Kia offers free anti-theft software upgrade for Tristate vehicle owners
MONROE, Ohio (WXIX) - Kia America is working with Greater Cincinnati law enforcement agencies to provide Kia owners with a mobile software upgrade in response to the uptick in car thefts.
On Oct. 20, 21, and 22, Kia owners can bring their vehicles to the Cincinnati Premium Outlets for a complimentary installment of Kia’s free anti-theft software upgrade which is designed to make it more difficult for criminals to steal.
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The new software has been installed in over 800,000 vehicles across the nation.
Kia owners can confirm their eligibility for the upgrade or order a steering wheel lock through this website.
The mobile clinic will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each day of the event.
Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Kia offering software upgrade for Greater Cincinnati after car thefts
