Many threads on preventing theft have come and gone on these forums. GPS tracking, mobile phone notifications, alarms with all the bells and whistles, video equipment, hidden kill switches, firearms, common sense practices, etc, etc.

A determined thief/ professional thief with a little time will pretty much overcome anything that is out there. However, in all these threads I have yet to see any mention of wheel immobilizers. Some seem flimsy (and reviews agree) others can stop a truck thief. Some are 10lbs and easily transportable, some are look like a beast but would work great if the car was not in a garage.

Has anyone ever used anything like this? Any comments? I am fortunate to have a garage for overnight storage but occasionally on the road, I am aware of increased vulnerability.

I am leaning towards the California Immobilizer model CI00520. (I have no affiliation with any of these companies by the way. )
I have thought of getting 2 and linking with a short chain (difficult to reach under the car) to either the opposite side or front to rear for a real deterrent and prevent towing and or tire removal.






http://immobilize.com/car-wheel-locks/


http://www.brahmalock.com/wp-content...llGuide-v2.pdf

 

I think your interior gets stole more often than the entire car or the wheels so not sure how much good this would do but if it helps you sleep at night then have at it.

 

The idea is they can't steal the entire car because the wheels are locked up

 

These will slow a thief down who is after the wheels http://www.4wheelparts.com/Wheels/In...FQqPfgodfqEEEQ

A properly installed 2-way alarm with GPS and other features is the best protection, while in a garage with an owner who is armed and vigilant. Nothing stops a thief better that a .45 in the chest. How were you to know if that was or wasn't a knife he was charging at you with?

 

+1.

darcy

 

If someone breaks into my home, gets past my rather large dogs, it probably will be a violent entry and the car is the last thing on the perps mind. Those scenarios are for the "locked" threads elsewhere.

However, what if you are in a hotel counting sheep when the typical thief with or without a tow vehicle shows up? This is why I was asking for inputs; I am looking for an effective deterrent when I am on the road and staying in a hotel/B&B/or friends house. I do not have a GPS tracker (yet) so this seemed a pretty good compromise, especially the 10 lb California model-top picture.

 

While lucky enough to have in-garage storage for my cars, and "secure" at-office parking for both, this is an issue on trips and I'm planning one right now. Until this moment it had not occured to me... now I have something else to worry about. Thanks for nothing!

Amusing to follow the link and immediately see a picture of one installed on an older Dodge with a corroded wheel.

 

I think this is a great idea, while it won't stop thieves from stealing your interior parts, it will definitely stop them from taking the entire car. Anything to keep the S Safe is worth a try.

 

Better have some wheel locks or they could just put the spare on and still drive it lol

 

I purchased the wheel lock set from my Honda parts guy, came down on the price. Of course it fit the wheels perfectly and was low profile. Then, just last month, I read that many wheel locks are pretty easy to remove with stripped bolt removers such as the one Craftsman has. Hammer it on and crank away. I suspect you need the ones that are cone shaped.