How Often Should You Get Your Hyundai Serviced?

October 28th, 2022 by

Getting your Hyundai inspected regularly can help you maintain your vehicle’s operation for years to come. Understanding what an inspection is and the benefits of getting one can help you set up regular appointments and know why they’re important. Keep reading to learn more about how often to get your Hyundai vehicle serviced.

What’s the Ideal Hyundai Maintenance Interval?

A maintenance interval is the time between maintenance and service visits. For example, if you get your vehicle serviced each year, then your maintenance interval is one year. The maintenance interval for each vehicle is different depending on the trim level and model of the vehicle. To determine the ideal maintenance interval for your vehicle, you can read the owner’s manual for that model and trim. You can also use estimated maintenance intervals based on different parts of your vehicle, such as the oil, tires, and battery. Below are descriptions of the maintenance interval for each of those systems:

Tire Rotation

When you determine the maintenance interval for different systems in your vehicle, it’s important to note that you use either the distance you’ve driven your vehicle or the time since your last maintenance. For a tire rotation and inspection, you can drive between 5,000 and 7,500 miles or get a tire rotation and inspection every six months. A tire rotation may also have to occur more often if you drive over difficult terrain such as off-road or over a damaged road regularly.

Oil Change

Oil is an integral part of your Hyundai’s operation because it allows your vehicle to operate more efficiently. As you use your vehicle, the oil can slowly degrade, increasing the potential for engine challenges with your vehicle. You can change the oil in your vehicle every three to six months or every 3,000 miles you drive your vehicle. If you notice that your Hyundai’s check oil light is on, then you can also get an inspection and service, allowing you to keep your Hyundai in peak operating condition.

Car Battery

Your car battery is integral to the operation of your vehicle because it helps you start the car and operate its electrical systems such as lights and any electronic dashboard systems. Unlike other systems, your battery doesn’t have a minimum number of miles you drive your vehicle. Instead, it just has a time interval of two to three years between inspections. When you get inspections for other systems in your vehicle, you can also get your battery inspected to maintain its operation.

How Long Is a Hyundai Vehicle Service Appointment?

The exact time it takes for a service appointment for your vehicle can change based on several factors. These factors include the systems you want to be inspected, what challenges technicians find with your Hyundai, and how many other people are getting their vehicles inspected at the same time. If you get a full-service inspection, it takes around three hours for the technicians to complete the inspection, assuming they don’t find any major issues. If there is an issue, the inspection and service may take longer.

What Are the Benefits of Regular Maintenance?

Below are several benefits you may experience by getting regular service for your Hyundai vehicle:

Increased Safety

One major benefit of getting your Hyundai vehicle serviced regularly is that it increases your safety and the safety of others who share the road with you. Regular maintenance allows technicians to find and correct minor issues before they become major problems with your vehicle. For example, a technician might notice the brake pads on your vehicle are wearing out and recommend changing them for new ones before they become too worn down and cause you to lose the optimal performance of your brakes.

Increased Vehicle Lifetime

Getting regular maintenance for your Hyundai can increase the longevity of your vehicle and its best performance. This is because you can get regular minor issues fixed before they become major issues and prevent increasing damage to your vehicle. For example, changing the oil in your vehicle regularly can improve the performance of the engine and decrease the possibility of your engine becoming damaged because of old oil.

Decreased Repair Cost

Getting regular maintenance for your vehicle can help you save money by decreasing the repair cost. This is because fixing minor issues with your Hyundai is less expensive than fixing major issues. For example, getting the oil changed is much less expensive than getting your entire engine or transmission replaced. It can also cost more to get an older vehicle a major repair because getting parts can become harder for the technicians and increase the cost of the repair.

Increased Sale Value

Having a history of regular repairs and maintenance can increase the resale value of your Hyundai if you choose to sell it in the future. This is because regular repairs can allow your vehicle to be in better condition than vehicles that don’t receive regular repairs and help you show your car is in excellent condition for the sale. For example, two vehicles that are the same model and trim level may have vastly different selling costs because one received regular maintenance while the other didn’t

How Do I Get My Hyundai Serviced?

At Hyundai of Trenton, you can set up a service appointment by calling us or using the Service & Parts page. Once you start a service appointment, you can determine what services you want the team to perform. This allows the technicians to set up an appointment and prepare for your visit.

Now that we’ve explained the importance of getting your Hyundai vehicle serviced and the benefits of regular maintenance you can look at our other services. We offer a team of experienced technicians who can perform regular services on your Hyundai. We also offer new and pre-owned vehicles you can purchase. Finally, you can research Hyundai models and trims using our research tool. Feel free to contact us today for your Hyundai needs.

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