Crook lock

[dotty]

Hi guys,

I am going to look at investing in a steering lock, I am reading to many stories of thefts of cars and want a 'little' peace of mind when I park up the car on a night time. I know they are not 100% theft prrof but at least it's a bit of a deterrent! (sp)

What brands do you suggest? Do halfrauds sell any reputable ones?

Cheers,
Stu

 

[SpideyMack]

Have a look at a comparison test that Auto Express did. You can look at an archive of all their tests on their website.

I had a look recently for wheel clamps and hitch locks for my trailer - very helpful.

 

[dotty]

Anyone got one of these? Click me

 

[LeeH]

The Disc Lock always comes out top Stu. They do a nice Silver one if you don't like the Yellow :idea:

I've been thinking the same as you tbh.

 

[Greensprout]

Yeh I've got a Disklock, I paid £30 for it last week from my local police station, they subsidise them in the hope people will buy them to deter thieves.

Absolutely brilliant and rated the best lock on the market.

Call into your local police station and see if they have the offer on.

It was subsidised to £45 then a further £15 discount :lol:

I'm not sure if it's just West Yorkshire Police that are selling them though.

You could always get your local police to contact 'Holbeck, Leeds' and see if they can sort something out for you..

*It's the 'small' one that fits the standard DC5 steering wheel.

 

[dotty]

Interesting

I am on a course in Yorkshire next week

 

[Greensprout]

Interesting

I am on a course in Yorkshire next week

Holbeck had one left (small) in stock. But on the poster it said that Morley also stock them.. Maybe give them a ring and ask them to save it.. Or I could go down and get it and save it for ya?

 

[dotty]

Pm'd you mate

 

[dotty]

The Disc Lock always comes out top Stu. They do a nice Silver one if you don't like the Yellow :idea:

I've been thinking the same as you tbh.

If anything mate it is a deterrent to the thief :evil:

I am going to get one, I dont think a thief will want to mess about trying to get a disklok off on a driveway 8)

 

[Greensprout]

dotty YHPM..

Just been to the Police station now, they have 3 left in stock for £30 each, once they're gone they're gone..

I asked and these are a West Yorkshire Police discount scheme only.

 

[dotty]

dotty YHPM..

Just been to the Police station now, they have 3 left in stock for £30 each, once they're gone they're gone..

I asked and these are a West Yorkshire Police discount scheme only.

You're the man mate :xcheers:

See you next week

 

[neil278]

Was gonna say disclock aswell got 1 in my g/f EP3 and 1 in my scoob that will transfer into the DC5 when i get it

 

[liktup]

Disclock is a no brainer, great bit of kit 8)

 

[dotty]

Greensprout sorted me out, £30 for a Disklok is a great deal 8)

 

[dotty]

Was gonna say disclock aswell got 1 in my g/f EP3 and 1 in my scoob that will transfer into the DC5 when i get it

My missus has a 'bar' type steering lock in her EP3, Not that she ever uses it :evil:

 

[drivebymonkey]

surely if these people are breaking into your house to steal your keys, there gona steal the key for the disc lock as well?

 

[impne]

I have a disc lock, a lot better than crook or bar lock.

I've known the crook or bar ones get taken off in seconds as all they do is hacksaw through the wheel, this was demonstrated on an Australian police theft programme a few years ago also.

 

[Greensprout]

surely if these people are breaking into your house to steal your keys, there gona steal the key for the disc lock as well?

Yeh if they break into your house then yeh they would have the keys, but it's all time wasting for them which they don't have..

The real reason I bought mine is to deter scumbags on the streets thinking they have what it takes to beat my alarm/immobiliser etc..

 

[drivebymonkey]

surely if these people are breaking into your house to steal your keys, there gona steal the key for the disc lock as well?

Yeh if they break into your house then yeh they would have the keys, but it's all time wasting for them which they don't have..

The real reason I bought mine is to deter scumbags on the streets thinking they have what it takes to beat my alarm/immobiliser etc..

agreed i think they are very good for deterring your run-of-the-mill scumbag, but it cant take that long to get it off, having never owned one i dont know how complicated they are, im just assuming.

 

[M6DLY]

Momo snap off steering wheel kit

and a

Mech Lock System!

Mech Lock System is a mechanical anti-theft device, which prevents theft by immobilization of the hydraulic system.

No ones gonna nick your car if there's no steering wheel and the clutch doesn't work!