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Basic Inspection Question by eskool16
Jun 26, 2007 (6:20 am)
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Hello,
I am a clueless, young, female relatively-new car owner. My car is due for inspection in July and I'm not sure what the protocol is for this.
 
Should I schedule an appointment with a Hyundai dealership? or is it sufficient to go to the closest certified mechanic?
What paperwork should I take with me to be prepared?
How long should I expect to be there (this car is about 3-4 yrs old and doesn't have any problems that i've noticed after driving it on a day-to-day
basis)?
any other pertinent information that might prevent me from embarrassing myself in front of these people?
 
thanks in advance for your help!
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Re: Basic Inspection Question [eskool16] by pf_flyer HOST
Jun 26, 2007 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: eskool16 (Jun 26, 2007 6:20 am)

The answer may vary depending on what state you live in. Here in PA, most vehicles need an emmissions inspection before the safety inspection.
 
Since you haven't posted a lot about the car other than age, it's possible you MIGHT need tires, or perhaps brake pads will be worn down to where they won't pass, things like that. Light bulbs, dash lights, all sorts of little things have to pass as well, so there's no real way to say how long it might take. How busy the place you take it is at the time will factor in too, but I'd guess a minimum of 1-1.5 hours, a bit more if they have to replace brakes or whatever.
 
Registration and insurance cards are certainly things you'll need with you for inspection.
 
Your dealership is an OK place for inspection, but any certified inspection station should do. If any parts are needed, the dealership MAY have faster access to them.
 
Give a quick call to the dealership service department and ask them. I'm sure they'll be glad to tell you what you need.
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Repair Manuals by scottnychay
Sep 28, 2007 (6:20 am)
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Does anyone know if anyone besides Hyundai publishes repair manuals or CD Roms for a 2007 Hyundai Accent SE? I have a set of Hyundai shop manuals and I was just wondering if perhaps Chilton, Haynes, Etc. had manuals
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2009 Accent Sedan Review by moparbad
Dec 19, 2008 (5:17 pm)
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Accent 2009 Sedan Review
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Buying Hyundai Accent new car - info required by srigudi
Aug 15, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Hi,
I am planning to buy a Hyundai Accent GLS 2008. (IL state). I am a first time auto buyer. I have below doubts to clarify.
 
1. Is Hyundai Accent is good to consider? (Safety, comfort mileage and economy)
2. What is the best price to buy (Including all base price, sales tax (IL state), title)?
3. When dealing with a dealer what is the best price to start the bargain? Is it invoice price or MSRP?
4.If there is any rebate, does it applies on the Invoice price or MSRP?
 
Please also refer me if any good forums and discussions links.
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Re: Buying Hyundai Accent new car - info required [srigudi] by backy
Aug 15, 2008 (6:12 am)
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Replying to: srigudi (Aug 15, 2008 5:54 am)

IMO the Accent does not deserve consideration because of its poor showing in the IIHS crash tests. It received only Acceptable on the frontal test (almost all cars today get Good there) and worse, a Poor on the side impact test. There are several other small cars that get better scores, e.g. Yaris (with optional side airbags) and Versa.
 
If that is not enough to dissuade you from looking at the Accent, then I think it's a good little car, and quite comfortable in GLS trim. It has a relatively smooth ride for a small car, a comfortable driver's seat with dual height adjustments, and is pretty roomy (actually more interior room than a Civic). You will want to get the package with ABS, for better braking performance.
 
For a best price, I have seen some dealers offer Accents for as much as $1000 or more below invoice, before rebates, but since the Accent is quite popular these days with gas at $4 a gallon, I would say a price of invoice before rebates would be a decent ceiling for negotiations. I'd try for less than that.
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Re: Buying Hyundai Accent new car - info required [backy] by srigudi
Aug 15, 2008 (6:57 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 15, 2008 6:12 am)

Thanks for info. I appreciate it.
If I think about the crash test results, next vehicle I prefer is Toyota Corolla 09 LE.
Can you please tell me how Corolla is rated compared to Accent? (Only in terms Safety and Crash test results).
Thanks.
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Re: Buying Hyundai Accent new car - info required [srigudi] by backy
Aug 15, 2008 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: srigudi (Aug 15, 2008 6:57 am)

Crash test info is publically available on www.iihs.org and safercar.gov.
 
The Corolla is a huge step up from the Accent in price. IMO if you are looking at the Corolla, the comparable Hyundai you should look at is the Elantra (or possibly even the Sonata, as a Sonata will come closer in real-world price to the Corolla than the Elantra!). The Elantra compares much better to the Corolla in safety and size, e.g. both have ABS standard and both got a Good on the IIHS frontal crash test (Elantra not yet rated by IIHS on the side crash test). The Elantra SE has a big advantage over the Corolla in that the SE has electronic stability control standard (it's an option and not that easy to find on the Corolla). But the Elantra SE is somewhat hard to find.

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