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The ULTIBar van roof bars are expertly designed for strength, style, and durability. Taking into account the van’s shape and pre-existing fixing points, we have created a roof bar system for almost every type of van on the European market. We've been making roof bars for vans for over 20 years. Spotting a gap in the market for a premium...

The ULTILadder rear door ladder is designed to allow access to the roof of the van, enabling loads to be securely fastened into position without unnecessary strain. The ULTILadder has been designed by expert engineers who have studied the different makes and models of vans on the marketplace to create rear door ladders that are bespoke to the van. An...

Ensuring that your van is secure is one of the main ways to prevent your tools from being stolen in the current tool theft epidemic. It can be hard to understand the differences between aftermarket van locks, so we’re here to tell you the difference between a Hooklock and a Deadlock. Hooklock Hooklocks are a type of deadlock. They are...

To help combat tool theft, in the last year we’ve released our new and improved van lock range. The UltiLock van lock and shielding range enables tradespeople of the UK and Europe to maximise their vehicles security by giving them a vast amount of security solutions to choose from. The range comprises of Hooklocks, Deadlocks, Slamlocks, Slamhandles, Ford Replacement Locks...

Van Hooklock Our UltiLock range includes our 2nd generation van hooklock, the UltiLock Hooklock. Hooklocks are the next generation of van security deadlocks. They work in the same way as straight deadlocks, but a hook style bolt is thrown and hooks into the receiving bracket, offering next level security. By hooking over in addition to throwing into, hooklocks offer a...

The Pipe Carrier is a tried and tested solution for safely and securely transporting copper pipe, plastic conduit, fascias and tile trims on your van during transit. As one of our most popular van accessories, it provides an easy universal fitting in 5-10 minutes. The Pipe Carriers are available in 2m, 3m or bespoke lengths and lined or unlined, depending...

@van_life_adventures has a TikTok following of nearly 4k and over 3.1 million views on his channel. Rob shares videos of how he’s turning his 2008 Nissan Primastar into a campervan. So far, among other things, he’s insulated the van, added a ply van floor and carpet and added wind deflectors. His recent addition to his van is the Van Guard...

We’ve joined forces with ARMD to prevent and protect tradespeople against van crime. Our new partnership means that businesses and tradespeople across the country can benefit from our ultimate range of van security products and ARMD’s innovative tool protection solutions. Van crime has a significant impact on the UK’s tradespeople and their businesses. The consequences of stolen tools include loss...

Van Guard is proud to announce that our new charity of the year is Force Cancer Charity, based in Exeter. We felt it was important to support a local charity, so we chose Force Cancer Charity as we wanted to give something back to our local community, so we are raising money to help people and their families suffering with...

Van Guard Accessories are set the launch a new rear door ladder, the ULTILadder. Designed and manufactured by a team of expert engineers the ULTILadder enables easier access to the roof to allow loads to be securely fastened. Made from aluminium, with steel brackets and powder coated in black providing weatherproofing and anti-corrosive properties to prevent rust. This ladder not...