What you should know
Through September 2023, grand theft from vehicles increased by approximately 19% in New York City. For this reason, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will offer free anti-theft software updates and other tools to Hyundai car owners as a measure to prevent this type of crime. The event will take place on Saturday, October 28 and on Sunday, October 29 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in Queens at the GNYADA Center for Automotive Education and Training, located at 15-30 Petracca Place in Queens.Here, owners of Hyundai vehicles from 2013 to 2022 who need keys to start the car are eligible for a free anti-theft software update, which will be performed on-site by Hyundai service technicians. For their part, Hyundai owners with vehicles that do not qualify for the software update, meaning they press a button to start the car, can attend to receive a free steering wheel lock and airtags (while supplies last).
NEW YORK – Through September 2023, grand theft from vehicles increased by approximately 19% in New York City. For this reason, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will offer free updates of anti-theft software and other tools to Hyundai car owners as a measure to prevent this type of crime.
The event, which will be this weekend, is led by the New York City Police in partnership with Hyundai USA and the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA).
“Violent crime is down in New York City, but we’re not going to take our foot off the gas when it comes to combating car thefts,” said Mayor Adams. “This event will provide a free and easy way for Hyundai owners to protect themselves from becoming victims of auto theft, and I encourage residents to take advantage of this clinic as we continue to attack this problem from all angles.”
WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SOFTWARE UPDATE AND HOW LONG THE PROCESS TAKES
Here, owners of 2013 to 2022 Hyundai vehicles who require keys to start the car are eligible to receive a free anti-theft software update, which will be performed on-site by Hyundai service technicians. The update usually takes about 15 minutes to complete, not including waiting time.
For their part, Hyundai owners with vehicles that do not qualify for the software update, meaning they press a button to start the car, can attend to receive a free steering wheel lock and airtags (while supplies last).
WHEN WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE AND WHERE
The event will take place on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday, October 29 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in Queens at the GNYADA Center for Automotive Education and Training, located at 15-30 Petracca Place in Queens.
No appointment or pre-registration is necessary to participate, and vehicle owners do not need to provide any documentation to receive the software update.
Use: If you live in The Bronx, which is one of the counties most affected by vehicle thefts, they will reimburse you for the cost of the toll.
WHICH HYUNDAI VEHICLES CAN BE UPDATED
The following Hyundai vehicles may be upgrades: 2018-2022 Accent, 2011-2022 Elantra, 2013-2020 Elantra GT, 2013-2014 Genesis Coupe, 2018-2022 Kona, 2020-2021 Palisade, 2013-2022 Santa Fe, 2013- Santa Fe 2018 Sport, 2019 Santa Fe XL, 2011-2019 Sonata, 2011-2022 Tucson, 2012-2017 and 2019-2021 Veloster, and 2020-2021 Venue.
WHY THEFTS HAVE INCREASED
This increase is largely due to an increase in theft of specific Hyundai and Kia models, which are vulnerable to theft due to software vulnerabilities. This trend, fueled by viral videos on social media, emerged in the city in September 2022, skyrocketed three months later and continues to this day.
In September 2023, Mayor Adams released a comprehensive plan to address auto thefts in all five boroughs. The plan includes new law enforcement strategies, increased collaboration with public and private sector partners, and educational efforts. As a result, each NYPD district now has a motorized major theft radio patrol equipped with two mobile license plate readers, patrolling 24/7 and serving as a liaison with teams. of existing detectives within the jurisdiction of each district.
Additionally, the NYPD has designated a grand theft auto coordinator within its Crime Analysis Unit to improve data collection on stolen or lost vehicles and arrest tracking.
2023-10-27 14:40:52
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