Looks like someone who had been watching those "Kia theft made easy" videos paid my neighborhood a visit.
Best guess is they tried a dent puller on the lock, but the good news is they got no further, ending up being unable to open the lock. Now the car unlocks with the remote but not the key.
The insurance question: I decided to replace the lock myself and not file a claim, but I did make a police report. Is the police report likely to affect my insurance rates?
No. They have no idea.
Yeah, we don't care about police reports unless you open a claim.
Thank you. That's what I thought, but it's great to hear from someone in the industry.
You should be able to get the parts new or from a Pick-N-Pull and install yourself for less than your deductible.
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