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Philly police resume wheel lock program meant to curb Kia and Hyundai thefts. But only if you sign a waiver.

To address elevated theft rates, the police department is offering free wheel locks at all 21 precincts to residents who drive Kias and Hyundais that were manufactured from 2011 through 2022.

West Philly resident and former Kia owner Amy Nieves-Renz places a lock on her steering wheel after her car was stolen as part of the Kia Boyz Challenge at the end of 2022. Starting on March 27, the Philadelphia Police Department began giving out free steering wheel locks to turnkey Kia and Hyundai owners to help curb thefts.
West Philly resident and former Kia owner Amy Nieves-Renz places a lock on her steering wheel after her car was stolen as part of the Kia Boyz Challenge at the end of 2022. Starting on March 27, the Philadelphia Police Department began giving out free steering wheel locks to turnkey Kia and Hyundai owners to help curb thefts.Read moreJessica Griffin / Staff Photographer