Smash and Grab | Safety Film

Why Smash-and-Grab Tint is Important in South Africa

Road trips aren’t the carefree adventures that they used to be, stopping at roadside stalls along the way whilst taking in the sights. Before stocking up on cans of pepper spray, the most powerful taser, and a whistle, consider having smash-and-grab protective film applied to your vehicle’s windows through Electronic Fitment Centre. You will be pleasantly surprised at the layer of protection it offers.

How Does Smash and Grab Work?

Smash-and-grab tint is a layer of safety film that is applied to the inside of the windows. What this film does is prevent your windows from shattering and shards of glass from flying when hit by a sharp object. Should you fall foul of a smash-and-grab attempt, with the safety film, when the glass is struck, the pieces of glass shatter but keep together, which buys you much-needed time to get away.

Keeping Alert May Save You

With the increasing crime rates, South African motorists have to be more alert than ever. Most smash-and-grab incidents are crimes of opportunity and generally happen in peak traffic times, when your concentration is on the traffic ahead of you. Below are a few tips that motorists can follow to ensure that together with smash-and-grab tint on the vehicle windows, you need not be the next victim.

1. Always be aware of your surroundings and remain vigilant.

2. Keep your windows closed in heavy traffic and when at stop streets or robots.

3. Make sure that your doors are locked at all times.

4. Put all your valuables in the boot, including your handbag.

5. Don’t get distracted by your cell phone, which includes answering it. Keep it accessible but hidden from view.

6. Should you have to come to a complete stop, make sure that there is enough distance between your car and the one in front of you in case you need to make a quick getaway.

Forearmed is Being Forewarned

Unfortunately, there are no signs that indicate areas to avoid or what is commonly referred to as “hotspots”. Through the media, motorists are warned to be more vigilant and travel cautiously in certain areas. Criminals tend to target places where there are stationary vehicles, where the driver can get easily distracted and where they can make a clean getaway.

Our Priority is Your Safety At Electronic Fitment Centre, we make your safety our number-one priority. Made from the highest standards, SunTek Safety Film can be applied to your windows in a matter of hours, giving you an advantage and us peace of mind knowing that we have helped in keeping you safe. Contact us to find out how our other safety products, such as tracking and recovery systems, can add a further layer of protection.