**Why There Might Be a Plastic Bottle on Your Car Tire—And What You Should Actually Do About It**

Finding a plastic bottle lodged against your car tire can be surprising, especially if you’ve seen viral posts claiming it’s part of a car theft scheme. According to the online story, a thief places an empty bottle between the tire and wheel well so it makes a loud popping noise when the vehicle starts moving. The driver then stops to investigate, continue reading …