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3029 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 6:03 AM
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Thanks for your comments - yes, I guess we are 'clueless', although I would prefer to say "naive", since we trusted our mechanic. We are going to take the car in and talk to Hyundai - we contacted them on the phone, and they have already started by asking if we have the worn parts (the inference being that that the rotors didn't need replacing, I assume). If we are not satisfied at this level, then we will go higher. Unfortunately, we are not long-term customers and there seems to be little desire to satisfy customers nowadays.
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Replying to: newowner10 (Aug 20, 2009 6:54 am) After a few minutes, for the first time EVER, I start to feel brake fade, and I'm worried (it's a steep drop off the sides; the actual point-point distance is only about a half mile or so, but it's four-five miles with the cutbacks); I shift the transmission to low, and use the brakes a bit harder to make up for the fade. By the time we get down, I've warped the rotors, ruined a caliper, and there's smoke coming from the brakes (well, duh!). Seems one of the calipers had seized in the heat of the steep descent, which caused the fade; clamping down saved our lives, but overheated the other brake caliper. $900 in brake work to fix, but NOT at the original shop (which I only used very occsionally because my normal mechanic is 19 miles away (we moved after I'd been using him for years) and I needed to get it done quickly; this guy was a half mile away); I've never gone to them again, as they should have been able to see there might be a problem with the one caliper. The shop that had just done the work refused to warrenty anything. So sometimes it doesn't matter that you have the vehichle worked on at the appropriate times for the appropriate services... things just HAPPEN sometimes. Oh, and in VA our yearly inspections have shot up from $7 to $16 over the last decade. |
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Replying to: fitzsish (Aug 20, 2009 7:14 am) |
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My wife went to Hyundai dealer at Sunnyvale to have 2006 Sonata check for "engine light on" issue today. The dealership found code "P0455" and it was caused due to Fuel cap loose. Then the dealer charged her $130 for the code scan and tight the fuel cap. Please advise if $130 is a ripple off for this kind of service? I am also going to report to the Hyundai USA to see how they reply as well.
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Replying to: hongwu (Aug 20, 2009 6:56 pm) You could have checked the gas cap since it is in the owners manual that that would cause a check engine light. Some cars have a separate light for the gas cap. Dealers do charge more than independents. As a quick example: I have free state inspection on my Hyundai Sonata. In PA we need emission inspection also. The dealer charges $50 for the emission test. I could get both state inspection and emission inspection for $29.95 at Midis (they have a sale at $24.95 this month). The dealer wants to get you in there so they can recommend services that are not in the maintance schedule. I trust the dealer the least of all service options. |
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Replying to: newowner10 (Aug 21, 2009 4:10 am) |
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Replying to: targettuning (Aug 21, 2009 4:46 am)
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| Replaced the camshaft sensor now the car wont start had the timing belt done 2 years ago but not getting any fire to the plugs can anyone help | |
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Replying to: newowner10 (Aug 21, 2009 7:23 am) 1.) Do the parts you are replacing NEED to be genuine Hyundai parts? The dealers only use ‘genuine Hyundai’ parts, whereas another service shop won’t. So, if you need your oil changed, it won’t matter where you go – as long as the correct oil grade is used. However, if you are having transmission work done, it may be better to have Hyundai parts installed in your Hyundai by a Hyundai-trained technician. 2.) The other item you should consider is whether the work you need done should be performed by a Hyundai-trained technician. For example, just about anyone can change oil. There isn’t any specialized training needed to empty an oil pan, and replace a filter. However, if you are getting a tune-up, or transmission work, it may be better to have the work performed by someone who has been trained by the manufacture and who literally knows Hyundai vehicles inside and out. I consider myself lucky – my dealer hasn’t charged me outrageous prices yet. My oil changes are $25. Not a bad deal. I’m sure a quick-lube place would do it for $20, but I’m willing to spend an extra $5 for the piece of mind of knowing it was done right. However, when the day comes when I need to replace my breaks and the dealer charges $300 and a private shop only charges $200, I’ll probably go with the private shop. After all, I don’t need ‘genuine Hyundai’ breaks. |
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Replying to: pastorjim (Jun 23, 2006 7:58 pm) |
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