I’ve tried the locking gas cap thing, but honestly, it felt more like a hassle than anything. Maybe it’d slow someone down, but if someone really wants your gas or your hubcaps, I doubt a basic lock will stop them. I usually just keep an eye out and park where there’s a lot of foot traffic. Do you think those steering wheel clubs are worth it, or just overkill for a show?
Do you think those steering wheel clubs are worth it, or just overkill for a show?
Honestly, I think the club is more of a visual deterrent than anything else. If someone’s determined, they’ll find a way around it, but at least it makes your car look like more trouble than the one next to it. Here’s how I see it: 1) It takes 10 seconds to put on. 2) It might make a thief skip your ride. 3) It’s not foolproof, but neither is anything else. Ever tried one of those pedal locks or are they just as pointless?
I’ve tried both the club and pedal locks over the years, especially when I’m parked at shows or in unfamiliar areas. Honestly, neither is going to stop a pro, but I do think they serve their purpose as deterrents. The pedal lock is a bit more hassle—awkward to install, and if you’re wearing nice clothes, it’s easy to scuff something up or get your hands dirty. That said, it’s less obvious than the club, so maybe not as much of a visual warning.
I tend to lean toward layered security: club on the wheel, alarm system, and I never leave anything tempting in plain sight. Maybe it’s overkill, but after hearing stories of cars disappearing from supposedly “secure” events, I’d rather be safe than sorry. If you’re showing something rare or high-end, a little inconvenience seems worth it. Still, I wouldn’t rely on any single device—if someone really wants your car, they’ll find a way. But making it just annoying enough for them to move on? That’s usually good enough for me.
I hear you on the pedal lock hassle—tried one once and nearly pulled a muscle just getting it on.
Been there, ruined a pair of jeans. Ever thought about those GPS trackers? I keep thinking about hiding one in my trunk, but then I worry I’ll forget where I put it and freak myself out...“if you’re wearing nice clothes, it’s easy to scuff something up or get your hands dirty.”
Yeah, those pedal locks are more trouble than they're worth half the time. I get the appeal of GPS trackers, but as someone who’s seen a few claims where people forgot about their own “hidden” devices, it can get messy fast. If you do go that route, maybe jot down where you put it—just in case. Honestly, sometimes just parking smart and keeping valuables out of sight does more than all the gadgets combined.
