Living in London and Parking on the street I have been recommended to invest in a steering lock. Can anyone share their experiences please of using a Stoplock Pro or Stoplock Pro Elite?

Thanks!

I have the Mk 1 Stoploc and it fits both my cars BUT as I leave it on the RRS for many weeks at a time I do find that it can temporarily mark the leather where the clamp goes around the rim of the steering wheel. I also had to return the first one as despite it being the right size on the box for an RRS there was no mention if it is for the L320 or L494 on the box) and change for the next size up as I couldn’t close the clamp around the steering wheel rim. I believe there has been a design change since I bought mine in 2015, but happy that it easily fits both my L494 and my 1996 Defender. I believer that there is an optional at extra cost protector that you can buy too that will protect the steering wheel leather better than my model I have. Mine also has a flashing LED in the stalk part of it. I’ve no idea what battery is in it but I leave mine on the car for 3 months at a time twice a year and since 2015 I haven’t had to replace the battery!

Just googled them and the latest design has a different hinge and clamp design to mine. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Unfortunately if they want it this is what they will do to take it...the best stoplock is the one that encompasses the whole steering wheel! You would be better investing in an additional aftermarket alarm or immobiliser.... the Autowatch Ghost is currently one of the best on the market...

That’s pretty shocking!

It’s looks like the Pro Elite is a better size for the car.

Disklok.... Steve.

I am not going for the Disklock - looks a pain in the butt to take on and off.

Really aren`t mate. Takes seconds and more secure for ya I wouldn`t waste time with the bar type. Steve.

Farmer Chalk wrote:

Unfortunately if they want it this is what they will do to take it...the best stoplock is the one that encompasses the whole steering wheel! You would be better investing in an additional aftermarket alarm or immobiliser.... the Autowatch Ghost is currently one of the best on the market...

+1 for a Disklok. I kept my one from years ago I used on a 328i Cabrio and it fits the RRS perfectly and I feel v happy leaving it anywhere with it fitted. I think it is a smaller one. You can get a soft cover for your steering wheel to he,po protect the leather.

Not too bad to fit just take it slow. MY16 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography in Aleutian silver, stealth pack and toys.

I bough the stop lock pro there was a autocar review and it came out 1st over the disklock due to the size of the latter both took 5mins or more attack to remove

The stop lock is easier to store too, over a massive dish of metal

But if they want it, they will still try, but someone down the road might be easier

+1 for a Disklok. I've been using one since 2000 on all my cars, it really gives peace of mind. Re the comment of it being bulky and clumsy, I say that once you are in a routine of how you feel best putting it on and taking it off, you really don't give it a second thought.

When I bought an Audi RS4, I was worried about the leather steering wheel getting marked, so another vote here for the 'cover' you can buy for £5 that slides over the wheel before you put the Disklok on. SOLD - MY16 SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic - Fire Engine Red, Fixed contrast pan roof, TV, Dual Screen, 5+2, Privacy, Noble paddles.

All any of these devices are supposed to do is

A) put off the opportunists
B) slow down the more professional theif

Which is why you layer your security products.

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