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STEERING WHEEL LOCKS

ACCORDING to official figures, a car is stolen every nine minutes in Britain. The anti-theft technology fitted to some models might deter the casual thief or joyrider, but can actually give sophisticated criminals a way to steal your car. These types of electronic thefts mean your pride and joy could be stolen from your driveway in seconds while you sleep, leaving you with a lot of inconvenience and facing increased insurance premiums.

This spike in crime has led to a resurgence in the use of steering wheel locks. These highly visible, physical blockers should help prevent a criminal from driving your car away, even if they have managed to bypass the car’s built-in security. A good lock will also prevent thieves stealing your airbag – another

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