PERFECT FOR KITCAR OWNERS, THIS ONE

Halfords has announced a new weapon in the ongoing battle against high-tech car crime, the Fingerprint T-Bar Steering Lock, the world’s first steering lock to be activated by just a fingerprint. By placing a digit over the sensor, it unlocks in moments, meaning there will no longer be any keys to lose or locks to pick.

Pavan Sondhi, Halfords’ car crime expert said: “While the humble steering lock remains an extremely effective and visual deterrent to car thieves, we couldn’t help but give the thumbs up to upgrading this classic security device. By adding biometric technology to this old-school solution, we are creating another barrier against the latest relay theft techniques and making it harder for thieves to get through that last line of defence.”

The new and exclusive steering lock uses a sequence of actions to store the fingerprint. It can hold up to twenty different prints at any one time, so family and friends can also access the steering lock, while they can also be deleted and replaced at any time. The lock is charged via a USB port.

Halfords research into car theft showed that almost 18 per cent of motorists have never used any sort of security devices on their cars, while 31 per cent have been the victim of a car crime in the UK.

The Halfords T-Bar Steering Lock fits the majority of steering wheels, including those with air bags. The internal covering of the head of the lock has a foam lining, preventing scratching to the material of the steering wheel. Compact enough to store easily inside the vehicle.

The Halfords  Fingerprint T-Bar Steering Lock is available now and priced at £59.99 instore and www.Halfords.comENDS.