One of the great advantages you enjoy as a Hyundai vehicle owner is the complimentary maintenance offer. This gives you peace of mind when it comes to regular checks to keep your car in good working order. But what does Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance include? What repairs and maintenance procedures on your vehicle are covered?
The complimentary maintenance that comes with your Hyundai covers regularly scheduled factory maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles of driving, whichever comes first. If you’re not sure what your vehicle’s regular maintenance schedule is, you can find it in your owner’s manual.
The services covered by complimentary maintenance must be carried out by factory-trained technicians who follow factory guidelines. In addition, your Hyundai must be a 2020 or 2021 model, and you must have purchased it on or after February 1, 2020.
As part of your Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance, trained technicians can change your engine oil and oil filters. They can also rotate your vehicle’s tires and carry out multi-point inspections. You have the option of taking out extended coverage to deal with heavier driving, but this isn’t automatically included in your Hyundai’s complimentary maintenance.
It’s important to keep track of when the designated service should be carried out, according to the information in your owner’s manual. The maintenance will only be covered under the complimentary maintenance policy if you get it done within 1,000 miles or one month of the time laid out in the manual.
Your complimentary maintenance does not cover general wear and tear to things like wiper blades, air filters, brake pads, or cabin filters. In addition, you can’t take advantage of complimentary maintenance if you bought a used vehicle or operate one for commercial use.
Non-standard services are not covered by the program. For example, if you need to put snow tires on your vehicle because you’re planning on visiting relatives up north where it gets cold, you’ll need to cover the cost of the tire change. The same applies to topping off your engine’s coolant or adding special wiper fluid to protect against freezing. Any services listed in your owner’s manual under “inspect” are also not included as part of the program.
Finally, be sure to get your complimentary maintenance carried out by your authorized Hyundai dealer. There is no option to claim costs for maintenance carried out by non-Hyundai dealerships.
Since Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance is now offered as a standard feature with all new vehicles, you don’t need to do anything. All you need to worry about is keeping an eye on the maintenance schedule laid out in your owner’s manual so that you don’t miss the appointments for each regular maintenance session. Even if you do miss one maintenance round, you can still have oil changes and tire rotations carried out on your vehicle under the complimentary maintenance program when your next regular maintenance appointment comes due.
Having a Hyundai-authorized technician regularly change your engine oil helps your vehicle continue to run smoothly for longer. Since certified dealers only use Hyundai-approved engine oil, you don’t have to worry about its effectiveness or impact on your vehicle’s parts.
Engine oil can get contaminated over time with metal particles from the engine’s moving parts, and this can result in damage to your vehicle if the oil isn’t regularly changed. Getting your engine oil changed in line with the schedule in your manual will guard against this problem and help your engine maintain its high level of performance for longer.
Tire rotations are also crucial to ensure top-quality driving performance. Regular rotations help extend the life of your tires, which will save you money because you won’t have to replace them so often. You’ll feel safer and more secure when you drive thanks to the reduced level of wear and tear your tires experience if they’re rotated frequently.
It’s easy to keep a check on your tires with your Hyundai. Your vehicle’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will notify you if any of your tires are under-inflated, which can be a sign they’re wearing down.
Any maintenance that is recommended by your Hyundai dealership is not included in your complimentary maintenance and will incur an extra charge. Recommended maintenance or repairs can result from general wear and tear over the years. While you may be reluctant to pay the additional cost, it’s important to keep in mind that taking action to deal with problems detected with your vehicle at an early stage can save you money in the long run.
It’s possible to opt into coverage for maintenance performed according to a schedule for severe driving conditions. The term “severe driving conditions” can refer to a wide range of circumstances, including things like driving for long periods of time at low speeds, driving in sandy conditions, driving in areas with high concentrations of salt in the air, and driving often in heavy traffic. The best way to find out if it’s worthwhile for you to opt into the severe driving conditions extension is to speak with your Hyundai dealer or consult your owner’s manual.
Some terms associated with Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance can vary from state to state. That’s why it’s best to speak directly to your local Hyundai dealer, who will be able to clarify any specific terms related to your local area.
So there you have it! Now you have a good overview of Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance and how it works. Do you still have questions? Are you unsure if a service will be covered under complimentary maintenance, when you can have it performed, or anything else? Hiley Hyundai of Fort Worth is here to help you. Contact our expert team today, and we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions or schedule your next Hyundai Complimentary Maintenance appointment.
