I hate to start a political debate but this has an automotive context. According to our local newspaper’s editorial board, Hyundais and Kias account for 77% of vehicle thefts in St. Louis, not because they’re relatively easy to steal but because the Police Department is understaffed. So the current …

Our local news (central Florida) showed a clip from social media on how to steal these cars, the station redacted some of the details. Appears very easy.

[image] Purebred: Appears very easy. Yes. These vehicles aren’t being stolen moreso than other makes because there aren’t enough police or because jurisdictions are “soft on crime.” They’re being stolen because it’s easy to do.

If I had one of these cars, I would install some type of remote battery disconnect that could be disabled/enabled by a smart remote and device hidden under the hood. Maybe put it the low power side of the starter relay/solenoid so the car doesn’t start and a failure of this during driving wouldn’t …

I know this is old, but the lawyer Lehto got stopped and it was quite interesting what he had to say about what to do in a traffic stop. Hands on wheel, dome light on, ask permission to reach for billfold etc. They let him go. [I Got Pulled Over Last Night!]

Never heard of the guy but I appreciated the video. He’s right, of course. Not just cops but anyone who deals with the public. I do, and attitude makes a huge difference. A couple of small points: I grew up in a part of Illinois that was all small towns and the local speed limit often stretches a…

I have a friend with one of these cars. Luckily they live in a pretty decent suburb of St. Louis so it isn’t a huge concern for them. Obviously people know which cars to target so that isn’t good. I understand there is simply a USB port under a cover in the steering column. People plug something…

As mentioned, my wife drives a 2016 Tucson and she got a Club free from the local PD. It’d be nice if Hyundai would at least do that much.

All they will do is smash the window and cut through the steering wheel. We have a whole new level of thieves at work now. I’m surprised the police would give these away. I suppose it makes it look like they are doing something so everyone feels better.

[image] davepsinbox_157004: she got a Club free from the local PD. Which is pretty much worthless .

St. Louis responsible for Hyundai/Kia thefts

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bing November 25, 2022, 5:56am 26

Yeah I got a ticket going through a small town at night. 45 in a 30. All dark, no one around except the guy hiding in the shadows. On my 50th birthday.

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