Halfords launches nationwide security window etching service to combat vehicle theft

With a vehicle stolen every five minutes in the UK during 2018, protecting your car has never been more urgent. Now, Halfords, the nation's leading automotive retailer, has teamed up with Retainagroup, a trusted name in anti-theft technology, to offer a new security window etching service, a proven deterrent to vehicle theft.

The service, now available at Halfords locations nationwide, uses Retainagroup's unique identification codes etched into six vehicle windows. Each code is linked to the International Security Register (ISR) a 24/7/365 secure database accessible by police across the UK and internationally.

How It Works

Trained Halfords technicians carry out the etching process, which takes only a short time to complete. The unique code, along with the ISR's 24-hour contact number, is permanently etched into the vehicle glass. If a thief attempts to steal or resell the car, the visible markings and the registration on ISR make it extremely difficult to disguise the vehicle's identity.

Even if a criminal goes to the costly lengths of replacing all the windows, ISR records still allow the vehicle to be identified using other registered details. The result? A theft deterrent that works on multiple levels.

Industry Backing

The initiative has been welcomed by police, insurance companies, and national motoring organisations such as the AA and RAC, all of whom strongly recommend window etching as part of a robust vehicle security strategy.

"Window etching is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to protect your vehicle," said a Retainagroup spokesperson. "It's visible, it's permanent, and it immediately sends a message to would-be thieves: this car is traceable."

A Smart Investment in Car Security

As vehicle theft continues to rise, often driven by organised gangs and targeting high-value models, this new service offers everyday drivers a practical and affordable way to reduce their risk. With the rollout of this service at Halfords stores nationwide, protecting your vehicle is now more convenient than ever.

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