Submitted by hdhcnsnd t3_10vfwgs in philadelphia
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Fattom23 t1_j7h8kvr wrote
The answer is no. We cannot do things that might inconvenience drivers.
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hdhcnsnd OP t1_j7hc0q3 wrote
True, if we put up bollards cars wouldn’t be able to access the sidewalk-road or the grass-road or, god forbid, the bike-lane-road.
yadayodayada t1_j7hcdhh wrote
Not the first or last time this will happen.
ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j7hcl90 wrote
That is one of the safer sections of trail as there is a wide grassy buffer between the SRT and the drag-strip that is Kelly drive. Other sections are right next to the road and completely exposed.
th_22 t1_j7he4vz wrote
No big surprise, it's a Hyundai. Only a matter of time before insurers refuse to cover these models in Philly.
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ColdJay64 t1_j7hgiuv wrote
It's not a Philly-specific issue.... State Farm and Progressive have already stopped covering certain Hyundai and Kia models in Denver, St. Louis, Louisiana, and other places across the country: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2023/02/01/progressive-state-farm-drop-hyundai-kia-insurance/11153762002/
goalieamd t1_j7hhmxw wrote
That’s my car 🙃. Today was so much fun.
illy-chan t1_j7hhxdf wrote
Shit. Sorry to hear it.
mundotaku t1_j7hi3s8 wrote
>2020 Hyundai Tucson
Another victim of the USB challenge
ColdJay64 t1_j7hi65w wrote
820 stolen cars this year are Hyundai and Kia, compared to only 618 of all other automakers. The manufacturer should be held responsible, that's crazy.
goalieamd t1_j7hiam5 wrote
Thanks man! Already got a rental and insurance is going to take care of everything. It’s just annoying, I just got it 2 months ago and now I have to go through the new car process again.
mundotaku t1_j7hibwf wrote
Hopefully, insurance will cover it and you can buy something better (aka not a Hyundai/KIA)
goalieamd t1_j7hilbl wrote
Insurance is going to cover everything which is awesome. It’s just annoying I had just gotten the car 2 months ago and now I have to go through the whole new car process again.
illy-chan t1_j7hivyt wrote
At least the insurance doesn't sound like they're yanking your chain.
Wishing you better luck on the next car.
goalieamd t1_j7hj79o wrote
Thanks! State Farm has been fantastic so far.
mundotaku t1_j7hkajf wrote
If I were you, I would be happy. Your insurance rate probably was a lot higher than it needed to be for a comparable car. I advise you to look into buying a Mazda or a Toyota, even if it is a little bit older.
goalieamd t1_j7hkqf9 wrote
I haven't even started looking yet but thank you for the advice!
ResidentComplaint19 t1_j7hku7d wrote
One cop and one tow truck. First time I’m not seeing excessive overkill on something like this.
ColdJay64 t1_j7hnimi wrote
I was about to ask what new cars you were considering. +1 on the Mazda suggestion.
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DeltaNerd t1_j7htwbh wrote
Hmmm idk about that. Philadelphia is a major shipping port for both Hyundai and Kia
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ItsAllInYourHead t1_j7hygk3 wrote
Not trying to be a dick, just curious: Were you aware of all the news circulating about how easy it is to steal Hyundais and Kias these days? I'm genuinely curious if buyers don't know; don't care; are told their model isn't affected; etc...
goalieamd t1_j7hyt4b wrote
I didn’t know until after we purchased the car about the TikTok challenge and what not. We also weren’t told that the cars were targeted. It’s my fault for not doing more research. We were kinda in a bad spot at the time and needed a car ASAP and that car was available and in our budget.
Hib3rnian t1_j7hzfen wrote
Dredge that river and I'm sure you'll find a few
Capkirk0923 t1_j7i1d97 wrote
The drug dealer who sits in front of my house because the police won't come drives a Kia.
Capkirk0923 t1_j7i1hgb wrote
They should refuse to cover Nissan Altimas.
Sure_Sun_9716 t1_j7i2h71 wrote
I found your car this morning on my run at 5:30a and called the police. I’m so so sorry! But so glad you weren’t hurt.
Sure_Sun_9716 t1_j7i2nf8 wrote
There were five cars when I called it in this morning
ResidentComplaint19 t1_j7i3lb1 wrote
Was this just a usual morning for you?
Sure_Sun_9716 t1_j7i3ony wrote
actually yeah…
goalieamd t1_j7i58cy wrote
Thank you so much for calling the police! They were able to inform me around 630am while I was trying to take my dog out before work.
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solipsisticsundays t1_j7i7myx wrote
Altima drivers don’t bother with insurance.
solipsisticsundays t1_j7i7rw4 wrote
Where the grass meets asphalt tbh. Too many people drive their cars all over there in the Spring and Summer.
Capkirk0923 t1_j7i90i7 wrote
True that. Or with license plates.
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NoWarButMyWar t1_j7icr74 wrote
I got hit with Hyundai insurance penalty this year it seems probably just gonna sell it now since once already two guys tried to carjack me around last Christmas. Fuck driving in this city.
ParallelPeterParker t1_j7icx9q wrote
Not that this helps OP, but according to this, Kia will be issuing a recall shortly which will at least help owners.
https://www.reddit.com/r/kia/comments/10p76cz/kia_to_offer_an_antitheft_recall_for_kias_sold/
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baldude69 t1_j7ifbmh wrote
Wow Philly Reddit is such a small world. Sorry for your loss
vermilionshadow t1_j7ij60c wrote
I’m so sorry. Wtf.
selfpromoting t1_j7ilmdp wrote
Helps it was on local tv
dotcom-jillionaire t1_j7imhr0 wrote
12,144 cars stolen in 2022 is a lot of cars
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XSC t1_j7kc4ss wrote
Got rid of my Hyundai even though it wasn’t part of the whole tiktok bs. I’m not going to risk it being broken into by some moron.
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Darius_Banner t1_j7kpstz wrote
Under no circumstances is any of this your fault
Darius_Banner t1_j7kq29j wrote
Yes, however, the litter bastards doing the stealing need to be held responsible too. Time for some bait cars
Darius_Banner t1_j7kq843 wrote
Yes! I can’t believe how many idiots drive their cars into the grass to have a picnic (a very trashy picnic I should add)
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ColdJay64 t1_j7kxrnx wrote
I completely agree. It's just crazy that the city could have over 50% less auto thefts without this defect.
ginabobina1014 t1_j7l5wmz wrote
I got rid of my Prius a little over a year ago bc I was worried about getting my catalytic converter stolen. I traded it in for a Kia Soul 😭😭. Sadly I love the car but I’m debating if I should try to get a different one.
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EdgarAllanRoevWade t1_j7pug8g wrote
Steal it.
Capkirk0923 t1_j7pva9n wrote
With the drug dealer inside it? That's going to be challenging.
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hdhcnsnd OP t1_j7h5vn2 wrote
Can we have bollards on the SRT along Kelly Drive now?