Securing Car Door From Outside

[anon_private]

I drive an old car with simple mechanical door locks.

One of the door locks has broken.

I might replace the door lock, but I would like to ask if anyone has a suggestion regarding how to secure the door from the outside in the mean time - Any DIY tips?

Thanks

UK Resident

[PositronicRay]

Park next to a wall.

[paintman]

Depends whether you're bothered about damaging the outside of the car.
Weld it shut, or fit a hasp & staple with padlock.
Or fit a domestic door bolt on the inside & operate the bolt before you get out of the car by another door.

[steveo3002]

[PositronicRay]

paintman said:

Weld it shut,

He might want an MOT at some point.

[Squiggs]

I would think a six foot length of 2 x 2 would be enough to span the door and reach half way along each of the adjoining panels - fix that on with a tube of no-nails and the job's a good'un.