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KEEP YOUR VALUABLES SAFE WITH BURG WÄCHTER’S NEW SECURITY KITS
Getting the keys to your first home is a fantastic feeling! A special place that you’ve worked hard for and can finally call your own. And, with all that investment in time, money and emotion, you will want to make sure that your new pad – and everything inside it – is as safe and secure as it can be, especially as the winter months are fast approaching and the nights are beginning to draw in. Burglary rates tend to rise at this time of year as thieves hunt for easy targets under cover of the darker evenings
Kitted out for security! To help combat this, leading home security specialist Burg-Wächter has launched a range of easy-to-use security kits – including patio, BBQ, shed and garage kits – with everything you need to secure a host of valuable items all coming in one super- convenient box. And, even better, we are giving you the opportunity to win one of ve fantastic Burg-Wächter Garage Security Kits, as part of its annual Locktoberfest security awareness campaign! Invest in security With research showing that one in four garages (or similar space) owners have had items stolen, upgrading your security in this area is always a good idea. Aside from cars, garages can store bikes, lawnmowers and garden furniture that may prove too tempting for an opportunist thief. And while the garage door provides some protection, it does not offer the comprehensive security that can be achieved by locking valuable items together with a lock and chain to a sturdy anchor point. With this sort of protection, even if they make it inside, it is going to take a lot more time and effort to remove your belongings. Police approved security The products in the Burg-Wächter’s Garage Security Kit are independently tested by Sold Secure, part of the Master Locksmiths Association in the UK, and additionally approved by Secured by Design, the of cial police initiative that works to improve security through good product design. These are important accreditations that prove products are tested to offer a real level of security. What’s in the kit? The Burg-Wächter Garage Security Kit is a comprehensive four-piece kit that provides everything you need for complete peace of mind: • Sold Secure tested and approved Wall and Ground Anchor This extra-strong solid plate steel anchor makes the
HOW TO ENTER Answer the following question: What is the name of the of cial police initiative that helps improve security through good product design? a) Secured by Design b) Protected by Design c) Assured by Design Send your answer with your full name, address and telephone number to: lynda@ rsttimebuyermag. co.uk
ideal point to thread chain or security cables through. Whether xed to the wall or ground, anti-tamper xings ensure that, once installed, this anchor isn’t moving! • Extra-long heavy-duty Sold Secure approved chain With hardened 10mm diameter chain links that resist cutting and cropping, this chain allows multiple items to be secured together thanks to the extra reach afforded by its unusually long 3m length – making it both secure and convenient. • Sold Secure approved U-lock This sturdy, police-approved U-lock features a hardened steel shackle and body meaning that trying to cut through it is going to be hard work for a would-be thief. In addition, the shackle is completely removable from the body of the lock, allowing it to be easily threaded through the chain to lock the ends together. • Battery operated PIR alarm The nal piece of equipment included in the Garage Security Kit is a PIR alarm. Easily activated using one of two supplied infrared remotes, as soon as motion is detected, a 100dB alarm sounds to alert you or your neighbours of an unwanted intruder. For more information on Burg-Wächter’s new range of Security Kits or any of its home security products, visit burg.biz/uk or call 01274 395 333
Closing date: 28 October 2024
THE PRIZE… FIVE WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE A BURG-WÄCHTER GARAGE SECURITY KIT WORTH £70
T&Cs
• The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternatives will be given.
• Competition is open to UK mainland entrants only.
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