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Major insurance companies drop coverage of some Hyundai, Kia vehicles after theft issues

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The move comes after social media posts showed how to start certain Kia and Hyundai cars without the use of a key, prompting theft warnings from police.

Theft claims nearly twice as common for older Hyundai, Kia vehicles

The reason, the institute said, is likely because both companies sell vehicles that don't have electronic immobilizers to prevent thieves from driving off with the cars. Thieves are able to break in and bypass the ignition, the researchers said.

 

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