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That Time My Friend’s Dealership Got Hit — And What He Did About It


My friend Joe owns a mid-size car dealership in Fort Worth. Great guy, loves cars, honest business. But one Monday morning, he arrived to find three vehicles missing — and a busted lock on the back gate.

He had cameras, but no one was watching them. The footage showed a group of masked guys loading up cars and driving off. In less than five minutes, they were gone.

Joe was devastated. Insurance helped, but it didn’t cover everything. And the worst part? He knew this could happen. He’d been putting off hiring guards to “save money.”

Not anymore.

He called AAA Security Guard Services the next day.

They set him up with a mix of armed security officers during the night and unarmed guards during the day. They also installed a remote CCTV system that’s watched live by trained staff.

Now, his lot feels safe again. He even added mobile patrol for the weekends.

If you own a dealership or even manage a commercial lot, don’t make Joe’s mistake. Cameras are great, but if no one’s watching — what’s the point?

You don’t have to go overboard. You can get temporary guards for events, or start small with just CCTV installation.

Trust me, peace of mind is worth it.

👉 Curious how real security works? Check out the latest blog on AAA Security Guard Services’ website for the full story.

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