My Hyundai Tucson was stolen from colfax & federal a month ago and totaled and some customers of mine in the highlands, just went out to the parking lot to discover their Kia was stolen.
DPD told me that thieves have recently figured out that they can punch the door handle of most Hyundais and Kias in a certain way and it’ll unlock the door, once they’re in they can easily destroy a keyed ignition and drive off quietly and quickly.
The shop my car was towed to before we discovered the engine damage also said they’ve been getting a TON of stolen Hyundais and Kias and parts are back ordered because of it.
So be vigilant and get a lock, or if you have the funds to upgrade to a push start ignition, do it. And don’t store anything in your car, the thieves that took mine took everything, even my car user manual.
Hearing anecdotes that only the keyed ignition vehicles are being targeted. Has anybody w/ keyless ignition been stolen or attempted stolen in the last year or so?
I started to see a lot of Kia sportages and Hyundai konas on the road where I live. And apart from being a basic SUV i noted that their blinkers are in the bumpers way low and not so easy to see. I have a hatchback so for me it is easy to see, but I have been in situations where if you are in a van or a truck you cant see it in a stoplight. Most of the truckers always come close to a car in front when there is a traffic light and they legit cant see that blinker and can cause a crash, which I saw 3 times, 2 times being kona that got rear ended by a truck on a light and one sportage. One of those happened in front of my eyes and the truck driver was pissed because the car went right and he couldnt see the blinker because it was low. Also I dont understand how is it more economic to pull more wires in the bumper when most of the light wires on the back go to the top or the middle of the vehicle. I just dont understand why they are doing it when every car company just puts them with the brake lights, reverse lights and such. People expect for blinkers to be there so why they went in that direction?
I always see a mix reviews about that brand. Two groups I aways see with this brand and no in between. The ones who really likes the brand and advocates that's it's way better in reliability/quality than before and the ones who always say it's junk/cheap with videos of the car catching on fire (even on some newer ones). Makes it hard for a consumer to chose if they should go get one.
I helped my family bought a used Kona last year (since we were on a budget and I took the risk of trying the brand) and they haven't had any problems, but the dealership where I get some service done is so slow on parts. I usually go to a local mechanic, but the car is still under warranty.
Not to mention that there is an unresolved recall, but the inspection at the dealership said the car should be fine/ up to factory standards and my family member has been driving without any problems.
I'm looking for mid size suvs and i've found multiple in my interests
Toyota: RAV4 Kia: Sonet - Sportage - Sorento - Telluride Hyundai: Tucson - Kona - Creta
< What would i like in a car: Fuel efficency - Smooth and comfortable experience - Can be used for onroad and offroad - High ground clearance (i mean not very high but yk decently high enough) >
I originally wanted toyota rav4, however i saw these cars from other brands and it looks really good
And tell me any good feature about those cars and what is your opinion please
