Product details
Tevlaphee steering wheel lock – twin-bar high-visibility yellow
This twin-bar steering wheel lock is made to be seen and to put a proper barrier between your vehicle and opportunist thieves. The bright yellow finish acts as an instant visual deterrent — most crooks will think twice when they spot something bulky bolted across the wheel — and the twin-bar, double-hook design is tougher to force than a single-bar lock. It’s a straightforward, sensible way to protect a parked car, van, SUV or even an RV.
What it is and why it works
It’s basically common sense: make your vehicle harder to nick. The main body is crafted from hardened steel and alloy, with a brass lock cylinder (pure copper core), and everything’s built to resist stretching, sawing and hammering. A soft PVC coating on the outside stops the lock from marking your steering wheel when you fit or store it — handy if the vehicle’s leased or you’re keeping it in tip-top condition for resale.
Key features and practical details
- Twin-bar & double-hook locking – gives extra strength and makes the lock much harder to break or lever off.
- High-visibility yellow finish – an obvious deterrent so thieves are more likely to move on.
- Hardened steel construction with a robust lock cylinder – built to stand up to daily use.
- Soft PVC coating – protects your steering wheel from marks and scuffs while you’re fitting it.
- Adjustable telescopic length – fits steering wheels with an inner diameter of 5.5–13.8 inches (approx. 14–35 cm), so it suits most cars, SUVs, vans, trucks and RVs.
- Includes three matching keys and quick-fit action – lock or unlock in around 5 seconds, no faffing about.
Typical uses and real-world benefits
Slip this on whenever you’re leaving the car parked on the street, outside work, at a festival or in a busy town centre. It’s particularly useful on older vehicles that don’t have factory immobilisers, or when you need a bit of extra protection while loading and unloading. It’s dead simple to use and gives a clear visual message that the vehicle is secured — often enough to stop a theft in its tracks.
Quick fitting tips
1. Insert the key and open the lock. 2. Position it over the steering wheel and extend to the correct length. 3. Remove the key and check the lock sits snugly so the wheel can’t rotate. It’s worth measuring the inner diameter of your steering wheel beforehand — the lock suits 5.5–13.8 inches (approx. 14–35 cm).
Things to bear in mind
This is a strong visual and physical deterrent, but it’s not a substitute for an alarm or a professional immobiliser. No mechanical lock is completely invulnerable to very determined, professional thieves with specialist kit. What this does do very well is increase the time and effort needed to steal the vehicle — and in most real-world situations that’s enough to put them off. The lock can also serve as a simple safety aid in an emergency, depending on the circumstances.
Overall, the Tevlaphee twin-bar lock strikes a sensible balance between solid build quality and no-nonsense, easy use. Noticeable, robust and handy — a useful addition to everyday vehicle security.
- Dimensions: approx. 38.86 x 11.43 x 9.91 cm. Weight: 2.13 kg.
- Includes: 1 x steering wheel lock, 3 x keys, 1 x product manual.
- Compatibility: Most cars, SUVs, vans, trucks and RVs with steering wheel inner diameter 5.5–13.8 inches (approx. 14–35 cm).