transits (or other models) with power cinch side doors? Does that offer any better protection do you know? Does it "sort of" work like a hook lock? Thanks for any info.

[@UrbanPlumbers]

London is not worth working in - we refuse any quotes there now - not worth the hassle, vans are always getting broken in.

[@jayeff3196]

This problem has been around since the Transit Custom was released back in 2013.

[@wafll8777]

If you double lock the van, can this break-in still be achieved because she can’t open the front doors from the inside if the windows left open if it’s double locked?

[@nickrendell4300]

Safe place in Hounslow, no way. Would not leave any car let alone a van in Hounslow.

[@adamm927]

This worries me, the new VW Transporter is based off the Transit is it going to be the same issue?

[@motorrecon200]

All vans have the same issue just like all keyless cars have the same issue manufacturers don’t care.

[@delboyderek_enough_is_enough]

They cannot break into a van if they have two broken arms and two broken, smashed hands.

[@MrHowardMoon]

"safe location" - Hounslow LOL!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

Without all your security add ons, parking a Transit Custom unless in a garage is a nightmare?

[@MuddySump]

Should have put a ‘no tools left in this vehicle overnight’ sticker on it. Wouldn’t have bothered breaking in then

[@craigmcg125]

😂😂

[@FORDSKYE1]

I doubt if the morons that do the damage can read.

[@Greig300]

I’d personally like some engraving on the side panel with your business name so a thief would know it’s a security plate.

[@ScottPC]

Absolute joke all these van manufactures haven't sorted out a solution for this from factory!! - Good job sorting this! - Also the price on your website should be double!!! The money you save people.

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Its two late now when you inform the insurance thats it!!! if you claim or not its on your insurance and you will pay more next year,

[@billpalmer2381]

why don't vans come fitted with this ?

[@gainmaster1]

Can you spray stainless plate?

[@AsadMulla]

You can

[@karoln7078]

It's embarrassing from Ford. How can you release new van and not have any spare parts available? This is why I would never buy something that's brand new. Wait year or two and see what problems it has. Personally owner should have got a VW transporter

[@jvoric]

Because Ford can’t keep up with the amount of break ins , accident damage.. it’s not just the new customs , older model ones are broken into a lot as well! 🤷🏼 Yeah yeah blame the manufacturer not the thieving barstuards that keep breaking into them! 🤷🏼🤷🏼 typical of the world we live in nowadays! 🫤🫤

[@sussexinstallations]

@@karoln7078 it’s mad really, I heard from a windscreen company that they wouldn’t even be able to fit a new windscreen on them yet as parts are not available! Imagine being stuck in a rental van for 6-12 months because of a stone flicking up on your screen on the motorway 😭

[@AsadMulla]

Until the new Transporter comes out which will be a rebranded Transit

[@roberttaylor465]

Unfortunately it's not just ford with parts supply, no manufacturer stores parts at a dealer, it's order on demand, this affects the lead time for repairs of any sort. New transit design is actually VAG developed, the metal they are made from is terrible, rear hinge flex is a problem yet to come, just hope it's not as bad as the hinge and A pillar of the older transit.

[@jemselectrical9239]

The transporter is the same vehicle

[@kramshiron]

If they want it they will have it no matter what.

[@iluvfionaleggate]

Man was staying in London and left any tools on his van? I’m a tradesman as well, if the van isn’t on the driveway of an AirB&B and backed up to a wall outside your window then you CANNOT leave any tools in them, for the sake of 15 minutes unloading it it will save you thousands… literally don’t get why people are still doing it

[@daviddowding4115]

Not only are the locks made out of unobtainium also new doors are unavailable Ford make vans but dont really make parts for them. All the parts they make are used in making new vans. With doors most insurance companies now allow secondhand ones. But good second hand doors cost about the same as new ones. I use a sttong box and leave the rear doors unlocked.

[@baronmilhaven11]

Cant see the parts shown because the camera whizzed over way too fast...very annoying and older folk get dizzy/ vertigo from it. Annoying.

[@I-T-S-M-E]

You can slow the video down in the settings

[@CosmicPrawny]

I always park in a safe location: in Hounslow 😂🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@stephenboothby7446]

Create a problem, make the solution scarce and then, when you create the solution you can charge what you like and people will be pleased to pay for it. You can almost hear it "It was bloody expensive but at least it's a remedy."

[@MartinLaw-nq2kc]

Why don’t they design these vans to be very difficult to break into. Great selling point. Perphaps offer your designs to manufactures