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Next to the primary window sticker on my new Elantra was an additional sticker outlining dealer installed options. The additional sticker had the following information: CAR CARE SYSTEM includes: - EXTERIOR PROTECTION (Forms a clear shell to seal out damaging oxidation, pollutants, detergents, UV rays, acid rain, bird droppings, and tree sap. Carries a 5-year warranty.) - INTERIOR PROTECTION w/BANOYL (Fabric has been thoroughly protected. Safeguards your car's interior from oil and water-based stains.) - VINYL and LEATHER CONDITIONER (Vinyl and Leather has (sic) been treated to help keep it soft and supple.) - CAR CARE KIT The retail cost of this Car Care System Package is $995. I did not pay for it. My questions are: 1. How do I know if the protection has actually been placed on the exterior/interior? 2. Since my Elantra does not have leather, which vinyl parts can I check to see if they've been treated? 3. If exterior protection has been added, and I can confirm it's actually on the vehicle, when do I apply my first coat of wax on the exterior? 4. If I treated the interior with Armor All (or similar product), would it cause problems with BANOYL? 5. I did not receive a Car Care Kit (as shown on the additional sticker). Since I didn't pay for this so-called "kit," should I be concerned? Thank you for your comments.
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Replying to: worldly (Jan 19, 2008 3:46 am) A few musings: * You should be able to tell if the paint protection is there and still working by how water beads (or doesn't) on the surface. When water stops beading, start waxing! * I am confused about the BANOYL. It seems as if that is a fabric protector, but you are talking about using Armor All. Does Armor All offer a fabric protector? I'm used to using 3M Scotchgard for that purpose (and it has worked great for me, fwiw). What you could do is use the fabric and/or vinyl protectors of your choice on inconspicuous places (maybe hard to do for the fabric) and see what happens after a few weeks. |
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Replying to: worldly (Jan 19, 2008 3:46 am) They will make a big deal over the "coverage" that the package extends, but read the fine print carefully and you will find that it actually covers almost nothing, and what it does cover requires that either you provide proof that the "protection system" has been maintained, or you pay the dealer anually to re-apply. This has got to be the biggest profit item in the whole deal, short of the finance offices.
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Jan 19, 2008 12:01 pm) As for financing... I actually would have to say that was the very best part of the deal when I bought my Elantra. I had financing going in, but the finance guy found a local credit union (which we had previously used for auto financing) with a much lower rate than my pre-approved financing *and* Hyundai's best deal. I told the guy up front no warranties, etc., and he mentioned them in his talk but after paying lip-service because he was required to by the dealership, he moved on quickly. He even got me gap insurance for free by pointing out that I could get a lower interest rate if I got gap that covered the cost of the gap insurance.
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Replying to: doohickie (Jan 20, 2008 8:47 pm)
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Jan 21, 2008 6:33 am)
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Replying to: mrcellus (Jan 21, 2008 1:26 pm) Vehicles - New (Cars, Trucks, Boats and RVs) 24 Mo 4.99% 36 Mo 5.19% 48 Mo 5.29% 60 Mo 5.39% 66 Mo 5.49% 72 Mo 5.59% Assuming a good credit rating.
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Replying to: jlflemmons (Jan 21, 2008 2:03 pm)
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Replying to: mrcellus (Jan 21, 2008 4:52 pm) Also, if you're looking ot buy a Hyundai, there are a lot of good Hyundai dealers in the area, for sales, service and warranty work. If you want a little more info, email me and I'll give you my impressions about area dealerships.
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Replying to: doohickie (Jan 21, 2008 6:59 pm) mrcellus |
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