Stolen cars

[E_T_V]

Disklok gets my vote. I've got 2 of them and they have proved their worth. My car remained untouched yet 2 other in the same car park suffered attempted break ins. Mine was the easiest by far to steal yet remained untouched because of the huge visual deterrant.

I've recommended them for years in all the car security threads that come up. They are more effective than any alarm or secret cutoff switches etc.

[Dave]

You've got 2 Wow, I bet the cheeky so and so would be livid if they managed to break through the first one only to find another

[Ed]

I'll be purchasing two Diskloks as well. After the serial thefts over the last couple of months, I'm not risking losing either of mine.

[E_T_V]

For what it is worth the handbrake locks are almost useless and can be removed in seconds from most cars, including the M cars.

[matthewsemple]

For what it is worth the handbrake locks are almost useless and can be removed in seconds from most cars, including the M cars.

Yes I was about to say that but wasn't sure if I should post this but as it is common knowledge amongst theives, I am sure there is no harm. If your gearknob unscrews then the gearlock can be slipped off the gearstick. Some of them have collars to prevent this but I am sure they can be removed easily as well.

Handbrake Locking Device - Attaches and locks the handbrake to the gear lever. Easy to install and remove

Indeed!

[tony]

Disklok gets my vote.
I've recommended them for years in all the car security threads that come up. They are more effective than any alarm or secret cutoff switches etc.

i took dans advice on what car security to fit to my maestro.his advice was dont get a alarm get a disklock, and make sure you use it.

[Guest]

I bought one of those gear stick locks a week before my car was stolen. It was no good. When I went to see the car in the pound I didn't bother to retrieve it!

[Guest]

Seems disklocks are the way forward. One idea I had was a device that engages the clutch, lets see them thwart that! But its a lot of effort to install

Sorry about the car Oli.

[matthewsemple]

I bought one of those gear stick locks a week before my car was stolen. It was no good. When I went to see the car in the pound I didn't bother to retrieve it!

Sorry to hear your car was stolen. Was it removed in the way I suggested? In that picture above (which is from an advert for the item) you can see how you can use the yellow bar itself to lever it off.

[The Express Valeter]

Great shame. Don't see many Acclaim's around now! Though I did see one locally recently.

[Ed]

Bought my Disk-Lok today! I hope everyone else is taking similar precautions...

[Austin-Rover]

Glad to see you got the snazzy silver one.

I need one in Oporto now.

[Oli]

Bought my Disk-Lok today!

Good man!

[D87SMW]

Nice one, Ed. I'll have to do the same. Thinking of an alarm system, as well.

I hope you're covering the dash on sunny days, that's something I'm paranoid about!

[matthewsemple]

Smart move, Ed!

For anyone else who hasn't got one yet: Every day you think about it is an opportunity for thieves to steal your car.