Re: Car 01 (May 08 - Jun 12)
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 6:31 am
It May Be More Than Just a Fender Bender
If someone bumps your car from behind, be advised – it might be more than just a fender bender. It could be the prelude to something much worse.
Apparently, there has been an uptick in robberies – and car jackings – that begin as innocent-seeming minor accidents. A car bumps into you, you stop, get out to see what happened – and become a victim of more than just someone else’s poor driving. See here for a recent example.
What to do?
Most of all, pay attention to your gut. If something feels wrong, it may in fact be wrong.
Usually, these things start out as very light “love taps” – just enough to get your attention – and get you to stop/get out of your car. A significant impact is usually just an accident. Thugs want to steal your car, not wreck your car.
http://ericpetersautos.com/2012/06/30/i ... er-bender/
If someone bumps your car from behind, be advised – it might be more than just a fender bender. It could be the prelude to something much worse.
Apparently, there has been an uptick in robberies – and car jackings – that begin as innocent-seeming minor accidents. A car bumps into you, you stop, get out to see what happened – and become a victim of more than just someone else’s poor driving. See here for a recent example.
What to do?
Most of all, pay attention to your gut. If something feels wrong, it may in fact be wrong.
Usually, these things start out as very light “love taps” – just enough to get your attention – and get you to stop/get out of your car. A significant impact is usually just an accident. Thugs want to steal your car, not wreck your car.
http://ericpetersautos.com/2012/06/30/i ... er-bender/