NORTH SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hyundai and Kia owners in North Syracuse are being offered free steering wheel locks by the North Syracuse Police Department.
This new initiative is aimed at preventing thefts linked to the so-called “Hyundai and Kia challenge” – a social media trend showing how to bypass the ignition of certain Kia and Hyundai cars using a USB cable and a screwdriver.
The free locks are available to village of North Syracuse residents who own a 2011 through 2021 Hyundai or Kia that use traditional steel keys to start their car…