Disklok Steering wheel lock

[@DigitalChaoS]

The best video on KZbin that exists about this product, thank you so very much and enjoyed the bloopers very much

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Thank you so much Christian for your kind words 😁. I just hope it helps. Thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment 😁👍

[@markmilner2693]

Excellent video - thank you. You’ve made me want to buy one!

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Thanks Mark. I'm glad i got it. It definitely gives you that added level of security. I still use mine every day 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@markmilner2693]

A question Frank: do you use your Disklok at all times - even a quick trip to the shops? Lots of cars are stolen off driveways, so overnight use of the Disklok makes sense. But is it a bit big, heavy, and cumbersome for short shopping trips? Incidentally, made a point of checking lots of cars parked at my local supermarket; didn’t see a single Disklok! Lots of Stoplocks, but no Diskloks.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Hi Mark, I mainly only use mine over night on my driveway. It's not really suited for use when your just popping in to the shops. Having said that, it takes me less than 15 seconds to fit it when I do. So in theory I could use it all the time. Hope that helps 😁👍

[@markmilner2693]

Yes, thank you, Frank. I’m considering a Disklok for overnight use on the drive and a Stoplock for shopping trips! (Could be costly! 😂)

[@toppertopp]

Great video Frank, Thank You. Extremely well described and covered all articles of the Disklok. Popped down my local Halfords yesterday and picked up a gold edition. With payday10 discount code, got it for £135 click & collect 😎 Makes perfect sense owning one of the UK's most stolen cars (Fiesta) Thanks again Frank 👍 cracking job.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@toppertopp 😁 Nice one Chris. You won't be disappointed. It will be a big deterrent to the low life's that want to take your car. You quickly get in the habit of fitting it when you leave the car 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@alistairwilson5890]

Will it fit over a car steering wheel with paddle shifts

[@frankslittleworkshop]

🤔 Sorry Alistair but I have no idea how much clearance is on a paddle shift vehicle. I can only suggest you contact Diskloc directly. Thanks 😁

[@georgestill4971]

Had one quite a while , When I bought mine got bag with it with Velcro on one side to stop it skidding around in the boot carpet, But do what you do, Behind the seat .

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 I think I will invest in the bag and steering wheel cover. But at the moment its working well just putting it behind the seat. Its OK until I have passengers in the back. So it would be nice to have other options. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@markday6411]

We have just picked up a discovery sport and like yourself looked at ways of upgrading the security. We settled on 3 extra methods above what it came with as standard, the first being ( like yourself) purchasing a Disklok, we went for the small size going by wheel diameter even though Disklok's website said the discovery sport needed medium, the 2nd upgrade was to purchase an aluminium OBD lock to fit over the OBD port to stop key cloning and the 3rd method was that i disabled the keyless entry which only takes 3 seconds to reactive if I ever need to switch it back on, this way 'relay theft' isnt possible. By the way if you have the small Disklok you dont need to buy their storage bag, simply by a caravan mains cable hookup storage bag for a third of the price like I did ( £5 )

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😃 Hi Mark, thanks for the comment. All great security tips 😃. I have already disabled the keyless entry but haven't even thought about the OBD port, sounds like a worthwhile option 👍. Just looked at the caravan cable bag.... that looks perfect for the job 😃. Thanks Mark. And thanks for watching 😁👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Frank ,Hope your well, I always use my steering wheel lock on my car I bought it for my first car 35 years ago on my old Ford Escort 1.1 L 1980 W-reg and it still work's good now, in fact it's on my 2006 Toyota Avensis now I put it on every night. i can't remember the name of it the name has worn away over the years. I paid £30 back in 1989 and it been used on all my cars over the years. I know my car is not worth that much at the end of the day it is my car and a car thief will take any car if he can get in to it. You have good steering wheel lock there I have seen these Disklok and look a decent piece of kit and worth the money, it's cheaper than buying another car. always a great video , catch you soon Take care

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😃 Hi Shaun, sounds like your old lock is part of the family now 😆. Its great when you get something and it "just works". A worthwhile investment i think 😁. I know the car is a high value item, but the main value is that its yours. If it suddenly goes, you suddenly realise its real worth. Thanks for watching mate, great to hear from you 😁👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

@@frankslittleworkshop have a good one, Frank

[@AnaRue]

I paid £260 (pre order special price) for the new diamond edition with the cover and bag. That one is Supposed to be more resistant to angle grinder attacks. I've got a focus ST and wanted a visual deterrent.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 I think the visual deterrent is its strongest benefit. Again £200 plus sounds expensive... but if it works and stops your car from being stolen then its worth every penny 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@Yell0wCAb_vict0ria]

Hello there, will this fits on a Toyota Aqua (Prius C)?

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@@Yell0wCAb_vict0ria 😁hi Victoria. You will need to measure the steering wheel as shown in the video to see if it is compatible 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@IanMalkin-y5k]

Excellent video Frank - any chance of updating to show how to alter “width” setting in case Disklok doesn’t spin freely ? Cheers, Ian

[@handyjim]

nice car young man love the colour, also buy a pouch like i have that screens the signal stop them getting in, in the first place

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Good advice Jim. I'm already looking at one of the Faraday cases. But I already keep the keys well out of scanning range. This dose give me a massive chunk of confidence that I'm not going to have to walk to work unexpectedly 😆. Thanks for watching mate 😁 👍

[@clivewilliams3661]

@@frankslittleworkshop I have a Faraday pouch that the remote key lives in apart from when I am at the car, loading/unloading/driving. The advantage is that the relay theft is not just confined to the home as its easy for a thief to watch you leave the car in the car park and download the key data as you are walking away. The Faraday pouch stops that and the pouch can live in your pocket as you walk about. Don't forget a pouch for the spare key at home. Of course it would have been better if the car manufacturers stayed away from the gimmicks. The disc lock that you have selected is purportedly the best available but it has a number of downsides: 1) An experienced thief can get passed the lock in minutes. 2) It does not suit all cars as the airbag gets in the way. 3) The size has to accurately match your steering wheel. 4) Its big and cumbersome and a Royal PITA to store. It either ends up on the floor, where it is loose and dangerous or you have to get out of the car to lock it in the boot, which becomes mega irritating at times.

[@ericthompson3729]

Just bought another one today for 2nd car but I keep all keys in a faraday bag and double lock the car

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@ericthompson3729 😁 Great security Eric 👍. The Faraday bags are good, but I have seen some reports that keys have still been scanned while in a bag 🤔. I can only assume there are different quality bags. But any measures that slow the thieves down or make it difficult for them has got to be a good thing 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@gns942]

I got a small Disklok for my car, and even though the lock sits loosely on the wheel (as designed), you can still reach behind the grab the steering wheel spokes and turn the wheel. The challenge for thieves is that they will have a 10 lb Disklok hindering their efforts to drive, and the bar will hit the windshield and the interior bits of the car, including your legs. I have seen a video where two guys test it out and the person in the passenger seat grabs the Disklok lock bar to hold it steady while the driver turns the steering wheel spokes. This sort of makes the 'free spinning' security feature useless, or maybe worse than useless. So, here's my question and I'm wondering if you can shed some light on this - is it better to install the Disklok so that it spins freely (as the manufacturer claims is a security feature, that can be defeated as above) - or just wedge a microfiber towel inside so that it won't spin as freely, making it significantly harder for the 2nd thief to hold onto the lock bar because there will be a LOT more friction as the driver turns the steering wheel underneath the Disklok?

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Hi Gns, yes I've seen the same video where they drive the vehicle with the disklok in place by reaching around the back. And I did try it on my car when I got it. It is ridiculously difficult because of the location of the other controls... but it is possible. The microfiber cloth would be a good option as it would increase the friction and make it even more difficult. But that will add time to fitting it when you leave the car. Because we are all humans and become complacent, we would soon stop doing that because it takes too long. A better solution would be to get or make some kind of rubberised steering wheel cover that stretches over the wheel (like the cover in my recent follow up video). This would not only protect the wheel, it would also stop the disklok rotation 😃. And would only take seconds to fit 🤔 (sounds like I need to make one and copyright it 😆😆). You could make one out of a bike tyre innertube or something.. Ultimately, if they want to steal the car they will find a way. But this lock acts a big deterrent and would cause too many obstacles for a potential thief. Thanks very much for your comment and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@gns942]

@@frankslittleworkshop Hey, thanks for the reply. I actually managed to find a cloth that is the right size and fiber texture (rough texture, it's meant for cleaning the glass), folded it lengthwise twice and wedged it inside the Disklok, where it doesn't move (although I will consider taping it to ensure it really doesn't move) and is always there whether I install or remove the Disklok! Then I close the Disklok all the way to the innermost slot, for maximum bar length and contact with the cloth inside. I tested it out by moving my seat all the way back and down as much as possible, and the steering wheel fully extended and all the way up. In this position, the bar clears the center console but invariably hits your thighs or the driver's door when you try to make right turns. Left turns cause the bar to hit the windshield almost immediately. I even angled the bar to point at 5 o'clock and that causes it to hit your thighs / driver's door sooner than if I had the bar pointing at 3 o'clock. Also, the added friction from the cloth makes it very, very challenging for a second person to hold the Disklok stationary while someone else tries to turn the steering wheel spokes, and it's impossible to remove said cloth with the installed Disklok! I timed how long it takes me to retrieve the Disklok from the trunk (in a zippered shopping bag) and install it - one minute and 10 seconds, which is more than acceptable for protecting my car and presenting a strong visual deterrent. One more question if I may - the free spinning nature of the Disklok was meant to prevent "forcing the built-in steering lock through leverage". What does that mean, exactly? The thief could use the bar on a lock like the Club or Stoplock as a lever to break the built-in steering lock? My confusion over this is if the thief already gained access to your car and started it, wouldn't that disengage the built-in steering lock anyway? Or do they mean that a thief can start a car without actually tricking that security system into retracting the built-in steering lock? I'm confused haha.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@gns942 😁 Hi Gns, obviously if they have gained access to your car via scanning a proximity key, which opens the doors and allows you to crank and start your car, then the steering lock will release. However, if your car is a more conventional car with just a remote to open the door, you would still need the key in the lock to release the steering lock.. this is when they need to leaver to brake it. That's when it's beneficial to have the free wheeling disklok. I hope that explains why . Thanks again for your comments 😁👍

[@gns942]

@@frankslittleworkshop Hi Frank, I think I understand now. It is possible to hotwire a car and bypass the ignition switch. The car starts up but the built-in steering lock is not released because the key was not physically inserted and turned. Then the thief yanks on the Club or Stoplock and breaks the pin off, and they can saw the steering wheel, remove the steering lock and drive away. If only these thieves could put their genius to making money using legal methods, they would be rich and not have to worry about the law. Thank you for the explanation!

[@cportage556]

It's a shame these sorts of these things are necessary. But I have a steering wheel lock from the early 1920's, that fits on model T Fords. Yours is fancier, but my brass steering wheel lock is prettier.😁 Good to see you Frank, and I hope you are well.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😆 Wow, a steering lock for a model T..... bet you can't get them on amazon 😆😆. I think what I need is a combination of both.... I want my disklok... but in solid brass 😃. That would be even prettier... but would probebly weigh more than me 😆😆. Thanks for watching Chris 😁👍

[@MichaelMuehlenbruch]

Unfortunately,I must say that the dis klock does not really help. The back part not going enough over the steering wheel I still manage to unlock the wheel and drive away still able to steer even though uncomfotable, just by reaching with my fingers on to the wheel from behind.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@MichaelMuehlenbruch 🤔 I've just tried this on mine again. But I think that now I also fit the steering wheel protector, this offers a little bit more resistance, so turning the wheel by fingertips is much more difficult. Thanks for watching Michael 😁👍

[@MichaelMuehlenbruch]

@@frankslittleworkshop I will try that. Thanks

[@FixitFingers]

If only you had a garage to park in 😂

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😂😂I do... but some skinny fella has filled it full of stuff and he is always in there talking to himself 🤣. Thanks for watching James. Take care mate 😁👍

[@kombizz]

I am sorry to say that who ever that manage to open your car COULD steal the contents of your car! So I wonder what is the better device not to get into your car in the first place!

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@kombizz 🤔 I think the best way to deal with that is to either store your keys in a Faraday pouch, or keep them somewhere out of scanning range in your house. I have turned off the keyless entry function on my car as its a function I wouldn't use anyway. I also never leave anything in my car so the temptation is minimised. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@JIm-w1b]

Using simple hand tools, experienced car thieves can remove one of these disk locks in a few seconds. It's kid stuff to them. What will happen is, you will lock yourself out. You will lose your keys, or create serious problems and situations in emergencies, say if you get sick or hurt and your wife has to drive the car and she can't.

[@mrmr9767]

Take a picture of the number on your phone.

[@SteveMorris1964]

I have discovered, after purchasing one from Halfords for £150, that they can be defeated in 10 to 20 seconds. I have now had a bear lock fitted that is much more secure and virtually undefeatable. I'm also going to have a Ghost immobiliser fitted as I don't want my new VW camper stolen by a worthless piece of sh*t. Obviously I'm not going to say how the disk lock is so easily defeated, but just like me, your jaw would hit the floor in disbelief.

[@robertlavington2332]

Just go to 6.00 to avoid the pointless preamble.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😆😆 Or you could watch the whole thing and possibly learn something of interest. Or just watch some funny cat videos while someone is stealing your car off of your drive 😁. The choice is entirely yours, you are free to watch whatever you want 😆😆👍.

[@robertlavington2332]

@@frankslittleworkshop Learn what? That I'm bored to death listening to your infernal prattle dragging out a video that could take half the time? LMAO! And who would be stupid enough to buy a range rover in the first place? just creating a scenario for theft. Be discrete, be subtle, go unnoticed.....

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@robertlavington2332 😆 As I said in my previous comment "your free to watch whatever you want." In addition, it's free for you to watch. As opposed to how much it has cost me to make the video, with the initial cost of the product. Then, it takes hours to film and longer to edit. Then the time to upload, and then the additional time I spend reading throgh comments (a majority of which are appreciative and respectful). If you would like to post a link to the videos you have made, I would be glad to look through them to see how I should be doing it 😁. Either way, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😁👍.