The retailer said motorists are increasingly turning to low-tech security devices to thwart car theft gangs, who are using ever-more sophisticated gadgets and tactics to break into vehicles. Halfords said that sales of £10 anti-theft wallets, which block radio signals and prevent criminals from hacking into drivers’ car key fobs, had doubled over the last two weeks because of rising levels of theft over the last 12 months.
Halfords car security expert Pavan Sondhi explained: “In-car security systems can only do so much to prevent a car being stolen.
“It seems many anti-theft systems can be easily bypassed and using a simple device like an RFID wallet can prevent your fob being hacked.
“We’ve seen sales of our wallets soar in the last few weeks.
“Classic steel steering locks are also an extremely effective – and visual – way of deterring thieves.
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“We have recently seen a huge increase in sales of these as car owners turn to old-school solutions.”
He added that drivers should park their cars in garages in well-lit areas to discourage thieves.
Said garages should also have an alarm or CCTV monitoring system fitted.
Police advise drivers to invest in a physical deterrent to put off any would-be thieves and make it as difficult as possible for them.