Petrol Cap Lock?

Arnoldo · Post by **Arnoldo** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:38 pm

Does anyone know if some of the higher models came with locks in their petrol caps. Reason im asking is it wouldnt be hard to steal petrol from my car and with rising fuel costs petrol theft is going to be on the rise. Only thing that stops someone from stealing my fuel atm is a 3mm thick pin like bar that locks when the car locks. Any ideas how I could up the security?

young dubber · Post by **young dubber** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 3:43 pm

very true but i dont think you can do anything about upgrading the security on the fuel cap. if your getting that worried maybe upgrading your cars alarm may help as i no some makes have motion and tilt sensors so if you come into its "bubble" for a period of time the alarm goes off. other than that dude put a camera outside your house? im out of ideas lol

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:27 pm

Color coded TT fuel cap

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:47 pm

You can get a locking fuel cap from VW, but it has to be made in germany as the lock needs to be assembled. And its not cheap either!

Enzo · Post by **Enzo** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:14 pm

You can get a locking fuel cap from VW, but it has to be made in germany as the lock needs to be assembled. And its not cheap either!

Surely thats only if you want it to match an existing key!

You just need to get a cap and key from one that didnt have central locking.

I even think the old Mk2 Golf petrol caps will screw in, and think you can get them brand new with a key for less than Â£10

Obviously will have a different key than the rest of the car, but thats not that uncommon, as many cars such as Mk1 Golf allways used to have a different key.

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:33 pm

True to say, but on a newer car its all about convenience

lol

Arnoldo · Post by **Arnoldo** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:07 pm

Thats what I was thinkin enzo. Good idea. Anyone done this before? Would a mrk4 golf one fit?

Post by **alexperkins** » Sun Jul 20, 2008 11:15 pm

Try it and see

Just remember if its a scrapyard job youll need to get the key (which could prove difficult) lol!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:00 pm

I'll tryout a mark3 polo one soon and let you know if that fits

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 8:11 pm

I also found a range of different lockable caps in Halfords the other day. Some might be universal, I guess it depends on the diameter etc. May be worth a look.

Josh_polo · Post by **Josh_polo** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:49 pm

I cant beleave this...

Both my 6n's have had these, they had seprate keys but still good to know no1 can steal my fuel.

lolhoward · Post by **lolhoward** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 9:56 pm

The way prices are I am tempted to get one.

Arnoldo · Post by **Arnoldo** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 11:07 pm

Havent looked into these yet. Anyone? Halfrauds one any gd?

baileysufc · Post by **baileysufc** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:10 pm

i got lockign one the today day brand new 5 quid from northan componet in Worksop btu i usupect any car parts place cud get them u ?
all works fine as well

on teh box for it i was a universal one for vw golfs , seats , alfas, quite a few acutally
troy

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Aug 05, 2008 2:24 am

Corsa B ones fit and they are lockable with the corsa key ovi