If You See a Bottle on Your Tire, Don't Touch It And Call the Police!

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[Music] so here's a hint that might keep you out of trouble if you see a plastic bottle on your tire you're in danger over four billion dollars that's the total value of all the cars that get stolen in the US every single year just think about it I'd have more than seven hundred twenty thousand vehicles stolen every year only 15 percent are ever recovered now you might be thinking who thank goodness my car is too old and cheap for anyone to want to steal it yeah well think again thieves are just as interested in old clunkers because they can strip them for parts or use them as a getaway vehicle after they've committed some other crime and stealing cars is only becoming that much easier thanks to a new trick car thieves are using these days so you're feeling a little more nervous now before we tell you what to look for take this moment to hit that red subscribe button and turn on the little notification bell this way you'll always be in the know when something new comes out on the bright side of life all right so about this new ploy that's making car theft they'll walk in the park if you're already assuming that it's based on super advanced technologies and gadgets you'd be mistaken all criminals need nowadays is an empty plastic bottle the trick goes like this first of all thieves find a car they like in a parking lot after that they place an empty plastic bottle on the front or rear passenger tire this side is further from the driver so chances are you won't see the bottle when you get in your car you start the ignition and just as you're rolling out of your parking spot you hear some weird crinkling sound that of course would be the bottle getting all smashed up by your tire but remember you have no idea it's there you act on instinct and get out of the car to see where the noise is coming from surely a car owner who's worried that something's wrong with their vehicle isn't gonna be cautious enough to turn the engine off and lock the door to go have a quick look-see at what's going on with her tire and that's the opportunity thieves are waiting for they can now do one of two things either steal the car or grab all the valuables inside and run off either way the car owner will suffer the first cases of car jackers using this strategy were reported in Limpopo South Africa on February 2nd 2018 CB Security Northwest a South African private security company posted a warning on their Facebook page about car thefts being committed with the help of a plastic bottle their post got a quarter of a million shares in just over a week at the same time the website of the South African Police Service doesn't mention anything even remotely similar to these crimes involving plastic bottles what's more the guidelines issued by the u.s. Department of State which is partially responsible for protecting Americans abroad don't say anything about any plastic bottle ploys being used by car thieves either another wave of car thefts committed this way swept through Mexico - this happened after a man uploaded a YouTube video in which he warned viewers about this new trick he showed how car thieves were carrying out this crime and asked everyone watching his video to spread this information to protect as many people as possible well whatever his intentions might have been criminals took his video for a how-to manual and it managed to get six million views who knows where dishonest people will use this dangerous new knowledge next and even if this technique hasn't reached your town yet you can't be 100% sure that tomorrow somebody won't stick a plastic bottle on top of your car tire that's why it's always better to be forewarned and take preventative measures to protect yourself for example why not walk around your car and briefly examine it before every Drive it takes mere seconds and you'll be sure that you haven't been picked as some car thief's next victim not only that there are tons of other ways you can protect yourself and your car from thieves let's have a look at the most effective ones number one take your steering wheel with you when you leave the car that's right just rip it off actually you can install a quick-release steering wheel so that you can take it with you whenever you leave your car now this method may seem a bit odd and flat-out embarrassing I mean imagine yourself walking around a store with a steering wheel in your hand hey buddy you missing something but it is one of the most effective things you can do a car thief won't be able to drive away in your vehicle if it's missing one of the most important parts number two buy a car with a manual transmission lots of people have no idea how to drive a stick-shift it that thumbs up button if you're one of them so there have been numerous reports from would-be victims explaining how thieves often run away in embarrassment after failing to drive away in a manual for example two armed criminals came up to the window of a car in st. Petersburg Florida and ordered the couple inside to get out of their 2007 Nissan after the couple complied the car thieves hopped in the car and found out that it had a stick shift the carjackers had nothing to do but flee the crime scene Wow and the dumbest criminal award goes to whoever those dorks were number three keep the windshield clear believe it or not thieves can tell if a car is worth breaking into just by checking out the windshield before you leave your car you should always remove any wiring you may have suction marks from a TomTom salve gnat or any other personal navigator and things of the like when car jackers see these leftover hints it indicates to them that there are valuables in the car number four keep your car clean and tidy [Music] surprisingly having a tidy car can effectively fend off thieves the state your car is in let's criminals know if you take it and its security very seriously if there's a bunch of random stuff lying around in your vehicle thieves will assume that you're unorganized and you might really be this means that chances are you've probably left something valuable in your car without even realizing it number five take a look around before you leave your car alone take a look around don't try to be discreet about it either it's even better if it's obvious that you're being cautious if any potential criminals are watching you in your car at this moment they'll see that your security conscious and aware of your surroundings this will most likely discourage them from committing the crime hey you might also pull out a baseball bat from the trunk and swing it viciously like Mike Trout hitting home runs a few times before putting it away yeah just saying number six make sure your car faces your house if you're the type that likes to back into your driveway you might want to stop doing that sure it makes it that much easier and faster to pull out in the morning and head to work or school but what you might not realize is that it also makes it easier for car thieves to take your car away so just pull in so that your car faces your house you really don't save that much time in the morning by backing in any way make sure to lock the wheels - number seven lets your car's identification number on each window [Music] this will help if thieves are considering stealing your car to sell it later if you have your VIN edged on every window replacing all the glass won't be worth all the hassle for these criminals number eight use a tire lock now you've probably seen police slap a boot on a car for illegal parking but you might not know that you can get a hold of a tire lock yourself - and use it to prevent car theft that is if your trunk is big enough to accommodate it now it's probably not worth it if you're just running in to the grocery store for a loaf of bread but it is the perfect solution for extended periods of time number nine use a baby monitor boy everybody's stealing cars these days that two-year-old over there is looking over my Fiat nope it's okay he just wants to drool on it alright back to the baby monitor yes you can actually repurpose the device and use it as a practical witty and effective anti-theft device many monitors have night vision mode and audio what's more you can opt for a wireless model this will allow you to leave the monitor in your car and have live feedback of what's going on in your vehicle when thieves see a camera in a car they'll refrain from breaking into it ninety percent of the time as for the remaining ten percent well you'll have footage that might help you get your baby back well hit that like button if you are extra careful with your car and do anything to keep it safe in fact let us know in the comments below any techniques you use to protect your vehicle be sure to share this video with all your car owning friends and we'll see you next time on the bright side of life you

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Channel: BRIGHT SIDE

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Length: 10min 45sec (645 seconds)

Published: Thu Jul 26 2018

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