"Maple Grove Woman Loses Insurance Over Car Model"

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"Maple Grove Woman Loses Insurance Over Car Model"
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Erin Walters from Maple Grove, Minnesota, was denied car insurance renewal by State Farm due to the high theft rates associated with her 2019 Hyundai Elantra, a problem exacerbated by social media trends. Walters, who has never experienced theft, was advised to install a push-to-start ignition to be insured. She faced similar rejections from Progressive, highlighting a broader issue affecting Hyundai and Kia owners. Walters believes the manufacturer should recall and address the security flaws.

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