Why Choose Hyundai?

A vehicle is likely to be the second most expensive item a person will purchase after a home. Before choosing a vehicle, there should be consideration of many factors. For families purchasing a car, safety and reliability can be of paramount importance. Customers may consider the total cost of the vehicle, financing, warranties and fuel efficiency.

Hyundai offers something for everyone with a strong price point, standard safety features and the best warranty of any new vehicle. For those who believe that buying American is important, it is important to note that many new Hyundai are manufactured here in the USA at Montgomery, Alabama.

Safety is an important feature for parents and for those who want to keep insurance premiums low. Hyundai offers airbags and active headrests that prevent or reduce injury in case of an accident. Front and side driver and passenger airbags are standard on all Hyundai vehicles. Front and rear crumple zones reduce the impact of collisions on passengers which can further reduce the risk of injury. Traction control and stability control help the driver to maintain control of the vehicle during inclement-weather driving conditions and emergency situations.

Stability control helps to maintain vehicle control by braking as necessary to prevent fishtailing or plowing. Anti-lock brakes can further increase safety precautions by preventing skidding and loss of control in emergency braking situations. They also include a 5 year, 24-hour roadside assistance program in case of emergencies. This program will provide jump starts, towing, flat tire changes and other roadside emergency assistance in case of emergency.

With fuel efficiency up to 36 mpg for highway conditions, driving a Hyundai offers substantial savings over older, less efficient vehicles. They come with the best warranty in the business, including a 10 year, 100,000 mile power train coverage which includes transmission or transaxle components that are defective or damaged through normal use.

A 5 year, 60,000 mile new vehicle coverage warranty includes protection for the audio system, paint and finish, air conditioning, battery and standard wear items such as brakes, clutches, filters and wiper blades.

A 7 year warranty against body perforation covers any rust or corrosion of the body sheet metal that occurs during normal use.

The 8 year, 80,000 mile emission defect warranty will cover replacement of any major emissions control components that require replacement if a vehicle fails an emissions inspection.

Many dealerships also offer trade-in appraisals and credits to make buying a new Hyundai easier. Used vehicles are reliable and inexpensive alternatives to purchasing a new car. Leasing may also be an effective way to reduce monthly payments and avoid the burden of being underwater, or not having finished paying off a trade-in vehicle when purchasing a new one.

Quick Tips For Changing a Flat Tire

This is a quick run-down on what to know and steps to take when changing a flat tire. We’re sure there are more tips than this, but these are good universal tips for all of us.

1. Pull your vehicle as far over or even off the main road if possible for safety.

2. Locate the jack and tire wrench in your vehicle. If you are unsure where it is, pull out the manual and look it up. Many times it is located in the trunk somewhere.

3. Follow the instructions in your manual or on the jack to place the jack in the correct spot underneath and get it snug on the frame while not quite raising it up yet.

4. Take your wrench and start to loosen each lug nut just a little so each is started.

5. Once they are loose, go ahead and jack the vehicle up until the vehicle tire is off the ground.

6. Once off the ground, loosen all the lug nuts until they come off. Pull the flat tire straight off. If you pull at an angle the rim may catch on the bolt threads and make it difficult to pull off.

7. Roll the old tire off to behind the vehicle, and grab your spare tire. Many times the spare will look smaller than the original. That is because it is just made to be a temporary tire to get you to the tire garage and get the flat tire repaired or replaced.

8. Take your spare tire and line up the bolt holes with the rim with the bolts or holes on the hub and try to put it straight on.

9. Holding the tire on with one hand, take one of your tire bolts and start to screw it into the top hole. Once that is tight enough to hold the rim on, hand tighten the rest of the bolts on.

10. Take your wrench and firmly snug them all up using a criss cross pattern instead of going clock-wise or counter-clockwise.

11. Slowly lower the jack so the tire is now on the ground. Give each bolt a good turn to make sure they are all tight.

12. Don't forget to put the jack and wrench back in their compartments, and throw the flat in your trunk. Since most spares are temporary it is wise to head straight to the tire center and have your tire fixed or replaced as soon as possible.

Follow these steps to keep your frustrations to a minimum with your unfortunate circumstance. If you ever feel you are in an unsafe area, call a tow truck to either change it for you or tow you to a garage that can help.