Protecting High-Value Vehicles at Home
Owning a high-value vehicle, whether a luxury car, performance model, classic car, or even a fleet of company vehicles is a point of pride. But with high value comes higher risk; these vehicles are attractive targets for thieves.
Vehicle theft, including keyless car crime, is rising across the UK. According to Fleet News (2025), “The number of stolen vehicles has increased by 74% in the last 10 years, according to Office for National Statistics data. A total of 121,825 vehicles were stolen in the year ending March 31, 2025, compared to 70,216 in 2015.”
In this guide, we’ll outline practical ways to protect your vehicles at home, from everyday habits to advanced security solutions such as driveway bollards.
Understanding the risks to high-value vehicles
High-value vehicles are appealing to thieves because of their resale value, prestige, and demand for parts. Common theft methods include:
- Keyless car theft/relay attacks
- Driveway or garage break-ins
- Theft from unsecured garages
Most of the time, this happens quickly and quietly, so prevention is the key to keeping your vehicle safe.
Assessing your home’s vulnerabilities
To protect your vehicles, you need to think like a thief. What would make your property an easy target?
Pay close attention to common weak points, such as:
- Lack of driveway barriers
- Poor outdoor lighting
- No CCTV or alarm system
- Key fobs stored near doors or windows
Conduct a manual home security audit to identify vulnerabilities. Fixing these weak spots before thieves target them is one of the most effective deterrents.
Security measures to protect high-value vehicles
There are lots of easy and hassle-free ways to keep your vehicle safe. Below we have listed some handy measures that can be used to deter thieves.
Use Physical Barriers
Driveway bollards, particularly steel or telescopic bollards are one of the most effective ways to prevent vehicle theft. Even if a thief can start the car, they cannot move it past these robust barriers.
Bollards act as both a visual deterrent and a physical obstacle, making it immediately obvious that your vehicle is protected. Rhino Security offers a range of strong, insurance-approved bollards suitable for both domestic and commercial driveways. They come in attractive designs, including stainless steel and powder-coated finishes and a range of sizes, so you don’t have to compromise on aesthetics.
Secure Your Keys and Fobs
Keyless theft is on the rise, but can be prevented by:
- Storing key fobs away from doors and windows
- Using signal-blocking pouches (Faraday bags) to block your fob’s signal
These simple steps prevent criminals from intercepting your car’s electronic signals. We’ve detailed more about what keyless car theft is and how to protect against it in our blog discussing the rise of keyless car theft.
Install CCTV and Smart Lighting
Motion-sensor lights and visible CCTV cameras are powerful deterrents. A well-lit driveway and visible cameras make thieves think twice about attempting car theft.
Where possible, link your cameras to your smartphone for real-time alerts, allowing you to respond immediately if someone unauthorised approaches your vehicle.
Use Additional Car Security Devices
Extra security devices, such as steering wheel locks, wheel clamps, or tracking systems, can provide an additional layer of protection for your vehicle. Good devices to use are Thatcham-approved tracking systems, certified by Thatcham Research, which use GPS to monitor your vehicle’s location in real time via an associated app. These systems can also send alerts for unauthorised movement, notifying you immediately if your vehicle has been tampered with or moved.
Installing a Thatcham-approved tracking system offers multiple benefits: not only can it help reduce insurance premiums, but it also provides peace of mind, knowing you have a reliable way to track and protect your vehicle at all times.
Garage and Gate Security
If your vehicle is stored in a garage:
- Use reinforced locks or automated roller shutters
- For gated driveways, motorised gates with coded access add an additional hurdle for thieves
While these measures help, driveway bollards remain one of the most effective ways to stop vehicle theft entirely as they provide the best visual deterrent and hold true when put to the test. Watch here as our security bollards stop thieves in their tracks with footage from a Motorland dealership in Bromley, a borough of London.
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Why Bollards Are One of the Best Defences
Bollards are not just effective, they are practical and low maintenance. Once installed, they require minimal upkeep and provide permanent protection.
Bollards are ideal for:
- Preventing unauthorised vehicle removal
- Acting as a visual deterrent
- Offering peace of mind without ongoing effort
For a detailed overview of bollard types, check out our driveway bollard range.
Final tips for peace of mind
For peace of mind, we would suggest combining multiple layers of protection such as bollards, CCTV, smart locks, and tracking systems. Conducting your own security audit and implementing security features will help to ensure your vehicles are constantly protected. Even adopting smart daily habits such as securely storing keys and locking gates can make a big difference.
Protecting high-value vehicles doesn’t have to be complicated. A combination of strong physical security and smart habits will go a long way in keeping your vehicle safe.
If you want to secure your high-value vehicle at home, Rhino Security offers a trusted range of bollards and professional installation services. Speak to our team today on 01603 484999 for expert advice.