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GENERAL STUFF => GENERAL DISCUSSIONS => Car Related (any make, any model) => Topic started by: AlanHo on February 01, 2023, 08:29:10

Title: Certain Hyundai and KIA Models Refused Insurance in USA
Post by: AlanHo on February 01, 2023, 08:29:10

How long before insurers in other countries refuse to provide insurance for certain Hyundai and KIA cars

 :link: Major insurers refuse to cover some Kia and Hyundai cars over major security flaw | Daily Mail Online (https://tinyurl.com/msetm4s3)

Title: Re: Certain Hyundai and KIA Models Refused Insurance in USA
Post by: Shambles on February 01, 2023, 08:33:15

 :Shocked:  <-- that is all I can say

Title: Re: Certain Hyundai and KIA Models Refused Insurance in USA
Post by: AlanHo on February 01, 2023, 10:28:49

Someone on the KIA forum has pointed out that cars sold in the USA do not require enine immobilisers.  Hence some TikTok idiot in the UK would wreak damage on the steering wheel trim and innards before discovering the engine wouldn't start anyway.