Hyundai Tips for Keeping Your Car Dependable While Keeping Yourself Safe

If your Hyundai has been given an unexpected break during the pandemic, you probably think nothing can go wrong with your vehicle. However, that’s not true. When your car spends so much time parked in your driveway or garage, more problems can develop than you ever thought possible. But rather than wait until you need your car and have it break down shortly after leaving your home, we suggest you follow these tips that will protect you and your car.

Go for a Short Drive Around Town

Should you let your Hyundai continue to spend time in your garage, you’re almost certain to have belts and hoses that may dry out and crack, meaning a break is almost inevitable. Also, your tires may lose air pressure and start to wear unevenly, even if your vehicle is not being driven. Finally, when your car stays outside in your driveway, moisture from rain and morning dew can lead to a coating of rust on parts of your vehicle. To prevent these problems, take a short drive around town for about 20-25 minutes at least twice a month.

Keep the Oil Changed

While we know you may have overlooked some of your car’s basic maintenance tasks during the pandemic, there’s no better time than now to get back into the swing of things. To do so, visit your service center to get your Hyundai’s oil changed, have various fluids topped off, replace windshield wipers that may have cracked due to a lack of use, and even get your tires checked. In many cases, you can stay inside your car during these procedures, meaning you won’t be at risk of being infected by others.

Check Under the Hood

Since you may be curious as to the condition of your car while it’s been hanging out in your garage or driveway, it may be time to take a peek under the hood of your Hyundai to find out about a few things. By popping the hood and looking around, you’ll be able to notice any belts or hoses that look as if they are barely holding on, spot any rust that might be starting to form, and see if any fluids may be leaking.

Since any of these tasks will take only a short time to complete, doing so will give you peace of mind about your car’s health. Should you have any questions about your Hyundai, contact us at your convenience.