I find that driving a 21 year old truck with rust spots is a great deterrent to having your car broken into or stolen. Since my passenger side lock now only opens and locks manually since the auto lock broke that's an extra level of security. Also, my taxes are $20 a year on it. Win, win.
This is a lesson in situational awareness. You are most vulnerable when getting in your car. watch your back because you are in fact a " sitting duck "
That’s true. Or I sometimes pull the handle BEFORE the driver presses the unlock button and every door but mine opens up. Then I gotta let it go and ask them to press it one more time. It stinks ‘cause I usually try to race everyone and be the first to get in the car. But when I do that I end up being last.
This happened to me except I had 3 hundred dollar bills lodged in my door handle. Not knowing to what to do and in panic mode I immediately called the police and they removed them for me.
True, for when you drive you car 40 to 60 miles an hour, someone is bound to put a penny in the handle of your door, so that when you reach your destination your door would not lock. Not only is that impossible, but the person who put the penny in while you were driving 40 miles per hour must know your destination. Nice video! 😄😄😄
Who said anything about doing it while driving? Use your fvckin head. The idea is to place it in the handle while the person in a store or home etc... Then they take off to a different location, and when they get out of the car & lock the doors with the FOB all doors will lock except the one with the coin bc the handle was stuck. It not rocket science.
I usually check my trunk, then I pop the hood, look for a dime or nickel. Sometimes I check my floor mats for spy listening devices. You would be a complete fool not to!
Wouldn't you be more vulnerable walking around your car looking for a coin in your door & only a fool would leave their car unlocked these days. I do look in the back before I get in. I have never looked in the trunk.
Don't laugh, I found a $50 bill once and a $20 bill another time, both at a Lowe's store parking lot. On a different occasion I found a 14k gold wedding band at a CVS parking lot.
My 11 y.o. car is full of dog hair, dog slobber, old dog treats, blankets, crates, etc. I think a thief would open the door and go "eww" and be on his way to the next target LOL.
@@MrChaostheoryx I take it you've been turned down a lot. Nobody will give you a second look or a date? Or perhaps you were at one point married but your wife got tired of your lack of, well - ANYTHING, and left you for a robust man? Or maybe you're an acne-ridden 13 year old who has been grounded and is making comments on videos to amuse yourself. And yes, dahling, I am indeed a "real catch" as you so eloquently put it.
I live in a high car high-jacking area. This would also be easy for them to come up upon you after you thought you locked yourself in the car. Thinking your safe and all they have to do is wait for you to get ready to pull out or get you at the corner or anywhere really. This will make me think again!!! Usually, all I care about is getting in the car fast and locking doors.
I used to work as a bike patrol officer, for a casino in Nevada, for 12 years. Another thing you should do, when you are using a public/private parking structure...when you get out of your car and head for the stairs/elevators, look at the cars around yours for things that are out of the ordinary. Organized thieves will send lookouts, through a parking structure, to scout and mark vehicles for either thefts or burglaries. They will do things like leaving coins on cars, garbage like cups and cans on or, right next to the target vehicles, in similar places, and fresh marks in the dust on dirtier vehicles in similar locations. If you see 1 or 2 of these things, you're probably safe...but, if you see 4 or more of these on the floor that you're on...find somewhere else to park...
Had my car broken into years ago in Greenwich Village. Cop yelled at me for keeping stuff in view: "Never keep anything visible in the car!" Ever since my truck has become a lot more organized.
Someone broke into my car years ago and stole the radio out of it while it was parked literally 3 feet from my door in the time it took to put my groceries away that I'd just taken inside. I got one with a removable faceplate after that and took it inside every time. I also had someone steal my lawnmower in broad daylight. He pulled into my yard and put it into his truck and drove away. I witnessed it but did not try to stop him in case he was armed. Police never recovered it, and I almost got evicted because the landlord was angry at the grass for getting too high, but I couldn't afford to buy another lawnmower at the time.
Nice tip I didn’t know that! I have had a locking gas cap for years just to keep people from adding something that would ruin my engine now it also secures my fuel from being stolen.
@@handsomelarsandhisfabulousjars yes I know they can be defeated easily, but they are a detriment. I also bought one of the better ones so yes some idiot could bust it open but it would take several tries to do it and most crooks are not going to want to stand there very long. The longer it takes them to break in to something the less likely they are to do it. And they go find an easier target.
@@stephennessler1895 I haven't met one yet that I couldn't pop off with a flathead in about 10 seconds. It's a just a placebo, doesn't do anything as a deterrence in reality but it might make you sleep better thinking it will help
@@handsomelarsandhisfabulousjars if I see the gas cap has been messed with then I know someone was to close to my vehicle. And to check my fuel gauge inside my vehicle and if I need to have the tank drained to prevent damage to the engine. If using a regular gas cap, it can be screwed off and then right back on as if they where never there. This way at least there is an indication someone messed with the vehicle. Wouldn’t you want to know if someone had?
@@stephennessler1895 I don't make a habit of making enemies who want to put things in my gas tank, but that's just me. Very, very unlikely for some random person to just decide to put something in your gas tank.....
I tried this on my Prius. I put the penny after the doors were locked (like a criminal would do while you were in a store); while the door was unlocked (but why would the penny need to be there while it was unlocked...just break in and steal); I put the penny in vertical and horizontal.... Door stayed locked 100% of the time.
They put it in and follow you to your next destination hoping it's not in your garage. One you unlock to get in that door now can't lock until the coin is gone.
@@briandonatelli7034 it depends on the car. In the majority of cars that I have or have had, if one door isn't closed correctly, the central "all doors" lock doesn't work, and it buzzes at you.
That is very sneaky. Just a FYI, do not leave your garage door opener stuck in your sun visor, if a thief gets into your car, you've just given him a key to your home.
Short story be aware of your surroundings. Quit being face first in your cellphone. In Texas (and a few other states) be thankful for Constitutional carry.
Shoot I haven’t owned a new car since 1997, I don’t keep valuables in my car, most of my trucks lately has ran on the average of 250,000 miles some more and all plain Jane trucks
Got a Tesla no worries about that. No door handles. Also Sentry mode activates after I exit the vehicle. Camera protected 360 degrees for motion activation if anyone even walks by the car. Another reason to go EV, especially with gas prices so high.
My door handles on my 1998 Ford Ranger look nothing like that. I lost the door key for it ages ago so yeah, I never keep anything valuable in it and I don't worry about anyone stealing it because not only of it's age but also because it's a 5 speed manual transmission and most thieves don't want to or don't know how to drive a stick shift, lol.
@@greenbandit3132 Mine will probably outlast me. I've seen folks that routinely talk about them with 300,000+ miles on them and still going down the road. I'm 53 now and mine still only has 146,520 miles on it, lol.
Hell yeah mines been redone it's a extended cab 4x4 splash that's had a new motor transmission rear end been lifted with 33 12.50 15 tires with Confederate flags 😁
@@greenbandit3132 Mine is stock, regular cab and about as base as you could get. No frills at all, hand window cranks, etc. I did add a new stereo to it and new door speakers last year but that was only so I could play CD's in it as the oem radio was just that, a radio, lol. Not sure what color you'd call it as if it's cloudy out it looks almost navy blue but if it's sunny out it looks purple. I did buy a 60 gallon 2 stage air compressor last year with the intention of "re-painting" it with colored Raptor bedliner but haven't gotten around to doing that just yet.
Andrea - you're amazing! Thank you for EVERYTHING ~♡~ What is your solution for mildew? I have a beautiful designer purse with cloth inside, maybe silk, some soft fabric. The outside is a crocodile print vinyl (plastic?) But the inside smells of mold and mildew.....I've kept it open out in the porch to air it out. It isn't a really strong smell, but I don't want to use it until I can eliminate that odor. I wanted to check with you first before I did anything on my own. Hope you can help.....THANK YOU!
In my truck if any window or door stays open and when i press lock my horn beep twice with a pause this means something is not locked and once it's locked the horn beep once that means all good. But good to know about penny thing.
I find that driving a 21 year old truck with rust spots is a great deterrent to having your car broken into or stolen. Since my passenger side lock now only opens and locks manually since the auto lock broke that's an extra level of security. Also, my taxes are $20 a year on it. Win, win.
Yes! Mine is 16 years old with a dent, cracked windshield and chipping paint. I’m not too worried, either!😂🤣
@@juleswins3 Got a 1996 Jeep that thinks its "the energizer bunny"!! Not much to look at so I feel pretty safe!
Yeah, me too😊
Reminds me of The Chameleon on SNL, years ago when SNL was still funny
Me too!!!!😊
Thank for this video Like My Mother always told me “You learn something New Everyday” now l’m always going to check the door handles God Bless You
Thank you for teaching and alerting me of this penny trick..
Thanks for the heads up....will do!!
This is a lesson in situational awareness. You are most vulnerable when getting in your car. watch your back because you are in fact a " sitting duck "
Most cars nowadays don’t lock if the door is not closed properly or even if there is a slight touch of the handle open
*nowadays* 🤗. 💙💛🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💛💙
You make no sense fool.
That’s true. Or I sometimes pull the handle BEFORE the driver presses the unlock button and every door but mine opens up. Then I gotta let it go and ask them to press it one more time. It stinks ‘cause I usually try to race everyone and be the first to get in the car. But when I do that I end up being last.
My thoughts too. Even my ancient Volvo won't lock unless the doors and tailgate are properly closed.
Exactly
This happened to me except I had 3 hundred dollar bills lodged in my door handle. Not knowing to what to do and in panic mode I immediately called the police and they removed them for me.
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🤣😂
That’s awesom
😂😂😂😂
“Removed them”….went and got themselves some doughnuts 🍩 😂
True, for when you drive you car 40 to 60 miles an hour, someone is bound to put a penny in the handle of your door, so that when you reach your destination your door would not lock. Not only is that impossible, but the person who put the penny in while you were driving 40 miles per hour must know your destination. Nice video! 😄😄😄
Who said anything about doing it while driving? Use your fvckin head. The idea is to place it in the handle while the person in a store or home etc... Then they take off to a different location, and when they get out of the car & lock the doors with the FOB all doors will lock except the one with the coin bc the handle was stuck. It not rocket science.
Naw, they wait for it to be stopped in the parking lot. Much easier that way.
I'll be sure to keep a keen eye out for the underhanded penny bandit.
Thanks 👌
Also check your back seat prior to opening the door and getting in.
This is the only valid piece of advice on this video.
I do that.
I usually check my trunk, then I pop the hood, look for a dime or nickel. Sometimes I check my floor mats for spy listening devices. You would be a complete fool not to!
@@hoatzen7887 or gps tracking tags
Wouldn't you be more vulnerable walking around your car looking for a coin in your door & only a fool would leave their car unlocked these days. I do look in the back before I get in. I have never looked in the trunk.
That is excellent information to know! Cause car jacking are at an all time high!!
Learning never stops! I'll pass this on. Thank you!
I usually walk around the car looking for large sums of cash, checks made out to CASH, or perhaps some disregarded gold. I might get lucky.
Wow, me too!
You’ll find that faster than you will a penny stuck in your handle and the door unlocked!!!!
Love that!
Don't laugh, I found a $50 bill once and a $20 bill another time, both at a Lowe's store parking lot. On a different occasion I found a 14k gold wedding band at a CVS parking lot.
This is exactly why I have absolutely nothing of value in my car at all.
Wow that's crazy!!! Thanks for the info.
Thankyou Lady!!!
My 11 y.o. car is full of dog hair, dog slobber, old dog treats, blankets, crates, etc. I think a thief would open the door and go "eww" and be on his way to the next target LOL.
Too funny
You sound a real catch.
@@MrChaostheoryx I take it you've been turned down a lot. Nobody will give you a second look or a date? Or perhaps you were at one point married but your wife got tired of your lack of, well - ANYTHING, and left you for a robust man? Or maybe you're an acne-ridden 13 year old who has been grounded and is making comments on videos to amuse yourself. And yes, dahling, I am indeed a "real catch" as you so eloquently put it.
@@MrChaostheoryx Oh, I am, Steve. I am.
Right!! Our car is full of all that PLUS 2 German Shepherds so... 😅
Oh wow! I never knew this !!
I live in a high car high-jacking area. This would also be easy for them to come up upon you after you thought you locked yourself in the car.
Thinking your safe and all they have to do is wait for you to get ready to pull out or get you at the corner or anywhere really.
This will make me think again!!! Usually, all I care about is getting in the car fast and locking doors.
Thankyou so much for the
Heads Up 👍
We don't have pennies in Canada, so I guess I'm safe. LOL!
That's why it's nice to have a coupe. I use both doors usually to put stuff in the passenger seat.
I used to work as a bike patrol officer, for a casino in Nevada, for 12 years. Another thing you should do, when you are using a public/private parking structure...when you get out of your car and head for the stairs/elevators, look at the cars around yours for things that are out of the ordinary. Organized thieves will send lookouts, through a parking structure, to scout and mark vehicles for either thefts or burglaries. They will do things like leaving coins on cars, garbage like cups and cans on or, right next to the target vehicles, in similar places, and fresh marks in the dust on dirtier vehicles in similar locations. If you see 1 or 2 of these things, you're probably safe...but, if you see 4 or more of these on the floor that you're on...find somewhere else to park...
Had my car broken into years ago in Greenwich Village. Cop yelled at me for keeping stuff in view: "Never keep anything visible in the car!" Ever since my truck has become a lot more organized.
Someone broke into my car years ago and stole the radio out of it while it was parked literally 3 feet from my door in the time it took to put my groceries away that I'd just taken inside. I got one with a removable faceplate after that and took it inside every time. I also had someone steal my lawnmower in broad daylight. He pulled into my yard and put it into his truck and drove away. I witnessed it but did not try to stop him in case he was armed. Police never recovered it, and I almost got evicted because the landlord was angry at the grass for getting too high, but I couldn't afford to buy another lawnmower at the time.
@@tarabooartarmy3654 ? The owner told you to buy your own lawnmower to mow his lawn?
@@Hanson032 yes, the landlord required us to do all lawn maintenance.
Wow! Thanks for sharing😊💖😊
I'm so glad I watched this! Thanks!
😲 oh my!! Thank you for sharing that information!
Huh! Omg! I always learn something new from you! Thnx!!!
Great tip to keep me from locking my keys in the car!
Ok, so I have to cut a penny in half to be unnoticed.
Thank you for you tips!!. 😉😉😉
😱😱😱🤣🤣🤣🤣
Well you learn something new every day.
Thank you for that information.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the heads up 👍
Thanks for the info..will be aware
Great info, Thank You.
That makes me appreciate my garage even more
Lovely nails 💅
i'm gonna test my vehicle right now. tfs!
More homeboy tricks!!!
Thank you very much I certainly wouldn’t know this 👍👍👍🥰❤️
Thanks! I will tell this to my family and friends! Be blessed! 🥰
thanks fam, I will try to use a soda tab instead, since the penny cover is blown. Should work even better!
Thanks for the information
Thank You for the video, I will pass it on to my girls!
Brilliant tip!
Good to know. I don't have a vehicle but I will certainly be telling my daughter.
Cool, makes me admire the Tesla design even more now.
Thank you!
Nice tip I didn’t know that!
I have had a locking gas cap for years just to keep people from adding something that would ruin my engine now it also secures my fuel from being stolen.
Locking gas caps are a scam, they can be forced open very easily like with a screwdriver or even just your bare hand
@@handsomelarsandhisfabulousjars yes I know they can be defeated easily, but they are a detriment. I also bought one of the better ones so yes some idiot could bust it open but it would take several tries to do it and most crooks are not going to want to stand there very long. The longer it takes them to break in to something the less likely they are to do it.
And they go find an easier target.
@@stephennessler1895 I haven't met one yet that I couldn't pop off with a flathead in about 10 seconds. It's a just a placebo, doesn't do anything as a deterrence in reality but it might make you sleep better thinking it will help
@@handsomelarsandhisfabulousjars if I see the gas cap has been messed with then I know someone was to close to my vehicle. And to check my fuel gauge inside my vehicle and if I need to have the tank drained to prevent damage to the engine. If using a regular gas cap, it can be screwed off and then right back on as if they where never there. This way at least there is an indication someone messed with the vehicle. Wouldn’t you want to know if someone had?
@@stephennessler1895 I don't make a habit of making enemies who want to put things in my gas tank, but that's just me. Very, very unlikely for some random person to just decide to put something in your gas tank.....
Thank you
Thanks for the tip!
Thank you ty
thank you so much!
Thank you for this. 🦄
I tried this on my Prius. I put the penny after the doors were locked (like a criminal would do while you were in a store); while the door was unlocked (but why would the penny need to be there while it was unlocked...just break in and steal); I put the penny in vertical and horizontal.... Door stayed locked 100% of the time.
They put it in and follow you to your next destination hoping it's not in your garage. One you unlock to get in that door now can't lock until the coin is gone.
Oh! A free penny!
Stupid criminals
wow thank you for this information
Thank you!!!!!!
Thanks IL put that to good use
Yep. Got my Nissan Fronteir bashed in the front and probably not anxious to fix it right away because of that.
Great video 👌👌
Good pt. I have a cheap car and handle. :)
could do that.. but before you do, take the money, one bit of savings added
A person that doesn’t pay attention to when the car doesn’t actually lock will indeed look at all door handles for a coin… sure 😂
ONLY the door with the coin won't lock. The rest will.
@@briandonatelli7034 it depends on the car. In the majority of cars that I have or have had, if one door isn't closed correctly, the central "all doors" lock doesn't work, and it buzzes at you.
That is very sneaky.
Just a FYI, do not leave your garage door opener stuck in your sun visor, if a thief gets into your car, you've just given him a key to your home.
It's not sneaky because it's not true. It's an urban legend.
Check for that and under the car as well
Or use a piece of plastic, paper straw or something less obvious than a bright shiny penny.
Short story be aware of your surroundings. Quit being face first in your cellphone. In Texas (and a few other states) be thankful for Constitutional carry.
Shoot I haven’t owned a new car since 1997, I don’t keep valuables in my car, most of my trucks lately has ran on the average of 250,000 miles some more and all plain Jane trucks
Grateful for this safety tip!
Got a Tesla no worries about that. No door handles. Also Sentry mode activates after I exit the vehicle. Camera protected 360 degrees for motion activation if anyone even walks by the car. Another reason to go EV, especially with gas prices so high.
That’s genius!
You can also go around and check off each door is locked.
Kudos for your good works. Blessings.
My door handles on my 1998 Ford Ranger look nothing like that. I lost the door key for it ages ago so yeah, I never keep anything valuable in it and I don't worry about anyone stealing it because not only of it's age but also because it's a 5 speed manual transmission and most thieves don't want to or don't know how to drive a stick shift, lol.
I've got a 98 ranger 5 speed love mine
@@greenbandit3132 Mine will probably outlast me. I've seen folks that routinely talk about them with 300,000+ miles on them and still going down the road. I'm 53 now and mine still only has 146,520 miles on it, lol.
Hell yeah mines been redone it's a extended cab 4x4 splash that's had a new motor transmission rear end been lifted with 33 12.50 15 tires with Confederate flags 😁
@@greenbandit3132 Mine is stock, regular cab and about as base as you could get. No frills at all, hand window cranks, etc. I did add a new stereo to it and new door speakers last year but that was only so I could play CD's in it as the oem radio was just that, a radio, lol. Not sure what color you'd call it as if it's cloudy out it looks almost navy blue but if it's sunny out it looks purple. I did buy a 60 gallon 2 stage air compressor last year with the intention of "re-painting" it with colored Raptor bedliner but haven't gotten around to doing that just yet.
Can't beat a ranger got an 02 model also
I use my trunk monkey for vehicle protection. If somebody messes with my car, he jumps out with a baseball bat, and that's that!
Thanks xoxo.
Question. Would the lights be on inside of it will not lock? Or is that on older vehicles only?
I have a 2017 Flex. It turns lights on when doors are open but if the doors are open longer than like 10 minutes, the lights shut off.
Thank you 💓💚
finally a use for pennies!!!!
Ok thanks
Thanks
Thank you so much for this.
Free money! Great!
My cars are 22yo, 24yo and 27yo
They are often left alone by vandals
Clear coats makes old patina awesome
So why I must run?
Thank you for sharing ❤️
*** they also do this with zip ties.
Thank u for being my God mother in my head
Lol, finally someone found a use for pennies!
Now that people know of this it’s free money for them if they find it. Every penny counts
Right on! Pennies add up!
Coins can explode when touching car metal. That’s why you have to run. Many cars have exploded when exposed to coins.
Miss manual windows doors locks etc. Simpler & more reliable safer
Very interesting
I was thinking about breaking into a car. You have saved me so much time and effort....thanks
Don't do the crime if you don't have the time to sit in prison!👻Lol!
Wow 👏
That is why I carry things that can be used as weapons, a pen, car keys, a good knife, and sometimes a .45.
Interesting. Stay safe
Andrea - you're amazing! Thank you for EVERYTHING ~♡~ What is your solution for mildew? I have a beautiful designer purse with cloth inside, maybe silk, some soft fabric. The outside is a crocodile print vinyl (plastic?) But the inside smells of mold and mildew.....I've kept it open out in the porch to air it out. It isn't a really strong smell, but I don't want to use it until I can eliminate that odor. I wanted to check with you first before I did anything on my own. Hope you can help.....THANK YOU!
LOL! You read my post, gave it heart but didn't respond. LOL. If you don't have a solution to my inquiry just scroll on by. LOL.
In my truck if any window or door stays open and when i press lock my horn beep twice with a pause this means something is not locked and once it's locked the horn beep once that means all good. But good to know about penny thing.
Hello police? I just found a penny on my car door. Yeah right, I can just see the cops laughing just before they hang up on you.
Lol, I found a penny in my couch. Are they coming for that too?
Lol, your couch is probably more likely to be stolen than a car is using the urban legend method described in this ridiculous video.