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Best Anti-Theft Devices for Your Car in 2025

  • Writer: Becki Hooper
    Becki Hooper
  • 3 days ago
  • 3 min read

 

You might believe that simply locking your car at night is sufficient, but according to the DVLA, 2024 was the third-highest year for reported car thefts. Although this figure has decreased by 6%, with approximately 61,343 cars stolen, it is still double the number recorded in 2015. Aside from taking all valuables out of your car, locking it, and making sure it is secure, there are extra steps you could take to prevent damage, vandalism, and theft.


 

Visual Deterrents

Visual car deterrents make vehicles less appealing to thieves and help discourage theft. Opportunistic thieves tend to target the easiest vehicles, so visual deterrents increase the risk of being caught and effectively deter theft.

 

Tire Clamps

A tire or wheel clamp, often referred to as a wheel lock, is a device used to immobilise a vehicle by preventing its wheels from rotating. This tool serves a dual purpose: acting as a physical barrier and a visual deterrent against theft. By securing the wheel, the clamp effectively complicates efforts to drive, push, or tow the vehicle, ensuring it remains stationary until the clamp is removed.

 

Steering Wheel Locks

Steering wheel locks serve as an effective deterrent against car theft, which is often an opportunistic crime. By delaying a thief, a steering wheel lock can discourage criminals from targeting a secured vehicle. Acting as a visual deterrent, it immobilizes the steering wheel, making it nearly impossible for the vehicle to be driven away. Though they can be expensive based on effectiveness, materials used, and convenience, better protection normally means a higher price. 

 

Dash Cam

A dash cam serves as a visible deterrent against car theft and vandalism while also capturing evidence in the event of an accident. Many dash cams come equipped with a parking mode, which activates when the vehicle is turned off. This feature enhances vehicle safety when the car is left unattended. Dash cams can provide extra security features such as motion detection and GPS tracking. These features can help deter theft and vandalism or assist in locating a stolen vehicle.

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Hidden Security

Hidden deterrents are particularly effective when combined with additional measures. This provides an extra layer of protection that can discourage more sophisticated thieves, making it more difficult to start or even drive away with the vehicle.

 

GPS Trackers

Tracking a vehicle in real-time can be beneficial if your car is stolen or if you have concerns about who is driving it. Parents often use these systems to keep an eye on their teenage children when they are driving for the first time. Similarly, companies use them to monitor the locations of their employees and company vehicles. Many of these systems also come with parking reminders that help you remember where you parked; some may even offer lower insurance premiums.

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Immobilisers  

An immobiliser serves as a deterrent by preventing the engine from running or starting unless the correct key or fob is used. Many insurance companies provide reduced premiums for vehicles fitted with immobilisers, as these vehicles are less likely to be stolen. Moreover, immobilisers play a crucial role in a comprehensive security system that, when utilised alongside alarms and tracking devices, can greatly enhance the protection of your vehicle.

 

Faraday Bag/Box

Faraday bags or boxes are used to protect keyless car fobs from hackers who attempt to intercept the transmitter signal to steal your car. As keyless cars become more popular, so does the risk of 'relay theft.' Storing your key fob in a Faraday bag or box can help safeguard against this type of theft. These bags and boxes come in various prices, shapes, and colours. A well-made Faraday bag can be both effective and affordable.

 



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