Wake Forest Police offering free steering wheel locks to Hyundai & Kia vehicle owners – while supplies last

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is partnering with Hyundai Motor Group to offer a limited number of free steering wheel locks to qualifying Hyundai and Kia vehicle owners. The initiative is designed to combat the increase in motor vehicle thefts, resulting from a social media trend showing how to start Hyundai and Kia vehicles without a key.

Officials say there has been a nationwide increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts particularly those built before November 1, 2021, without an engine immobilizer. The affected vehicles are Hyundai’s and Kia’s that require a steel key to be started.

Donated to WFPD by Hyundai Motor Group, the steering wheel locks are free and available on a first come, first serve basis to Wake Forest residents who have vehicle models meeting the criteria.

To receive a free steering wheel lock, vehicle owners will be required to schedule an appointment and provide registration to verify ownership of a Hyndai or Kia. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 919-554-6150 or email Officer Richard May at [email protected].