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Why Kia and Hyundai cars keep getting stolen | Learn English expression 'cut corners'

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How to Steal a Hyundai or Kia Car

Many Hyundai and Kia vehicles sold in the US did not include a basic piece of technology that's standard or required in almost all vehicles. An engine immobilizer prevents a car from starting if its key is not close to the ignition. A video popped up on TikTok showing exactly how to steal a car in this way. All you have to do is break the window, jump in through the window, rip off a plastic panel on the steering column, force a USB cable into a certain part, and turn the cable like you would a key. The whole thing can be done in 20 seconds if you have practice, which a lot of people do.

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