It starts as the most normal routine in the world.
You walk up to your car, keys in hand, already thinking about the drive.
Then something feels off.
The key doesn’t turn right. The lock resists. The handle feels “wrong.”
And that’s when some drivers notice it: a small coin wedged into the door handle.
For years, stories have circulated about a so-called “penny trick” linked to car theft.
Before you panic, here’s the truth: the claim is debated, and not every coin means anything.
But the situation still matters—because the real risk isn’t the coin. It’s what happens next.
So what is the “penny trick,” and why do people keep talking about it?
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