Kolek planning to go pro
Isn't hotwiring a Kia a one of those ticketytock challenges?
Last year MUPD gave out free Clubs to students who had Hyndais and Kias.
I can't comprehend why anyone with a Kia or Hyundai doesn't have a Club, free or not. It's about 50x less expensive than having your car stolen.Maybe the Club-less want their car stolen so they can get a new car?
This was when it was first happening. Also, when it comes to basic theft protection stupid kids will be stupid kids. Same ones who leave their laptops unattended while they go to the bathroom at Starbucks.
with all due respect, implying that *only* locking one's car (which likely has a factory installed alarm/anti-theft device) is the equivalent to leaving a laptop unaccompanied in a public place is the classic "blame the victim." This isn't leaving valuables visible and then complaining about getting broken into. Besides, it isn't like "the Club" is 100% effective. In fact, thieves laugh at them.https://freakonomics.com/2010/06/what-car-thieves-think-of-the-club/https://www.motorbiscuit.com/steering-wheel-locks-prevent-car-theft/
TAMUI do know, Newsie is right on you knowing ball.
I don't think Chick was implying anything of the sort. She was saying that many at that age don't even secure their laptops when in a public place (a lower level of property protection) so expecting them to buy clubs for their cars (a higher level of property protection) isn't prudent. I don't think she was implying anything about it being the victim's fault.
Anyone parking those on the street downtown are simply foolish. Know a lot of owners who had them stolen
I have a Hyundai Elantra and parked on the street downtown prior to hearing about all the vehicle thefts. Luckily, I have a push to start, but that didn't stop the guy from smashing my window and trying to steal it. Wish he would have glanced inside first to save us both some trouble.
i've got an idea...how about we make stealing cars a crime and put those who partake in such activity in jail/prison. maybe even add carjacking to that list. rather than walking these punks thru the police station out the back door. throw them in jail with a real bond until their hearing then throw em in prison for 5-10 real years. i don't care how old they areonce word goes around, they'll have to find a new hobby...maybe even go to school or a real job
You constantly advocate for locking people up despite all evidence to the contrary that it is effective.Stick to teeth, bucko.
Besides, it isn't like "the Club" is 100% effective. In fact, thieves laugh at them.https://freakonomics.com/2010/06/what-car-thieves-think-of-the-club/https://www.motorbiscuit.com/steering-wheel-locks-prevent-car-theft/
*checks criminal laws*Huh*wonders how roqqet remembers to breathe*
From what I've read/seen, push to start doesn't matter at all. You may still want additional security.RE: Clubs. They certainly can be defeated, as can most "security devices". But they are effective at not making your ride the easiest to steal vs. the others.
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