Van broken into, best way to fix this?

[gareth h]

My sons surf van was broken into today, nothing stolen, I suspect crack heads don’t know where to fence surfboards!
They have drilled 2 holes in the rear door, he’s gutted as it’s new to him and represented quite a chunk of cash.
Any advice on the best way to repair / sort?

[Jambur]

What type van is it? I would think picking up a door from a breakers yard would be the easiest option.

[pinchmeimdreamin]

Square of steel welded/glued on the inside then filed and painted ?

[soad]

Jambur said:

What type van is it? I would think picking up a door from a breakers yard would be the easiest option.

Could happen again though? Almost tempting to put a sticker on (nothing of value stored inside/overnight).
Probably looking for the power tools.

[Quattr04.]

Almost certainly looking for power tools and there is no deterrent, if you cover it with a plate, they just rip the top of the sliding door off the hinges.

Maybe getting a glazed door could be better, they might look inside and see nothing so not bother

[Djtemeka]

Buy an anti drill plate and just stick it over the hole. No need to replace the door

[gareth h]

Thanks chaps, that’s given me something to work with

[shakindog]

Look up armaplate and see if they do on that fits that vehicle and will be big enough to cover the holes.
Far less hassle and cheaper