You’re looking for a new car or van—one with all of the latest technological innovations to help you drive more safely. But what about the contents inside your vehicle? Fortunately, you’ll find plenty of security options to keep you and your cargo safe and sound.

All new cars come with standard security features like Automatic door locking, Immobiliser,Remote central locking and Alarm systems  . If you are unsure which features your car has, see the manual or check with your dealer before you buy.

Visible VIN: In new cars and vans, the vehicle identification number is displayed prominently on the inside of your windscreen. If your van is stolen, the authorities can easily trace it, even if the thieves changed your plates.

Keyless Entry and/or Selective Door Locking: Keyless entry allows you to lock or unlock your car quickly, using your keyfob. This is important if your arms are full of packages or children, if you want to avoid fumbling for your keys in an empty parking garage, or if you feel threatened walking to your car in any situation. Selective door locking allows you to lock all of your doors at once, and to limit access to those locks to the driver, if necessary.

Courtesy Headlamp Delay: This feature keeps your headlamps on briefly after you exit your van, so that you have enough light to get to your door.

Locking Fuel Cap: Fuel is expensive; this feature prevents loss due to siphonage.

Passive Anti-Theft System: This technology insures that only your keys, which are preprogrammed, will be able to start your van.

Immobiliser: With this system, a transmitter in your key “communicates” with your car. If your key is not used to start the car, the immobilizer stops the car by cutting power to the starter, the ignition, or the fuel pump.

Trackstar: Trackstar and similar systems use your van’s GPS to monitor its location if it is stolen (either by detecting suspicious movement, or through a driver authentication device). After contacting you to make sure that your van has actually been stolen, the Control Center notifies the authorities and continues to follow your van, tracing its location, speed and direction, until the vehicle is returned to you. The device arms automatically and has a battery backup, which works even if the main battery is disconnected.

Trackstar On Demand: This and similar features allow you to keep track of your fleet’s activities, by displaying trip information like mileage and location.

When choosing your new van, don’t neglect to inquire about security systems. You’ll save on insurance and have some peace of mind knowing that your investment is protected.