Midstate drivers struggle to insure commonly stolen cars [Video]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Drivers of certain car models in Nashville are facing difficulties getting insurance for them following nationwide warnings about their vulnerability to theft.

Lisa Wilson, who owned a 2016 Kia Soul, found herself in an impossible situation when her insurance company doubled her rates and then canceled her policy altogether. She said the reason for the cancelation was because her Kia model is a frequent target for thieves.

“I work from home. I hardly drive. I’m a good driver. No claims,” Wilson said. Despite her clean driving record, she said no insurance company would offer her an affordable policy. “It was unreal. I don’t have time for this,” she said after hours of searching for quotes.

Feeling unsure of what to do next, Wilson eventually had to trade in her beloved Kia at a local dealership.

“[The insurance companies] offered no solutions at all,” she said. “Just a flat, ‘No.’”

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