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A Florida police department<\/a> has partnered with Hyundai to combat vehicle thefts, by offering some car owners steering wheel locks.<\/p>\n

Hyundai Motor America donated steering wheel locks to the Clearwater Police Department<\/a> to give to owners of Hyundai vehicles, particularly those built before Nov. 1, 2021, without engine immobilizers.<\/p>\n

Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts<\/a> have skyrocketed across the U.S., with some major cities reporting increases of over 300% over the past two years.<\/p>\n

ST. LOUIS HYUNDAI\/KIA DEALER INVENTS SECURITY DEVICE FOR CARS BEING STOLEN THROUGH TIKTOK CHALLENGE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Police blame a TikTok and a social media trend that began in 2021.<\/p>\n

Videos posted to social media under the hashtag “Kia Boys,” show people how to start Kia or Hyundai vehicles without keys, and instead with the tip of a phone charger or USB cable. The videos prompted juveniles across the country to try and steal Hyundai and Kia vehicles.<\/p>\n

The trend resulted in tens of thousands of vehicles being stolen and taken for joyrides.<\/p>\n

HYUNDAIS AND KIAS STOLEN NEARLY TWICE AS OFTEN AS OTHER VEHICLES, NATIONAL STUDY FINDS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

St. Louis, Missouri is one area that was hit hard by the auto theft trend.<\/p>\n

This week, a service director at the Suntrup Automotive Group said its service team redesigned an off-the-shelf Bluetooth switch that could be hardwired to the car and immobilize the ignition.<\/p>\n

The low-end models manufactured between 2011-2021, were built without push button ignitions and ignition immobilizers.<\/p>\n

In areas like Clearwater, Florida, where the solution is not readily available, a more primitive means, like a steering wheel lock, is being offered as a solution, and for free.<\/p>\n

Owners of Hyundai vehicles without push button immobilizers can pick up a steering wheel lock Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Clearwater Police Station on Pierce Street. To qualify, police said on a Facebook post, proof of Hyundai vehicle ownership is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/florida-police-combat-hyundai-thefts-free-steering-wheel-locks <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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