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Car Forum / Hyundai Cars / April 2005

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Tune-ups for Santa Fe 2005

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Richard Periut - 17 Apr 2005 03:41 GMT
Hi all,

I've leased cars in the past (with the exception of owning used cars,)
and I have never financed a new car like I just did.

I want to be very correct with the tune-ups, inspections, et cetera.

Should I take it to the Hyundai dealer (where I assume it's going to
cost an arm and a leg for a tune-up you can get at the Oil
Well for 19.95) where I will get genuine parts and more reliable service?

Perhaps I can buy the genuine Hyundai parts (when the time calls for
changing air filters, spark plugs, et cetera,) and take it to the Oil Well?

I was driving this Toyota 4 Runner from 94 which is pretty much a horror
show; I feel so good with a new car and with the ride. Couldn't bring
myself to spending 40K Plus for a Lexus or BMW SUV. The rides was not
all that impressive. For 26K I got an LX 4 wheel Package 2 with 3.5 V6.

BTW, had (am having,) a horrible experience with an Audi A6 4 wheel
Quattro. Suffice it to say they know me by my first name at the
dealership. At least 18 times in two years for engine failure light
problem. Just my 2 cents.

TIA,

Rich

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theawesome1@despammed.com - 17 Apr 2005 10:47 GMT
Tire Kingdom has been doing all maintenance on my 2002 Santa Fe.  Their
computer prints out what needs to be done for warranty at each visit
(every 3000).  37,500 was done at 36K.  The 30K visit was $150 less
than Hyundai dealership & my brake rotor job for rears had us wait as
they drove to a Hyundai dealership for the rotors.  So they do use
Hyundai parts.
Brian Nystrom - 17 Apr 2005 12:48 GMT
> Hi all,
>
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> Perhaps I can buy the genuine Hyundai parts (when the time calls for
> changing air filters, spark plugs, et cetera,) and take it to the Oil Well?

It's perfectly legal to do your own work and/or to use aftermarket
parts, as long as they meet or exceed OEM specifications. It will have
no effect on your warranty. Just keep receipts and document what you do
in the Maintenance Log that came with your car. If you have the car
serviced, make sure they document it in the log.

As for taking the car to a dealer, whether you get treated right or not
will vary, as it does with car dealers in general. My local Hyundai
dealer is good. I've comparison shopped for similar work and they are
price competitive with independent shops.
Richard Periut - 18 Apr 2005 00:02 GMT
>> Hi all,
>>
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> dealer is good. I've comparison shopped for similar work and they are
> price competitive with independent shops.

Thanks all for your valuable input.

Regards,

Rich

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The Commander - 18 Apr 2005 05:10 GMT
I agree.. my dealer treats me excellent... and I get coupons
for $19.95 oil changes...

Give the dealer a shot I say....

ElantaStan

>> Hi all,
>>
[quoted text clipped - 21 lines]
> is good. I've comparison shopped for similar work and they are price
> competitive with independent shops.
 
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