Someone wanting to "sabotage" car?

Question

Okay, I have no clue if this is the right place to put this or if anyone will even have an answer. Basically, I had someone tell me they overheard someone else (someone who is not fond of me!) saying they are going to "sabotage" my car while I'm at work. I'm obviously not going to have a clue when they do this (if they even do), so I guess I am wondering what kind of "sabotage" she could possibly do? It would have to be something fairly quick and easy since it would be at work. Are there signs I should look for when I go out to my car? Is there anything potentially REALLY dangerous she could do? Thanks for any info you can provide!

Answer 1

Depends if she is trying to hurt you physically. Cut brake lines would be really bad. If it's to make you mad, keying, smashed lights or windows, something in you gas tank, deflate you tires, break keys off in your door locks, throw meat in the engine bay, man there are million ways.

Be careful and Good luck.

Answer 2

#1 get locking gas cap! #2 make sure hood can't be opened- (keep car locked if possible), -- otherwise a chain and padlock will keep it from being opened! #3 When getting ready to drive away, Jam down "hard" on brake pedal, and hold for ablout 30 seconds, -- if the pedal does not go down-- if it holds steady, no brake lines are cut! #4 Make sure you have a good functing parking brake at all times! # 5 Do a "walk around car" before driving and check tires and look for anything amiss! By the way, if you keep cleaned up, - look for sumdges on wheel covers, -- (may have had hubcaps off and loosened lug nuts), -- If it is like mine, (always very dirty), -- look for "cleaned spots" on hubcaps! #6 One other thing, -- check for warter under front-- I guess with effort a person could puncture radiator, - whic would then drip of course! ****This is equivelent to a "preflight inspection" that a pilot One does every time he drives the car! (pilot also checks fuel and oil, --(as well as all the engine compartment -- which you have protected by being chained shut!)



Now all you have left is tires, glass, paint, - and lights, (and lenses_! You should catch these on "walk around"... and of course,-- you touch nothing then, and call the police, - and let them deal with it!



Note, -- for sugar to do damage, it really has to get into the induction system! It generally doesn't dissolve in gas, so will get trapped in fuel filter, - and plug fuel lines so car won't run! It does more or less thesame as sand! Both are a pain to get out of gas tank, -- if it is really "thick", -- and will not go down lines! Locking gas cap will prevent this! If this is a "she" that you are talking about, --probably will be too lazy to get underneath and take drainplug out! Most late model cars very close to ground and hard to get under! ---- Also if the plug is just left loose (to fall out later),- you should see a little puddle of oil on ground, as the "seal" to oil pan is compromised and it will drip!

Answer 3

Call the police, not only will this throw a scare into your cowardly nemisis, but there will be a record of her plan. If at all possible confront her first and try to smooth this whole mess out before it becomes a problem. All the other answers a correct but also keep an eye on your exaust. There could be a potato or exaust whistles. Please also note any damage to your car for any reason will leave this girl suspect.

Answer 4

The possibilities are endless as to what someone could do. They may simply cover your car in post it notes or whizz in the gas tank. Park it further away or near a camera that works. Talk w/ the police in advance and perhaps consult a lawyer first before something gets out of hand and gets someone hurt.

Answer 5

The two most common are sugar in the gas tank and removing the oil filter so all the oil drains out. I work in a repair shop and I've seen both quite a few times. Both can do major engine damage. You might want to invest in a locking gas cap - they're only about $20. Also check for puddles under your vehicle BEFORE you start it.

Answer 6

Look for an open fuel cap door or wires hanging. Other than that, I'm keeping my mouth shut. I do know that you can squeeze a tube of something in a fuel tank for less than 3 bucks and it'll take out the entire engine.

Answer 7

I agree with almost everyone here there are a million ways but the one you dont have to worry about is sugar in the gas tank because the sugar will dissolve and get caught in the fuel filter

Answer 8

Um, per risk you're actually not finding interior the properly suited place. actually if a guy somewhat likes your and cares then he would desire to not stress you into something or want to "try stress the vehicle". you're unlikely to discover a intense high quality guy who would not want to "nail" you at a bar. attempt going to places have been human beings share an identical values as you do. attempt singles church communities. there are a number of adult men who would have an identical values in a church team. additionally, per risk you will desire to attempt older adult men, then tend to not be questioning with their penises....and could probably comprehend your decision to attend. yet do not supply up or supply into others.

Answer 9

just get a camera to record your car also on ya house that be good idea and if you over heard this maybe you best contact the police and let the people saying things know there names are marked never dont take a threat seriously

Answer 10

well she might cut your brakes or plant a bomb under your seat! jk i hope you have insurance cus unless you have a hidden camera aimed at your car at all times you cant prove it!