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#1 ·
Hi
Does anyone on the forum know to a steering wheel lock that fits the Ateca, I have tried a few but they foul the center boss of the steering wheel and set the horn off.
I would like a physical deterrent as the keyless entry is a worry but cannot find a solution.

Thanks
Dave
 
#2 ·
One option you might like to consider is a pouch you can buy from Halfords for £10. You place the key in the pouch. This stops the thief being able to transmit signals from your key to the car. Useful when you are at home with the car on the drive. There is a lot of information online about keyless car thefts and how to avoid them. If you buy a wheel clamp the thief would have got into your car first and then made a mess of the wheel, removing the clamp which doesn't take long for the determine thief. However the more anti theft devices the better.
 
#4 ·
You need to get a Stoplock Pro Elite. Its got a deeper 'bend' which fits the Ateca steering wheel. I bought mine from Amazon if I recall correctly, but I'm sure they probably sell it elsewhere...

Theres still a knack to fitting though - you have to make sure that the steering wheel is turned slightly clockwise from centre before the cars steering column lock activates (which annoyingly only happens when I open the drivers door) If you dont do this, you'll find that with the wheel centred the Stoplock just makes contact with the indicator stalk and because of the weight of it, pushes the stalk down a little and activates the 'parking light'
 
#7 ·
mikejamestalbot said:
You need to get a Stoplock Pro Elite. Its got a deeper 'bend' which fits the Ateca steering wheel. I bought mine from Amazon if I recall correctly, but I'm sure they probably sell it elsewhere...
yes, you can buy it elsewhere nowadays, here for example - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stoplock-Pro-Elite/112816932084?epid=876138422&hash=item1a4469c4f4:g:Um8AAOSw8W5aXest
is it the same that you have?
the thing is they do not list Ateca as a vehicle compatible with this lock..
 
#9 ·
mikejamestalbot said:
Hi Folks,

Sorry for the delay in reply - I thought I'd clicked onto notifications, clearly not...

Yes - thats the one. the 'elite' version has a deeper bend allowing it to fit larger steering wheels. It definitely fits the ATECA :)

Cheers,

Mike
I don't mean to be rude etc or be a troll but why would you bother fitting a steering wheel lock? is there any justifiable cause where you live or have you had passed instances where cars have being stolen? If it was an Audi Q3 I could perhaps understand, even though cars are very similar, it is all about the badge with sporty nose criminal...
 
#12 ·
jamesiow said:
mikejamestalbot said:
Hi Folks,

Sorry for the delay in reply - I thought I'd clicked onto notifications, clearly not...

Yes - thats the one. the 'elite' version has a deeper bend allowing it to fit larger steering wheels. It definitely fits the ATECA :)

Cheers,

Mike
I don't mean to be rude etc or be a troll but why would you bother fitting a steering wheel lock? is there any justifiable cause where you live or have you had passed instances where cars have being stolen? If it was an Audi Q3 I could perhaps understand, even though cars are very similar, it is all about the badge with sporty nose criminal...
Yes, I have had a car stolen. My last vehicle. Off the drive at home, without the keys, during the day whilst I was in the house, all caught on CCTV, gone in sixty seconds - literally. That's why I have a steering wheel lock, best theft deterrent for ANY vehicle with keyless entry. And before you ask - my last car was a 13 plate fiesta - car thiefs aren't choosy mate.
 
#13 ·
mikejamestalbot said:
Yes, I have had a car stolen. My last vehicle. Off the drive at home, without the keys, during the day whilst I was in the house, all caught on CCTV, gone in sixty seconds - literally. That's why I have a steering wheel lock, best theft deterrent for ANY vehicle with keyless entry. And before you ask - my last car was a 13 plate fiesta - car thiefs aren't choosy mate.
God I am sorry - pleased I live in low crime place!
 
#15 ·
One option you might like to consider is a pouch you can buy from Halfords for £10. You place the key in the pouch. This stops the thief being able to transmit signals from your key to the car. Useful when you are at home with the car on the drive. There is a lot of information online about keyless car thefts and how to avoid them. If you buy a wheel clamp the thief would have got into your car first and then made a mess of the wheel, removing the clamp which doesn't take long for the determined thief. However the more anti-theft devices the better. I can recommend a https://secretstorages.com/best-steering-wheel-lock/ Stoplock Pro Elite. Its got a deeper 'bend' which fits the Ateca steering wheel. I bought mine from Amazon if I recall correctly, but I'm sure they probably sell it elsewhere...

Theres still a knack to fitting though - you have to make sure that the steering wheel is turned slightly clockwise from centre before the cars steering column lock activates (which annoyingly only happens when I open the drivers door) If you dont do this, you'll find that with the wheel centred the Stoplock just makes contact with the indicator stalk and because of the weight of it, pushes the stalk down a little and activates the 'parking light'
On YouTube there are a lot of interesting and informative videos on this topic, I will leave one of them here, maybe someone will come in handy
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#16 ·
Best Steering Wheel Lock Reviews: Top 10 Anti-Theft Models in 2022 Stoplock Pro Elite. Its got a deeper 'bend' which fits the Ateca steering wheel. I bought mine from Amazon if I recall correctly, but I'm sure they probably sell it elsewhere...

Theres still a knack to fitting though - you have to make sure that the steering wheel is turned slightly clockwise from centre before the cars steering column lock activates (which annoyingly only happens when I open the drivers door) If you dont do this, you'll find that with the wheel centred the Stoplock just makes contact with the indicator stalk and because of the weight of it, pushes the stalk down a little and activates the 'parking light'
On YouTube there are a lot of interesting and informative videos on this topic, I will leave one of them here, maybe someone will come in handy
"
Seached here for just this advice, i go over to amazon put ateca in my ''vehicles profile'' as my fr is coming on tuesday (only 2 sleeps left lol) not that i'm counting, i pick Stoplock Pro Elite it says ''doesn't fit ateca'', :rolleyes: might just risk it as you manage ok.
 
#19 ·
That is a worry, ideally i'd have the cumbersome disklock for overnight parking & stop lock pro elite for ease of use while out shopping etc.
I know some people think ''that's over the top,it's no Lamborghini'', but proffessional thieves steal to order, be it a £5k Transit Van or a 2 yr old Ateca.
 
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