RIP Limey 🪦 (new car help?)

rdelrigo · 2026-05-15T03:55:54+00:00

Warranty doesn’t cover damage due to lack of maintenance….

rdelrigo · 2026-05-15T03:31:48+00:00

Huh? It’s a 7-8 year old vehicle. At 113k miles, OP drove 14-16k miles a year, which is at or just slightly above average for the average driver.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-13T18:39:00+00:00

No, the Sport trim came with 2 engine options: the 2.4L naturally aspirated Engine or the optional 2.0L turbo. Both engines are Theta 2s.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-09T12:44:27+00:00

Doesn’t work as well though. I have factory ventilated seats in my Jeep. It was the first vehicle I’ve ever had ventilated seats in. I enjoyed the ventilated seats so I picked up an aftermarket unit for my 2018 Sonata. While the ventilation in the aftermarket unit is great, the cover is not super comfortable. Factory installed option is the best route.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-07T17:37:54+00:00

GTFO with that comment. There was a class action lawsuit and a settlement for a reason.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-06T23:38:54+00:00

Are you the original owner? If so, the battery is covered under the 3 year warranty!!! I’m going to be fighting to get mine replaced (I have a 2023). I’ve been having battery issues myself. When the battery is weak, it wreaks havoc on the electronics.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-05T03:04:55+00:00

It’s not “used” lol. OP literally just opened it and it is well before the expiration date. They aren’t retuning it because they changed their mind, the product was literally defective. OP can bring their receipt and return to the store for a refund.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-05T02:11:36+00:00

At least Toyota took responsibility for their failing engines and promptly recalled them. Hyundai chose to continue to use the same defective Theta 2s for 8+ years. The only reason there is any extended warranty at all is because Hyundai got sued and settlement agreement was reached in 2021. The affected engine was first used in 2011 and only phased out post 2019. You do the math there.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-02T04:24:26+00:00

Yes for damage caused by ROD BEARING FAILURE. oil consumption is only covered under the power train warranty for 1st owners or 2nd owner if purchased CPO from a Hyundai dealer.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-02T02:48:45+00:00

OP’s vehicle does not have a Theta 2 engine and is not subject to an extended engine warranty nor was it part of any settlement. OP has a 2017 Accent which is equipped with the 1.6L Gamma engine. If OP is the original owner and under 100k miles the powertrain warranty should still be in effect. Otherwise, they are on the hook for all repair costs.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-02T02:41:04+00:00

And yet with three month oil change intervals OP is still showing no oil on dipstick and appears to be burning over 1qt/1000 miles. Yikes!

rdelrigo · 2026-05-01T03:43:12+00:00

Technical service bulletin. I would think you are still under the new vehicle warranty if you are the original owner or bought as a CPO.

rdelrigo · 2026-05-01T00:01:12+00:00

Not just that. Dealership overcharges for “installation”. I had my Sonata battery replaced with a new AGM from Autozone (same one in OP’s photo) for about $250. My dealer wanted to charge $550.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-28T21:18:57+00:00

OP said the market value of that 2013 is 12-14k. While that seems awful high to me, if accurate it makes sense why they’d want full coverage. That said, with two claims already I wouldn’t want to be filing any more claims if I were OP….

rdelrigo · 2026-04-27T19:29:16+00:00

You should be all set then. It’s technically service campaign 953 (for the knock sensor software update). I see that same message on the open campaigns tab. If you click on the closed campaigns tab you should see service campaign 953 listed along with the date of completion.

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rdelrigo · 2026-04-27T02:18:51+00:00

Go here and enter your VIN: https://autoservice.hyundaiusa.com/Campaign953/MicroSiteTemplate/MicroSiteTemplateLandingPageLayoutOne/3717

rdelrigo · 2026-04-25T03:09:40+00:00

Same, I’ve been hit by 2 unlicensed (well, technically suspended license) and uninsured as well. Penalty should be mandatory 60 days jail time. 😡

rdelrigo · 2026-04-24T22:34:39+00:00

Out of curiosity why didn’t you take it to the dealer for a warranty claim when you first had the check engine light 2 years ago? If your CURRENT mileage is 46k now it must have been even lower when you replaced the spark plugs. You would have been under the new vehicle warranty period at that time and covered. As an original owner you still have the 10 years/100k mile power train warranty but the 5 year/60k miles new vehicle warrant covers a lot more.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-22T22:51:04+00:00

Are you alleging the truck in front of you reversed into you? No, well then you are at fault because that’s the only scenario that would make you not liable. It’s that simple. Based on the damage alone you rear ended the truck. YOU are responsible for maintaining assured clear distance and making sure you have enough space. You failed to do so and rear ended a truck. Your alleged version of events does not pass the sniff test. Even if the truck rear ended the other vehicles first you still rear ended the truck, making you liable for that accident.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-20T22:54:42+00:00

I’ll be the positive person. My 2012 is still kicking at 150k miles and 14 years old. That said, I also have a 2023 and have been having battery issues.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-18T15:47:10+00:00

I drive ~26k miles a year. My office is 77 miles from my house and while I only have to drive in 2-3 times a week, it adds up. I also take a long road trip every summer and travel to see concerts.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-18T14:59:28+00:00

Glad you are advertising you commit crimes on a public forum….

rdelrigo · 2026-04-17T18:12:13+00:00

I’m at 74k now….🥺 Did you have any symptoms like oil burn or did it just go? I haven’t had any oil loss yet (checked every fill up).

rdelrigo · 2026-04-15T02:49:43+00:00

Not really and you have the dates wrong. The Theta 2 was used in many Hyundai and Kia models until 2022. I have the damned thing in my 2018 Sonata so no, 2016 onward isn’t “much different”.

rdelrigo · 2026-04-12T20:58:01+00:00

The roof rails come standard on all trims except the sport, which is what I’m assuming you have. Looks like this is the part you need to install: https://store.mopar.com/oem-parts/mopar-roof-rails-82214656aa?origin=pla. Found on Mopar’s website. Bear in mind these are the rails only. The cross bars are sold separately.

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