{"id":5746,"date":"2024-12-28T05:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T02:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/?p=5746"},"modified":"2024-12-28T05:39:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T02:39:00","slug":"leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.magaripoa.com\/gari\/leak\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Thief Tricks Part 5: Leaking Brake Fluid @KenyanTraffic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">This tactic has been known to be commonplace in Nakuru and Nairobi particularly. Whilst your vehicle is parked, criminals will splash motor oil on a wheel of your car or under the engine on the ground.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">When you return to your vehicle, a \u2018Good Samaritan\u2019 will draw your attention to this, tell you that the vehicle needs urgent Maintenance and indicate they know a mechanic just \u2018nearby\u2019 who can assist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Another version is as you\u2019re driving along, a car will pull alongside and indicate to you there is a problem with your car, e.g. a puncture or some urgent matter to the rear of your car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">On occasion, it&#8217;s been reported that a car will literally bump your car in a staged accident to make you pull over.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;font-size: 12pt\"><strong>What to do to out-smart car thugs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">In these circumstances, it is best to continue driving to a police station or well lit crowded place before pulling over and engaging with the other car\u2019s occupants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Other simple preventative measures include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Never leave your car running unattended, even to dash into a business, or convenience store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is parked in front of your home.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Never leave\u00a0valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Always park in high-traffic, well-lit areas, when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Install a mechanical device that locks the steering wheel, column, or brakes. These devices will deter some criminals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">Invest in a vehicle theft tracking\/security system, especially if you own one of the frequently stolen model vehicles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">If your vehicle is stolen, report it to the police immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;color: #000000\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This tactic has been known to be commonplace in Nakuru and Nairobi particularly. 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