Car wheel locks and clamps are a great way of securing your vehicle. Working exactly the same way as commercial clamps used for parking fines, these disable the vehicle by placing a clamp either over or through the wheel (if it’s an alloy wheel rather than a steel wheel) stopping it from rotating.

The locks can be a bit cumbersome to carry round and use, but they provide a great visual deterrent as they can be spotted before the thief attempts to break into the vehicle, discouraging them immediately before any damage may be caused to the car by entering it.

Lock quality varies, and usually you get what you pay for, the more sturdy the clamp the better. Cheaper clamps can sometimes be removed by attempting to drive the car off at speed – often damaging the cars bodywork, but this may not be a concern to the thief if they are just looking for a joyride.

Finally, many thanks go to Orangewheels.co.uk who supply Volvo Cars in the UK for their free help in compiling this website.