Alternative to Disklok? 7 September 2022 at 8:11PM in Motoring 15 replies 729 views

Just_Passing_Bi

At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?

facade

There is a poor man's copy of the disklok, called Streetwize Urban X Steering Wheel Lock, or xlock steering lock, £40 in Halfords.

I wouldn't bother with the stop-lok types that just lock over the wheel rim, steering wheels are only a bit of wire in a plastic sheath, and the average thief will cut a section out of the wheel rim and remove the lock quicker than I typed this.

Just_Passing_Bi

Thanks facade, so, steering wheel lock is out if the window

Is it worth having a Thatcham tracker installed? thing is, I don't really want a monthly or annual subscription, but in the event my car is stolen, would like to know where it is, some insurance companies offer discount if tracking device is "Thatcham" approved .

hrh

If worried about keyless vehicle theft, you could try a faraday pouch/box to store your keys in. It's a cheaper alternative and prevents the signal from your keys from being detected.

facade

£40 is a lot less than a tracker, and hopefully, a glance through the window will show thieves that they might have to do a little work to steal it, so they will move onto one of the other cars in your street.

A tracker isn't much help, the best plan is to keep the car on the drive.

DanDare999

Just_Passing_Bi said:

At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?

What's your insurance excess?

iainscomputer

Just pay the £140 for the disklok, I bought one 30 years ago after having a Vauxhall Cavalier stolen, I still have it & use it occasionally, I’ll be using it more if I manage to purchase a new to me BMW!

user1977

Just_Passing_Bi said:

At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?

A second-hand Disklok?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fsrp=1&_from=R40&_nkw=disklok&_sacat=0&LH_ItemCondition=3000&LH_PrefLoc=2&LH_Sold=1&_sop=15

Just_Passing_Bi

DanDare999 said:

Just_Passing_Bi said:

At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?

What's your insurance excess?

Excess £1000

DanDare999

Just_Passing_Bi said:

DanDare999 said:

Just_Passing_Bi said:

At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?

What's your insurance excess?

Excess £1000

So can you afford not to spend £140?

RobM99

facade said:

I wouldn't bother with the stop-lok types that just lock over the wheel rim, steering wheels are only a bit of wire in a plastic sheath, and the average thief will cut a section out of the wheel rim and remove the lock quicker than I typed this.

Nothing will deter an expert car thief but one of these might deter a "scrote" joy-rider.