An average of 71 cars per day were stolen in King and Pierce Counties in September, according to the latest report by a state-funded task force. Simultaneously, some of Seattle's most frequented auto body and repair shops are telling KING 5 that they are getting slammed with Hyundais and Kias that have been hit by thieves. The thefts, according to shop owners, are creating a ripple effect that is hurting their abilities to meet their customers’ needs. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-repair-shops-slammed-with-hyundais-kias-stolen-vandalized/281-b0017402-e2be-4b25-91dd-07dfbf0651b1