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[–] Gordon@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

They did in the 90s too. Even in the 80s and 70s locking steering columns were a thing. I never understood the steering wheel locks.

[–] Matt_Shatt@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

Deterrent for when someone jams a flathead screwdriver in your ignition and starts the car you still can’t really drive anywhere because you can’t turn. Remember this was before expensive NFC or radio car keys.