Like many other devices and appliances in our lives, cars need batteries, and those batteries will start to run out of power as time goes by. The battery in your car actually charges back up as you drive, but even this process has its limits, and when batteries start to die, you might notice a range of warning signs in the way your vehicle operates and behaves. Here are some key signs that your Hyundai needs a new car battery. 

1. Warning Lights

We’ll begin with one of the most obvious signs of all: a warning light. If you notice a warning light on your dashboard, you shouldn’t ignore it. The “Check Engine” light can be associated with battery issues, or you may also spot a light shaped like a battery or indicating the letters ALT or GEN.

2. Swelling

Another good visual way to watch out for battery problems is to inspect the battery itself. Lift the hood and take a look. A healthy battery should look like a simple rectangular box, without any strange shapes or swollen areas. Unhealthy or dying batteries, meanwhile, can start to swell up strangely and change shape. These kinds of batteries need to be replaced right away to avoid any further issues.

3. Corrosion

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In 2021, Hyundai has launched an exciting update to one of its most popular compact sedans: the Accent. The 2021 Accent is full of improvements, in many cases to features and specs that were already considered strengths in previous models. In short, there’s a lot to love about the 2021 Hyundai Accent. Read on to discover some of the features that we love the most. 

1. It’s Full of Modern Technology

When it comes to tech, the 2021 Accent does not disappoint. Hyundai has packed it with all the tech we’ve come to expect in a modern car along with much of the tech we’ve been hoping for. Let’s start with the basics: in the Accent’s console, you’ll find a beautiful 7-inch touchscreen panel with Bluetooth compatibility, satellite radio, and multiple USB ports. Throughout its interior, there’s an array of six stereo speakers and an automatic climate control system.

Beyond these expected features there are several welcome additions. All Accent trims come with the Siri Eyes Free voice assistant and Hyundai’s Blue Link system built-in. Together these smart technologies offer drivers a wealth of functionality including voice control for hands-free message responses and music control, a car locator, remote locking capabilities, proximity key entry, and remote starting (perfect for those chilly mornings).

2. It’s Wallet (and Environment) Friendly

The 2021 Accent takes the well-established efficiency credentials of past Accent models to the next level. In its manual transmission configuration, the Accent reports an impressive 33 mpg combined. In the automatic configuration, this performance improves to 36 mpg. Overall, this translates to an average of 33 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 36 mpg combined across the manual and automatic configurations.

This efficiency means that the Accent will be saving you money at the pump with every refuel while simultaneously limiting your carbon footprint. That’s a win-win for buyers who are looking for an affordable yet sustainable car. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hyundai vehicles need their oil changed every 4,500-7,500 miles. This is quite a wide range, but the exact number of miles depends on the vehicle’s model. It largely depends on your driving habits, too. You should consult your vehicle’s manual, as it may have a smaller range to recommend. You should also consult a technician, as they’ll be able to give you personalized advice. So, how long has it been since your last Hyundai oil change? 

Visiting Your Dealer for Your Hyundai Oil Change

As Hyundais have such a wide suggested range, you should definitely visit a dealer for personalized advice. The dealership’s technician will take a look at your vehicle, and they’ll examine it to see how well it’s working. Then they’ll ask you about your driving habits, and they’ll use what they know to give you a suggestion. Follow the technician’s suggestion on how often you should get your oil changed, as they really know best.

If you don’t heed their advice, then you might damage your vehicle. Going too long between oil changes can harm your engine, and an engine repair costs much more than a regular oil change. Don’t put off your oil change.

Oil Changes If You Don’t Drive Much

You should get your oil changed every six months, even if you don’t drive much. Your oil doesn’t need to be in use to spoil. Driving with poorly textured oil is going to damage your vehicle. Be sure to get a regular oil change, even if you haven’t hit 4,500 miles or more.

Whether you drive a lot or not, sometimes you’ll need an oil change earlier than expected. You should learn the signs that something is wrong with your oil. If you know the signs, then you’ll know when it’s time to get to a  dealer. Read the rest of this entry »

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The 2021 Hyundai Palisade is a luxurious three-row midsize SUV that offers a refined and comfortable ride. With its spacious and versatile cabin, the Palisade is the ideal family vehicle. The Palisade’s available trims are SE, SEL, Limited, and the new range-topping Calligraphy. 

Head-Turning Styling

When you drive the elegant 2021 Hyundai Palisade, you’re guaranteed to arrive in style. It features unique attention-grabbing LED accent lighting and LED daytime running lights. The SE trim offers a silver-accented grille, 18-inch alloy wheels, and color-keyed door handles and heated power mirrors.

Go with the SEL trim for door pocket lights, satin chrome door handles, mirrors with LED turn signals, and a sunroof. Limited models feature rain-sensing wipers, 20-inch wheels, a hands-free liftgate, and LED taillights. The Calligraphy trim adds premium styling details and rear accent lighting.

Spacious Upscale Cabin

The Palisade’s modern, upscale cabin surrounds you with premium materials and fine craftsmanship. It seats up to eight people, with the one-touch sliding second row enabling easy access to the third row. For carrying more gear than passengers, folding the rear seats flat gives you 86.4 cubic feet of cargo space.

SE models feature a second-row bench, while other trims have captain’s chairs. The SEL trim offers a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and push-button start.

Stepping up to the Limited trim gets you leather seating, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and cooled front and second-row seats, driver memory functions, a heated steering wheel, and 64-color ambient lighting. Calligraphy models add quilted leather upholstery. Read the rest of this entry »

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If you’re looking for a compact SUV, the 2021 Hyundai Kona should be at the top of your list. It’s a small car with a big personality and offers punchy performance and agile handling. You can choose from six trim levels, including the new Night edition with its unique edgy styling. Here are five of the Kona’s attention-grabbing features. 

1. Quirky Styling

The 2021 Hyundai Kona is offered in SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Night, Limited, and Ultimate trim levels. From the bold grille and quirky lighting to the fluid curves of the profile to the sporty rear end, the Kona has attention-grabbing looks.

Standard features include LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, color-keyed door handles and mirrors, and solar glass. The street-smart Night edition offers gloss black accents, black 18-inch RAYS wheels, and LED headlights and taillights. Limited and Ultimate models have stylish chrome trim and a power sunroof.

2. Exciting Performance

With its small size and nimble handling, the Kona makes it a breeze to negotiate city streets, while the punchy engines also provide exciting highway performance. All trims are available with all-wheel drive for added confidence in slippery conditions.

SE, SEL, and SEL Plus models are powered by a responsive 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque via a slick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. Under the hood of Night, Limited, and Ultimate trims is a lively turbocharged 1.6-liter engine mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

3. Spacious and Versatile Cabin

Inside, the Kona has a modern and well-equipped cabin. With a full complement of five passengers, you’ll have 19.2 cubic feet of luggage space. When you fold down the 60/40-split second-row seats, you get a cargo area of 45.8 cubic feet, along with a versatile dual-level cargo floor.

The Kona comes standard with remote keyless entry, a tilting-and-telescoping steering wheel, and air conditioning. The SEL trim adds heated front seats, a leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel, and push-button start. Go with the SEL Plus for a power driver’s seat, while Limited and Ultimate trims offer leather seating and automatic climate control. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tucson is back again with a new, redesigned Hyundai Kona that is dynamic and bold. The vehicle was transformed from having a chrome hexagonal grille with glossy black finishes to a sleek aerodynamic design. Hyundai Kona also comes with most up-to-date safety technologies and features that make it more comfortable to drive. In addition to its awesome performance on the road, the vehicle’s fuel economy is also commendable. 

Read on to find out more information about the 2021 Hyundai Kona and why you should choose the vehicle.

1. Easy to Drive

The 2021 Hyundai Kona comes with a standard four-cylinder 2.0-litre engine that produces 147 horsepower. It is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. With this engine the vehicle works without a fuss in all weather conditions. The engine also has a decent fuel economy of 33 mpg on the highway and 27 mpg in the city.

The car balances handling agility and ride comforts spectacularly. Its suspension soaks up small and big road bumps. Hyundai Kona also feels comfortable on winding roads due to its responsive steering.

2. Reliable and Capable

Due to a powerful engine and excellent performance on all roads, the 2021 Kona is pretty reliable. According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Kona has a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is slightly above average. Hyundai also backs the Kona with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty and five-year/60,000-mile limited warranty.

3. Exceedingly Safe and Secure

When it comes to safety Hyundai Kona also has a good rating. The vehicle received a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Administration, a four-star rating in a rollover test, and a five-star rating in a side and frontal crash test. Some of the top safety features on Hyundai Kona include lane keep assist, a rearview camera, front collision warning, and drowsiness monitoring. It also has some advanced safety such as a head-up display, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic reminder, and pedestrian detection.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe falls is a good-looking, practical compact SUV that offers families a roomy cabin, plenty of desirable features, and a hybrid power train to ensure maximum performance. The car also sits on a price point that makes it more preferable than its bigger SUV competitors. Inside, you’ll also find premium features to keep you comfortable, such as heated front seats, passive keyless entry systems, and premium sound systems. 

Let’s dive into the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe to find out all the features that the vehicle is equipped with this year.

What’s New?

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe has been redesigned for to be more stylish and refined. It’s been refreshed with a new rectangular grille pinched on the outside and it’s accented with a vertically placed LED. The vehicle has a new T-shaped taillight design and a horizontal light bar that connects those T-shaped taillights. Some of the wonderful interior improvements include the shift to a transmission button instead of a shifter and a bigger touch screen. It also now comes with three available engines. Let’s find out what more the vehicle has to offer.

More Standard Features

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe’s  best interior features include standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, an 8.0-inch touch screen, and auto emergency braking with cyclist and pedestrian detection. Other advanced available safety features include rear traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and a blind-spot monitor.

The Hyundai Santa Fe 2021 is expected to crush crash tests and earn a high safety rating just like the 2020 model did. Hyundai is yet to release the feature sets on the trim levels, but the already uncovered features include a remote parking feature, a remote feature that has the ability to warm or cool the car seats, and improved car features connected via the Blue Link System. Read the rest of this entry »

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The 2020 Hyundai Kona is a small SUV that offers big car features. With its quirky styling, punchy engine options, and fun and lively handling, the Kona stands out from the competition. Here are five of the features that make it a great value purchase. 

1. Head-Turning Looks

The 2020 Hyundai Kona features bold front-end styling, a sleek and stylish profile, a sporty rear, and distinctive front and rear lights that will turn heads wherever you go. As standard equipment, it has alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, solar glass, and body-color door handles and mirrors.

The SEL adds a power sunroof, rear privacy glass, and heated mirrors with turn signals, while the Limited and Ultimate models have LED headlights and taillights.

2. Spacious and Stylish Cabin

For a compact SUV, the Kona’s cabin is deceptively spacious and offers comfortable seating for five, along with 19.2 cubic feet of room for luggage. Folding the 60/40 split rear seat gives you a generous 45.8 cubic of cargo space with a dual-level cargo floor.

Standard equipment includes remote keyless entry, air conditioning, a tilt and telescoping steering column, steering-wheel-mounted cruise control, audio, and Bluetooth controls. Stepping up to the SEL gets you push-button start, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The SEL Plus offers a power driver’s seat, while the Limited trim has leather upholstery, automatic temperature control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

3. The Latest Technology

In the SE, a 3.5-inch multi-information display provides vital data. The infotainment system features a 7-inch color touch screen, a rearview monitor with parking guidance, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, Bluetooth, USB data and charging ports, and six-speaker audio. Read the rest of this entry »

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When you’re looking for a new vehicle, deciding whether to buy it with a loan or to lease it is a tough choice. Leasing a car is not for everyone. But, once you have decided to lease, how do you get the best deal? Here are some tips to help you. 

Work Out Your Budget

When you’re leasing a car, you will be tied into the deal for the next few years. It’s important to know that you can make the monthly payments without stretching your budget. Work out how much you can afford each month and make sure you allow for the unexpected expenses that catch us all now and then.

Find a Fair Price for Your Car

While it’s tempting to opt for a fancy car with all the extras, you need to be realistic. When you decide on the car you want, use pricing websites to determine a fair sale price. Check manufacturer and dealership websites to find any special offers in your area.

Choose a Car That Holds Its Value

As part of a car leasing deal, you will be paying for how much the car’s value depreciates over the period of the lease. The residual value is the difference between the price of the car when new and its resale value. Many motoring websites publish lists of cars with the best and worst residual values, and you can save money by studying them.

For example, according to CarProUSA, after five years, a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a residual value of 70%. Surprisingly, the Nissan Leaf only retains 29% of its value. The average depreciation rate is 49.1%. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Hyundai Elantra is completely new for 2021, and it’s efficient and fun to drive. It looks like an expensive sports car, but it’s a four-door sedan that can seat five people. Its advanced features and excellent fuel efficiency make it ideal for commuting and long road trips. You can choose from six trim levels: SE, SEL, SEL Hybrid, N Line, Limited, or Limited Hybrid. Here are some of this great vehicle’s best features. 

An Eye-Catching Exterior

The 2021 Elantra has an innovative, modern style. Its prominent grille merges seamlessly with its curved headlights, and the Hyundai emblem is in the front of the sculpted hood. The N Line trim also has a lower grille for an even sportier look. The Elantra comes with 15-inch wheels, solar glass, a spoiler, and folding side mirrors. You can add automatic high beams, 16- or 17-inch wheels, a power sunroof, heated side mirrors, and a hands-free trunk.

Great Performance                             

The Elantra has excellent acceleration, an independent suspension for a smooth ride, and a lower, wider stance than the 2020 version for even better maneuverability. You can choose sport, smart, or normal driving modes. The SE comes with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 147 horsepower and 132 pound-feet of torque. It uses a continuously variable automatic transmission, and it can go 30 mpg in traffic and 40 mpg on the highway. Read the rest of this entry »

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