Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Nearly 130,000 cars were stolen in the UK last year, with thieves using laptops and gadgets to drive off without even breaking a window. But can a good old-fashioned steering wheel lock stop them? In this video, we pit a £149.99 Disc Lock Gold against a £49.99 Streetwise Xlock – with the help of reformed car thief Michael Fraser. This is a clip from the TV show Shop Smart, Save Money, which is produced by the same production team as Fifth Gear.

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