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t1_j4ixhla wrote

If you own a Hyundai or Kia without a chipped key, you need to be on the look out and get a steering wheel lock.

These cars are extremely easy to steal, other cites have seen an enormous spike in Kia and Hyundai thefts, it’s coming to DC now. Insurance is starting to drop these cars in other states because of so many thefts.

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t1_j4jf6lg wrote

Wdym chipped key

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t1_j4jiukk wrote

Modern vehicles have a chip in the key that is paired to the vehicle…it essentially won’t allow a car to start without the chip (key) in proximity

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t1_j4jp1n7 wrote

Most modern cars manufactures have chipped (transponder) keys, a lot of newer Kias and Hyundais do not!

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t1_j4l6pic wrote

>Most modern cars manufactures have chipped (transponder) keys, a lot of newer Kias and Hyundais do not!

You get what you pay for.

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t1_j4l7b6l wrote

I can’t argue with that. Unfortunately, a lot of buyers of these affordable cars can not afford to get them stolen and miss work or pay out of pocket for repairs.

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