Is it worth buying a steering lock

[RoMocop]

I was browsing Euro car parts and come across this steering lock. Just wondered if its worth buying for extra security or should i not bother. It says its Thatcham approved and theres a 25% discount code at the moment so don't know if its a good thing to have?

[Nodz]

Personally I don't think it's worth it. There was a program a while ago comparing all these and most experienced theirs could have most of these thinfs off in seconds. Also to nick our cars you really need the key to get round the alarm immobiliser, so I they get your car keys they would most likely have the key to this aswell as it would be on your keys. Personally your money  would be better spent on another mod

[Gene Hunt]

Anything that slows people down gets my vote. Could help if you have to leave your car parked on the road as well?.

[Little_Dave]

I'd probably be weighing up the cost of the lock against any saving on my insurance if fitted, kinda feel the same as Nodz regarding the benefit to stop someone stealing your car..... after all if somebody wants it that bad short of sleeping in your car there's not alot you can do unfortunately

Dave

[Squeeguk]

We tried those in South Africa many years ago. Waste of time, they just saw trough the steering wheel, which is surprisingly quick and easy, and remove it. Bottom line is, if they want it, they will steal it. Best option at the end of the day after trying those, gearlocks, etc. etc. was to have a tracker fitted. If the car moves without the activation fob, they pick it up straight away and notify you to find out if the movement of the vehicle is authorised. In fact, years ago, any car over a certain value had to have Tracker fitted or they wouldn't insure you.

Not sure how it works in the UK, but I should imagine it would be very similar.

[skard]

I reckon that lock in the picture appeals more to people who want a 'legal' weapon in the cabin, rather than those worried about having it nicked.

[ILoveTuna]

Pointless in my opinion. Protect your keys not the car!! 

[dan930]

Sorry to hi jack yr thread mate but was wondering the disk lok??anygood?

[Horatio]

What about glass security film on the glass? After reading a few horror stories of members on here having cars broken into....it gets you thinking. Not sure how it is though

http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/contact/uk.asp

[Saintsteve]

Why not use your bluefin handset to immobilise the car Romany?

[vRS Carl]

Although i use the APR Anti-Theft i still use this as well



It has the longest attack time and even if they can now get past it quicker it offers a visual deterrent to the opportunist thief.

[stealthwolf]

I know a guy who owns a maserati GT (think it's the stradale). He has a wheel lock and a wheel clamp, as well as a tracker.

[Little_Dave]

I know a guy who owns a maserati GT (think it's the stradale). He has a wheel lock and a wheel clamp, as well as a tracker.

Don't blame him i'd have 2 bouncers on 24 hour guard too 

Dave

[dan930]

Although i use the APR Anti-Theft i still use this as well



It has the longest attack time and even if they can now get past it quicker it offers a visual deterrent to the opportunist thief.

+2.. That what I use too...I remember seeing a article in steering locks in autoexpress,it came 1st place in the test

[john_o]

  for the disklok, a good deterrent for a certain 'type' of thief