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L3785



Member Since: 08 Oct 2024
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 27
United Kingdom 
Steering Lock Advice Please
Hi, I’m now four weeks into Defender ownership and I absolutely love it!

One thing I’m still reflecting on is whether to purchase a lock for the steering wheel, mainly as a visible deterrent for when I’m parked in a city car park twice a week.

Does anyone have any recommendations on which might be the best to get?

Thanks in advance! Thumbs Up
Post #1055402 23rd Dec 2024 10:54am
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Andyslandytd5



Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
Location: Southampton
Posts: 30
United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
I use the StopLock one and its stores nicely in the passenger footwell when driving. I wedge the black/lock end between the cubby and passenger seat and the yellow end rests between the bulkhead and my rubber mats in the footwell. Its easy to grab and does not rattle.

On the security side its well rated and bright yellow so stands out 2015 Puma 2.2 110 XS Utility Station Wagon - 2024 - Present
2004 TD5 90 XS Station Wagon - 2019-2024
2003 TD5 90 G4 LE - 2009-2010
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Post #1055411 23rd Dec 2024 11:44am
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Dicky1961



Member Since: 25 Mar 2022
Location: South Yorkshire
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I had my old D4 stolen off the driveway in 2021. I now use the yellow disklock on my Defender when it’s on the driveway and I’ve got a stoplock for when I’m out and about cos it’s less cumbersome but still secure. Also had the Ghost 2 fitted. Thumbs Up
Post #1055500 23rd Dec 2024 10:07pm
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XplusYplusZ



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I can't help but think that someone who has gone to the lengths of getting all the gear to break in and start the vehicle (laptop, aerials, illegal cloning software etc), plus an international shipping network, and has then scoped out your neighbourhood to find your car.. are clearly not opportunists, they're professionals, stealing to order. As such, I can't believe an off-the-shelf wheel lock is really going to deter them too much - considering all the other lengths they've already gone to. Skeleton keys, gallium, drilling locks, lever bars, angle grinders, cutting the wheel etc.

These lads figure it out without any experience in a matter of minutes: https://youtu.be/4H0OG990bgY?si=ajlK_76Il59jiNjH
Post #1056652 8th Jan 2025 11:28am
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dspuk



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I can't help but think that someone who has gone to the lengths of getting all the gear to break in and start the vehicle (laptop, aerials, illegal cloning software etc), plus an international shipping network, and has then scoped out your neighbourhood to find your car.. are clearly not opportunists, they're professionals, stealing to order. As such, I can't believe an off-the-shelf wheel lock is really going to deter them too much - considering all the other lengths they've already gone to.


100%.

Secure the key. Secure the car. Without the key you can only steal a Defender with the latest fob and update by lifting it onto a low loader. Anything else is for the drivers peace of mind and of little interest to thieves. No-one steals a Defender on “the off change opportunity”. Since the updates no-one steals a defender at all unless they have your key.
Post #1057110 12th Jan 2025 8:25am
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Crazymind



Member Since: 11 Jun 2024
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XplusYplusZ wrote:
I can't help but think that someone who has gone to the lengths of getting all the gear to break in and start the vehicle (laptop, aerials, illegal cloning software etc), plus an international shipping network, and has then scoped out your neighbourhood to find your car.. are clearly not opportunists, they're professionals, stealing to order. As such, I can't believe an off-the-shelf wheel lock is really going to deter them too much - considering all the other lengths they've already gone to. Skeleton keys, gallium, drilling locks, lever bars, angle grinders, cutting the wheel etc.

These lads figure it out without any experience in a matter of minutes: https://youtu.be/4H0OG990bgY?si=ajlK_76Il59jiNjH


Are you in the business?
Post #1057120 12th Jan 2025 9:28am
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markb110



Member Since: 22 May 2010
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Don’t forget a spare wheel lock..
Post #1057124 12th Jan 2025 9:51am
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XplusYplusZ



Member Since: 16 Aug 2021
Location: UK
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Crazymind wrote:

Are you in the business?


There's business, and then there's the business... it's best not to make my business your business.. Cool

(PS. My Def is far too green, too diesel and too 18" wheeled for me to be in the business! I'll leave that to the murdered out Urbans on 22s..)
Post #1058891 29th Jan 2025 3:49pm
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