Hyundai’s Pricey Fix: Pay £49 to Keep Thieves Away or Risk a Game Boy Heist!
Hyundai is offering a £49 security upgrade for UK Ioniq 5 owners to thwart car thieves. While it sounds like a steal, the real heist is how criminals use Game Boy-like gadgets to unlock vehicles faster than you can say “Pokémon.”
Hot Take:
Hyundai is rolling out a security upgrade for Ioniq 5 owners, and guess what? It’s cheaper than your average pair of sneakers! For just £49, you can keep your car safe from tech-savvy thieves. Who knew that safeguarding your electric chariot from a gang of Game Boy-wielding miscreants would be this affordable? It’s like Black Friday for car security, except it’s not Friday and definitely isn’t black. Time to trade in those old-school steering wheel locks for a high-tech solution that costs less than a fancy meal for two. Bon appétit, car thieves!
Key Points:
– Hyundai offers a £49 security upgrade to UK Ioniq 5 owners to combat car thefts.
– The upgrade addresses vulnerabilities that allow thieves to bypass car locks with electronic devices.
– The UK government plans to ban keyless repeaters and signal jammers linked to vehicle thefts.
– A Game Boy-like gadget, created with tech from SOS Autokeys, has been used in car thefts.
– Hyundai has yet to explain why the security upgrade isn’t offered for free.