The suggestion of placing a
The suggestion of placing a steering wheel lock is a joke!
I won't mention it here but there is a way to defeat them in 15 - 20 SECONDS.
Instead use a brake lock and here are the reasons why.
1) Thieves like steering wheel locks. Easy to defeat and they can see all around them while working on getting them off In case people approach the car.
2) A brake lock hooks around the brake pedal which is attached to one off the hardest pieces of steel on a car. NO person stealing a car wants to be upside down in a seat due to obvious reasons trying to saw,grind or pry in a small space and most important with a door open with their head and arms reaching underneath but their body in a compromised position.
They cannot see as per point 1 above and they are in a crunch zone where someone can jam the door on them repeatedly ...as should be the case before you hand them over to any authority. In today's world most likely the most punishment they would receive unless they steal a judges car (but what judge or family member drives a Kia)?
3) most steering wheel locks are not applied properly. A brake lock has only one application and even if you can start the car you won't be able to use the brake to stop it.
* I actually learned this on a tv episode 15 yrs ago, where a professional car thief got out of prison and created his own company working with police and insurance companies for a good fee on what thieves look for and how combat it.
** You get what you pay for. Steering wheel lock $10 - $25 ... Brake lock around $35 - $60
NOW KEEP IN MIND THAT TODAY ANYTHING WITH A LOCK ... WELL THAT'S ANOTHER LESSON.