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Do Steering Wheel Locks Prevent Theft?

David Miller • • 6 min read
Do Steering Wheel Locks Prevent Theft?

Visual theft deterrent.
Not only do steering wheel locks prevent the wheel from moving, they're also a great visual deterrent that will likely keep thieves away. They help make your car much more difficult to steal, causing would-be thieves to look elsewhere.

Can a car be stolen with steering lock?

Steering wheel locks can be defeated

There have been many cases where professional thieves have stolen cars equipped with a steering wheel lock by simply cutting a portion of the steering wheel to remove the device, or by drilling or cutting the device itself to disable it.

How does anti-theft steering wheel lock work?

The Club anti-theft device attaches to the steering wheel to effectively lock it in place. This would prevent someone who is in the driver's seat from making any turns with the vehicle, or even getting it out of a parallel parked situation. The steering wheel lock was designed as an additional deterrent to car theft.

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