Automotive dealerships are high-value targets for theft, vandalism, and fraud. With expansive lots filled with vehicles worth thousands—even hundreds of thousands—of dollars, the stakes are too high to rely on outdated or incomplete security measures. An effective video surveillance system needs specific features in order to actively deter crime, provide real-time insights, and keep you in the loop around the clock.
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So, what features matter most when choosing a surveillance system for your auto dealership? While every location’s needs are different, there are several tactics that form the foundation for any secure auto business.
Read along as we break down the top five features that make all the difference in dealership security—and how PEAK Alarm can deliver the most effective results in each.
License Plate Recognition: Capturing Crucial Details
When an unauthorized vehicle enters a dealership lot, swift identification is critical. License plate recognition technology (or LPR) can capture and log plate numbers automatically, creating a searchable record of every vehicle that enters and exits the premises.
This technology is especially useful in tracking suspicious activity, verifying vehicles that come in for service or trade-ins, and even aiding law enforcement in investigation efforts. Without LPR, dealerships can only rely on witnesses or blurry camera footage—methods that are often unreliable in high-stakes situations. With LPR in place, identifying a suspect’s vehicle is fast, clear, and precise.
Motion-Triggered Alerts: Instant Threat Response
Because auto dealership lots are so large, it can be impossible—or at least impractical—to monitor every region at once. Motion-activated alerts offer an extra layer of security by notifying you, your staff, or security personnel of any unexpected movements on the property. Whether it’s trespassers after hours or unauthorized access to restricted areas, your team will be equipped to step in at a moment’s notice.
Many owners worry about the long-term cost of false alarms, and for good reason. Fortunately, modern AI-powered motion detection capabilities minimize these disruptions by distinguishing normal activity, like shifting shadows or animals, from legitimate threats.
Remote Monitoring: 24/7 Visibility From Anywhere
For owners and managers, security concerns don’t disappear when the dealership closes for the night. In fact, security is more pressing after hours than during the day. Remote monitoring capabilities empower you with around-the-clock visibility. You can check in on your property at any time, from anywhere, all from your authorized mobile device.
It’s not just for overnight monitoring, either. Even the best employees can’t be everywhere at once. With remote access, dealership owners maintain full oversight of operations, whether they’re at home, away on vacation, or managing multiple locations simultaneously. Your team’s decision-makers can view live footage, receive alerts in real time, and review recorded incidents as needed.
Low-Light Visibility: Clarity When It Matters Most
The cover of darkness leads many criminals to strike during the nighttime hours, and typical video surveillance systems have trouble picking up movements under suboptimal lighting conditions. This is why investing in high-quality night vision technology is an essential step for auto dealerships.
Modern low-light cameras can record clear footage even in dark parking lots, capturing faces, vehicles, and license plates with easily identifiable detail. PEAK Alarm is proud to carry a variety of advanced camera options for diverse needs, including infrared and color night vision technology, for unparalleled clarity. We’ll keep your business safe from anything that goes bump in the night.
Video Analytics: Smarter, More Effective Security
It’s essential that a dealership’s video surveillance system achieves more than passive recording. To prevent costly damages, your system must deter and alert you to security threats while they’re still happening. AI-powered video analytics bring cutting-edge intelligence to surveillance, allowing cameras to detect patterns, differentiate between stimuli, and even identify loitering behavior before a crime occurs.
Security teams and responders waste valuable time investigating false alarms and manually sifting through hours of footage for a lead. PEAK Alarm offers upgrades like the XV Gateway with AlarmVision, which mitigate the busywork by reliably identifying genuine threats.
Why PEAK Alarm Delivers the Best in Dealership Security
Utah’s auto dealerships need a comprehensive security strategy that actively prevents crime, provides real-time oversight, and delivers clear, usable data when evidence is needed. PEAK Alarm specializes in tailored video surveillance systems that integrate all of these essential features, keeping businesses like yours safe throughout all hours, seasons, and markets.
With more than 50 years of experience securing the Mountain West’s businesses against all manner of threats, PEAK Alarm gives your automotive business the benefit of:
- Customized surveillance solutions tailored to dealership layouts and needs
- Expert installation services for optimal camera placement and device functionality
- 24/7 professional monitoring to provide immediate response to security threats
- Cutting-edge AI technology that minimizes false alarms and maximizes accuracy
Secure Your Dealership With PEAK Alarm
Your dealership is a major investment—why leave security to chance? With PEAK Alarm’s advanced video surveillance solutions, you can experience total peace of mind knowing that your lot, inventory, and customers are protected at all times. Get in touch today for a comprehensive site assessment.
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