Every motorist thinks about how to protect his car, and has heard about the so-called steering wheel locks. In other words, they are called "hockey sticks" or "pokers". What are they?
This anti-theft protection device is a mechanism that has two ends. One is attached to the steering wheel, and the other is attached to the car pedals or to the floor. You can buy such a device at an affordable price in any car dealership. The cost ranges from 500 rubles to 2000.
Installing a "stick" or "poker" is a fairly simple matter that any car enthusiast can handle. It is necessary to attach the mechanism to the steering wheel and close it with a lock. However, one should not hope that after that the car will be completely intact. Not so simple. Such protection has long been studied by hijackers and is opened within no more than 30 seconds. Moreover, many "clubs" lend themselves to professionals in 5 seconds.
Attackers have adapted to hack any "poker". The disadvantage of such locks is the fact that they are attached to the steering wheel, which the hijacker will not seek to save and it will not be difficult for him to saw through this device. These mechanical anti-theft devices will not keep your car safe from professional burglars. But they will be able to scare off the "punks". They are often painted in conspicuous colors.
Therefore, today, steering wheel locks are no longer a protective means of protecting a car and with their help you can save a car only from inexperienced thieves. So you shouldn't count on their protection.
