County residents with Hyundai vehicles can get a free software upgrade to help prevent a theft method popularized on social media. The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) collaborated with Hyundai to combat the rise in auto thefts. The offer is available Friday through Sunday, Aug. 2-4, and applies to Hyundai vehicles with model years 2011-2021.
Car owners or lessees need to bring their Hyundai vehicle to Paint Branch High School at 14121 Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville to receive the software upgrade and a steering wheel lock. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2, and Saturday, Aug. 3, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Appointments and IDs are not necessary, and there is no cost for the software upgrade or the steering wheel lock.
Watch MCPD’s video for details on the free anti-theft software upgrade for Hyundai vehicles, aimed at preventing social media-driven auto thefts:
#MCPD & @Hyundai are hosting a free anti-theft software upgrades event for owners & lessees of 2011-2021 #Hyundai vehicles.
No appointment needed, no cost & no ID's required! 🗓
🗓⏰8/2 & 8/3: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 8/4: 8 a.m. – 2p.m.
📍 Paint Branch HS#MCPNews #SoftwareUpgrade pic.twitter.com/fGEmxGXwBO— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) July 27, 2024
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