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I always think that if you fit a steering lock the would-be thief may just think, "oh they probably haven't got an immobiliser, I'll break in and have that off in a jiffy" (only with more chav-speak).

 

Same with people who remove the stereo front or GPS device when they leave the car parked up. The thief is just going to break in anyway as 9 times out of 10 it's probably just in the glove box.

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I always think that if you fit a steering lock the would-be thief may just think, "oh they probably haven't got an immobiliser, I'll break in and have that off in a jiffy" (only with more chav-speak).

 

 

most theifs would take one look and see a thatcham approved lock, alarm flashing as well as immobilzer light flashing and know not to bother and go to find an easier target....well thats my thinking anyway :(

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most theifs would take one look and see a thatcham approved lock, alarm flashing as well as immobilzer light flashing and know not to bother and go to find an easier target....well thats my thinking anyway :(

 

Do you have separate alarm and immobiliser flashing lights then?

 

It's a supra, if they want it they'll try anyway. There's plenty of escorts and nova's if they wanted an easy job.

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Still amazes me that people still buy and use steering locks and gear stick locks, as they are as much use as a chocolate fireguard, they are proven to last all but a few seconds to a proper car thief, they might cause a little trouble to an opportunist. It still boils down to the fact, no matter what you have on your car or where you park it if a thief wants it they will have it.

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Still amazes me that people still buy and use steering locks and gear stick locks, as they are as much use as a chocolate fireguard, they are proven to last all but a few seconds to a proper car thief, they might cause a little trouble to an opportunist. It still boils down to the fact, no matter what you have on your car or where you park it if a thief wants it they will have it.

 

 

the disk lock is one of the most secure steering wheel locks available

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the disk lock is one of the most secure steering wheel locks available

 

yep, there not thatcham approved for nothing, I remember seeing a test on these and it took over an hour to even get close to getting one off

 

iirc it was either Fifth Gear or Top Gear that done a massive test on security locks including steering locks and they all barely got to double figures in stopping a car thief. Even the Thatcham ones are not up to scratch.

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