Armored Car (valuables)

Armored Car (valuables)

A common meaning of armored car (or armored cash transport car, security van) is as an armored van or truck, used in transporting valuables, such as large quantities of money (especially for banks or retail companies). The armored car is a multifunctional vehicle designed to protect and ensure the well being of the transported individuals and/or contents. The armored car is completely bullet proof and can withstand extreme degrees of heat. The car is mostly utilized by the military, but many companies such as; Mercedes, Lexus, Toyota, Cadillac, and BMW, have created armored cars for civilian use, usually to protect valuables.

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