3308V
LCD 2-Way Security System
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Car Alarms and Security
Hyundai and Kia Theft Protection: Layers for Vehicles Without an Immobilizer
A social-media trend made certain Hyundai and Kia models easy targets. Here is how layers of aftermarket protection raise the bar.
- Alarms & Security
- Mobile install by appointment
- Viper
Starting in 2022, a social-media trend showed how certain Hyundai and Kia models, mostly keyed-ignition vehicles from roughly 2011 through 2021 that were built without an engine immobilizer, could be started by defeating the ignition with simple tools. Thefts of those vehicles rose across the country, and many owners have been left worried.
Both manufacturers have offered a software update and other measures. Check with your dealer, using your VIN, to see what applies to your vehicle. For many owners, adding independent layers on top makes sense, and that is where aftermarket security comes in.
Layers that matter for this kind of theft
A starter interrupt cuts the starter circuit so that even if the ignition is defeated the engine will not turn over. A hidden kill switch does the same thing in a different, manual way. A shock sensor and siren make the attempt noisy and short. A glass-break sensor adds coverage for the window entry that usually comes first.
GPS tracking does not stop a theft, but it changes the odds of getting the vehicle back.
What we can install
A Viper security system with starter interrupt and sensors, a concealed starter kill switch, a steering-wheel lock recommendation and a SmartStart Pro GPS module are all on the menu. The right mix depends on how and where you park.
We are an aftermarket installer and not affiliated with Hyundai or Kia. Ask your dealer about any manufacturer remedy for your vehicle.
From first call to finished.
The steps for hyundai & kia theft protection, in the order they happen.
- 01
Check your vehicle
Year, model and whether it has a key or push-button start.
- 02
Pick your layers
Alarm, kill switch, sensors and GPS.
- 03
Install
Mobile install by appointment.
- 04
Walk-through
We show you each layer and how to use it.
Is it right for your vehicle?
A good fit when
- Your Hyundai or Kia has a physical key and no factory immobilizer
- You park on the street or in a shared lot
- You want layers beyond a software update
Worth knowing
- No measure makes theft impossible
- Installation depends on the exact model
- Ask your dealer about any manufacturer update
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3108V
Enhanced 1-Way Security System
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504D
Shock Sensor
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Models that go with this service.
All models in stock. To inquire about a model, call (615) 403-5381 or contact us.
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Good questions about hyundai & kia theft protection.
Will an alarm stop this kind of theft?
An alarm with a starter interrupt makes the attempt noisier and harder. No system is theft-proof.
Does a kill switch help?
A hidden kill switch is a simple second barrier that many thieves do not expect.
Is this covered by the manufacturer?
Check with your dealer about any remedy that applies to your VIN.
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