Don't do the burglars job for them

A typical garage will contain perhaps the second largest financial investment that any of us ever makes - a car. As well as housing vehicles, garages typically contain many other valuable possessions that are expensive to replace such as bikes, powertools and gardening equipment. They also usually contain ladders and tools that could potentially be used by a burglar to break into a property.

On top of that the garage is often one of the weakest points of entry and often provides good cover for a burglar.

It is essential to keep the area well lit and fit a suitable locking solution to deter a burglar.