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10 Nov 2002, 11:23 (Ref:425627) | #1 | ||
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Security question
I'm picking up a Clio 172 in a week or so, and want to add to the security of it (I'm not paranoid, but having waited a long time to be in a position to drive this kind of car, I don't want some oik nicking it in the first week). I can't fit anything like a Tracker, as it's a semi-company car - I'd been looking at a Stoplock Pro, but apparently it's not suitable for airbagged steering wheels.
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10 Nov 2002, 12:23 (Ref:425682) | #2 | ||
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I've always found immomiblisers work the best. Seen too mant broken steering-locks in carparks to go for them.
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10 Nov 2002, 16:24 (Ref:425776) | #3 | ||
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Yep, id go for an immobiliser even if the car is fitted with one as standard.
Alarms are a pain in the butt. Steering locks may put some people off but i wouldnt rely on them, Im sure there are some available for airbag steering wheels. |
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11 Nov 2002, 09:10 (Ref:426222) | #4 |
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I have a Stoplock Pro, getting on a bit, fits over airbagged steering wheels no problem - although I suspect it will depend on the car. I'm sure the likes of Halfords would allow you to swap one if you found it didn't fit.
I wouldn't totally rely on it however, but as an extra layer of defence, it can't do any harm. If chummy car thief has to remove a wheel lock, shut up an alarm and defeat an immobiliser he is more likely to nick someone elses car! |
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23 Nov 2002, 23:57 (Ref:435574) | #5 | ||
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One of the steering locks in Halfords carries a testimonial letter from a happy customer who tells how the lock was damaged by thieves but remained solid enough to take the fire brigade a few hours to remove it from the wheel....
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