An Insolent Southern Man

Maybe you live in some other country where gas is already way more expensive than it is here in the US. Maybe you live in another part of the US where it's more expensive than it is here. If you're in one of those places, then you've probably already seen this happening, and hopefully, you've taken necessary steps to help protect yourself. I live in the southeastern US, and gas is close to $4.00 a gallon now. In a place where unemployment is sky high, and money is ridiculously tight, gas theft is becoming more and more rampant.


Just a week or so ago, I saw on a local television newscast where people over in South Carolina were drilling holes in gas tanks under cars and draining the fuel out. That's insane! I just noticed on CNN today that siphoning is on the rise in several states as well. I guess desperate times will lead to desperate actions by some people, huh?

While you can't really protect yourself from the drilling bandits, you can keep out the siphoning thieves by simply installing a locking gas cap. Yeah, it's one more key to keep up with, and it's annoying when you're in a hurry; but I'd be glad to settle for hassle when it compares to me losing a tank of gas.

You can pick one up at your local auto parts store for under $20.

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