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Old 05-08-2008, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rcounts View Post

Problem with the locking fuel filler door is that most of them can be pried open with a big screwdriver - doing lots of ugly damage to your bodywork and paint in the process. A locking cap on the other hand is a bit tougher to defeat, and if they try they are at least somewhat less likely to damage the body in the process.
Is that really a problem? Do you really think a gas thief will pry it open with a screwdriver? My bet is that he'd take his business to the next car...
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