Yahoo Autos Hyundai partners with AAA to offer insurance coverage for oft-stolen cars
Hyundai's taken the next step in damage control over the epidemic of Hyundai Group cars being stolen. A TikTok video demonstrated how to steal Hyundais and Kias that need a key to start and were built without immobilizers. That video turned into so many cars being swiped nationwide that some state attorneys general are drawing up cases against the automaker and some insurers have refused to cover owners of affected models. So Hyundai has partnered with the Automobile Association of America (AAA) to provide coverage to owners of at-risk vehicles.
Plans can be purchased in 47 states (with Alaska, Massachusetts, and Washington excluded because AAA's independent franchises don't sell there).
We're not sure why Hyundai needed to partner with an insurer to make this happen, not that it matters so long as drivers of the nearly 4 million models concerned can get affordable coverage and continue driving. To check rates, head to AAA's insurance quote page. If you own an affected vehicle, feel free to report your findings about pricing in the comments.
