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Avensis (hopefully helpful) warning.

matamoros1965 · 2010-02-17 19:11:05

Through work for at least the third time so far this year, we had to sort out a person with their alloys taken off their Avensis. Their car was left with two house bricks holding up either side which had partially collapsed causing damage to the car. I don't know if a lock nut is a 100% secure solution but the people that…

17-02-2010 8:11pm

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matamoros1965

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Through work for at least the third time so far this year, we had to sort out a person with their alloys taken off their Avensis. Their car was left with two house bricks holding up either side which had partially collapsed causing damage to the car. I don't know if a lock nut is a 100% secure solution but the people that I met definitely hadn't got them.

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#2 17-02-2010 8:13pm

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Yes no locks no chance

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#3 17-02-2010 8:13pm

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Applies equally to any Toyota (and most other makes) with alloys. very few manufacturers put them on as standard.

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#4 17-02-2010 9:30pm

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My last Ford and current Volvo have locking wheel nuts.

After market ones can be bought for around €40 or €50 a set. McGard are a very good brand. Nothing will stop a determined thief but having locking wheel nuts will slow them down and possibly make them move on to the next car without them.

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