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-   -   Curious about cart theft prevention devices (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/all-about-golf-carts-things-156/curious-about-cart-theft-prevention-devices-358208/)

Sgt Ed 04-22-2025 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Nanettek3 (Post 2426261)
Our cart was stolen once, recovered, no damage. The hours of pure panic frustration was not fun. I looked into switching out the ignition, due to the wiring the company we bought from didn’t advise. They gave us the club, steering wheel lock used for automobiles and works well stop deter theft. Especially if you turn the wheels and lock it. Easy to apply, easy to remove, keep it in the back. The tire lock works well too but I didn’t want to get my hands dirty. lol is it 100% fool proof nothing is. Thieves are looking for a fast easy target, the goal is for them to think twice and move past it.
. The problem with the "Club" to restrict steer wheel movement is it easier and faster to remove with out a key than with a key. Use to Owen a police type tow service recovering cars with clubs. Guaranteed Thhow to do this.
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golfing eagles 04-22-2025 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Decadeofdave (Post 2426217)
I have a club, I use it at squares if it's parked in the rear parking lots after dark.
I have a club as well. I use it on the thief who is attempting to steal my cart :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Bigbird59 04-22-2025 08:12 AM
Golf cart lok.com.
 
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This is what I decided on. Very quick to engage and disengage. Simple master lock if you need to replace. Easy install. No storage issues. Made of SS no maintenance. Stops rolling as brake is on. Does not allow fuel pedal to move. I think it is a win win.

Annabelle110410 04-22-2025 08:16 AM
We use a kill switch (out of sight) installed by dealer, Ver cheap. Have used it religiously with apparent success. Thieves like to move very quickly without drawing attention.

OrangeBlossomBaby 04-22-2025 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Annabelle110410 (Post 2426322)
We use a kill switch (out of sight) installed by dealer, Ver cheap. Have used it religiously with apparent success. Thieves like to move very quickly without drawing attention.
As I said - very easy to just turn the knob under the seat and put the thing in neutral, and roll it onto a flatbed ramp. To people in the neighborhood they appear to be golf cart repair trucks, picking up someone's cart to bring it to the garage to fix it.

But they're just stealing it. They can load up a few carts on a single truck.

Lottoguy 04-22-2025 08:45 AM
The person hearing the Airtag would have to have a Apple phone with him to hear the beep.

DrHitch 04-22-2025 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2426203)
The problem with these unique key and car alarm ideas, is that it assumes the thief is attempting to drive the car. He doesn't need to do that. He just needs a flatbed, a ramp, and a second person.....
True, but if you see a flatbed heisting a cart fully loaded with golf clubs, chairs, etc at a square or clubhouse SHOULD BE very suspicious.!!

Sully2023 04-22-2025 11:31 AM
Golf cart alarm
 
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Originally Posted by GreggC69 (Post 2426099)
Have read various threads in the past that mention getting air tags etc. for tracking a cart if stolen. Some on those threads have comments that the air tag may be good for tracking a stolen cart but the better idea would be to install something to prevent the theft. Curious on suggestions for such devices. What are the best items to consider? Thanks.
I added a golf cart alarm to mine three years ago. It works great. Once the alarm is set, if the cart is tampered either the alarm goes off. Try calling Scotty G at 561-662-0319. Line Wolf Cart Alarms.

Villager24 04-23-2025 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GreggC69 (Post 2426099)
Have read various threads in the past that mention getting air tags etc. for tracking a cart if stolen. Some on those threads have comments that the air tag may be good for tracking a stolen cart but the better idea would be to install something to prevent the theft. Curious on suggestions for such devices. What are the best items to consider? Thanks.
Just a note on kill switches. Mine failed and stranded me on the MMP at 10 pm.

elle123 04-23-2025 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by GreggC69 (Post 2426099)
Have read various threads in the past that mention getting air tags etc. for tracking a cart if stolen. Some on those threads have comments that the air tag may be good for tracking a stolen cart but the better idea would be to install something to prevent the theft. Curious on suggestions for such devices. What are the best items to consider? Thanks.
Your golf cart should be pretty safe if you use your cart exclusively to play golf and then drive it back to your garage and close the door.

Bassdeer 04-23-2025 06:09 AM
Lock
 
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Originally Posted by Bigbird59 (Post 2426320)
This is what I decided on. Very quick to engage and disengage. Simple master lock if you need to replace. Easy install. No storage issues. Made of SS no maintenance. Stops rolling as brake is on. Does not allow fuel pedal to move. I think it is a win win.
That's a good one. Thanks

KarenBrake 04-23-2025 07:05 AM
We utilize three kinds. A kill switch, a motion alarm and a push pad where the key won’t work until you punch in the proper code. (Created by someone at UF) All installed by my hubs. Works for us.

Micizel 04-23-2025 07:31 AM
We use a steering wheel cable lock bought off of Amazon. It loops through the steering wheel and then clicks into the seat belt latch. It makes it hard to turn the wheel. Seems to be a good visual deterrent but if someone really wants to steal a cart they’ll find a way.

ElDiabloJoe 04-23-2025 07:52 AM
That golf cart lok (dot com) shown above looks pretty good! Until you go to their site and see they want $250 bucks for it! Yikes. I was interested in it for about $50. $250 is an immediate no-go for me.

BillyGrown 04-23-2025 09:06 AM
Under 20 dollars
 
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Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe (Post 2426125)
A few months ago, a guy was advertising his golf cart alarms pretty heavily. Pretty sure he was a New Yorker, he called the business something like "Gold Shield Cart Alarms."
We bought something similar for under $20 on Amazon. It took 5 minutes to install.


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