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Title: NSR: what gives w/the Kias and Hyundais?!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on February 15, 2023, 04:10:11 PM
Keep hearing how easy they are to steal!
On the radio this morning, "20 cars were stollen over the w/e in Dayton. 15 were Kias and Hyundais!"

Heard some noise that some insurance companies are refusing to cover them.

Would love to hear how the salesmen are dancing around that one! ("Well, sir, it's just a really really popular car!")

Stig
Title: Re: NSR: what gives w/the Kias and Hyundais?!
Post by: Neil955i on February 15, 2023, 04:19:00 PM
An early model of Ford's Escort over in the UK was the #1 thieved car for several years on the trot, until Ford upped their game!  Not heard that Kias or Hyundais were particularly susceptible to theft, but maybe they are. Quick Google reveals:

The UK's top five stolen cars: 2021 vs 2022

    Ford Fiesta. 3909. 5724. +1815.
    Land Rover Range Rover. 3754. 5209. +1455.
    Ford Focus. 1912. 2048. +136.
    Volkwagen Golf. 1755. 1959. +204.
    Land Rover Discovery.

So, Ford is still a bad choice!
Title: Re: NSR: what gives w/the Kias and Hyundais?!
Post by: rjs987 on February 15, 2023, 06:46:05 PM
So I guess it was a Tik-Tok challange that exposed vulnerabilities in Kia and Hyundai and led to the uptick in thefts.
Now here is the response:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/kia-hyundai-roll-out-anti-theft-software-upgrade (https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/kia-hyundai-roll-out-anti-theft-software-upgrade)

Maybe one of the best benefits of computer controlled ignition. Like what is found with keyless ignition systems.
Title: Re: NSR: what gives w/the Kias and Hyundais?!
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on February 15, 2023, 07:03:18 PM
Quote from: Neil955i on February 15, 2023, 04:19:00 PM
An early model of Ford's Escort over in the UK was the #1 thieved car for several years on the trot, until Ford upped their game!  Not heard that Kias or Hyundais were particularly susceptible to theft, but maybe they are. Quick Google reveals:

The UK's top five stolen cars: 2021 vs 2022

    Ford Fiesta. 3909. 5724. +1815.
    Land Rover Range Rover. 3754. 5209. +1455.
    Ford Focus. 1912. 2048. +136.
    Volkwagen Golf. 1755. 1959. +204.
    Land Rover Discovery.

So, Ford is still a bad choice!
made me think of that movie where they kidnap a kid so miserable that they bring him back.
wonder if any were found nearby, a few days later.....

Stig
Title: Re: NSR: what gives w/the Kias and Hyundais?!
Post by: Neil955i on February 15, 2023, 07:24:24 PM
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on February 15, 2023, 07:03:18 PM
made me think of that movie where they kidnap a kid so miserable that they bring him back.
wonder if any were found nearby, a few days later.....

Stig

Quite a few that we’re “joy” ridden I shouldn’t wonder 😂