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2023-01-28 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Some Insurance Companies in St. Louis Refusing to Cover Kias and Hyundais Because of Theft

[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 2023-01-28 02:28|| || Front Page|| [11142 views ] Top

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|| 2023-01-28 06:27|| Front Page Top

#2 I drive a FIAT. No sane person would steal a FIAT.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-01-28 12:49|| 2023-01-28 12:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Fix It Again Tony

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-01-28 13:11|| 2023-01-28 13:11|| Front Page Top

#4 My sister in law pointed that out to me.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-01-28 13:45|| 2023-01-28 13:45|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2023-01-28 15:55|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2023-01-28 16:48|| Front Page Top

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