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This trick was born out of viral videos on social media and has caught on to become a favorite method used by car thieves around the globe. The process these car-lifers use is pretty simple but most unsuspecting vehicle owners easily fall prey to it.
What’s this plastic bottle trick?
It’s a fairly simple trick! The empty plastic water bottle, usually on the wheel on the driver’s side, is kept in such a way that it gets stuck between the tire and the fender when it is moved.
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Chances are that you may pull over and get off the vehicle to check for the damage while leaving the keys in the ignition. The thieves use this opportune moment to strike and flee with the car.
Here’s an illustration of how it’s done!