When I bought my Sonata, the dealer gave me a booklet with coupons for free
oil changes. I was in there today to get my fuel tank level sender
replaced
under warranty, which went well at no expense to me. While there, I asked
about the free oil changes. I've been doing them myself using Hyundai
filters since new because it is a 40 mile drive to the dealer. The
service
rep told me the oil was free but I would have to pay for the filter and
'supplies'. This amounts to $11, so my 'free' oil change would cost $11
plus the 3.5 gallons of gas for the round trip ($14) to the dealer. Such
a
deal.
I bought a Kia Sedona in 2003 and get free oil changes and tires on it
since
new. I've never paid a penny. WTF is up with Hyundai????? While I was
there today, they tried to tell me I needed a new cabin filter (of course,
they emptied my glove box to get at it and then stuffed everything back
in).
I said NO. Then they told me I needed new tires and an alignment.
Granted
the tires are near their lifetime, they are not at the wear indicators yet
and I measured the depth across the tread and it's very close. No
cupping,
no abnormal wear pattern and no worn edges. No pulling to one side or
vibrations of any kind. This is one pushy dealer****p. Unfortunately.
it's
the only one around this rural area of Georgia.
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