2014 Hyundai Accent Review

The Hyundai Accent is Hyundai's subcompact car. The Accent was named winner of MotorWeek's Driver' Choice Award for Best Subcompact Car the past two years. This subcompact will surprise you, it has more features than you would expect.

Safety:
Safety comes standard in the Accent. Comes with 6 airbags, Vehicle Stability Management System, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and the Brake Assist System. Hyundai gives you what you need to be as safe as possible in the event of an accident, we still hope these are features you will never have to use. 

Performance:
This amazing car offers an EPA estimated 38 MPG Highway fuel economy.  When your friends are filling up their tanks you can just watch because with gas mileage this good you will wont be making as many trips to the gas station.

Technology:
 The steering wheel comes with hand controls to keep you hands free when changing the station or the volume. It also allows you to make phone calls hands free with its bluetooth hands-free phone system. With built in USB/AUX port you can be in charge of the music. Just plug in your phone or you iPod and your in control.

Have any questions about the Accent? Call us at 940-243-6200 or view our inventory here.

What to know before walking into the finance office at a dealership!

Financing a new car or a "new to you" car can be an exciting but scary process. You want to get the best deal and who can blame you? You just need to do your homework first and be prepared when you go in, that way when you leave you are happy and not scratching your head asking yourself what happened.

1. Ask yourself how much you can afford to spend a month. Really do the numbers! When you are making a commitment this big you don't want to get in over you head. Lets say you can afford $300 a month and a $1500 down payment.

2. Ask yourself, how long you want to be making payments for. If the car is older you might not want to be paying for it for 4 years if its not going to last that long. If you are planning on having kids in a year or two and would need to switch cars maybe a 24 month term is right for you? Maybe its a brand new car and will fit your needs for years to come, then you could go longer. Figure out what is right for you. Lets say you want to be done in 48 months.

3. Search online and talk to a few people to figure out a estimated loan rate for you. Not to high, not too low. Something that you can base your numbers on and feel confident. Most people know about what their credit should be and usually have a good idea about what rate they can get. Lets say you average a 5% loan rate.

4. Lets do the math! Use an auto loan calculator and work backwards to calculate your purchase price to see what you can afford (click here for a calculator). Put in your numbers and it will spit out a price. In our example our purchase price would be $14,526.88. Now when you walk in you know not to even look at anything higher than a sticker price of $15,000 and hope to negotiate down some.

5. Now it's time to get financing. The finance department can usually get really competitive rates, they do this all day everyday and know the right people to talk to. You've already done your research so you know about what rate to expect. 

Lastly as a side note, when buying a new car you will typically hear something called a rebate. A rebate is just extra money you save if you buy a car the dealership has extra of. Sometime they will even offer 0% financing on cars they have a lot of stock on. Typically its one or the other. Do the math, you might assume 0% will save you more money but sometimes its best to take the rebate.

Think through all your options and go in confident. If you ever have questions give us a call and we would be glad to help you. 940-243-6200.

2014 Hyundai Elantra Review

The Hyundai Elantra comes in three different models. The Elantra Sedan, the Elantra Coupe, and the Elantra GT. All three models are designed to fit your different needs and desires. The two door sporty coupe has the sporty stylish design while maintaining its spacious interior. The Elantra GT with its hatch back gives you the cargo space you want while giving you the option to drive how you please with Driver Selectable Steering. Lastly, the 2012 Car of The Year, the Elantra Sedan is the perfect car for everyone. Its spacious enough to load it up and be comfortable while not compromising on gas mileage.

Safety:

Safety is key when picking out a new car. The Elantra Sedan doesn't mess around when it comes to this subject. This sedan offers 6 airbags, a driver's blind spot mirror and technologies designed to enhance traction, cornering and braking. This Hyundai earned a 5-Star overall safety rating in 2013 from the U.S. government, and a Top Safety Pick+ honor from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Performance:

This Hyundai Sedan gets 145-hp while the Elantra Sport gets an amazing 173-hp. The Sport will meet your need for speed. Maybe great gas mileage is your number one? Try the Hyundai Sedan SE with its 38 mpg highway. You can change the Elantra GT to one of three steering modes: comfort, Normal, or Sport. You can have it the way you want it.

Technology:

Are you a tech savvy person? Fill your need for technology with optional features like the beautiful seven inch touch screen with navigation and rear view camera, the proximity key with push-button start and of course Bluelink. Bluelink can coach you on your driving habits, give you turn-by-turn navigation, you can set a perimeter and know if your car has left it, you can even know if your car is out past a certain time. The list goes on and on with what Bluelink can do for you.

Come stop by today to test drive the Hyundai Elantra. Have any questions? Give our salesman a call at 940-243-6200. View our Elantra inventory here.

Tires: The Soul of Your Vehicle

Tires are the only thing standing in between your car and the road. Your car can be in perfect condition but if your tires are not it will hurt your fuel economy, handling, braking, and overall safety of your vehicle. Its important to know the details of your tires. When picking tires there are three simple things our service manager says to look for:

1. Temperature - You should always buy tires with a temperature grade of A. The temperature grade show a tires resistance to heat as well as its ability to dissipate heat. The letter grade C is just meeting the standard and when we're talking about an investment this significant to the life of your car its important to find tires with an A grade.

2. Traction - Traction is graded by AA, A, B, and C. Traction grades refer to the ability to stop on wet pavement. When buying tires look for a traction grade of AA or A. Grades B and C do meet the standards but you will notice a difference with your traction.

3. Treadwear - When looking at treadwear a 400 treadwear versus a 200 treadwear will last twice as long. When buying tires look for at least a 400 treadwear if you are looking for tires for everyday use. Lower tread is used for sport cars, they are quieter and can go faster but wear out fast. The higher the number the louder they will be but also the longer they will last. Treadwear numbers should only be compared within a specific brand. One brand may give Tire X a 400 but another might give Tire X a 350. This doesn't mean the tire is any different the two brands just rate differently.

Spring is a big time for buying new tires because winter road conditions wear them out. If you are in the market for new tires give our service department a call 940-243-6233. Right now there are rebates on Goodyear, Dunlop, Yokohama, and Kumho. Click the links for details to get a great deal on new tires!

Monthly Raffle

The winner for the March Giveaway was Richard Westby! He won a FREE Oil Change. Congratulations Richard!

Don't forget to sign up for this months raffle! This month's prize is a FREE Oil Change. All you have to do is click here to enter.

30,000 Mile Service and Why It's Important

It is a pretty well known fact in the car world that every 30k miles your car needs a serious check up. It's something we know we need but do we know why?  Do you know what you're getting at your 30K service?

At Eckert Hyundai's Service department their premium 30,000 or 60,000 mile service includes a lot. Here's the list:

• Full Service Oil Change
• Fuel Additive
• Oil Additive
• Battery Service
• Fluid Check and Fill
• Tire Pressure Check and Adjustment
• Tire Rotation and Balance
• Coolant Service
• Brake Flush
• Transmission Flush
• Evaporative Filter
• Cabin Air Filter
• Air Filter
• Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection
• Free use of a loan car with appointment

3 reasons why you should get your 30k service done:

1. As a Hyundai owner did you know that Hyundai can cancel your warranty for not keeping up with your maintenance? For example if you don't keep up with your oil changes and then you have engine problems and need it replaced Hyundai might not cover it. This means that you are hurting your car and your wallet. (Hyundai Warranty)

2. By having these services done you will extend the life and value of your car. Over time you will have less problems and your car will last longer. Plus, when you go to sell or trade in your car one day you will get more for a car that had regular maintenance done.

3. You save money by getting them all done at once. If you were to individually have each of these things done it would cost you $660.00 but by getting them all done at the same time it only costs $585.00. We also have a $50 off major vehicle service coupon below which means you would save $125!

Click here to schedule your appointment or call our service department at 940-243-6233.

2014 Hyundai Tucson Walkaround

 

The 2014 Hyundai Tucson is one amazing SUV. If you need to see to believe then click here to watch our walk-around. Want more information about the Tucson? Click here to read our review.

As always, if you have any questions please call our salesman at 940-243-6200. They are here for you! Take a look at our Tucson inventory here.