Which lockOZ Product Do I Need? A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Protection
Choosing the right car security product can feel overwhelming. With keyless car theft on the rise, you need protection that actually works that doesn't break the bank or complicate your daily routine.
Understanding Your Protection Needs
Not all car theft happens the same way. Thieves target vehicles at different times and locations, which means your protection strategy needs to match your lifestyle. Here's how to choose the right product for your situation.
Signal Blocking Pouch: Your Everyday Essential
Best for: Keyless entry vehicles. For daily use, shopping trips, work, gym, anywhere you go
Why You Need It
Every time you walk through a shopping centre or parking lot or even after parking for the night with your car key of your keyless entry car, you're vulnerable. Thieves amplify your key's signal from meters away. They clone it while you walk away and steal your car.
How It Works
A Faraday signal blocking pouch completely blocks radio frequencies when your keys are inside. Your keys can't transmit, which means thieves can't intercept or amplify the signal.
The key rule: If you're not actively using your car, your keys should be in the pouch.
Faraday Box: Protect Your Cars at Night
Best for: Keyless entry vehicles, cards and phones. Home security, overnight protection, family peace of mind
Why You Need It
Most keyless car thefts happen at night no matter how secured your keys are at your home. They approach your home with signal amplifiers and steal your car in under 60 seconds—without ever touching your keys.
How It Works
A Faraday box provides secure storage for multiple car keys at home. Unlike pouches, boxes are designed to stay in one place and protect your entire family's keys simultaneously.
Hot tip: Users also choose to store their phones inside overnight to reduce signal exposure and minimise disturbances. Make sure you select the right sized box for this.
The Key Rule - You can keep your Faraday box anywhere you want it. Just make sure it's closed properly at all times.
*NOTE - Faraday materials naturally wear over time. We suggest testing your product every 6–18 months by placing your key or phone inside and checking that no signal is emitted. If the car stays locked and the phone doesn’t receive calls, it’s working as expected.
Steering Wheel Locks: Proven and Still Work
Best for: Any type of vehicle. Visual deterrent, high-risk areas, prolonged parking, added peace of mind
Why It Still Works in 2025
Steering wheel locks have been around for decades, and they still work for one simple reason: thieves want easy targets. Even if they can start your car electronically, they can't drive it with a steering wheel lock in place.
The Psychology of Deterrence
Car thieves spend about 30 seconds assessing a target. If your car has a visible steering wheel lock, they move on to an easier vehicle. It's not about making your car impossible to steal—it's about making it not worth the time and risk.
Extra Benefits
Unlike electronic security, steering wheel locks:
- Never need batteries or charging
- Work on any vehicle
- Provide instant visual deterrence
- Can't be hacked or bypassed electronically
- Last for years with minimal maintenance
Three Steering Wheel Locks made it to lockOZ, each with Different Benefits
Steel Cabled Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Lock
This is a highly visible deterrent. The steel cable wraps around your steering wheel and connects to a secure locking mechanism at your seatbelt socket. It's lightweight, super easy to install, and the bright design makes it immediately obvious to anyone looking at your vehicle.
Best for:
- Quick daily use to lock your car at the end of the day
- High visibility deterrent
- Easy storage when not in use
- General purpose protection
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Heavy-Duty Steering Wheel to Brake Pedal Lock
This is maximum physical security. It locks your steering wheel to your brake pedal, creating two barriers instead of one. It's bulkier and takes slightly longer to install, but provides unmatched physical protection.
Best for:
- High-risk parking areas
- Long-term parking (airports, storage)
- High-value vehicles
- Maximum security requirements
- Areas with known theft problems
- Great for your weekend drive
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Twin Bar 2000 Steering Wheel Lock
This is balanced, no-nonsense protection with a solid, traditional design. The Twin Bar 2000 locks directly across your steering wheel, preventing it from turning. With its dual-bar construction and tough metal build, it offers strong physical resistance while remaining quicker to install than pedal-style locks. Highly visible and reassuringly solid.
Best for:
- Everyday and overnight parking
- Drivers who want strong security without bulky setups
- Urban and suburban areas
- Reliable mechanical protection
- Easy fit with solid build quality
- Multi-functional as a personal protection device for self defence and to break a window during emergency
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The Combination Approach: The Ultimate Protection
Here's reality: thieves are opportunistic. The more barriers you create, the safer your vehicle becomes.
Our Recommended Protection Strategy
Level 1: Basic Protection for Keyless Cars
- Signal blocking pouch for everyday use
- Total cost: Under $50
- Blocks ~90% of keyless theft attempts
Level 2: Home & Away Protection
- Signal blocking pouch (daily use)
- Faraday box (home storage)
- Total cost: Under $150
- Comprehensive signal blocking coverage
Level 3: Maximum Security
- Signal blocking pouch (daily use)
- Faraday box (home storage)
- Steering wheel lock (visible deterrent)
- Total cost: Under $220
- Multi-layered defence against all theft methods
Why Layer Your Security?
Think of it like locking your home. You don't just lock the front door—you might also have deadbolts, window locks, and an alarm system. Car security works the same way. Each product addresses a different vulnerability:
- Pouches stop signal theft when you're out
- Boxes protect your home and family at night
- Steering wheel locks deter thieves who've bypassed electronic security
Can you ever be too safe in this state?
In short, here's a quick decision guide
"I just want basic protection for my keyless car" → Start with a signal blocking pouch
"I'm worried about theft from my driveway at night" → Get a Faraday box for home storage
"I park in high-risk areas or travel frequently" → Add a steering wheel lock for visible deterrence
"I want complete peace of mind" → Use all three products for layered security
"I have an older car without keyless entry" → A steering wheel lock is your best option
Don't wait until it's too late. Thieves are working right now—make sure your car isn't their next target. Stay safe.