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I work at a large insurer (not State Farm). The frequency of theft on Hyundai/Kias is actually insane. In metro areas where it's happening, it's 10x the theft r
by Insthrowaway 4y ago
I work at a large insurer (not State Farm). The frequency of theft on Hyundai/Kias is actually insane. In metro areas where it's happening, it's 10x the theft rate of other makes in the area. We're talking a 5-10% chance of Hyundais being stolen per year.
Looking at the data by metro area is interesting, I wish I could share it. Hyundai/Kia thefts are low heading into 2020 or so, and then they absolutely skyrocket over the course of a few months. It doesn't hit every city at once - Milwaukee was hit first for example - but it's quickly spreading to every metro like a contagion.
- mensetmanusman 4y agoWhy are people stealing these specifically?
- BigRedDog1669 4y agoHyundai and Kia cheaped out by not including a couple dollar part that makes it harder to hotwire. Apparently kids can hotwire them with a USB cable because they don't have the immobilizer. It affects several years worth of Kia and Hyundai models.
- alephnerd 4y agoA lot of TikTok posters made videos showing how to break into Hyundais and Kias as they lack immobilizers, so anyone looking for a car to joyride in or use as a getaway car during a robbery or a driveby could just steal one instead. You find a lot of abandoned Kias and Hyundais down in Hunter's Point in SF for that reason.
- kube-system 4y agoJoy riding it appears, here's a compilation of some examples (nsfw language): https://youtu.be/cZss8DIUPhg?t=10 https://youtu.be/cZss8DIUPhg?t=10
- grapescheesee 4y agoCan we please start clarifying makes and models? I understand this might empower people, but it's not every car they made or make.. I know my year and model isn't part of these insurance issues, but all I see is brand names.
- themadturk 4y agoThe linked article clearly lists the makes, models and years that State Farm is blacklisting.