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We’re pleased to introduce the new bott Ladder Clamp, the first product developed under the bott name and the first to be jointly engineered by two expert teams combining Van Guard and bott engineering knowledge. It represents an exciting preview of what’s to come as we continue to bring our capabilities together under one brand. The clamp features: A triple-start...

The 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show marked an important milestone for us at Van Guard, as we showcased our integration into the wider bott brand. With a prominent position and a bold stand, we had a strong platform to demonstrate how our products now form part of a more comprehensive bott offering, and what that means for our customers.  A key highlight on the stand was...

Van Guard and bott UK will Showcase Integrated Vehicle Solutions at the 2026 Commercial Vehicle Show We will return to the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham this April, exhibiting alongside bott UK as part of The Bott Group. One year on from the acquisition, the shared stand will highlight the growing integration between our two businesses and the...

Van Guard Accessories has expanded its popular ULTILoader ladder loader range with the introduction of three new models. Following the strong reception of the original Single and Double variants (3.1m) launched in 2024, the expanded line-up introduces the Double CAT, Extra-Wide, and a more compact 2.3m version, developed in direct response to user feedback and evolving industry needs. Since its...

End of Year Sale Missed Black Friday? No problem. Gear up for winter with 25% off sitewide this December. Our biggest sale of the year might be over, but your chance to save isn’t. For the rest of December, get 25% off everything online, from heavy-duty accessories to winter-ready protection for your vehicle.Whether you’re upgrading, replacing or preparing for colder...

Devon-based business, Van Guard Accessories, has teamed up with North Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team to create an innovative way of transporting rescue stretchers using a compact version of their ladder loader system. Historically, stretchers have been dismantled and loaded into the rear cab of response vehicles or left assembled on roof racks. This requires volunteers to climb onto the...

Our Black Friday sale is the perfect opportunity to enhance your vehicle with top-of-the-range products that are designed to make your job easier and safer.

We’re proud to announce that Van Guard has once again successfully completed the annual re-test required to maintain our Sold Secure accreditations, an independent testing and certification scheme for security products, widely recognised as the benchmark for quality in the industry. Our Hooklock has been re-awarded Sold Secure Gold grading, and our Deadlock has achieved Sold Secure Silver certification, demonstrating that both products continue to meet the highest standards...

Van Guard Accessories Ltd, acquired by The Bott Group in spring 2025, is celebrating its entry into the European market. Founded in 1976 and based in Exeter, south-west England, the manufacturer is a well-established name in the UK for commercial vehicle accessories. Expanding the subsidiary’s operations into continental Europe marks the logical next step for the globally active Bott Group...

Van Guard Accessories Responds to Rising Van Theft with Robust, Easy-to-Fit Security Solution In response to the continued rise in van and tool thefts across the UK, Devon-based van storage and security specialist, Van Guard Accessories, has announced the launch of a brand-new security bezel designed specifically for the Ford Transit Custom 2023 on. Manufactured from high-grade stainless steel and...