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Replying to: denvertrakker (May 31, 2009 4:39 pm) Thanks for your response. I read the link but I am still confused. I realize that I can send a request via registered mail to opt out of the arbitration. I am unclear as to what the upside and downside are. If you can simply opt out by sending a letter to the Hyundai dealer, why do they make you sign it in the first place. If I do opt out, what is the downside? Is Hyundai still required to honor all of my warranty completely? The link did not make that clear. Is there any dealer or Hyundai reprisal for opting out of the binding arbitration? Please advise.
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Replying to: rich123 (May 31, 2009 6:01 pm) I don't believe there's a downside to the consumer. In fact, by opting out of mandatory arbitration, you are restoring rights that would be otherwise limited. Your warranty is still in effect, you're just increasing your options under law. By the way, the letter has to go to Hyundai USA, not the dealer. All the dealer does is sell you the car. Warranty issues go back to the importer/distributor/manufacturer. If I'm wrong on this, hopefully someone more knowledgeable than I will chime in. To quote Charles Barkley, "I am often wrong, but I am never in doubt." 
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Replying to: rich123 (May 30, 2009 3:28 pm) Most Santa Fe's were equipped by the dealers with an additional key operated Ignition disarm feature (an add-on feature they try to make you pay extra $ for, of course!) as well as the standard Hyundai alarm system,that flashes on the top dashboard, that may be what they are referring to. If so equipped, you should have an insertable plastic "key" (not the normal Ignition key) which is inserted into the "lock" under the dash below the steering wheel, which, when removed, does not allow the ignition to complete the circuit to start the engine.Therefore the engine is made in-operable unless the key is inserted. |
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Replying to: denvertrakker (May 31, 2009 4:39 pm)
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Replying to: oscar_gata (Jun 11, 2009 2:47 pm) http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/law/articles/the_issue_can_mandatory_arbitrat- ion_clauses_in_nursing_home_contracts_be_waived_.html
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Replying to: tidester (Jul 29, 2006 10:02 pm) I really, really like it so far. It's hard to not really goose the gas and have some fun (I'm trying to follow the manual's 500 mile "breakin" recommendation). I probably could have done perfectly well with a Tucson Limited, except for the gutless 2.7L engine. Once I tried the 3.3L, I was hooked. So far, so good. Steering and brakes feel very good. I haven't "tested" the handling yet, but it too seems like it'll be perfectly adequate. My only problem is that I got a book for the wrong nav system, so I haven't been able to figure out the radio presets yet.
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Replying to: jnojr (Aug 19, 2009 6:32 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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| Just brought 09 Santa Fe like it except varied noises when driving which I can live with just now. The fact that there is no backup system bothers me immensely. There should be a backup camera and or sensors. It makes no sense that it is not an option. Parking without seeing the bumpers is crazy. If they dont want to help they should have made it so aftermarket could help. If anyone has overcame this please let me know. Otherwise vehicle okay. | |
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Replying to: denvertrakker (Jun 11, 2009 4:12 pm) 
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| Can this be fixed or do I have a lemon? | |
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