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Ellen Kennedy

Hyundai and Kia Thefts: How to Protect Your Car

Criminal in hood trying to steal car, breaks keyless lock to start car engine.

Hyundai and Kia thefts rose 1,000% between 2020 and 2023, driven by social media posts showing how easy it was to hotwire certain models. I should know, as my own car was stolen this way in 2023. New data on car thefts show that the problem has only gotten worse. Read on to learn if your car is at risk, about insurance issues, and what you can do to protect your vehicle.

Hyundai and Kia thefts overview 

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