State Farm & Progressive are refusing to provide coverage are refusing to offer coverage for certain models of Kias and Hyundais as they are getting stolen so much.

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Some auto insurance companies are refusing to offer coverage for Kias and Hyundais as they are getting stolen so much. More than 1,000 were stolen in New Orleans alone in 2022. pic.twitter.com/vVqTFRuAwv

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Two of America's largest auto insurers won't write policies in certain cities for some older Hyundai and Kia models.

Progressive and State Farm have stopped offering insurance on vehicles that have been deemed too easy to steal in cities like Denver and St. Louis.

According to the Highway Loss Data Institute, some 2015 through 2019 Hyundai and Kia models are roughly twice as likely to be stolen as other vehicles of similar age because many lack basic auto theft prevention technology. The SUVs and cars don't have electronic immobilizers, which can stop the car from moving if it doesn't have the right key.

While immobilizers were standard equipment on 96% of vehicles sold for the 2015-19 model years, only 26% of Hyundai and Kia models had them at that time.

“State Farm has temporarily stopped writing new business in some states for certain model years and trim levels of Hyundai and Kia vehicles because theft losses for these vehicles have increased dramatically,” the insurer said in a statement provided to CNN. “This is a serious problem impacting our customers and the entire auto insurance industry.”

Progressive is also cutting back on insuring these cars in some markets, spokesman Jeff Sibel said in an emailed statement.

“During the past year we’ve seen theft rates for certain Hyundai and Kia vehicles more than triple and in some markets these vehicles are almost 20 times more likely to be stolen than other vehicles,” he wrote. “Given that we price our policies based on the level of risk they represent, this explosive increase in thefts in many cases makes these vehicles extremely challenging for us to insure. In response, in some geographic areas we have increased our rates and limited our sale of new insurance policies on some of these models.”

Locally, that same trend has been an issue.

According to LMPD data, there were more than 3,200 cars that were reported stolen from January to mid-October of last year. While all major manufacturers were on the list, two stand out to police as being particularly susceptible to theft.

"Since Sept. 1, over 1/3 of the vehicles stolen in Louisville Metro are Kias and Hyundais," said Maj. Shannon Lauder.

In the first half of 2022, fewer than 100 Kias and Hyundais were stolen, but by Oct. 13, Kias saw thefts rise by 57% and Hyundais by 26%.

Source:  https://www.wdrb.com/news .. 21f066900.html

how are they getting stolen so often?


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jholla31 said how are they getting stolen so often? BX educate...

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DIY tutorials exposed on Tik Tok.

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jholla31 said how are they getting stolen so often? BX educate...

You can steal newer models using an iPhone USB charger.

It was revealed on Tik Tok then a bunch of Gen Z kids along with your run of the mill scumbags went ham recording themselves stealing peoples Kia to joyride and chop #KiaChallenge

Wtf these kids’ parents?

Kia

Bigboi781 said Wtf these kids’ parents?

At work, bi*ch n*gga.

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Lol how the fu*k you charging folks thousands of dollars for some sh*t some dumb n*gga can watch a Tik Tok and take with an iPhone charger

All this sh*t rigged on both ends lol

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If u a potential target.. better gon head n take it back to these days before u wake up one morning wit yo sh*t missing

They won the battle but not the war. The house always wins, whether by tact or lawfully disguised coercion.

Between high theft and their engines blowing up I do not understand how Kia/Hyundai have such an imprint in the car market.

mars15 said Between high theft and their engines blowing up I do not understand how Kia/Hyundai have such an imprint in the car market.

They make some of best cars in the world. With the best warranties. Those are objective facts too not my opinions. Look it up

Edit: Stop trying to prove me wrong with out of context what abouts..

We're talking about their imprint so that means their impression over many years. If they can weather a few bad situations and mistakes that obviously means they did alot right to have the goodwill needed to keep a positive brand value.

And I'm talking about they make some of the cars.. In their segment. They can sometimes get up to low and mid level luxury and compete with anyone. They can sometimes get in the reliable economy space and compete with anyone. They will usually win in cheap economy space.

I never said every car will win every time. Hyundai is one of the best examples on how to run a traditional car company.

My neighbor’s truck got jacked the other night. The car they pulled up in? A Kia Soul. Got them all over my cameras. It has been stupid here how these lil n*ggas are taking these cars

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I was about to get a hyundai elantra hybdrid 2023 , but then I said fu*k that..all that glitters ain't gold

whatevaitakes said DIY tutorials exposed on Tik Tok.

Why do n*ggas like telling on themselves?

Still2Highh said view image If u a potential target.. better gon head n take it back to these days before u wake up one morning wit yo sh*t missing

Hate to tell you bro but they were cutting those off to

youngsiz said Hate to tell you bro but they were cutting those off to

Obviously..

But most "kia boyz" not equipped for cuttin no club off a steering wheel. And if they see it on ya sh*t.. they not gon put in the effort when they know they can find the same one witout it.

Still2Highh said view image If u a potential target.. better gon head n take it back to these days before u wake up one morning wit yo sh*t missing

youngsiz said Hate to tell you bro but they were cutting those off to

Liquid nitrogen + Hammer + Proper Gear = Faster.

Teknicks said They make some of best cars in the world. With the best warranties. Those are obvious l objective facts too not my opinions. Look it up

Actually no the make the least safe cars and reliable cars at the moment. They are giving people an extra 250,000 mile warranty because the transmission on six versions of Kias and Hyundai continues to be recalled. The car continues to catch fire due to internal engine leaking. All standard versions(key starters) Kia and Hyundais from 2011-2019 don’t have immobilizes making them a huge security risk. They develop a security fix but charge the consumer to buy it and have it installed. I owned and had my sonata stolen and totaled seven months after having it in STL. The problem been going on 3 years prior in Milwaukee they already have a class action lawsuit filed.

Still2Highh said Obviously.. But most "kia boyz" not equipped for cuttin no club off a steering wheel. And if they see it on ya sh*t.. they not gon put in the effort when they know they can find the same one witout it.

Bruh you would think that but I literally living in a hotspot in Ferguson. We all were talking sh*t on the neighborhood app “these are just kids” “they shouldn’t have the tools to cut it” etc. They were cutting them sh*ts and if they couldn’t cut it they flip the inside of the car. You gotta stop thinking like a adult and think like a teenager looking for a thrill why wouldn’t they go for the harder steals like clubbed cars

whatevaitakes said Liquid nitrogen + Hammer + Proper Gear = Faster.

Jesus fu*kin christ.

why U wannabe boxden know it all experts.. jump at every chance to try quote me .. n spin a conversation about the actual thread.. into some random a*s sh*t nobody even talkin bout??

This sh*t done happened to me in 3 different threads now


We all know clubs was gettin cut off and it's ways to get around em..


But this thread about the "KIA BOYZ" .. using usb cables to steal KIAS.

Not professional car thieves.. using saws.. liquid nitrogen n hammers .

Tf