Michael Reinders

OK, sorry for the ignorant question, but, with regards to Hyundai's nice
warranty (which I assume is valid for many, if not all new car warranties),
I assume that within the warranty period for a car, the cost to replace the
part is free. You don't pay parts or laber charges. (Obviously, I have
never purchased a new car from a dealer before, and I may be soon...)

So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by a
Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything, correct?

Thanks in advance.

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Michael Reinders

Michael

Read the warranty carefully - Hyundai, despite its claims of having
"America's Best Warranty," only replaces defective or improperly installed
parts. In other words, if something just wears out due to "normal wear and
tear," it will not be replaced. So don't be fooled.

But if the part is defective, the labor should be included.

"Michael Reinders" <mdreinders@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
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> OK, sorry for the ignorant question, but, with regards to Hyundai's nice
> warranty (which I assume is valid for many, if not all new car
> warranties), I assume that within the warranty period for a car, the cost
> to replace the part is free. You don't pay parts or laber charges.
> (Obviously, I have never purchased a new car from a dealer before, and I
> may be soon...)
>
> So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by
> a Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything,
> correct?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> --
> Michael Reinders
>
>

Edwin Pawlowski

"Michael Reinders" <mdreinders@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
>
> So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by
> a Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything,
> correct?
>
> Thanks in advance.

Pretty much it. Wear parts, like brake pads, lights, wiper blades are only
for a short time as they do wear out from use. Major engine and drive train
parts are usually covered for a long time. Just be sure to read what is and
is not covered to avoid surprises and you'll be happy.

OTOH, I just hit 34000 miles on my Sonata and I've yet to go back to the
dealer for anything. The car has been perfect and I've done the required
maintenance.

Tunez

Ed, I can vouche for that, I just got rid of my 2005 ( purchased in 2004)
XG350L , 4 years old and had 33,000 miles on it NEVER had it back to the
dealer once in 4 years, I can honestly say it is the BEST car I have ever
owned but because of back problems that hindered my getting in and out of it
I traded it in ( sniff sniff I miss it already ) I think I did just as well,
I traded for a new 2008 Veracruz and allthough Ive only had it 2 days and
have driven the hell out of it already ( 167 miles in 2 days ) I have fallen
in love with it 167 miles and 1/4 tank of gas not too bad.Has a gas mileage
indacator that says Im geting 19.7 MPGS but we'll see. Widow sticker says
18/25

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Hank

No I don't play Basketball....
But you should see me dribble....


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Michael Reinders" <mdreinders@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
>>
>> So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by
>> a Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything,
>> correct?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> Pretty much it. Wear parts, like brake pads, lights, wiper blades are only
> for a short time as they do wear out from use. Major engine and drive
> train parts are usually covered for a long time. Just be sure to read what
> is and is not covered to avoid surprises and you'll be happy.
>
> OTOH, I just hit 34000 miles on my Sonata and I've yet to go back to the
> dealer for anything. The car has been perfect and I've done the required
> maintenance.
>

Michael

"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Michael Reinders" <mdreinders@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
>>
>> So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by
>> a Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything,
>> correct?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> Pretty much it. Wear parts, like brake pads, lights, wiper blades are only
> for a short time as they do wear out from use. Major engine and drive
> train parts are usually covered for a long time. Just be sure to read what
> is and is not covered to avoid surprises and you'll be happy.
>
> OTOH, I just hit 34000 miles on my Sonata and I've yet to go back to the
> dealer for anything. The car has been perfect and I've done the required
> maintenance.
>

Michael,

Again, for the sake of clarity, I have to repeat my earlier post - READ THE
WARRANTY!!! I found out the hard way the Hyundai is very selective in what
they cover. A factory rep told me directly that if it is not a defect, they
will not cover it under the warranty. If you read the warranty like you are
a lawyer it is quite clear .

Tunez

Ed, I can vouche for that, I just got rid of my 2005 ( purchased in 2004)
XG350L , 4 years old and had 33,000 miles on it NEVER had it back to the
dealer once in 4 years, I can honestly say it is the BEST car I have ever
owned but because of back problems that hindered my getting in and out of it
I traded it in ( sniff sniff I miss it already ) I think I did just as well,
I traded for a new 2008 Veracruz and allthough Ive only had it 2 days and
have driven the hell out of it already ( 167 miles in 2 days ) I have fallen
in love with it 167 miles and 1/4 tank of gas not too bad.Has a gas mileage
indacator that says Im geting 19.7 MPGS but we'll see. Widow sticker says
18/25


--
Hank

No I don't play Basketball....
But you should see me dribble....


"Edwin Pawlowski" <esp@snet.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Michael Reinders" <mdreinders@wi.rr.com> wrote in message
>>
>> So, if any part covered under warranty needs to be replaced, and it is by
>> a Hyundai service center, I don't need to pay a dime for anything,
>> correct?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> Pretty much it. Wear parts, like brake pads, lights, wiper blades are only
> for a short time as they do wear out from use. Major engine and drive
> train parts are usually covered for a long time. Just be sure to read what
> is and is not covered to avoid surprises and you'll be happy.
>
> OTOH, I just hit 34000 miles on my Sonata and I've yet to go back to the
> dealer for anything. The car has been perfect and I've done the required
> maintenance.
>

Wayne Moses

On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:56:00 -0400, "Michael" <gbg4jax@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Read the warranty carefully - Hyundai, despite its claims of having
>"America's Best Warranty," only replaces defective or improperly installed
>parts. In other words, if something just wears out due to "normal wear and
>tear," it will not be replaced. So don't be fooled.

No fooling going on about that -- it is the same with all warranties.

As you rightly pointed out, warranties are against defects in
manufacture (not sure about the installation bit, unless specifically
referring to Hyundai trained technicians). It can never be against
wear and tear -- that would be a maintenance service.

Several people I have spoken to over the years have somehow come to
the conclusion that (a) cars don't need proper maintenance, and (b)
when they break they expect it all should be covered under warranty.

>But if the part is defective, the labor should be included.

Correct.

Regards,
Wayne Moses,
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

hyundaitech

You have the right idea Michael. As the others have said, read a warranty
pamphlet before you buy (every car comes with one). That way you'll
understand the coverages and terms better.

I rarely see Hyundai deny warranty coverage on anything that's a
legitimate warranty claim. "Normal wear and tear" isn't a typical excuse
either, unless we're talking about wear items like brake pads, or
something is perhaps showing a little wear normal with age and use (such
as smoothing of the texture on the steering wheel) but is otherwise
functioning normally. The Hyundai warranty, considering what it covers
and the length of the warranty, is about the best in the business. I know
of one (Subaru) that's more comprehensive on the bumper-to-bumper, but it
doesn't last as long.

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