A wheel lock is a security device which is designed to immobilize a vehicle's wheel by locking it securely against the wheel rim. Its primary purposes are to deter auto theft, provide peace of mind to car owners, and act as a visual deterrent for potential thieves. The wheel lock is a hi-tech, demanding production process with metal from solid round billet and controlled processing to corrosion-resistant finishes and a key more complex than the ignition key designed and hard to match, plus an astonishingly engineered locking mechanism key locks the wheel securely to the brake rotor or hub (brake system required). The wheel lock is used in everything from personal cars to commercial fleets and has particular utility for high rates of car theft.