18ME Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Looking for a decent steering wheel lock to stop the little b**tards nicking my partners daughters new car (she still hasn't got the old one back) and because of her age 21, its not worth claiming on the insurance due to car not worth more than £500 and losing her NCB's would cost her more than that in the long term, so I've just sorted her a new car (old fiesta) out and I want something that will deter the opportunist's from steeling this one and I thought the best thing that doesn't cost an awfull lot would be a steering wheel lock, but which is the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Most will be a good deterrant, but whatever you go for make sure it is quick and easy to fit/remove and store in te car otherwise the tempation will be not to bother to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Autoexpress tests recommended the Disklok but it's not cheap though. Steering Lock Product Test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 i reckon this kind of thing is pretty good cos it is quicj and easy to fit and to store in the car plus seems pretty effective. [ QUOTE ] Price: £39.50 Attack time: 47 seconds Although the Stoplock Pro looks very similar to the firm's Original, it's a meatier device, and has been given a security rating by independent testing body, Thatcham. It's pretty tough, too. The sturdy arms were resistant to boltcutters, and the lock mechanism was well armoured. However, its weakest point was that the steering wheel itself was vulnerable. The eventual removal came from a mix of lock and wheel attack, and we had to make plenty of noise. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Yep, I thought maybe the disklok I'll pop into Halfords later and try a few out to see how easy they are to put on and off, like Ari said the temptation to not use it would there if its too awkward or heavy especially for a young gal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Disklock is what I use - only downside is that it wasnt very cheap and it does take up a fair bit of room - but definately recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ari Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] you really want to go shopping or to the cinema or whatever with a car steering wheel in your hand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Does he look like this by any chance while carrying the wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] I can't remember wether its got an airbag or not, I'll have a look later. I doubt it because its an L reg fiesta. She could start a new craze at uni with a steering wheel matching her handbag and shoes. It is always an option though, thanks for the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] you really want to go shopping or to the cinema or whatever with a car steering wheel in your hand?? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, but you could lock it in the boot. OK, OK I admit its a rubbish idea, i'll go back to work now .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Does he look like this by any chance while carrying the wheel? [/ QUOTE ] My role model .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 I can get you a Disklok a bit cheaper than Halfords if you want - drop me a PM and i'll see what i can do. I have one - it's good - strong - but it does take up a lot of space and rattles about in the boot a bit. I keep mine behind my drivers seat, wedged in amongst a load of paperwork and empty drinks bottles and crisp packets etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] you really want to go shopping or to the cinema or whatever with a car steering wheel in your hand?? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, but you could lock it in the boot. OK, OK I admit its a rubbish idea, i'll go back to work now .... [/ QUOTE ] Not a rubbish idea at all. I was going to do this with my first car (H reg Astra) but before I had chance to afford it, some fecker nicked it!! Who's going to even entertain breaking into a car when it has no steering wheel? They'd walk past and nick a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I have one - it's good - strong - but it does take up a lot of space and rattles about in the boot a bit. I keep mine behind my drivers seat, wedged in amongst a load of paperwork and empty drinks bottles and crisp packets etc. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like my car, which is regularly littered up by the missus and daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] you really want to go shopping or to the cinema or whatever with a car steering wheel in your hand?? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, but you could lock it in the boot. OK, OK I admit its a rubbish idea, i'll go back to work now .... [/ QUOTE ] Interesting idea, I reckon - you wouldn't necessarily have to take the whole steering wheel with you. It could be removed and then the central hub detached and taken with you, leaving the main body of the wheel in the car. Nothing too bulky to carry round and a car that is effectively undriveable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I have one - it's good - strong - but it does take up a lot of space and rattles about in the boot a bit. I keep mine behind my drivers seat, wedged in amongst a load of paperwork and empty drinks bottles and crisp packets etc. [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like my car, which is regularly littered up by the missus and daughter [/ QUOTE ] Mines a mixture of my paperwork - everytime i look @ a project for work (as a Civil Engineering Quantity Surveyor), I have a big pile of drawings on my seat. When someone gets in, i simply throw then onto the floor in the back. Any packets or wrappers are from my Mrs or nephews. I'm not even allowed to burp in her car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Has the car got an airbag ? I often think about cars having a quick-release wheel (like f1 cars) and taking the steering wheel off completely ! [/ QUOTE ] you really want to go shopping or to the cinema or whatever with a car steering wheel in your hand?? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, but you could lock it in the boot. OK, OK I admit its a rubbish idea, i'll go back to work now .... [/ QUOTE ] Not a rubbish idea at all. I was going to do this with my first car (H reg Astra) but before I had chance to afford it, some fecker nicked it!! Who's going to even entertain breaking into a car when it has no steering wheel? They'd walk past and nick a different one. [/ QUOTE ] Had to do this - If you did buy a steering wheel lock, no car thief would ever be able to It's the simple things eh!!? I know, i'll say it for the 2nd time today - im a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Disklock is what I use - only downside is that it... does take up a fair bit of room. [/ QUOTE ] Plus you must resist simply dropping it into the passenger footwell when not in use. Crash and roll the car and you risk it braining you! Would be very ironic to be killed by a 'safety' feature in the event of an accident. I wedge my 'Metro' style stop under the back of the passenger seat. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoo Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 get one of them removable steering wheels job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Had to do this - If you did buy a steering wheel lock, no car thief would ever be able to It's the simple things eh!!? I know, i'll say it for the 2nd time today - im a [/ QUOTE ] You're joking aren't you? I watched a TV program with the best and the worst steering locks on the market, and it only took about 1:30 mins tops for a professional thief to remove the hardest one! Not pointless, as they are a deterrent. If you're using one and you're parked next to a car without one, they'll more likely nick that car. But as an anti-theft device? Pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NunchukHamster Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 The removable steering wheel thingy is called a Snap-Off or a Rage Quick Release hub. In either case, you have to buy a new aftermarket steering wheel to go with it I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I can get you a Disklok a bit cheaper than Halfords if you want - drop me a PM and i'll see what i can do. I have one - it's good - strong - but it does take up a lot of space and rattles about in the boot a bit. I keep mine behind my drivers seat, wedged in amongst a load of paperwork and empty drinks bottles and crisp packets etc. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks Simon, but I've already bought it. Hopefully she can finish her final year at uni without asking her mum to pick her up every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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