But wouldn't having a steering wheel lock key in the glove box defeat the purpose of having the steering wheel lock.
If I were a thief and I broke into a car, I would check all the compartments first for any easy grabs so if someone saw me trying to steal the car and I had to run I would still have something, so chances are they would still find the key and then use it to unlock the steering wheel lock instead of hacksawing it off.
I also wondered about the registration in the glove box. When my s10 was stolen back when I was in college I had my insurance card and registration in the glove box. When the truck was found those papers were discarded on the floor but could have easily been thrown out the window. Someone told me I should only keep a copy in the glove box so as to not loose the original but I have never checked with an LEO to see if they will accept a copy when they pulled someone over, maybe someone on that side of the badge can chime in here.

The new theft protection systems use a hall effect sensor in the ignition switch which electromagnetically reads the key so no need for a resistor in the key but and plastic keys or breaking the lock won't work either.

Eugene,

You have me backed into a corner. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

The truth is when the "Club" in on the steering wheel my SUV looks like a hard target and they move on to easier pickings. I have had the vehicle for 15 years and there has never been an attempt to steel it that I can tell. I live in Phoenix that is one of the highest crime areas for vehicle theft. I do not have a car alarm.

I'm always right and don't forget it :P
(I hope you can tell from that I'm just kidding)
I've had my truck stolen, found and put it back together, then it was broken into a few years later and had another vehicle broken into so its raised my awareness as to what kind of things disappear.
I'll bet your right about the club but I have heard of smash and grab from the glovebox even with it. If you really want to deter theft go to ratshack and pick up a little flashing LED and mount it somewhere on the dash and wire it to constant power.

How many times do I have to say it?

There are only 2 kinds of luggage -
Carry-On
and
LOST

marty
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