Juneta said:
@Calliope
How does commuting classify as severe conditions? Keeping the car in a garage is ridiculous.
The manual states to follow the Severe Usage Conditions if any of these apply: repeated short drives, extensive idling, driving on rough roads, or heavy traffic.
Robert said:
@merrickzedeck
Most problems in this sub stem from people neglecting maintenance and driving recklessly.
I see service customers avoid basic maintenance to save money, stretching oil changes as long as possible.
@Mickey
Define ‘basic maintenance.’ Many service recommendations are upsells not mentioned in the manual.
Robert said:
@Mickey
Define ‘basic maintenance.’ Many service recommendations are upsells not mentioned in the manual.
Air filters, for instance. We often have customers downgrade from comprehensive services to basic ones.
@TomHenry
Air filters are easy to change at home; I did mine for $20 instead of almost $100 at the dealership.
@TomHenry
I gladly pay the dealer to change my Mitsubishi filters; it’s complicated. The others, I change myself.
Robert said:
@Mickey
Define ‘basic maintenance.’ Many service recommendations are upsells not mentioned in the manual.
Filters, alignments, fluids, brakes, etc.
Robert said:
@Mickey
Define ‘basic maintenance.’ Many service recommendations are upsells not mentioned in the manual.
Filters, alignments, fluids, brakes, etc.
Many deny services because they feel shops upsell unnecessary parts and services.
@Christine
Many vehicle issues are preventable with basic maintenance.
Robert said:
@merrickzedeck
Most problems in this sub stem from people neglecting maintenance and driving recklessly.
Don’t underestimate a corporation’s ability to manipulate information to blame the customer.
Robert said:
@merrickzedeck
Most problems in this sub stem from people neglecting maintenance and driving recklessly.
As a Hyundai technician, I can confirm.
Robert said:
@merrickzedeck
Most problems in this sub stem from people neglecting maintenance and driving recklessly.
I don’t buy that. Some baby their cars, yet still face engine issues due to excessive oil consumption.
@Terryanne
They’ve had some engine issues, but that’s not the case here.
Robert said:
@merrickzedeck
Most problems in this sub stem from people neglecting maintenance and driving recklessly.
Hyundai and Kia owners tend to overrev their engines, which contributes to engine failures.
@merrickzedeck
According to the article, he took the car to Cayuga for track days. Who knows how he drove it? Did he drive responsibly, or did he push it to the limits? The N cars are marketed as sporty, with “Racetrack Capability” on Hyundai’s website, suggesting they can handle track use under warranty.
@Calliope
I agree that ‘track cars’ should handle track use, but if Hyundai sees driving data indicating abnormal use, what was he doing?
merrickzedeck said:
@Calliope
I agree that ‘track cars’ should handle track use, but if Hyundai sees driving data indicating abnormal use, what was he doing?
Manufacturers collect data on our driving habits in ways we might not expect. It’s concerning.
@Calliope
He’s 20 and likely drives it hard outside of the track. I see more Type R drivers being respectful compared to N drivers, possibly due to the price and rarity of Type R compared to N cars.
@merrickzedeck
Hyundai designed the car to be driven hard, so they shouldn’t deny warranty claims for that. If they didn’t want to cover it for high revs, they should lower the redline.
AccentAdmirer4 said:
@merrickzedeck
Hyundai designed the car to be driven hard, so they shouldn’t deny warranty claims for that. If they didn’t want to cover it for high revs, they should lower the redline.
Manual transmissions can’t prevent over-revving; this driver likely missed a shift and caused damage.