April 18, 2022 – Mechanics are sounding the alarm. They’ve seen lots of cars recently that share a common problem – unwanted attention. This pricing situation is prompting some people to steal gas. Thieves are smarter nowadays. They drill into the gas tank!
It’s not something you want to experience. Replacing a fuel tank costs somewhere between $1,260 and $1,410 without taxes and fees, so it’s understandable why auto mechanics want you to park carefully overnight. Given the supply chain issues almost every industry is facing at the moment, you’d also have to wait for a spare part.
If your area is not well-lit or filled with surveillance cameras, then you should avoid filling up to the brim with fuel. Do it as a precautionary measure until things settle down in the price per gallon department. Put just enough to keep you safe from such wrongdoings.
