The 90s - Lemmy.world

Why do steering wheel locks seem so much less popular now? Same with the reflectors. Nothing’s changed about the best way to keep the car cool while you’re not in it but I almost never see them anymore and I’m in Australia of all places. Those things and to a lesser extent the steering wheel locks were everywhere in the 90s.

Because engine immobilisers are a thing, that’s also why car keys are so expensive. The engine won’t start without the correct key so no need to worry about the wheel.

As for reflectors, the people that use them might just opt for ceramic window tints.

Tinting your windshield is illegal, but I guess you could just use a super clear ceramic film… Except it’s still super expensive and not as effective compared to a simple reflector.

Tinting your windshield is illegal

Actually, in most places there’s a maximum opacity for safety reasons rather than an outright ban. Granted, some jurisdictions set the limit so low that it makes the whole thing pretty much pointless 🤷

The engine won’t start without correct key

Unless of course you drive certain models of Kia and Hyundai

Hyundai, Kia reach settlement on vehicles vulnerable to TikTok theft challenge

Hyundai and Kia vehicles were vulnerable to theft using a simple USB charging cord. The challenge to steal them went viral on TikTok.

Los Angeles Times

And the older models as well

I drive a 2007 Kia and that thing has no special security features

Shit it doesn’t even have cruise control

Better not give Tom a ride, then. We’ve all seen how he gets when there’s a lack of control…
Really lol. So dumb but good
That’s a frequent description of my jokes 😁