[silberma]

Without a glove compartment lock how do you lock valuables?

 

[Lamplighter]

Really?

 

[Fitz32]

I press the lock button on the key FOB twice.

 

[Pkrface]

Maybe they finally became realistic about the need for a false sense of security that a locked glove box gives? If someone breaks into the car they won't hesitate to break the glove box, and if it's a valet situation they have never been all that difficult to pick the lock. If you have a real need to secure "valuables" you need to look into a true lockbox that can be permanently mounted in the trunk.

 

[Woodman911]

One option is a portable lockbox that can be placed underneath the seat and tied down with a cable: Amazon.com : Portable Mini Safe Storage Box w/Combination Lock - Hidden Lockbox w/Cable Tether - TSA Approved Travel Case for Car Home Dorm Room Vacation | Fits Gun Pistol Passport Jewelry Money 9.5 x 6.5 x 2 in : Office Products

If you're really concerned about securing and not have the lock picked, take a look at some Youtube videos from the LockPickingLawyer.

 

[dklanecky]

Depending on what you want to secure, and how much your willing to spend, there are shops that do this type of custom one off work. For example:

Hidden Vehicle Storage | Carisma Customs | Custom Auto Kits

Need to add hidden vehicle storage compartments to your car? No problem. At Carisma Customs, we are experts at installing these. Come see us today!

carismacustoms.com

 

[Whitecollar]

Depending on what you want to secure, and how much your willing to spend, there are shops that do this type of custom one off work. For example:

Hidden Vehicle Storage | Carisma Customs | Custom Auto Kits

Need to add hidden vehicle storage compartments to your car? No problem. At Carisma Customs, we are experts at installing these. Come see us today!

carismacustoms.com

Have you ever seen one of these hidden compartments, or had one yourself?

 

[dklanecky]

Not me, my days of needing to conceal or hide something in a car like that are long ago.......

 

[Luddite]

Maybe they finally became realistic about the need for a false sense of security that a locked glove box gives?

If they were, they would build-in or have a factory option for a reasonably secure storage space. Make the glove box & its hinges & mounting points out of thick steel.

 

[twii]

One possible need for a locked glove box here in Ohio is that if you have your CCW permit and your employer does not allow guns on their property, you are now allowed to carry your gun to work, but it must be locked in your car in a locked compartment, either glove box, center console or some other lockable container. It's a real PIA, but it's easier than finding another job or moving to another state! I parked off the property for a year or so, then retired!