1) remove the lug nut while the car is parked in garage, then put a regular non-locking one in then take to mechanic, who will do the wheel swap for free because they feel bad and I'm a loyal customer ...

Locking wheel nuts do not have standard hexagonal heads like a normal nut and bolt. They require a unique locking wheel nut ‘key’ to remove them. This guide looks at the different types of locking ...

Q: I have a 2009 VW Rabbit, purchased used. Recently, I had a flat tire and couldn’t get the lug nuts off, so I called AAA. They could not get the wheel off, either, as apparently the anti-theft wheel ...