Thieves are not only siphoning pricey gasoline out of cars, but causing damage that leads to expensive repairs.
“Thieves will crawl under a larger vehicle, such as a pickup or large truck, and cut the rubber filler neck leading to the tank in order to siphon out the fuel.” That warning, from the Hoquiam, Washington, Police Department, is just one of the many we’re starting to see from law enforcement sources nationwide.“Thieves will crawl under a larger vehicle, such as a pickup or large truck, and cut the rubber filler neck leading to the tank in order to siphon out the fuel.
“Thieves are not just siphoning gas out of the tank, they are drilling a hole in the tank, leading to an expensive repair,” Elk Valley Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Debra A. Katerenchuk told CNN. “The surging gas prices is one thing, but the cost to replace the gas tank is a lot more.” Also see: Not ready for an electric vehicle, despite the spike in gas prices? Buckle up, here are some of the most fuel-efficient traditional cars
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