What to Do If the Car Anti-Theft Wheel Lock Socket Is Lost?

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LeColton
07/30/25 12:43am
If the car anti-theft wheel lock socket is lost, it is recommended not to casually purchase a replacement set. It is best to visit a car 4S store or an authorized local maintenance location of the car manufacturer to order original anti-theft wheel locks, as this is safer. 1. There are many types of anti-theft wheel locks available on the market, but many of them are not professional anti-theft locks. Installing such locks may not provide the intended anti-theft effect. 2. During vehicle use, if you encounter a situation where the anti-theft wheel lock cannot be removed or the socket is lost, making it impossible to dismantle, a common solution is to weld a standard nut onto the anti-theft wheel lock. Then, use a standard socket to drive the anti-theft wheel lock for removal.
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