General steering wheel lock
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A Stop Lock will cost about £30. Dont bother with the deep dish type for £50 just hang the ordinary type to the floor. However,they dont do much - an Aldi or Lidl battery angle grinder will have any steering wheel lock away in a few seconds.
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No-one is going to make a quick getaway in a Panda, nor gain any street cred from their mates for stealing one. I'd guess not a profitable market for cloned ones either. Our choice of car is itself a security benefit.
To further make it thiefproof, have it wrapped in bright pink.
I had a steering wheel lock once, might still have it in the garage somewhere. Can't think of any car I've had that made it worthwhile. Using it every time you leave the car very quickly becomes tedious, then you don't bother, initially choosing when based on your own risk assessment, then soon it will become a lump on the floor, unused.
To further make it thiefproof, have it wrapped in bright pink.
I had a steering wheel lock once, might still have it in the garage somewhere. Can't think of any car I've had that made it worthwhile. Using it every time you leave the car very quickly becomes tedious, then you don't bother, initially choosing when based on your own risk assessment, then soon it will become a lump on the floor, unused.
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Yep. Much more a concern is that 3 Honda Jazz had their cat's stolen in daylight from car parks associated with West Suffolk Hospital the other day, my mate's was one of them because his wife is a nurse there. That is wrong on many levels.
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I saw a recent ad for Halford's lock that finger print operated which looked good value. I tend to agree that it would be tedious but I I were leaving the car in a rough area might add one.
Criminals would look ridiculous if caught cutting a stop lck off a Panda,,,,, More than their cred would be worth...
Criminals would look ridiculous if caught cutting a stop lck off a Panda,,,,, More than their cred would be worth...
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I sincerely hope the scum involved catch something that does more than make them ill. Being run over by a train sounds good.
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Battery angle grinders (even a cheap one) will slash through metal with a 1mm slitting disc. They are not even all that noisy compared to mains powered tools.
If you have a vulnerable catalyst a 3mm thick (or even 2mm for anti theft) alloy bash plate is well worth the cost.
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the full steering wheel covers are probably the better deterrent,
but a standard claw lock is just as good for what they are Milenco make some reasonable security products. I have one to use on my Motorhome, its a condition of insurance.
A better option for security would be a foot pedal claw, however they are a bit of a pain to fit
but a standard claw lock is just as good for what they are Milenco make some reasonable security products. I have one to use on my Motorhome, its a condition of insurance.
A better option for security would be a foot pedal claw, however they are a bit of a pain to fit
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What about a medium weight motorbike lock and chain? Loop it under the clutch pedal and over the steering wheel. Perhaps a bit more hassle than a basic stop lock but easier to store than some other options.
why bother
there was a time when thieves steal airbags. A secondhand panda one is under £20
Even CAT arnt as bad as they use to be now scrap years have to provide a paper trail. You must have been unlucky as they normally target lorries. I can't remember but the CAT is only £5 or £10 (you can check my previous posts) as scrap for the panda.
also they are a pain to put on, off and store. I remember someone having there car broken into and their stoplock stolen.
there was a time when thieves steal airbags. A secondhand panda one is under £20
Even CAT arnt as bad as they use to be now scrap years have to provide a paper trail. You must have been unlucky as they normally target lorries. I can't remember but the CAT is only £5 or £10 (you can check my previous posts) as scrap for the panda.
also they are a pain to put on, off and store. I remember someone having there car broken into and their stoplock stolen.
I think the manicat on the Panda makes it very difficult to steal. Even to cut off the cat would require access under the bonnet, and getting an angle grinder in there will be very difficult, so I think that's safe too.
Many thanks for the suggestions.
I must tell all you cynics that think no-one would steal a Panda that the reason I want a lock is that I have recently had my Panda stolen .....I had never seen it move so fast in its 8 year old life!!!!!
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I must tell all you cynics that think no-one would steal a Panda that the reason I want a lock is that I have recently had my Panda stolen .....I had never seen it move so fast in its 8 year old life!!!!!
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Understood.
A standard Stop Lock through the steering wheel will crack the windscreen when forced upwards. Clamping it sideways towards the gear lever/floor prevents it being used to mash the windscreen, but you will have to check it will fit like that.
I used to own an Austin Montego - a car with zero useful security. The door locks and ignition were easily shifted with a screwdriver making it impossible to properly secure. I had a Stop Lock (which broke the screen) but the most important was a cheap alarm positioned INSIDE the cabin. When that was sounding, the decibels made it impossible to sit inside the car.
You can get a cheap car alarm for £20. Put the siren (or sirens) under a seat(s). Make sure you have ear plugs so you can silence it when needed.
Here's an example
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Secu...779521?hash=item1ce75df801:g:80kAAOSwOJVeh0nV
It's from Singapore but will be Chinese made.
Also consider a flashing LED on the dash and a hidden switch to interrupt the starter motor circuit.
PS On the Montego I fitted stainless plates inside all door panels. These were 1.5mm sheet material positioned to stop the door panel being drilled to use a wire to pull the door lock mechanism. The Panda door is stronger with side impact beams so I don't know if this is possible on our cars. Heavy duty double sided tape will stick the steel plates inside the door.
The Monty had weak door locks. The passenger lock was removed and the hole covered with a chrome cap. The driver's side had a stainless escutcheon around the lock hole. That prevented it being turned with a screwdriver. Stainless is tough so it was fiddly to make but could be laser cut.
These wont prevent the windows being broken, but glass is more easily replaced.
Screws like this will retain a door escutcheon plate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-M6-M8...hash=item214b12ce40:m:mTUxzUQhPdurmzNUsfViItg
A standard Stop Lock through the steering wheel will crack the windscreen when forced upwards. Clamping it sideways towards the gear lever/floor prevents it being used to mash the windscreen, but you will have to check it will fit like that.
I used to own an Austin Montego - a car with zero useful security. The door locks and ignition were easily shifted with a screwdriver making it impossible to properly secure. I had a Stop Lock (which broke the screen) but the most important was a cheap alarm positioned INSIDE the cabin. When that was sounding, the decibels made it impossible to sit inside the car.
You can get a cheap car alarm for £20. Put the siren (or sirens) under a seat(s). Make sure you have ear plugs so you can silence it when needed.
Here's an example
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Secu...779521?hash=item1ce75df801:g:80kAAOSwOJVeh0nV
It's from Singapore but will be Chinese made.
Also consider a flashing LED on the dash and a hidden switch to interrupt the starter motor circuit.
PS On the Montego I fitted stainless plates inside all door panels. These were 1.5mm sheet material positioned to stop the door panel being drilled to use a wire to pull the door lock mechanism. The Panda door is stronger with side impact beams so I don't know if this is possible on our cars. Heavy duty double sided tape will stick the steel plates inside the door.
The Monty had weak door locks. The passenger lock was removed and the hole covered with a chrome cap. The driver's side had a stainless escutcheon around the lock hole. That prevented it being turned with a screwdriver. Stainless is tough so it was fiddly to make but could be laser cut.
These wont prevent the windows being broken, but glass is more easily replaced.
Screws like this will retain a door escutcheon plate https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M5-M6-M8...hash=item214b12ce40:m:mTUxzUQhPdurmzNUsfViItg
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Extendable steering wheel lock best use is for holding brake pedal down by putting lock between seat base and pedal, then you can check brake lights work on bright sunny days. Can also be used for this way if you have no one to help and want to check drum brake self adjuster operation.
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I have a stainless steel Disc lock on the Panda and the other on my GT4. I purchased them years ago. I've just Google them to see how much they go for! Very expensive and the shinny stainless steel ones can't be found. They are very good and won lots of awards. I don't mind putting them on and off if it's stops the motor going missing
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A hidden video cam is also a deterrent. Or just spend £1.15 on a some stickers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=202234626002&_sacat=0
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