Thinking on the thread about people nicking keys etc, what is the best physical (i mean thing that stops them nicking the car like a wheel lock) lock that works well with a mk2 octavia?

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Clifford Blackjax. Had one on my Scooby and you have 30 seconds to enter a numerical code via a 2 button hidden keypad after opening a door followed by pressing the brake pedal (for example, if you were carjacked). If you didn't enter the code the engine was disabled, as long as the revs were below 2.5k and speed below 20mph. Even with the keys thieves would do well to get more than a mile or two. The link I posted says 'Compatible with CLIFFORD G5 alarm systems only' but it can be fitted independently.

Hard to fault a Disklok, but as it's key operated if they have your keys it's useless, unless you keep it separate. Same with a Barrier/Dipol deadlock. Both very good, reliable deterrents, but dependent on keys.

On my previous car I had an auto electrician fit a hidden kill switch that disabled the fuel injection. Not a visible deterrent, but even if the thief had the keys they couldn't drive it away (so long as I had remembered to switch it off).

Probably not much chop with a potentially violent car jacker, I think a remote tracking/disabling cat alarm (expensive) would be the go there. Let them get away a Km or so, then kill the engine.

Try a Discloc as a physical deterant. Only down side is where to put it when not in use! Alternatively get a Bluefin remap and if you are leaving the car for a while it allows you to remove the engine map completely! If car jacking is your worry, then I'd agree with the Clifford blackjack. I think you can have it as a stand alone unit or as part of a CAT1 alarm. Only thing is that some insurance companies may insist that if it's part of a CAT1 that it's dissabled or that they are fully notified, as it allows you to hand over the car keys to the car jacker, but kills the engine 30 seconds later. Of cause this could cause an accident! Sooo.... you pays your money & takes your choices!!!

reckon ill get a discloc and chuck it in the boot when not in use.

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I'd say it depends what your intentions are. As it's insured you've already got protection, assuming you have decent insurance.

These chaps that break in and have your keys either break into your house on the off chance or they target you specifically. If your car is stolen to order then they'll watch your habits and know how you secure your car where you leave it and when you're likely to be back.

I'd say the best you can do is secure your keys in your house somewhere safe. Get a wall safe or hidden safe somewhere. Without the keys you aren't getting a modern car to move.

Ensure your front door and ground windows are secure and pay particular attention to your back garden and doors to the rear. Don't leave tools (like spades, forks etc) in the back garden they could use. Most burglaries happen through a back window or rear door. Your local crime prevention officer will tell you all this if you ask them.