Like the 90s: TikTok has spawned a new car theft trend among schoolchildren

Those who experienced the 90s (at a conscious age) surely remember how enthusiasts of easy profit would remove badges, wipers, and hubcaps from cars. Well, everything new is well-forgotten old. A new trend has appeared on TikTok among the youth – they are scavenging cars, but this time it’s about removing wheel caps.

‘Activists’ compete over the number of caps removed and flaunt their collections on TikTok. A sort of hype among schoolchildren (predominantly) is gaining momentum, so when leaving your car in the parking lot, remember to check the wheels upon return. The main thing is that it remains limited to removing decorative caps and not completely unscrewing the wheels…

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