Deterrent

[Alan]

Anybody recommend a crooklock type visual deterrent to use while
the car is not in a garage?
Thanks.

[86audicoupe]

Something like this? I have one for my car. Not sure how secure it is but it’s good as a visual deterrent.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313499119102

[Alan]

Looks good thanks.

[andya]

Steering wheel lock, these type:

https://www.carnoisseur.com/products...BoCH48QAvD_BwE

[Isimmo]

Originally Posted by 86audicoupe

Something like this? I have one for my car. Not sure how secure it is but it’s good as a visual deterrent.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313499119102

I’m assuming it’s a good visual deterrent as never had a problem.

I’ve got one, used it for many years on the S2 in the station car park and occasionally on the Ur. One fateful day I put it in the Ur (in its open position) for a family trip to the sea life centre at Portsmouth and after a great day retuned to the Ur to realise the key was still on the S2 keys at home, 40 odd miles away. After about 15 seconds of assessing the problem I unscrewed the gear knob and removed the device. Admittedly, it does say glue the knob down before use of the detergent, but seriously, who would?

It’s a layman solution against a layman thief which is fine up to a point. (for example, a visual deterrent). If your serious about immobilisation it’s a slightly trickier problem.

[tractor Dave]

This was part of my job years ago so have some experience here.
Don't bother with the handbrake gear change type. They are quite easy to force off.
The disk lock steering wheel cover is very good but bulky.
The simple steering wheel lock is also good, easy to carry around and cheap. Halfords do one for about £20.
My brother used to live in Swansea which was car twoc central. After several thefts, he got a steering wheel lock. Whilst they attempted to steal his Audi 80e numerous times, they never got around the lock. They even broke the windscreen once trying to force it off.
The issue now is cordless grinders. If they really want your car, they will get it unfortunately.

[Alan]

Thanks.
I will probably get both.

[John.]

Originally Posted by Isimmo

it does say glue the knob down before use of the detergent, but seriously, who would?

The one I had came with a collar which went between the gearknob and floor, it was secured by a grubscrew and all was hidden when the lock was in place.
Didn't use any detergent !?
As above with a cordless grinder it wouldn't take long to get it off sadly, a deterrent nonetheless

[Isimmo]

Originally Posted by John.

The one I had came with a collar which went between the gearknob and floor, it was secured by a grubscrew and all was hidden when the lock was in place.
Didn't use any detergent !?
As above with a cordless grinder it wouldn't take long to get it off sadly, a deterrent nonetheless

Do you not use detergent on your knob John?

[John.]

Originally Posted by Isimmo

Do you not use detergent on your knob John?

Soap just, detergent was a bit chaffing