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automotive2 years ago

"Insurance Costs Soar for Kia and Hyundai Owners, Prompting Calls for Recalls and Anti-Theft Systems"

Kia and Hyundai owners are facing rising insurance costs and rejections from insurance companies due to the increasing risk associated with stolen cars. Even those whose vehicles haven't been stolen are experiencing difficulties in obtaining insurance coverage. The state Insurance Commissioner advises owners to shop around, get multiple quotes, and consider raising their deductibles to find companies willing to insure their Kia or Hyundai vehicles.

via KIRO Seattle|
#automotive#hyundai#insurance-costs
local-news2 years ago

Rampant Car Thefts and Break-ins Plague Reading, Residents Urged to Stay Alert

The Reading Police Department is investigating a series of stolen cars, break-ins, and thefts that occurred in the early morning hours on Saturday. At least three vehicles were taken from different streets in town, and nine residents reported their cars being broken into. Police are urging residents to stay vigilant by keeping their car doors locked, closing windows and sunroofs, and not leaving valuables inside their vehicles.

via CBS Boston|
#break-ins#local-news#reading
crime2 years ago

Violent Gas Station Robbery Leaves Cashier Brutally Attacked and Store Robbed

A gas station cashier in Washington state was brutally attacked by a group of six suspects, some believed to be teenagers, during a robbery. The assailants punched and kicked the cashier while stealing cigarettes, candy, and cash from the store. The attack, captured on security footage, lasted about 20 seconds. The cashier, although shaken, plans to return to work, and the store will increase security measures. The suspects used stolen Kia and Hyundai cars, which have been targeted in a recent trend on TikTok that teaches how to start them using a screwdriver and a USB cable.

via Daily Mail|
#assault#crime#gas-station-robbery
crime2 years ago

APD Contemplates Legal Action Against Kia and Hyundai for Car Theft Issues

Albuquerque Police Chief, Harold Medina, is preparing legal action against Hyundai and Kia manufacturers following a deadly shooting involving a stolen Hyundai. The car manufacturers are currently facing a massive recall due to their vehicles being too easy to steal. Chief Medina stated that both Hyundai and Kia vehicles account for about 20% of stolen cars in Albuquerque, and he believes they should be held accountable for the dangers they create in the community. The shooting occurred when the victim, Sydney Wilson, tracked down her stolen Hyundai and confronted the suspects, resulting in her being shot and killed by a 13-year-old.

via KRQE News 13|
#albuquerque#crime#hyundai
crime2 years ago

Man faces multiple charges including ATM robbery.

Randall Ballard, who was accused of robbing a woman at an ATM in Memphis last month, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including stealing cars, robbing a business, and holding employees at gunpoint. Crime reports involving the suspect date back to January 26, when he was found in a stolen car. Ballard is set to appear in court on charges of aggravated robbery, theft of property, evading arrest, possession of a firearm/commission of a felony, and reckless driving.

via WREG NewsChannel 3|
#atm-robbery#crime#gunpoint-robbery
crime2 years ago

Rochester plagued by car theft and vandalism, police make arrests.

Rochester, NY is experiencing a surge in car thefts, with an average of 83 stolen cars per week this year. A Facebook group called "Stolen/Found Vehicles in Rochester, N.Y." has been helping victims by allowing them to post information about their stolen cars and by sharing photos and videos of stolen cars spotted by others. Some victims have found their cars through the Facebook group before hearing from the police. The group has become a valuable resource for victims in a city where car thefts have become a daily occurrence.

via News10NBC|
#crime#facebook-group#police
automotive2 years ago

Insurers reject stolen Hyundai and Kia cars, dealers continue sales.

KIA has rolled out a software upgrade for older models to prevent thefts, which includes a longer sounding alarm and a tweak in the ignition to stop the USB trick. The upgrade is free for eligible vehicles and takes 40 minutes to install. KIA has notified over 2.3 million owners around the country and expects to have all notified before June for the anti-theft upgrade. Stolen cars in Milwaukee have dropped 34% so far this year. Lupient KIA in Glendale has already upgraded about a thousand vehicles since the stolen car fix came out.

via WISN Milwaukee|
#anti-theft-upgrade#automotive#kia
automotive2 years ago

Hyundai and Kia owners struggle to replace stolen car parts.

A sharp rise in car thefts has led to a shortage of parts for stolen Hyundais and Kias, causing some insurance companies to total the cars instead of repairing them. The specific parts being replaced, such as ignition lock cylinders, have overwhelmed Hyundai's parts supply, with some dealerships receiving up to six calls per day for replacement parts. The shortage has led to some body shops refusing to work on stolen Hyundais and Kias, while others have resorted to cannibalizing used parts. Hyundai expects the parts shortage to level out in the coming months.

via The Drive|
#automotive#body-shops#hyundai