Auto Dealerships security in Calgary
Bordo Security Ltd
Auto dealership security in Calgary helps dealers protect vehicle lots, showrooms and service areas, and keep track of who enters the building. Bordo Security Ltd designs and installs security cameras, access control and alarm systems for auto dealerships in Calgary. Since 2010, Bordo Security Ltd has served customers across Calgary and Southern Alberta, completing more than 1,350 projects. Our team of 12 specialists can help you plan a system for your lot, showroom and service bays. Call 403-397-3300 for a free estimate.
What security cameras do auto dealerships need in Calgary?
Auto dealerships need cameras that cover the places where vehicles and people move. That usually means the sales lot, the used-vehicle lot, entrances and exits, the showroom, service bays, parts storage and offices. Cameras at entrances and exits record vehicles coming and going, while cameras over the lot help staff check rows of vehicles and look back at an incident if something happens.
Good camera placement matters more than the number of cameras. We place cameras so lot rows, gates, showroom doors and service entrances are covered, and so staff can see the areas that matter most during the day and after hours.
What is included in a typical auto dealership security system:
- Security cameras for vehicle lots, entrances and exits, the showroom, service bays and parts storage
- Licence-plate capture cameras at lot entrances and exits
- Access control for showroom doors, service bays, offices and parts rooms
- Alarm systems with 24/7 monitoring for unoccupied buildings overnight
- Remote viewing so managers can check cameras from the office or off site
- Video intercoms at entrances, so staff can see and speak to a visitor before opening a door
- Clear signage and a recorded system that supports incident review and investigation
How do lot cameras help after hours?
After hours, a vehicle lot is quiet and hard to watch from inside the building. Cameras cover lot rows and entrances while the dealership is closed, and record activity for review. If a vehicle is damaged, moved or taken, recorded video helps staff and police see what happened and when. Cameras do not stop every incident on their own, but they make it easier to review what happened and to plan better coverage.
How does key and fob access work for the showroom and service bays?
Access control lets managers decide who can open each door and when. Staff use a fob, card or code to open showroom doors, service bays, offices and parts rooms, and each entry is recorded. If a fob is lost or a staff member leaves, access can be changed without changing locks. That keeps keys under control in a building where many people come and go, and where valuable vehicles and parts are stored.
What happens overnight when the dealership is closed?
An alarm system protects the dealership when the building is empty. Door and motion sensors watch the showroom, service bays and offices, and the system is monitored around the clock. If a sensor is triggered overnight, the monitoring centre can alert the dealership or police. Cameras record at the same time, so the incident can be reviewed in the morning.
How does our project work?
Every auto dealership project follows the same clear process, so you know what will happen and when.
- Site assessment – We visit your dealership, walk through the lot, showroom and service bays, and look at entrances, exits and parking areas.
- Scope and design – We prepare a plan that shows camera positions, access control doors, alarm coverage and remote viewing.
- Professional installation – Our team of 12 specialists installs the cameras, access control and alarm systems, and tests them with your staff.
- Monitoring and ongoing support – We set up alarm monitoring and remote viewing, and we stay available if you need changes or support.
Frequently asked questions about auto dealership security in Calgary
What security cameras do auto dealerships need?
Most auto dealerships need cameras over vehicle lots, at entrances and exits, in the showroom, in service bays, and in parts storage and offices. Cameras are placed to cover lot rows and the doors and gates people and vehicles use.
Can cameras cover a large vehicle lot at night?
Yes. Cameras are placed to cover lot rows, entrances and exits, and are set up to record activity after hours, so staff can review what happened overnight.
How does fob access work for the showroom and service bays?
Staff use a fob, card or code to open showroom doors, service bays, offices and parts rooms. Managers decide who can open each door and when, entries are recorded, and access can be changed easily if a fob is lost or a staff member leaves.
Do you provide alarm monitoring for dealerships overnight?
Yes. Alarm systems for auto dealerships are monitored around the clock, so if a sensor is triggered overnight, the monitoring centre can alert the dealership or police.
Can managers view dealership cameras remotely?
Yes. Dealership cameras can be viewed remotely, so managers can check the lot, showroom and service bays from the office or off site.
To discuss security cameras and access control for your auto dealership in Calgary, call Bordo Security Ltd at 403-397-3300 for a free estimate. We are available Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Contact us to book a site assessment.
