Smash and Grab Fitment

About Smash and Grab Fitment and Why You Need It!

There’s no denying that the crime rate has hit an all-time high in Gauteng – from violent crimes, robberies, home invasions, burglaries, hijackings, pick pocketing and street muggings, to the ever so popular smash and grab. Playing on the elements of speed and surprise, smash and grabs can easily leave both the driver and the passengers in shock, just enough time to grab and run. An incredibly traumatic and sometimes fatal invasion, assault and robbery – smash and grabs can happen in the blink of an eye. You never see it coming and you never think it will happen to you, until it does.

Even though progress has been made in fighting hijackings and vehicle theft, it is also possible to reduce the risk of becoming a smash and grab victim. Crime and criminal activity in South Africa calls for motorists to be cautious and alert, and a good place to start is with a smash and grab film fitment.

What is a Smash and Grab Film Fitment?

The most effective measure against smash and grab attacks is safety film fitment. Pasted on vehicle windows to help prevent smash and grab incidents, the film is usually tinted so that no one can see into the car. While safety film does not prevent smash and grab attacks – where normal car windows will shatter when struck by a hard or blunt object – the safety film will assist in keeping the window in place when the glass breaks, protecting you and your passengers from glass shattering in your face.

Beneficial in protecting you and your passengers, slowing the attacker’s access into the vehicle, and giving you enough time to react, smash and grab fitment is not only excellent protection against criminals, but the film is also UV resistant, which means that it can protect you from skin cancer and protect your vehicle’s interior from fading and cracking. Additionally, smash and grab film will protect you and your passengers against side-impact accidents, it will help to reduce glare and the resulting eye fatigue, and it will also help to keep your interior cool and comfortable in the summer months, thus reducing your air-conditioning load and saving you fuel.

The Bottom Line

From the cost of the window repairs to the loss of your belongings – smash and grabs can be expensive. What’s more, they can also be incredibly traumatising. When you compare the cost of a smash and grab to the cost of getting the fitment installed, you’ll realise it’s worth every cent. Don’t take chances, rather be armed and protect yourself and your family with smash and grab fitment from Electronic Fitment Centre.