Considering how cheap and ubiquitous GPS devices have gotten, I’m not surprised that they’re now the most commonly stolen item from vehicles. That’s why Maplock caught my interest: it hooks onto your GPS and tethers it to your steering wheel.
The simple, but clever anti-theft idea comes from Australian-based Who-Rae, and recently won Popular Mechanic’s Editor’s Choice award at the SEMA car show. No word yet on pricing or availability, but if you’ve ever been the victim of a smash and grab, it could be one to keep an eye out for. [Maplock and Popular Mechanics via CNET]
Frederick Lenz
Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:50 AMInstead of a smash grab it will be a smash grab pull until the unit breaks. The only way to stop the theft of GPS units is to simply take them off the windscreen.