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The summer brings driver enthusiasm. Who wants to stay home when there are so many great places to visit during such excellent weather? Traveling, while fun, does come with responsibilities. Bringing your Hyundai in for summer service at South Bay Hyundai near Redondo Beach improves the chances of the vehicle running better and, hopefully, more safely.
Here at South Bay Hyundai, we are incredibly focused on safe driving practices in Torrance, CA and the outlying regions. Understanding your vehicle and how it works is integral to being a safe driver. That includes exterior fixtures like headlights or windshield wipers.
Headlights serve a simple purpose- during the life of your vehicle they illuminate the night and foggy driving conditions. What is less known is the fact that your headlights must be maintained and cleaned regularly to ensure that they continue to function as the important safety devices that they are.
Your vehicle's braking system works with the help of brake fluid. Brake fluid is a vital fluid that should be changed routinely to ensure your brakes stay in optimal condition. It is important to have your brake fluid changed because if your vehicle doesn't have enough brake fluid, it won't be able to come to a stop when you apply the brakes. To learn more about brake fluid, read further.
Fixing a ding or scratch is a relatively easy process as long as you are diligent and careful. Hastily applying the paint without prepping the surface of your car could result in uneven colors, bubbles, or other issues. Here is a closer look at a few of the steps that you need to take when getting your car ready for touch up paint.
The first thing that you should to do is thoroughly clean the area with warm water, mild soap, and a soft washcloth. Once the area is clean, you can gently sand it with very high grit sandpaper…
There are many myths about motor oil, and it is important to know what is true versus what is false. One of the top myths is that you need an oil change every 3,000 miles. This is not true. Your owner's manual will explain how often you should get your vehicle's oil changed.
Another common myth is that you need to get your oil changed before you take a long road trip. In this case, it depends. If your car is not due for an oil change, and the miles that you will drive will not be…
If you take the time today to prepare for issues you might experience on the highway, you lessen the chances of being stranded for countless hours. Here is everything you should have packed in a roadside emergency kit.
A flashlight is important for making needed repairs in the dark. One bag with an assortment of tools will give you everything you need to make little repairs. A few cans of tire fix-a-flat can give the tire just enough boost to get to the nearest service station. One pair of jumper cables allows any motorist to be able to jump-start your…
If you've ever had one of your brake hoses go out, or if you've heard your timing belt squeal, then you know what some of the symptoms are for hoses and belts that have gone or are going bad. But do you know what each of the parts do, and did you know that there are even more belts and hoses on your vehicle?
Have you noticed your car heating up more and more to extreme temperatures? You may have a bad head gasket that has worn out or become cracked. That can cause other damage to your vehicle and make it impossible to drive your car. The gasket is what forms a seal between the engine block and cylinder. If the heated compressed air isn't sealed, it could lead to the gasket being removed from the engine completely.
Do you know how to change the fluids in your vehicle? Do you know how to check for fragments in the oil? Do you know how much fluid you should have in all areas of the car? If not, you need to head to our local service center at South Bay Hyundai.
Working on cars is something that most people can do. When you need something done to your car, it is easier to do it yourself if at all possible. If the individual knows nothing about working on a car, if you try to, you could damage your engine…
Getting your oil changed might not be the first thing on your list. Our team at South Bay Hyundai has great news, it doesn't have to be. Although you definitely want to follow the specifications of the vehicle, the old every 3,000 miles rule has been thrown out by experts. Studies have shown that cars made within the last two decades have a minimum oil life of 5,000 miles, many with a much greater number.
The automotive manufacturers and even oil companies agree that the oil should be changed less frequently. This is somewhat surprising, however, the…
