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Master Lock Fortress 4 Hook Steering Wheel Lock Review - Video

What is nice about this one, as opposed to conventional wheel locks, is that this one has four points of contact instead of two. This unit is made of all steel construction and a rubberized coating to keep from scratching or messing up any of the plastic in the interior of your vehicle. It is a pretty simple device to install and we will show you how. The first thing we want to do before we install the lock is make sure it is collapsed all the way shut like so. Now we will install it on our steering wheel and spread it apart. Lets pull it out slowly until it reaches both sides and fits relatively snug. Now you take your key and lock it in place. With the lock in place obviously you have a hard time steering the wheel if they happen to get in. There you have it for part # 238DAT the four hook steering wheel lock by Master Lock. more

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Posted: 7/21/2008 7:09:44 AM

Master Lock Pedal and Wheel Lock Review - Video

What this device does is connect between your steering wheel and break pedal. It provides additional security so, in case someone does get into your vehicle, they will not be able to drive anywhere with it. This unit does come as all steel construction with a padded hook that goes around your steering wheel. Now we will show you how it works by installing the product. To show you how this goes on, it is a pretty simple device. This part down here gets wrapped around the break pedal and this part here is wrapped around the steering wheel. As a first step that you want to do before you lock up is you want to tilt the steering wheel down all the way. The first thing to do with the lock is disconnect the two pieces with the key. Then, this bottom end goes around the break pedal like so and you want to end up with the key pointing to the outside. Now we take the second half, it backs into the lock and at the same have the hook with the padded end go around the steering wheel. Now take your key, turn it the opposite way and the vehicle cannot be driven because you cannot steer the wheel for one and you cannot apply the brakes. There you have it for part # 256DAT, the pedal lock from Master Lock. more

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Posted: 7/21/2008 12:32:57 PM

Master Lock Titanium High Security Steering Wheel Lock Review - Video

Basically what you have is a device that locks onto your steering wheel, so if anyone breaks into your vehicle they cannot steer your vehicle because it limits the movement of your wheel. A couple of the nice features, one is the push button lock so when you set it to where you want it you push the button and you are done. Also at the end you will see there is a flashing LED that will make it look like you have an extra security device on it. Now we will show you how it installs. It is pretty easy. You just put it over the center and spread it apart and when you get it to your desired length, you just push the button. Now you push this little blue button to make it official. To uninstall it, you simply turn your key until the lock pops back out and you are done. There you have it for part # 263DAT, the TI3 high security steering wheel lock. more

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Posted: 7/21/2008 12:59:21 PM

Master Lock Advanced Security Quad Hook Steering Wheel Lock Review - Video

This lock features dual locking levers and a hardened steel construction that would resist cutting or drilling. What is really nice about this unit is that you only need a key to unlock it and when you lock it together it just has a push button. Now we will install it to show how it works. You spread it apart to where it fits around the steering wheel on each side, push the button, and you are set. As you can see with this installed, there is no way anyone can get in your vehicle and drive off with the steering wheel locked up in place. As you can see this is an easy to use lock and fast to install. Basically, this is one of Master Locks top steering wheel locks. Some of the other locks in their line have keys to unlock and lock it, this one features a push button which makes life a little easier. This lock also comes with a $1,000 one year anti-theft guarantee for added protection. There you have it for part # 252DAT from Master Lock. more

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Posted: 7/21/2008 12:53:23 PM