Autolock Anti-theft

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niteviper

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Mazda cx-5 2016 touring

• Apr 5, 2016

• #1

Is anyone using the Autolock to protect their CX-5? Does it fit the brake pedals or are they too thick? Thoughts on the utility of this device?

http://www.unbreakable.com/auto-locks.aspx

 

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craigo

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2014 CX-5 GT FWD, 2015 Mazda 3 Touring

• Apr 5, 2016

• #2

I think these devices inconvenience the owner more than they prevent theft. See also: wheel locks

 

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bmninada

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2016 CX-5 AWD GT+iActive Soul Red

• Apr 6, 2016

• #3

Wheel locks helps - mine was dealer installed. These Toyos are costly. There has been few instances of tires being stolen and in all cases it did not have w locks. I am talking of an immediate neighborhood in NJ.

 

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SirWanker

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2008 mazda 3 GT <- now toast ; 2014 CX-5 GS Liquid Ag FWD

• Apr 6, 2016

• #4

I thought you can't start the car without the key fob....

 

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craigo

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2014 CX-5 GT FWD, 2015 Mazda 3 Touring

• Apr 6, 2016

• #5

bmninada said:

Wheel locks helps - mine was dealer installed. These Toyos are costly. There has been few instances of tires being stolen and in all cases it did not have w locks. I am talking of an immediate neighborhood in NJ.

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Wheel locks are easily defeated with a hammer and socket wrench. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpR_VhkiAQA

The most common vehicles for wheel theft (around here at least) are trucks and SUV's like Tahoes. Entire dealerships get hit in a single night. They then smuggle the wheels to Mexico where they are very popular. CX-5 wheels...not so much of a market to make it worth it.