The fed-up Kia owner walked 4 hours back to his home saying he can’t deal with it anymore
November 30, 2023 at 06:20
A Kia owner from Washington State was so fed up with his Sportage that he returned it to the dealership and walked back home. The reason for his frustration with the SUV is that during the past two years, he dealt with four different theft incidents, inspired by the infamous “Kia Boyz” social media trend.
Behrouz Alimoradi claims he paid thousands of dollars in order to repair his previous-gen Sportage which has been the target of theft and vandalism like many other Kia and Hyundai vehicles. The latest incident took place on Monday when the Sportage was stolen again. The SUV was recovered by the police but another person smashed its windows while being parked on Alimoradi’s driveway.
Instead of spending more money to fix it, Alimoradi drove the damaged vehicle to the dealership in Federal Way, Washington State, and left it there. His determination was so high that he preferred a four-hour walk back to his home rather than driving his Kia.
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Fox 13 spoke with the fed-up owner who said: “I’m tired, you know. I swear I’m tired about this car. This situation is too bad. I don’t want it”. It is not clear what will happen to the unwanted vehicle. The dealership refrained from talking to the media saying they can’t legally comment on the situation.
Since 2022, there has been a spike in theft cases of certain Hyundai and Kia models after videos on social media showed how easy it is to steal them. The automakers and local authorities in many US states have tried solving the problem by issuing software updates and handing over anti-theft equipment like steering locks, but these measures haven’t stopped offenders from stealing more cars.
According to Tacoma Police, there have been 82 reported car thefts in the area during the past week, with some of the stolen vehicles being involved in violent crimes. Last Sunday, a group of young-looking suspects who wore face masks and drove a stolen Kia held someone up at gunpoint and stole their car. Following a police pursuit, the thieves abandoned the vehicle and ran into the woods. A week prior, another stolen Kia was driven at a Tacoma middle school parking lot with the driver pointing a gun at the security guard.
