Car Dealerships and Workshops
Proper security of both indoor and outdoor areas is an important responsibility for every car dealership and workshop. Vehicles on the lot, showrooms with glass facades, workshops with expensive equipment and an ever-growing number of digital car keys and keyless fobs – all of these represent assets that require systematic and well-considered protection. A break-in or vehicle theft means more than a direct financial loss: it affects customer trust, insurance premiums and day-to-day operations. Solid Sikring delivers complete security installations tailored to the automotive sector: FG-approved key cabinets for secure storage of car keys in line with insurance requirements, CCTV with ANPR for full documentation of vehicle movements, intruder alarms in the showroom and workshop, perimeter detection of the vehicle lot and gate control. We serve car dealerships and workshops in Oslo, Romerike (Lillestrøm, Lørenskog, Jessheim, Gardermoen), Innlandet (Hamar, Gjøvik, Lillehammer, Elverum), Østfold (Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, Moss, Halden) and the rest of Norway.
Challenges for car dealerships and workshops
The automotive sector is attractive to criminals – high value per unit, easily sellable inventory and large areas that are difficult to secure. FG-approved storage of car keys is not just good practice; it is a requirement from many insurers for claims to be covered in the event of vehicle theft.
Theft of car keys and relay attacks
Modern car keys and keyless fobs are a primary target for criminals. Relay attacks amplify the signal from a key to the vehicle, allowing the car to be stolen without the key leaving the premises. FG-approved storage of car keys in an approved cabinet – ideally with signal blocking – is the effective countermeasure. Insurance companies require this for coverage.
Insurance requirements for key storage
Most insurers for car dealerships require car keys to be stored in an FG-approved key cabinet or safe. Cabinets without FG approval can result in theft not being covered – even if everything else is in order. Solid Sikring delivers FG-approved solutions that satisfy these requirements.
Theft of vehicles and catalytic converters
New and used cars on the lot represent millions in value. Catalytic converter theft, wheel theft and theft of entire vehicles is a persistent problem for the automotive sector in the Oslo region, Romerike and Østfold. CCTV with ANPR and time-controlled intruder alarms are standard measures.
Large outdoor areas that are hard to secure
Vehicle lots and handover areas span large spaces with multiple entry and exit points. Without cameras, motion detection and perimeter monitoring, large portions of the site are blind spots after closing – and criminals know this.
Break-ins at showroom and workshop
Showrooms with glass facades are vulnerable to ram-raid and smash-and-grab attacks. The workshop contains expensive tools, diagnostic equipment and customers' vehicles under repair. A break-in means not only material damage – it means loss of customer trust and insurance claims.
Internal control and key traceability
Without a traceable key management system, you do not know who has taken which car key and when. This creates problems in warranty cases, internal audits and insurance settlements. Electronic key cabinets log all collections and returns with timestamp and personal identification.
Our solutions for car dealerships and workshops
Solid Sikring delivers tailored security installations for the automotive sector – from FG-approved key cabinets to fully integrated systems with CCTV, alarm, ANPR and gate control. We have delivered to dealerships in Oslo, Romerike and Østfold, and cover the whole country through our own staff and partner network.
FG-approved key cabinets for car keys
Solid Sikring supplies and installs FG-approved key cabinets specifically designed for car dealerships needing to store large quantities of car keys and keyless fobs. FG approval is required by most insurers for full coverage in the event of vehicle theft. We supply key cabinets in a wide range of sizes – from 20 to 500+ keys – with electronic access control, logging of who collected which key and when, and optional Faraday shielding for signal blocking of keyless fobs. Available for workshop, showroom and administration areas.
CCTV with ANPR
Cameras with automatic licence plate recognition at entrances and exits log all vehicles passing through – with timestamp and image. Overview cameras cover the vehicle lot, handover area, workshop and showroom. High-resolution cameras with night mode provide clear images around the clock. Push alerts on movement outside opening hours. Recordings stored securely in the cloud or locally, accessible from phone or PC.
Intruder alarm for showroom and workshop
Alarm system with motion detectors, shock sensors on glass facades and magnetic contacts on doors and roller shutter gates. Activates automatically at closing and alerts you directly or to the security company immediately. Camera verification provides visual confirmation so false alarms can be assessed without dispatching a guard unnecessarily.
Perimeter detection and early warning
Cameras with motion analytics and virtual fence lines provide alerts when someone attempts to enter the vehicle lot outside opening hours. Combined with motion-activated floodlights, this is effective deterrence against catalytic converter theft and vehicle theft – a known problem in the Oslo area, Romerike and Østfold.
Gate control with ANPR and app
Automatic gate control where approved vehicles are admitted based on licence plate recognition. Staff open the gate via app, fob or keypad. Full log of all passages. Unknown plates alert the responsible person immediately.
Access control for workshop and parts store
Zone-based access control to separate showroom, customer reception, workshop and parts storage. Restrict access by role and time period – workshop staff do not need access to the showroom and administration outside working hours. Card-based, app or PIN.
Remote control and centralised overview
All systems are managed from one app. Check cameras, receive alarms, open gates and view the key log – wherever you are. Ideal for dealerships with multiple branches or locations in Oslo, Romerike or other parts of the country.
FG-approved key cabinet – required by your insurer, delivered by Solid Sikring
Insurers for car dealerships require car keys and keyless fobs to be stored in an FG-approved key cabinet or safe. Without FG approval you risk the insurance not covering theft – even if everything else is in order. Solid Sikring supplies and installs FG-approved key cabinets tailored to car dealerships: from compact cabinets for 20–50 keys in an express workshop to large-scale systems for dealerships with 300–500 keys. All with electronic logging, traceability and FG certification that holds up at insurance audit.
Mapping key volume and requirements
We map the number of keys/fobs, the insurer's specific requirements and the installation location in the workshop or showroom.
Product selection and FG verification
We select the correct FG-approved key cabinet – with the right capacity, access level and optional Faraday shielding for signal blocking of keyless fobs.
Installation and anchoring
The key cabinet is installed and bolted to wall or floor (as required by insurance), and electronic access control and logging are configured.
Documentation for the insurer
You receive installation documentation and the FG certificate to attach to your insurance agreement. We assist if the insurer has follow-up questions.
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Secure your premises – from FG-approved key cabinet to fully integrated security
Solid Sikring delivers security installations to car dealerships and workshops in Oslo, Romerike, Innlandet and Østfold – and across Norway. Contact us for a no-obligation site visit. We will propose a solution covering everything from FG-approved key storage to CCTV, intruder alarm and gate control.
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