What are the most effective anti-theft devices to stop my car from being stolen?
My next car will be kept on the drive at night. From a security point of view are some makes of car less prone to being stolen? Also, what are the most effective security measures/devices that can be applied/fitted by the owner?
If you want a more physical solution to put your mind at ease, I'd take a read of our steering lock reviews. We've tested both the Stoplock Pro (kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/stoplock-pro-review/) and Disklok (kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-disklok-steeri.../). If you don't want to pay anything, you can actually just put your keys in a tin with a sealed lid and that sometimes stops the signal being picked up. It's very easy to test, simply put your key in a tin (like an empty biscuit tin) and then walk out to your car. If it doesn't unlock when you're close by then it isn't picking up the signal.
Alternatively, you can buy a security post (amzn.to/2J3Vv6s) or a vehicle tracker like the Rewire Security Nano Tracker we've reviewed, which also recently won our Car Security Award: kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-spytrack-nano-.../
For a pricier solution, I'd look into something like the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser. The Ghost uses the buttons in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel, doors and centre console, to allow you to make a unique PIN sequence that must be entered in order to start the car. There's also an iPhone app that connects to your vehicle and allows you to get in and drive without having to enter the PIN.
Answered by Georgia Petrie on