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The brakes of a vehicle are its biggest safety feature. It can stop collisions from occurring as well as get you to a destination safely in poor weather conditions. That is why our team here at Elgin Hyundai want to be sure that you know when a trip to the dealership is necessary to address a faulty brake pedal.

First, if you should ever notice that a brake line is damaged, you should immediately see a dealership. This can occur just because a rock struck the line but it should be dealt with immediately. Also, bad disk brake calipers which…

When you are out driving in Elgin, or some other location, you may encounter a roadside emergency. You may have a flat tire, or your vehicle may just stall out for some unknown reason. What should you do when faced with a roadside emergency situation?

The first thing that you should do when faced with a roadside emergency is pull your vehicle to a safe location. Pull into a parking lot if able. Pull off the road as far as you can if you need to pull off on the road. Make sure to turn on your vehicle's hazard…

As your car gets older you will notice that it begins to ride a bit rougher. This is more than likely because your suspension is starting to wear. That is why we here at Elgin Hyundai are here to give you the basics. Your cars suspension acts as a shock absorber of sorts so when you hit a pothole or go over a bump you don't feel the full force of the hit. Because your suspension system is so dependent on how roughly you drive your vehicle or how often you drive on back roads it is difficult to…

Owning a vehicle means taking on a lot of different maintenance and repairs that come with the frequent driving of a piece of machinery of this sort. You need oil changes every so many miles, you need to make sure your fluid levels are always at appropriate levels and you need to keep an eye on things like your tires. This is the main part of your vehicle that holds on to the road while you drive and you need to make sure your treads remain at a good level and your tire pressure is acceptable as well.

Something that…

It is tough to notice the damage done to your engine when you don't change your oil. If you are lucky, the engine might not have any injuries, but sludge might have formed or occurrences of a little wear. When you skip the oil refilling, call your mechanic immediately so that he could take a look. He should be able to test the car for leakage or give it a vacuum test. Signs of problems will be noted, and a solution will be offered to keep your engine running. To keep your engine healthy by following the instructions on…

You should have a regular maintenance plan as a vehicle owner. The maintenance plan should include an oil change, fluid checks, and, perhaps most importantly, brake service. Brakes are integral to the driving process and can make the difference between stopping in the nick of time and not stopping soon enough.

All the cars leave the manufacturer's shop with the all-season tires. These tires are the most common since they're a relatively good at handling different conditions from season to season. They're also easier on the fuel. Does this mean that they are the best? Not exactly.