Product details
Tevlaphee steering wheel lock, adjustable heavy-duty red
Want a no-nonsense way to protect your car without faffing about with fiddly alarms? The Tevlaphee SWL-1 is a simple, chunky steering wheel lock that actually gets used. It slips on in seconds and that bright red finish is a proper visual deterrent — often enough to make a thief look elsewhere.
Built to deter and to last
Everything’s made to take a beating: a hardened steel body with quality alloy components and an upgraded B+ grade double-spring crescent lock cylinder for better resistance to picking and forced entry. In tests, cutting through the main parts takes ages, so most opportunist thieves will give up within minutes. It’s far tougher against prising, sawing and hammering than the flimsy alternatives you sometimes see.
Quick fit, fuss-free use
The patented self-locking mechanism is dead simple — pull to lock and use the supplied keys to release. No hunting for the key every time, which is a proper bonus on busy mornings. The length is adjustable thanks to a notched/stepped design, so it’ll fit most standard passenger cars; position it behind the wheel rather than sitting on top of the airbag to avoid putting pressure on the cover.
- Self-locking pull-to-lock action — quick and convenient.
- Adjustable length for a universal fit across most cars — check your wheel size if in doubt.
- High-visibility red finish acts as an obvious deterrent to would-be thieves.
- Soft sponge grip and four anti-wear straps protect the wheel from pressure marks and scratches.
Emergency-ready features
It’s not just about stopping theft. This lock comes with a solid cone-head safety hammer and two hammer caps so you can break side glass in an emergency — useful if you’re ever trapped. There’s a small metal escape tool included, plus a protective cap to avoid accidental window damage when the hammer’s stashed away.
What’s in the box
- Steering wheel lock (SWL-1), red.
- Fixing Velcro strap (Blue Magic Velcro) to keep the lock secure when not in use.
- Four inner anti-wear straps/pads to protect the steering wheel.
- Two hammer caps plus emergency hammer tool.
- Three keys and a product manual.
Technical details: product dimensions approximately 44 x 13 x 3 cm; item weight about 1.3 kg; model SWL-1; colour red. Materials include hardened steel and alloy components, with a high-quality copper lock core. Note — this product does not carry a Thatcham or Police-approved rating listed here, but it remains a robust physical and visual deterrent recommended by many car security advisers.
As for fitment, it’s designed to be universal for most passenger cars, though very large or non-standard steering bosses can be a tight squeeze. Remember to position the lock behind the wheel rather than on top of the airbag. No batteries, no faff — just a practical, heavy-duty solution for a bit more peace of mind when you leave the car.