Family Cars of 2011 – Hyundai Sonata

Remember when the 2^nd generation Hyundai Tiburon was released. It was the coolest car on the road with its unique styling and a high powered V6. A little over a decade later Hyundai has brought back the thrill of driving with the redesigned 2011 Sonata. In that same amount of time a generation of people have started families, but are not ready to give up their cool car. With its style and sophistication the Sonata is an easy choice for drivers wanting to look great while having a vehicle large enough for a family.

As the cost of clothing, health care, college tuition, and gasoline increase the value of a hybrid Sonata is very appealing. Even more value is added when taking into account the many standard safety features used in this mid-size sedan. Safety features like Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Active Front Head Restraints, and Electronic Brake-force Distribution. Another great benefit of a Hyundai is that the warranty is far superior to those of any competitor. The warranty covers the vehicle for 10 years or 100,000 miles.

Imagine yourself in a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, and how cool your kids will think you are while driving it. This car was built for those who need to shift from parent to professional and back again in one day—even if you don’t want to be a grown-up just yet.

What do you think of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata? Have you taken one for a test drive yet? Tell us what your opinions are on our comments section.

Why Dealership Service is King!

After purchasing a new or used vehicle many people wonder where they should go for service, a Dealership or an Independent? Several strong reasons can be presented why the service department at a dealership is far superior to that of an independent mechanic. Some of those reasons are found when looking at the areas of training, and warranty.

Training
Dealerships and automotive manufacturers spend a considerable amount of time and money to have technicians trained. New repair techniques are being developed on the ever evolving technology being placed in vehicles today, and your technician must be incorporating these techniques. Similarly, a dealership will specialize in a specific brand of vehicle even though they service all makes and models. Having this specialization and working with the same brand on a daily basis allows the technicians to learn more about the vehicles than anyone else.

Warranty
What happens if a problem arises with the vehicle while under warranty and you have not been using the dealership service department? Will the warranty be voided? The answer depends upon the situation. Typically, the warranty is still valid and should be used until expiration. However, the possibility of an independent mechanic altering something on your vehicle could expressly void the warranty. Each manufacturer has different terms and conditions regarding the warranty, which you should be able to find in your owner’s manual.