The Original Club Steering Wheel Lock - Red |  | Brand: Winner International
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $67.48
Buy New: $39.90
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New (5) Refurbished (1) from $18.49
Seller: Auto Barn
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 119
Color: Red/Black
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 4 x 9 x 6
MPN: 1000
Model: 1000
UPC: 015291712297
EAN: 0015291712297
ASIN: B0000CBILL
Release Date: October 22, 1990
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The "Club" patented self-locking feature locks with one pull | | • | Solid steel hooks for greater security | | • | Cro-moly steel construction resist sawing, prying,hammering and freon attacks | | • | A highly visible theft deterrent | | • | Universal fit for cars, light trucks, vans and SUV's |
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Product Description
The Club is the original, patented vehicle steering wheel lock and the #1 selling mechanical anti-theft device for cars and trucks. With 95% top of mind, national awareness, the Club brand has become synonymous with automotive security.
Features:
Self-locking - Installs in secondsOne size fits all - Fits cars, vans, SUVs and trucksEasy to useHighly visible deterrentVirtually impossible to defeat - time and effort are a thiefs enemiesNew and improved, solid steel hooks for even greater securityVinyl coated - helps protect your steering wheel and your vehicles interiorCro-moly steel construction resists sawing, prying, hammering and freon attacks Police recommendedThe Original Club measures approx. 22" total lengthGuaranteed up to $500 in the event your vehicle is stolen with The Club properly installed (some restrictions apply).
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 all right by me !!! January 17, 2008
Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
The Club works very well to deter amateur would-be car thieves. It's easy to use: just place it over the steering wheel and pull. It locks automatically when it's at the right length for your steering wheel. I like the red colored Club because it makes the Club stand out; and when it's easy to see thieves may well think twice before trying to steal your car.
The keys work well for years; and although some reviewers say their Clubs didn't last so long, mine is over two years old and going strong.
The downside to the Club is, at least I'm told, that a professional car thief can cut through it somehow pretty quickly and steal my car anyway. However, I would still recommend this device as a deterrent to car theft; it can't hurt and together with a car alarm system your vehicle should be as protected as it ever could be!
Overall, the Club is well worth every penny you spend for it. Mine still works great after years and the red color make the club stand out. The Club is particularly effective when used in conjunction with a car alarm system.
Seems to Work. March 14, 2008
Gary Peterson (San Diego, California USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Somewhere in the mid-80s I purchased "The Club" (original model with bright-red handle). I was worried about getting my car stolen. I live in a high-theft area (San Diego) and I park daily on large parking lots and in large parking garages, the preferred shopping areas for car thieves according to the local police. I read several articles about "The Club" and bought it. I've since used it with two Datsuns (280Z, pickup), two Toyotas (pickups) and a Honda SUV. All were prime theft material according to police reports. Well, after 25+ years in a high-risk area, none of my vehicles were stolen and none showed any signs of an attempt. Was the record due, at least in part, to "The Club?" Perhaps.
I was an amateur locksmith in my youth and I tried to open "The Club" sans key. I couldn't. The device is made of hardened steel so sawing seemed unlikely. Sawing the steering wheel would probably be easier. "The Club" rendered the cars useless. I'm certain there are people who could remove a "Club," but it would probably take time and specialized tools. Most thieves would probably shop around in the large lots and garages and go after easier marks. Employing "The Club" probably makes a theft more complicated and riskier. Hence, they probably move on to elsewhere. At least, that's how I view it.
About five years ago, I dropped "The Club" on a concrete driveway and broke the key off in the slot making the locking mechanism unworkable. Dismayed, I began thinking about buying another. Then the thought came to me that the real value of "The Club" was as a visual deterrent and that would hold true even with the lock broken. A thief would have to break into the car to discover the broken lock, and he might not notice it even then. So, I've been using it that way ever since. So far, so good.
A product like this is hard to rate. Is "The Club" totally effective for me, or am I just lucky? Or is it a little bit of both? If anyone has any worries about auto theft, I wouldn't hesitate telling them of my experience with "The Club." I think that deserves five stars.
Gary Peterson
Excellent Theft Deterrent May 22, 2008
Kieran Sutherland (Miami)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have been using the 'original' Red Club lock on all my vehicles since this anti-theft device was first introduced in the 80's. I've used it in conjunction with traditional car alarms (which I would recommend you do).
I have never had a single vehicle stolen from me. Coincidence? Maybe yes, maybe no. I have parked in various locations, city streets at night, large parking lots in the day, not-so-good neighborhoods in the day.
The deterrent effect of this device is significant. Put yourself in the thief's shoes. Why go through all the trouble/hassle of having to saw off the Club Lock or cut through/remove the steering wheel? Once the thief sees the Club Lock on, he will more than likely move to some easier target vehicle and save himself the trouble.
My only additional recommendation is that once bought, you use it consistently. Even if you are leaving your vehicle for 'just five minutes'...that's all the time a thief needs to take your car. The Club Lock goes on easily in a few seconds, no stress.
This is a high quality product which I would recommend to you. There are some cheap imitations out there but they are not of the same quality and strength of steel.
Good product to protect your car June 1, 2007
Thanh Hoang (Fountain Valley, CA U.S.A.)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Pros: Strong and firm; easy to use.
Cons: n/a
I highly recommend this product. This is a good purchase to protect your car.
Best purchase ever! February 17, 2009
S. Larson
I love my club! My car had been broken into so many times that it was getting so frustrating, and nothing was ever really stolen out of my car! Since I've been using my club it seems to deter people from even breaking into my car, plus it gives me a little peace of mind knowing that my car will not likely be stolen. It was a little annoying at first to have to put it on and take it off, but I'm so used to it now that I don't even think about it and it takes all of 3 seconds to take it off.
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