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Alternative to Disklok?

Just_Passing_Bi
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in Motoring
At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?
I'm hopeless with technology, in addition, I suffer with MH issues, what may appear simple, I struggle with, may I ask, please be patient, thank you
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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.
I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
(except air quality and Medical Science)
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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 .I'm hopeless with technology, in addition, I suffer with MH issues, what may appear simple, I struggle with, may I ask, please be patient, thank you0 -
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.1
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£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.I want to go back to The Olden Days, when every single thing that I can think of was better.....
(except air quality and Medical Science)
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Just_Passing_Bi said:At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?2
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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!0
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Just_Passing_Bi said:At £140:00 I can't afford a Disklok car steering wheel lock, therefore, can anyone recommend a suitable alternative?
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
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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?I'm hopeless with technology, in addition, I suffer with MH issues, what may appear simple, I struggle with, may I ask, please be patient, thank you0
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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?0
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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.Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!1
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