A Look Inside a Rare & Dangerous Car Situation

Let’s imagine you walk out of your house to find a large black spill underneath your car along with a potent smell of gasoline. This scenario occurred to me and for your future safety let’s take a look at the mistakes I made in this situation and how to properly respond.

Brainlessly, I walked passed and started my car. My once full fuel tank had turned to empty. I frantically assumed my car had a huge oil leak or my gas was siphoned from underneath the car.

Turns out, there were two drill holes underneath my car. Someone had attempted to siphon my gas by drilling into the gas tank. Fun fact- gasoline is most flammable as a vapor. By drilling into a tank you are removing liquid and leaving behind a vapor. This vapor then fills the area around the vehicle.

This is extremely dangerous for the below reasons:

1. The person siphoning the gas has a high possibility of catching on fire from a spark of electricity from a cell phone or electric drill.
2. The car may explode (due to the presence of vapor) when the owner starts the car- killing and or severely harming the driver.

Mistake 1: Underestimating the severity of this situation.

Whenever gasoline or a flammable is involved- take extra caution and call the fire department to fist clean the spill.

Mistake 2: Starting the car.

By starting the car you gamble with the chance that your car and you may blow up.

Mistake 3: Not realize your car has been vandalized. Your insurance may cover this type of damage and save you the extra worry and cost.