[harryn]

My current (non-Transit) van just was a victim of a smash-and-grab event (driver's window smashed, they took a bag with lots of personal gear and irreplaceable personal items... but not a wallet, cash, or credit cards). I never want to go through this again.

I have a 2022 HR Transit on order and it has no windows except windshield, drivers side and passenger side. I'm thinking that getting those two side windows protected with the shatter-resistant window film (3M or another vendor/brand).

Anyone have experience with installing the film themself? Any brand a preference?

Sorry to hear this, but I hear it often actually.

This is very difficult to stop. Some people will use a strong divider behind the seats to increase the amount of time it takes to go in through the front doors and into the back.

If they didn't take your credit cards, it was because they took photos of them and are getting ready to hack in and are really good at it. Trust me - I know.

In Oakland, the problem is so bad that people are leaving their vehicles unlocked with the windows down - because it is too difficult to get replacement glass.