Questions, Coffee & Cars #42 // Why are all the cars getting stolen?

[@steelheader2543]

By far the best car reviews on KZbin...knowledgeable, thorough, honest, entertaining, along with great advice!!!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, thank you!

[@TypeToSnipe]

I think when they mentioned the Korean twins and theft, they were specifically referring to the problem in America with the lack of immobilizers in KIA & Hyundai products without push-button start, and that they could be stolen using just a USB cable as a result. In Canada immobilizers have been mandatory for some time, so we don't have the same issue.

[@GlennLaycock-lc5qb]

Yes, only in the USA - if you get a Kia and/or Hyundai with the simple ignition key - just get one newer than 2021 I believe. If you buy used or older with a traditional key; just price in the cost of an immobilizer if it has not had one put in yet.

[@siegfriedfarnon9002]

Many people here in Chicago have been robbed/carjacked and even killed because of stolen Kias and Hyundais.

[@GlennLaycock-lc5qb]

Car thief is a huge issue (google "most stolen" and it is usually is vehicles that are volume or demand leaders) I think there was a recall, that stopped the USB method working, but so many ways to steel vehicles. @@siegfriedfarnon9002

[@MarkM58]

I live in Maryland and the problem here is they are using USB chords to bypass the ignitions on the Korean Twins.This past weekend, local police were giving away free steering wheel locks for certain models. We also have the problem of stolen catalytic converters on ALL cars!

[@mikepetrilli4686]

I'm sure the manufacturers are really frustrated with the lack of effort from the government...especially when they get to sell more cars as they are stolen in the first place. One of the big problems in eastern Canada stems from the dealerships themselves. Staff at the dealership have access to your car, your fob and your address on file. They (dealership staff) simply duplicate your fob when you take it in for servicing and then pick up the vehicle in your driveway when they need it. 4 Ram pickup trucks were stolen in my neighborhood all sold and serviced at the same dealership in the same week. Works out well for the dealer. The insurance pays the owner for the vehicle and the customer buys a new one 😂😂😂 Manufacturers are able to open your door remotely if you are locked out, Tesla is able to do remote diagnostics on your car, manufactures can see if you were in an accident and actually call for help but apparently they can't locate it when it is stolen or disable it when it is placed in park 😂😂😂 If manufacturers like KIA and Hyundai were made to pay penalties for manufacturing vehicles that are easy to break into, then you would see real change. In the meantime consumers pay more insurance premiums to subsidize manufacturers! Even the police call it a victimless crime and don't really investigate the theft. They just tell you to call your insurance company and buy a new car😂😂😂

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Just love seeing your neighbors walking around the subdivision.....so nice to see

[@rubinixcube8866]

3:30 I have a feeling the poster was specifically talking about those cars brands being boosted by using USB keys. In Canada, it’s regulated that all cars need to have immobilizers, so that specific problem doesn’t exist in Canada.

[@serenitynow8265]

That's what I thought as well.

[@arbitrary76]

Great episode as usual! Manufacturers could fit trackers to deter thieves. I've read that Teslas are not often stolen because the car's location is visible on the app, and also the owner can enable PIN-to-drive.

[@Johnnyiswhere]

Same with my new Toyota. The moment the car is opened without my presence, I am notified and asked to track the vehicle

[@rubinixcube8866]

@@Johnnyiswhere which model and/or year do you have, if you don’t mind sharing?

[@joeamith838]

Legislation just passed to add a " remote killswitch" to ALL vehicles made after 2026 in the United States..no joke.

[@rubinixcube8866]

@@joeamith838 can they also add remote detonation?

[@rhrh10]

$16k extra on higher trim NH450H+, there goes the gas saving

[@Fabulousprofound168]

7:17 all these midsize and larger SUVs manufacturers are selling are getting so big they don’t fit in a lot of enclosed garages, which means they sit out in the open in driveways or out in the street, where they are easy pickings for thieves.

[@stephaniechow9381]

Have you guys heard of the Cadillac Escalade's catching fire? My neighbors car was parked in front of their house and at night the car blew up and caught on fire. Thank god no one was hurt and all the neighbors were okay too.

[@lgbunbury]

Great show! I am still flabbergasted that in 2023 that the manufacturers can’t build a “theft proof” car. Seriously???

[@ColJonSquall1]

Another option for that 2016 CX-5 owner, if the option for Apple Carplay or Android Auto hasn't been installed, he can go online and get the free update to add it to the infotainment software. Since Mazda did software updates to allow the feature to be added to their infotainment for as early as 2014.

[@vicp8772]

A good episode would b things to do to keep ur car safe from theft, how to keep it going longer etc. different than a review mind u. Man time flies w you two! Keep it up

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Aside the Canadian port theft from organized crime, the Kia/Hyundai lock cylinder vulnerability and lacking an immobilizer in the USA is crazy.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I just heard from a top executive that an immobilizer isn't mandatory in the US unfortunately.

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

​@@andreaspencer9813yes, I had read the same. A cost cutting measure to leave it out for sure.

[@randyfine4535]

In the GTA, theft of Toyotas is much bigger. A Highlander was stolen on the 2nd day of ownership right from someone's driveway

[@kellingtonlink956]

Thanks for sharing another great episode of questions, coffee and cars.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thanks for watching!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

😂 Good show! Zack is like you Andrea looks excited at the end. Have fun in LA! ☕️☕️

[@timphillips4147]

Great show both as always, the organised crime issue sounds really concerning and wonder if it's a worldwide phenomenon? Keep up the great work 🎉

[@josephcavin2480]

I enjoy every one of your videos. Greetings from Victoria BC. I recognize the neighborhoods you test drive in! Happy owner of a 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L in metallic Canyon River Blue.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much, so glad you re enjoying them. Congratulations on your new CR-V, hope you are enjoying it.

[@remiguertin6474]

We have a double garage and the SUVs are always in it. I also have a steering wheel bar for when we leave the car for a long period.

[@tff000]

Not sure if the 450h+ buyer is in the US or Canada, but in the US the F-sport package only adds about $1300 to the price. Also, speaking for the US at least, if you're willing to drive a few hours to pick one up and you're not too picky about colors, the 450h+ can be found. We drive 8 hours to pick ours up, in the exact exterior and interior color that we wanted, without waiting. Luckily the mark-up was less than $1000 on ours, but some dealer will mark it up thousands. Good luck. It's a great overall car.

[@randyfine4535]

Another good failed theft story, 2 guys broke into a car and then realized it was standard and neither of them knew how to drive a manual so they left it. TRUE story

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, I am not surprised!

[@heatherireland2810]

The same happened to my daughter, in the lower mainland and mid day.

[@pilfjd]

I believe it. I went to a restaurant recently that was valet parking only. The valet looks in my car (it's a manual) and tells me I need to park it myself. 🤦 I'm expecting any day that the service tech is going to tell me I need to drive my car onto the lift so he can service it. 🤣

[@mariaiv6240]

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[@ianjay5301]

I won't order a 2024 Lyriq because I do not want to have to use an adapter to charge the car. GM is going to the NACS standard, but will only supply an adapter for the 2024's. Since it is a low volume car, this is unacceptable to me - so I will wait until they either come to their senses or the 2025 models start getting built. I have a Tesla charger at home, the only charging network for longer trips that makes sense (ie. working chargers maintained properly) is Tesla. I think the Lyriq looks great, has a super comfortable front seat and actually looks like a real car inside. I will buy one - eventually.

[@alexandersahlman4212]

Hi Guys, what a fun show you do. I recently decided to upgrade my in dash navigation for a 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec V6 FWD. The result was all my pre-sets for AM/FM/Sat were gone plus the vehicle was no longer able to connect to AcuraLink. Have you heard about this issue? Acura Client Relations is working on it, while the dealership stated they knew nothing! Luckily I don't use Acura Navigation that much. CarPlay is working just fine, Thank You Apple.

[@christophercheek8464]

Can’t wait until the new episodes of C’s, C’s and ?’s comes out. You two do such a great job! Have fun in LA. Hopefully it will be sunny.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you, glad you are enjoying them! Sunny in LA so far!

[@a2s258]

The crime in Canada sounds as bad as it is here in Australia!

[@jonm3255]

Enjoy Los Angeles! The fist auto show I went to was the 1988 (maybe 89) LA auto show when Lexus was introduced. We were all amazed by the sophisticated V8, and the Chevy guys in the group thought it would not not be reliable. WRONG!

[@farazkajani8456]

Thanks for your review on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L back in 2021. We just purchased a 2023 Summit Reserve Model with all the bells and whistles (3.6 engine). Wondering if you will do an updated review on the summit reserve model. Enjoy your trip to LA. We are there on Friday for the autoshow!

[@lsft]

The NX450h+ F Sport 3 package costing $16k more is not just the cosmetic changes - it's an F Sport 3 Handling which adds the dampers and adaptive variable suspension. Is it worth 16k more, it's all up to he/her to decide. On top of the base model it includes Front Cross Traffic Alert, Risk Avoidance Emergency Steer Assist Adaptive High Beams, Touch Sensitive Steering Wheel, Wireless Charger Triple Beam headlights (Auto leveling) Panoramic View monitoring Head up display Kick Sensor rear door Ambient lighting with 64 colors vs white digital rearview mirror with homelink headlamp washers, digital key intuitive parking assist with auto braking lane change assist corning lamps credit card key advanced park Front and Rear performance dampers Adaptive Variable Suspension, and all the F Sport cosmetic changes

[@JimAllder11]

You guys are informative and fun as always. Thanks! 😊

[@regwilson7652]

Great Show. My neighbor had his Toyota Highlander stolen and a steering wheel lock on. I Told my friend to Subscribe to your channel as he is looking for a new SUV and he can see the reviews you 2 do. It is 9.29 here in NB and i am sitting back watch this with a glass of Wine. Thanks again.

[@craiggreenspahn6397]

Awesome show as always! Keep up the good work!!!!

[@robertcherry7404]

Hope you can get to LA autoshow, something decided to burn up the highway leading to it. Another great show love all your content.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I know!! I can't believe it. We are going to the show on Thursday

[@leoesposito8762]

Love you guys keep up the great work

[@dad242]

You guys always do a great job and have fun doing it! 😄

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much, glad you are enjoying our reviews.

[@Beyondesp]

For the first person about the lexus , make sure you work with a dealer with a refundable deposit and doesnt demand much upfront if you are waiting 2 years. Its so sad that you can try to buy for 80k + for a car and not get the car made to order from a luxury brand.

[@dansanger5340]

Unfortunately, even a perfect anti-theft system wouldn't stop organized crime from stealing the car. They'd just load it onto a flatbed. LoJack or AirTag might help break up the crime ring, though.

[@Mike_Hartman]

DC police in the US have been handing out AirTags and Tile trackers, in an anti-theft campaign.

[@marclangman4836]

@@Mike_Hartmannew regulations for Bluetooth trackers require them to emit a tone after being away from the owner’s phone for 24 hours so that they can’t be used to track someone unknowingly.

[@KimKirchner-i6j]

Looking forward to your report from LA! 😮😮😮

[@andreaspencer9813]

Oh so much to come! Tonight at 7pm PST/10pm EST, two videos will drop, one of the 2025 Toyota Camry and the other of the Crown SUV. Can't wait to share it all!

[@brolyvi1211]

@@andreaspencer9813i hope pricing too

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@brolyvi1211 No pricing yet unfortunately, but we do have estimated fuel economy for the Crown.

[@vindictiv6880]

Hello to both of you from Quebec! I was wondering what is your preference between the cx5 and cx50. Do you consider the reliability of the cx50 lower because its made in US? Also, regarding the cx5 getting a new gen in 2025, do you suggest to wait a couple of years before buying or you are okay buying the first year of a new gen (in terms of potential reliability issues due to kinks not ironed out)? Thank you!

[@DIYworkplace]

Nobody is doing enough. They are all pointing fingers at each other. Government, car manufactures , insurance companies all have to work together. Why not install 2 factor authentication or fingerprint reader? Car makers can make it harder.

[@dalehuhtala9285]

The USB cable hack doesn't work in Canada, as all vehicles here must come with an immobilizer. But the insurance on my Kia has tripled because many of the insurance companies are based in the US.

[@bluetocop]

great show guys

[@erikhinderman4480]

Is Hyundai Tuscon is safe not get stolen?

[@John_May.]

The CX-5 has almost 60 cubic feet of cargo space with the seats folded. Seems like enough to me, or did you mean space for people? I always forget about them.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes, rear seat legroom is tight compared to its competitors but you can't beat the handling of the CX-5.

[@candyman1961]

I cannot believe we are living in an age where you have to wait 2+ years to get a vehicle.INSANE!

[@farazkajani8456]

Dealerships are refusing deliveries so that they can create a false supply issue. But offer $5000 on top of msrp and they will move you to the top of the list. There is no transparency where you are in line.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@farazkajani8456 then they get butthurt when you call 'em stealerships.

[@IKnewMickey]

A friend ordered a RAV4 prime and got it in just over 12 months. She Was told at least 2 years.

[@candyman1961]

Ok good for her.But it was not long ago you go to ANY dealer and they had the vehicle in stock or the next day.@@IKnewMickey

[@marclangman4836]

There is no car that I want that badly that I would wait two years for. I’d walk away and buy something else.

[@ctclardy]

The reason the market has moved away from coupes and toward SUVs is that people now want practicality and usability along with some style... they need a vehicle they can go to the grocery store, Costco, and Home Depot in and haul all those goodies back home along with the kids but, still look somewhat stylish.

[@chuckmuysson5513]

Re pricing - it’s not like Canadians make 40% more money than Americans do to offset the pricing and exchange differences. - At least not in my experience….. Nor do most states have a 15% sales tax on top of that like many provinces do…

[@jaybou007]

“I don’t know if you noticed: when you cross the border, you’re in a different country!” - Sack Zpencer, 2023

[@notsodelusional]

The first person should look for other dealerships selling NX 450hs.

[@TheGbeecher]

My youngest son had his 9 year old hyundai elantra, stolen in Minneapolis, Minnesota two years ago...go figure...😮😔

[@frankkeel8410]

I do not teade my cars in just leave the keys in them and little or no paper work involved. No haggling on trade in worth.

[@carenthusiast4984]

I get that the American dollar is worth more money and so car prices. there are cheaper but the difference in the Hondas is beyond just the value of the dollar. It’s thievery.

[@lenm2857]

They were probably calling the Soul a "brick" because of it's shape...

[@michaelhogen6040]

Get a car with a manual transmission, a $10 kill switch and a floor button starter and it would never get stolen 😉

[@danielluo6499]

Love the video. And understand this channel is and should be able car. But I still wanna say we really need a new government lol. It’s one thing the car manufacturers need to improve security. It’s a completely other thing that the federal is choose not doing anything. Just sad.

[@vmarsfiles]

My 2016 kia was stolen at work...I'm annoyed kia made these cars so easy to steal. I had to wait a year to get a new car. Pandemic car buying is awful

[@rinbine2713]

Ultium platform made by LG. Not GM.

[@rdyardie]

. . . are you saying that Cinderella would use a glass slipper if one of the "thugs" took her car? 😂

[@samuelnair6527]

@motormouth notice that you don't promote or recommend Nissan SUV's. Is there a reason? Are these cars still not reliable. However, I do see a lot them on the road, especially second hand ones

[@andreaspencer9813]

We actually like the Rogue and its new powertrain and we recently reviews the Pathfinder Rock Creek model, video still to come and updated Versa review dropped lat week on the channel.

[@samuelnair6527]

@@andreaspencer9813 thanks for the quick response to this Andrea. What's your take on 2nd hand Rogues? And particular year/mileage you recommend?

[@docluv14]

Man I missed the Honda Prelude. IMHO, I think Acura really missed the mark with the new Integra. At this point in time, Who is buying a sedan??

[@IKnewMickey]

Millions of ppl buy sedans. In 9 months so far 217,000 Camrys sold in the US alone. Add corollas civics and accords and the Korean cars you're looking at 1M sedans in N America sold every year.

[@docluv14]

@@IKnewMickey You’re not wrong. That being said, Acura had a great opportunity to bring out a cool call-back model like the Integra… and dropped the ball with a sedan, instead of the coupe option that was available in the 90’s

[@veggiechowder8877]

Zach how many views did your top compact SUV video get in the first twenty four hours

[@Motormouth...]

A lot

[@veggiechowder8877]

@@Motormouth... Over 100k?

[@mongue]

Stollen is a bakery edible, no?

[@andreaspencer9813]

It certainly is, my Mom makes a delicious one!

[@jackgoldman1]

Andrea? Wow.

[@theglowcloud2215]

How about this: car manufacturers can pay for their own *private* security at ports if they're so concerned with theft. The federal government is not private security for corporate interests, despite what their shareholders may want you to think.

[@Motormouth...]

With that logic you must have your own private police at home?

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

It's weird, like do they not have security guards on these premises?

[@bluetocop]

i loved my scion tc 6 spd now i got a rav4

[@Motormouth...]

I really liked that car!

[@bluetocop]

we need a border with quebec

[@Motormouth...]

Happening in BC too

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

What does that even mean?

[@barbaramayer5182]

Because of all the thieves

[@TheGbeecher]

Two YEAR wait time for a new car...Oh HELL NO?! Why do people put up with that kind of nonsense? 😮 Doesn't apply to me anyhow, 'cause I've never been able to afford a brand new car...😢😅

[@canuckman4971]

Stollen?

[@andreaspencer9813]

All fixed

[@Motormouth...]

Yummy

[@andreaspencer9813]

My Mom makes a great one every year for Christmas!

[@aceofspades6667]

Is Montreal becoming a 3rd world city just like American cities? Just back in 2015 we lived in upstate NY and would go to Montreal 4-5 times per year and it was lovely.

[@Motormouth...]

Montreal is the same, the mafia has always run the show there.

[@bluetocop]

defund the police is the cry! until your car is stolen

[@Motormouth...]

True

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

It's a little more complicated than that...

[@bitbat9]

“Defunding the police” has fuck all to do with Hyundai/Kia cheaping out on putting proper anti-theft in their vehicles

[@seananand4981]

Lol my first car was 5 speed 1988 prelude

[@reserva120]

I checked , Canada is not a Real country:) ..