I have told you people about many stupid gadgets so far, but never did I think I would have to tell you about a so-called device that hoops onto the
GPS, and tethers to the steering wheel, as in an
anti-theft locking mechanism. Sadly, the only information I got for this is that it's called Maplock and is an anti-theft idea coming from Australian-based Who-Rae and that this concept recently won Popular Mechanic's Editor's Choice award at the SEMA car show, and that's about it.
Now, for the rest of the article, let me bluff and bluff, like never before, since that above was all the "official" information. I could probably start with the "Use it... Or lose it!" which is the slogan from what I can tell. I actually like that, since it is very realistic, either use it where you don't need it, or lose it, the device itself, I mean. Really now, this is probably the most useless device that I have to tell you guys about.
I told you good people about this and that it would protect your GPS, now I could as well tell the bad people how to steal it. First of all, mind that this attaches to the GPS that is only docked, and the steering wheel is very easy to get past.
A little turn back, for the good people, taking the GPS unit with you, in your pocket, as well as hiding it under the seat would be a far better option, rather than pointing out you have something you're desperately trying to protect and further enhancing the possibility of getting your car broken into. Back to the thieves, all you need is actually a pair of bolt cutters that will do the job both for the window and clipping the steering wheel.
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