How Does The Club Work

Many of us have heard of “The Club”, and you can frequently see this device at work on urban streets, or rather in any areas. But not everyone knows just exactly how the Club is supposed to work. As an anti-theft device that is commonly on the market, the Club lock is known in security circles by its more accurate name: the Steering Wheel Lock.

What the Club Does

The Club anti-theft device attaches to the steering wheel to effectively lock it in place. This would prevent someone who is in the drivers seat from making any turns with the vehicle, or even getting it out of a parallel parked situation.

The steering wheel lock was designed as an additional deterrent to car theft. The first obstacle to thieves is the ignition, but with many car thieves able to use the hot wire of a car to start it without the key, or to force an ignition with a tool such as a screwdriver, some drivers found they needed more advanced security measures. With the steering wheel lock, even if the thief is able to start the car, it will not be possible to navigate traffic with the Club in place.

Similar Types of Anti-theft Devices

Another variant on the Club is a combination steering wheel and brake pedal lock. This item works on the same principle, but it is a longer piece with two ends. One end attaches to the steering wheel, and the other attaches to the brake pedal. This effectively locks the steering wheel and the brake pedal to provide even more of a challenge for a car thief.

Potential Problems with the Club

The most common danger reported with the Club is that persistent car thieves can take it off of the steering wheel by cutting part of the structure. Some security experts argue that if a car thief (or a group of them) is persistent enough to hotwire or illegally start a vehicle, they will be able to take off the steering lock in a short matter of time.

However, others point to the steering wheel lock as an effective deterrent, where many thieves presented with the Club on a vehicle will move on rather than deal with the task of removing the steering lock. This idea, along with the affordability of the Club steering wheel tool, and its ease of use, are reasons you may see a solid line of cars and other vehicles parked along the street of a rougher neighborhood, with the Club on all of their steering wheels. As a practical deterrent, this kind of tool is effective, especially against casual car thieves who are out for a joyride, and may not be equipped with the gear needed to un-install a steering wheel lock device.

For those worried about their chances of losing a car right off of the street, or out of a driveway, a steering wheel lock like “The Club” can be a cheap and useful option for protecting an investment in a vehicle.