you're probably familiar with steering
wheel locks used as a security device to
help prevent your car from being stolen
nowadays we have to go back to using
older security measures like these
as criminals have caught up and
high-tech thefts of cars
are now possible and easy to do having a
physical barrier like these
can help ward off keyless car thefts
using relay attacks and more
as with any tools though it has to be
used correctly
in this video find out things you didn't
know about steering wheel locks
and how to use them properly FRAKKING CREATIONS
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let's first go over how steering wheel
locks prevent car thefts
all steering wheel locks try to do
exactly as they claim
lock the steering wheel to prevent it
from being turned more than a few
degrees
thereby making it impossible for anyone
to drive off without first removing it
not only that but take it a step earlier
and these locks can be a visual
deterrent resulting in a thief targeting
another car
nowadays electronic car theft happens
quite easily
with readily available electronics that
can be purchased online inexpensively
countless videos online show how cars
are stolen using relay attacks
or code grabbers and usually these
criminals only bring the electronic
hacking devices with them
and no tools that can be used to remove
a steering wheel lock
they want an easy theft a steering wheel
lock should be considered another tool
to add to a car owner's security tool
set
a layered approach is always the best
way to protect your car
with that out of the way let's go over
three things you should know about
steering wheel locks
first is to have realistic expectations
all steering wheel locks can be defeated
most in a matter of seconds so don't
have a false sense of security when
using one
the reason is that the steering wheel
itself is usually the weakest link
that's why steering wheel locks are
often defeated by cutting through the
steering wheel
and then removing the lock fully intact
i will provide some video links in the
description below for those interested
in how they are commonly removed
in the end with enough time and money a
thief will have the right tools to
remove the steering wheel lock easily
regardless a steering wheel lock is
still good to have because it is a
visual deterrent
and another tool to have in a layered
approach to securing your vehicle
number two what's a good steering wheel
lock there are many different locks out
there
and not all of them are good the best
ones slow down the thief by a few
minutes at most
if a theft is attempted here are some
tips for picking the best steering wheel
locks
it must be made of strong components
like hardened steel
with no plastic used for the locking or
clamping mechanisms
if the lock is made of weak materials
like plastic or soft metals
then it will be easy to break and remove
the lock without even cutting the
steering wheel
some can even be easily cut with bolt
cutters or weak enough to just pull
apart
it must clamp around a spoke and the
wheel if the lock does not clamp around
the spoke and wheel
then it would only take one cut to the
steering wheel to then slide the lock
off clamping around a spoke makes it
necessary to make at least two cuts to
the steering wheel to be able to remove
the lock
some older locks that don't fully clamp
around the spoke and only clamp to one
side of the spoke
are susceptible to this it must cover
over the clamping mechanism
proper covering of the clamping
mechanism and prongs will make it harder
for the steering wheel to be cut in a
way that the lock can be removed easily
the larger the overhang the farther away
the cut the steering wheel has to be
made
resulting it in being harder to pull the
clamp or prongs over the cut
steering wheel best is one that
completely covers the front
back and sides the stop block pro here
does a pretty good job and is one of the
better ones out there
if you're interested in getting one
check out our links in the video
description below
it must fit tight a loose steering wheel
lock allows for it to be moved around
such that cuts to the steering wheel can
be made easily
and the lock wrestled and maneuvered
around the cuts for removal
that's why for some steering wheels
where the spokes are too small
it might be a good idea to modify your
steering wheel lock to make it fit
tighter as an example this stop lock pro
could be modified by using a rubber hose
to thicken the prongs or attaching a
thick rubber pad inside like this
for a snug fit with a tighter fit the
arm that goes across the airbag
may also act as a trigger for the horn
if someone tampers with a lock
though note that in some cars like this
the horn is deactivated when the car is
off
it must have a good lock mechanism a
lock is no good if the lock can be
picked drilled out or smashed open with
ease
so a good locking mechanism that is
strong and not easily picked or drilled
out
is important to have this stop block pro
has an anti-drill lock mechanism
and 10,000 key combinations making it
really good against such attacks
it should be easy to use a lock that is
too big and bulky or hard to install
will make you hate using it
and any security device is no good if
you have it but don't use it
as can be seen stop block pro is easy to
use number three
use the lock properly as with any tool
you use
it must be used properly or you are
wasting your time and efforts
for the stop block pro and many other
locks make sure to always
always clamp around the spoke in some
cases there may be different spokes to
choose from
so using the one with the tighter fit
will be the best and remember
you can modify the lock to fit tighter
if the lock is loose around the spokes
and steering wheel
also experiment around to find a
position for the lock such that it makes
it difficult for someone to get in and
out of the driver's seat
for the stop lock pro this may be one of
the best positions
during a theft the criminal is worried
about getting caught and is more likely
to stumble or get stuck when the lock is
positioned
as obstructive as possible
always use the lock no matter how short
a time frame you are leaving the car for
last thing you want is to have your car
stolen with the steering wheel lock
sitting on the floor on the passenger
side
there you have it all the things you
need to know to use your steering wheel
lock properly
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