Thieves use this simple coin trick to steal cars

A simple old trick with a coin in the passenger door handle, thieves know how to break into a car.

It's a trick that's been known for a long time, and it's getting harder and harder for newer cars, but it's still possible for the trick to work.

In addition to the currency, for the thieves to succeed, a moment of inattention on the part of the person who has the car keys is needed, Telegrafi reports.

Thieves place a coin in the passenger door handle. After leaving the vehicle, the driver closes the door remotely. However, if coins interfere with the remote locking system, it will not lock.

Most drivers close the doors with the remote as they leave the car, often with their backs turned. If the door doesn't close, the driver may be far enough away to not notice. This leaves the door open for a thief.

This trick is becoming less and less common as modern cars lock the lock regardless of whether someone has placed a coin in the door handle.

But it's definitely worth knowing, so it's easier to protect yourself. A little extra care when leaving the vehicle certainly won't hurt. /Telegraph/