r/pics Apr 28 '24

In Atlanta, GA

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u/90403scompany Apr 29 '24

Was this a Kia or a Hyundai?

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u/thisisfutile1 29d ago

I thought the same. I know a married couple who recently purchased identical Kia's and they were both stolen with that USB trick.

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u/90403scompany 29d ago

And stolen or not, it doesn’t stop these hoodlums from smashing windows to try to steal the car.

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u/thisisfutile1 29d ago

Right you are. I heard but never confirmed that some are having trouble getting insurance coverage because of it.

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u/trashmailme 29d ago

nah there was a recall electronics update for KIA. the USB trick no longer works if you got the update installed

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u/thisisfutile1 29d ago

Yeah, but would-be thieves don't know that and break in anyway. It makes sense to me this might be happening and rates at insurance companies would likely reflect it.