This is the scourge that is now sweeping the United States. After several videos posted on social network TikTok, many Korean cars by 2022 it will be very easy to steal.

Owner Hyundai Sonata seems to have found a solution for just a few bucks!

A wave of thefts from Korean cars

Currently in the US, owners Hyundai and with Kia trying to do everything so that their cars are not stolen. After a video published on the TikTok network, many owners simply have their cars stolen.

And the reason for the thefts is simple. Kia and Hyundai models are easily stolen because models with physical keys do not have an immobilizer. So there is nothing identifying the ignition key and thieves can very easily turn on the ignition.

Change the icon to protect your car

Enabled reddit forum, a user named Cripplerx posted his “homemade” solution. This owner Hyundai Sonata just replaced the icons Hyundai by the emblems Ford.

Photo credit: @Reddit Cripplerx

And according to the owner, it seems to be working well! At least for now…

Hyundai and Kia are trying to roll out anti-theft software

Hyundai and Kia have been working to remedy this situation for several months by deploying a anti-theft software free for eligible vehicles.

At the same time, the two automakers are facing lawsuits from major US cities and some insurers have blacklisted the cars… making it much harder for owners to get coverage!

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