Car security/ crook lock?

Hi, im going to be keeping my car garaged overnight but what security does every use when out and about? My old school mentality is that car alarms are ignored by both thiefs and the public, but a physical deterrent like a “Crook Lock” (other brands are available ) is the best way. Any thoughts? Ta.

Along with my immobiliser I have a autolock which goes over the hand break and round the gearstick with it in 4th gear


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I used (25 years ago) to use a crook lock,  but my 205 gti got stolen one night by the  stealers just bending the end of the crook lock by using a length of tubing placed over the end so it just came of the s/wheel. After that i used a disc lock,  a big yellow thing that goes over the whole steering wheel,  big thing to keep in the car though..  Trouble is these days with all the battery powered cutting devices available i guess any thing is quickly if not silently removed.

Disklok for me and an immobiliser.

crook lock they can use to break the steering lock as it's a big bar to add leverage.

Auto lock over handbrake and gearstick, unscrew the gear knob and slide it over the gearstick.

As mentioned battery power tools have made life easier for thieves,.

The disklok also keeps your steering wheel cool on hot summers days


  Disklok - The UKs Strongest Steering Wheel Lock

Disklok for me too. 

Looking at the prices on eBay, they're quite expensive now but I can't fault it for peace of mind. 

Pull the fuel pump relay, problem solved, quicker and cheaper.
Or route a on/off switch under the dash to power the relay.

I have a disklok and mate has ones for his classic mini and Landrover. Ballache taking off/on and storage if a daily driver but ideal for a hobbie car used infrequently.

Ok cool sounds like Disklok is a good bet. But which size is right please?

Size is Small for an original steering wheel.

Back in the day I used to remove the rotor arm and pop it in my pocket when parking anywhere dodgy

jazzydog said

Back in the day I used to remove the rotor arm and pop it in my pocket when parking anywhere dodgy

That is just as effective as removing the Fuel pump relay….and easier to get to.

I do know some folks that took the can off the fuel pump relay and made a handle for it so they could get it out easier…

Cheaper than the Steering wheel boot or lock, and more effective than an immobilizer..Works every time.  I think a boot on the tire would be a better thing as well

Problem with removing rotor-arm/relay is that the car looks unprotected so doesn't stop some scroat jemmying the door and smashing the steering col before giving up when it won't hotwire.

Early-1800 said

Problem with removing rotor-arm/relay is that the car looks unprotected so doesn't stop some scroat jemmying the door and smashing the steering col before giving up when it won't hotwire.

That is why when I started driving a Vert, I never left anything in my car that was worth stealing.  I had a pair of RayBans stolen along with my savings account boot.  
Fortunately the teller that the brass hat went to at the bank to withdraw, was a Friend of my family and knew me since I was a wee tot, and well lets say he spent a few days in Jail, as my friend called the guard over and they waited for the Police to show up….

I never lock my Cabby, or use the retainers on the Radios I had installed… it is cheaper to let them have what ever than try to replace a busticated dash and things.

Get a tracker fitted, my friend bought a cheap £30 one from China and fitted it to his Cobra, and he says it's brilliant. Plus a wheel clamp is a good deterrent if it's for when you lock it away. Another friend of mine used a heavy duty lock and chain like the bikers use, looped around the brake pedal and steering wheel. Land Rover guys can buy a plate which padlocks over all the pedals at once.

Actually did something similar. So physical deterrent is now a Disklok. And I’ve put an Airtag in there to track it should it ever go walkabout…. Just need to ensure it’s well hidden so can’t get tossed out!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/barrycollins/2021/05/15/apple-airtag-a-brilliant-car-tracker-as-this-road-test-proves/?sh=76433ac4a361

Push to make switch and relay in the red and black feed to the starter also helps. 
To start the car you will need to press the button at the same time as turning the key but a thief won't know that 
Only way around it is to bump start the car in that situation 

Tracker is the way to go. It all depends on how much you value your car? Professionally installed tracker with appropriate signage. 

Regarding the steering wheel bars: unless you have a lock which covers the whole steering wheel they won't stop thieves. Colleague of mine got is old 911 stolen in broad daylight on a car park at work. Just sawed the locked wheel in two and used another steering wheel to drive off.

Briano1234 said

jazzydog said

Back in the day I used to remove the rotor arm and pop it in my pocket when parking anywhere dodgy

That is just as effective as removing the Fuel pump relay….and easier to get to.

I do know some folks that took the can off the fuel pump relay and made a handle for it so they could get it out easier…

Cheaper than the Steering wheel boot or lock, and more effective than an immobilizer..Works every time.  I think a boot on the tire would be a better thing as well

I wondered why people wont use wheel locks. People effectively use them for trailers. Why not for cars?

There are more modern types of signaling that automatically notify the car's owner via SMS. An alarm is a noise warning. For good security, you need auto-locking of the vehicle, locking the driver's door, and so on. It's much safer for you and what's inside your car interior. You may have heard of such stuff. Auto-locking helps avoid common thefts in parking lots, supermarkets, or clubs. But if you leave your car in a dangerous neighborhood, you can hire security guards who will guard your car standing nearby. I saw how physical security specialists worked when I visited my friend in Ukraine. You can find the same services.

 All good interesting advice, thanks buddy.

Had a look at your Ukrainian security Guard option!!- not sure it would be allowed here- but understandable there! I do hope you and your Ukrainian friend get every thing you wish for, and, he and his friends and family survive this cruel conflict.