Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia Blog

?This year has gotten off to a cold, slippery start with winter dealing some particularly vicious blows to drivers in Gastonia and the surrounding areas. While the weather is likely to continue misbehaving until we make it to spring, there are plenty of things you can do to make sure your Hyundai can handle winter's brutal attacks and treacherous roads. Here at Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia, we value the safety of our community members, so here is a brief list of winter service tips to help your vehicle perform better this season:

Having a good warranty is essential for new car buyers. If you are shopping in Gastonia, NC, stop by Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia and check our America's Best Warrants.

Hyundai new car buyers are treated to a 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warning, more than four years better than the competition. There is also the added protection of a 5-year, 60,000 limited warranty which covers Hyundai installed parts for repair and replacement is caused by normal use. That lets you drive with the confidence that a repair will not empty your wallet.

Modern engine technology has come a long way since the invention of the automobile. In recent years, the standard 3,000 mile requirement for changing your engine’s oil became an outdated practice. Now many service technicians will tell you that the vast majority of auto brands require oil changes at intervals between 5,000 – 10,000 miles as standard practice.

If you want to enjoy many years of worry-free transportation in your Hyundai vehicle, it is important that you schedule routine maintenance.