Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts

Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by thejarren on Friday May 12, 2023 @03:11PM (#35920822)

As someone who owns a Hyundai and a Kia, this is an interesting thread to read. Going to look into some safety steps moving forward.

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Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by dmbche on Friday May 12, 2023 @03:36PM (#35921203)

A good option is to install one or two hidden switches that need activating corectly for the fuel pump to run - even with your key they won't be able to take your car.

I think it's Autralia where like 80% of the car theft are done with the owner's key? (Too lazy to look for the citation)

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Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by dmbche on Friday May 12, 2023 @08:34PM (#35924233)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH19CDA5t_8

Good scotty kilmer video on one such option

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Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by kevin_thibedeau on Friday May 12, 2023 @03:21PM (#35920983)

They'll smash your windows anyway. Only safe option is to switch brands.

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Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by unholythree on Friday May 12, 2023 @09:23PM (#35924515)

This is largely true. I own an Elantra, had a window, the ignition, and steering column trashed, and the would be thief failed to actually steal the car. I was still out almost $1200 after towing and my deductible.

Having a steering wheel lock has worked so far since then, but there is a tremendous incentive for someone to ruin my car again given the chance, since it'll (maybe always) appear to be an easy target, kill switch or no.

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Re:Baltimore sues Hyundai, Kia over spike in car thefts by Zircom on Friday May 12, 2023 @03:52PM (#35921422)

I replaced my Hyundai badges with Toyota ones I 3D printed to fit and just completely took off the Elantra lettering

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