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-Lurid Crime Tales-
Some Insurance Companies in St. Louis Refusing to Cover Kias and Hyundais Because of Theft
2023-01-28
[PJ] Major insurance companies like Progressive and State Farm are denying coverage to many new Kia and Hyundai owners due to considerable increases in theft.

The massive jump in thefts — from 273 to 3,958 in St. Louis, representing an increase of 1,450% — is being blamed on a TikTok video showing exactly how to break into and drive off in many 2011-21 models of the South Korean-made vehicles using just a screwdriver and a USB charging cable.

And current Kia and Hyundai owners are seeing huge increases in their renewal premiums.
Posted by:Besoeker

#6  Policy denial apparently only affects the 'Steel Key' entry and operating models as they don't have an identification chip.

The 'Push Button Start' models not affected as they7 do.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2023-01-28 16:48  

#5  The Koreans decided they could sell cars cheaper if they didn't include the newer anti theft systems.
Well....
Posted by: ed in texas   2023-01-28 15:55  

#4  My sister in law pointed that out to me.
Posted by: Super Hose   2023-01-28 13:45  

#3  Fix It Again Tony
Posted by: M. Murcek    2023-01-28 13:11  

#2  I drive a FIAT. No sane person would steal a FIAT.
Posted by: Super Hose   2023-01-28 12:49  

#1  In other news: Sealand containers are being recalled from the Texas border. The Chinese shipping business is booming.
Posted by: Besoeker   2023-01-28 06:27  

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