Autolok steering wheel locks worth it?

Hate · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:50

My celica has a CAT1 system already, but is it worth spending 50 quid on

for that extra visual deterrent?

agw_01 · 6 Mar 2006 at 09:58

I would. It may be the difference between a thief smashing a window/door lock or walking past your car to find an easier target.

Hate · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:03

yeah, they're 50 quid right now from an online shop i found - seems a fair price

PeterNem · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:21

If you have to park on the street I'd certainly consider it.

mattpc · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:34

Looks good. Would certainly consider one for the MX5 I think.

Rotty · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:37

not sure about this one but the Autolok 2000 had a serious fauly which meant it could be removed in about 5 seconds , hopefully they have changed the design

mattpc · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:39

Lol Wish I'd read rottys post before I went on a well known auction website and bought myself the one that the original poster showed us!!!

Phantom · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:48

try to get one which covers the whole steering wheel - it offers the maximum protection as it prevents you from turning the wheel. the one in the pic works by the bottom bit being obstructed by something in else in the car (usually centre console). if you shop around you could get it for about £50 too...

Rotty · 6 Mar 2006 at 10:50

Phantom said:
try to get one which covers the whole steering wheel - it offers the maximum protection as it prevents you from turning the wheel. the one in the pic works by the bottom bit being obstructed by something in else in the car (usually centre console). if you shop around you could get it for about £50 too...

i have that one , stopped using it though as it scratches the leather on the steering wheel ( on the Scooby , not tried it on the M3 but it has a much thicker wheel so would expect it to be worse )

that one works by the fact that it just freely spins on the steering wheel

quackers · 6 Mar 2006 at 12:26

Ive also got the disklok. Its the best steering wheel lock available

There was a good review of all the different types on that auto express

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product_test/46251/steering_locks.html

Dangerous · 6 Mar 2006 at 12:33

These wont stop the people who want to nick you're car but may stop the on lookers.

Hate · 6 Mar 2006 at 12:42

yeah, i just want to stop the people that wanna jump in my car and try to drive it off, plus its a large visual deterrent that they dont wanna be getting off while the alarm is blaring.

TripleT · 6 Mar 2006 at 12:47

Yep anyone who wants your car will get it. I saw a program about these and some on them are pathetic, if you "know" how to remove them they can be off in under a minute! Some with just a felt-tip pen lid.

The best one apparently is the full disc one Phantom posted but even still the wrong sort of people know how to remove these.

I've just got one of the stick type locks for my wheel, it's only a deterrent really, £50 seems a little steep for something that essentially doesn't work to me. Plus they're bulky buggers and I don't want to lug it around

ShakenNstirred · 6 Mar 2006 at 12:58

if someone wants the car nothing will stop them.
these things stop the casual thief and they will move to another easier car

Hate · 6 Mar 2006 at 13:05

yeah, my plan is to stop the casual theif.

just bought the entire wheel disklok from a local shop for a good price

mattpc · 6 Mar 2006 at 15:02

Hate said:
yeah, my plan is to stop the casual theif.

just bought the entire wheel disklok from a local shop for a good price

Yep thats my thinking. Never going to stop a professional thief but if it puts off the joy riders then great..

geiger · 6 Mar 2006 at 16:50

No but usefull if someone tries to mug you I guess