Do you remember the days when you’d come home from a local Mercedes-Benz dealer with a brand new car and worry about someone stealing it? These days, that’s not as big of a problem. Instead, you have to worry about thieves stealing your fuel!
The worst part about this new phenomenon is that they are getting creative. They can’t do a “pump and run” anymore. This is where they fill up their car at the gas station and drive away without paying. Stations are requiring drivers to pay for their fuel before they start pumping. That’s why they’re finding other ways.
One of the most common ways thieves are stealing your gas is by siphoning it out of your tank and into a container. They usually do this at night or in places where there aren’t too many people around. You can combat this by putting a locking gas cap on your car so they can’t get into your tank.
Gas thieves are also targeting truck stops and places where truckers typically pull over for an extended period of time. Since diesel is even more expensive than normal fuel, trucks are vulnerable targets for gas thieves lately.
If you’re worried about getting your fuel stolen, there are only so many steps you can take to prevent it. Try to park your vehicle in well-lit areas where it won’t be alone. If you have a garage, park your car or truck inside when you’re not driving it. A car alarm may also be a great way to scare off would-be fuel thieves. Just use some common sense and you can make your car less of a target for hoodlums like this.
