Spider Anti Siphon Diesel Fuel

aide automotive have introduced the Spider Anti Siphon device for Light Commercial Vans.

The Spider is a retro fit device that will stop fuel theft and siphoning from a Van.

Fuel theft is now a concern for vans and light commercials, following many years of trucks fuel being stolen aide automotive have increased the product range to include a device for vans. Thieves siphon diesel fuel quickly & if unprotected easily!

Fuel theft has increased by over 50% since January 2009 according to figures reported by the RAC, with Vans and cars being targeted as well as trucks.

Growing fuel prices have led to an increase in the theft of fuel. Every accessible vehicle becomes a potential target. Stolen fuel is not only costly to replace, but may incur additional costs due to missed deliveries and business disruption. In addition to fuel costs, often there is damage caused during the theft, such as damage to locking fuel caps.

Thieves siphon diesel in large amounts using a cube van fitted with plastic tanks, an electric pump, and generator. Fuel thieves can collect anywhere up to a 30,000 litres in one night.

VW Commercials Ireland recently purchased 370 Spider siphons for a customer, after trailing the device they were impressed by the ease of fitting and effectiveness of the device.

Growing fuel prices have led to an increase in the theft of fuel. Every accessible vehicle becomes a potential target. Stolen fuel is not only costly to replace, but may incur additional costs due to missed deliveries and business disruption. In addition to fuel costs, often there is damage caused during the theft, such as damage to locking fuel caps.