Keep a close watch on your Kia or Hyundai

[AdmFubar]

Another from the Ooopsie Doodles Department

Some Hyundai, Kia Models Are Way too Easy to Steal, Lack Immobilizers

The situation has gotten so bad that some U.S. cities are asking the companies for a fix.

jalopnik.com

 

[SeanBZA]

Shoot, will just mean the insurance on those vehicles will rise, and owners will have to resort to actually installing an aftermarket immobiliser system on them as well, along with perhaps a tracking system, though skipping the MH720 and like as a good first step. A few cases of the thieves being arrested, tried as adults and tossed into jail though might deter this, or simply make the parents responsible for the damage.

 

[Barry Wallis]

A few cases of the thieves being arrested, tried as adults and tossed into jail though might deter this

Unfortunately, it turns out doing this makes it so the thief can't reoffend while in jail, however, it doesn't deter most others as they are generally convinced they won't get caught.

 

[SeanBZA]

True, but the friend group will at least slow down doing this for a few months, long enough for the next new meme to come out and them stopping doing this.