DerekR

Thank you.  I will give this a go tomorrow and let you know.

I got my new Audi in late April and now my license for Audi Connect has lapsed.

16 hours ago, Magnet said:

Love the old fashioned bit!

I actually recall the days of pre steering locks and Krooklock - hooking the clutch pedal to the steering wheel to prevent the clutch pedal being depressed. 

I ran Morris 1000s for many years, after their production run time, and my favourite contribution to security was to fit a hidden switch in line with the electric fuel pump. This ensured the car could be found within a few hundred yards of where you parked it - having effectively run out of fuel! I frequently forgot to switch it back on, only to find the car almost coming to a standstill until I remembered to switch it back on. 

Not beyond the bounds of some thought to fit something similar and covert to today's vehicles?

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

I'm more than a little ditzy and I'm sure I'd forget that type of thing too.  In the old days one could simply just take the rotor arm but I'm not sure I could even find / access that nowadays.

34 minutes ago, Trevor said:

I would imagine that any deterrent is a good thing as most thieves will just move onto cars that are less secure.

I was contemplating a removable steering wheel boss for my MX5 but cannot be bothered with the agro of it all really.

I used to have a big yellow steering wheel thing but never really used it. I may still have it somewhere but have no idea where the keys are. I know there is a very easy and simple way to pick those locks, so it would probably only deter the amateurs.

May I ask what people think about the efficacy of steering wheel locks?

13 hours ago, Trevor said:

Hi Derek...welcome to the Forum

Not sure about the Tracker but the rear camera should be easy enough to install.

Best bet for both items would be to go to a specialist car audio/electrical in your area to discuss with them.

Let us know how you get on with it

Cheers  Trevor

Thank you.  I live very close to exact the kind of place you describe.  I'll look them up.

13 hours ago, Steve Q said:

Hello Derek welcome to the forum :) 

Inwould imagine (but don't quote me) that a tracker would have to be fitted by a professional so in order to be valid for the insurance company. 

Also with regard to reverse cameras, many companies offer them such as kenwood and pioneer. I think it will also depend on what size screen you want and where it will fit on the dash. 

It also depends on how much you want to spend. I mean for example you can get a rear view mirror monitor from Halfords for £60. 

Hope that helps 

cheers 

Steve 

Thanks very much Steve.

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