Hyundai Sonata Ranked Most Dependable Midsize Car by J.D. Power and Associates

J.D. Power and Associates announced on Feb. 13 that the Hyundai Sonata was the most dependable midsized car for 2013. The Vehicle Dependability Study measures issues experienced in the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles. The results include industry insights, model rankings and nameplate rankings; overall dependability is finalized by the level of problems experienced per 100 vehicles.

The Sonata, the vehicle that just broke its all-time sales record includes high fuel efficiency, Hyundai's Blue Link infotainment system as well as enhanced design and greater features. "The Sonata sets the benchmark for midsize sedans offering sleek design, class-leading interior comfort, functionality and practicality all at an incredible high value," according to the press release.

Want to take a look at the most-dependable midsized car? View our new Hyundai Sonata or used Hyundai Sonata inventory here!


All info via The Auto Channel

Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis Concept Revealed

Hyundai showed off its new HCD-14 Genesis Concept at the Detroit Auto Show in January - the concept is a sleek, more luxury vehicle and is a taste of what we can expect from Hyundai (as far as premium sedans) in the future.

"HCD-14 Genesis gives a hint of the design direction we'll be taking, and an indication of the focus we're placing on driving dynamics and technology," said CEO of Hyundai Motor America John Krafcik.

The technology he describes is referring to the interactive 3D gesture recognition and eye-tracking system in the HCD-14 Genesis. The systems work together so that the driver may keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road more frequently, as opposed to needing to reach out to utilize the car's technology. A windshield head-up display (HUD) is placed above the steering wheel, which relays info without the driver needing to look away from the road.

As far as design, the HCD-14 Genesis Concept is a four-door coupe with a large focus on driving dynamics and driver-centric experience, according to Motor Authority. For a full "tour" of the vehicle, check out the video below!

We'll keep you updated as we know more about this flashy concept, in the meantime be sure to check out our 2013 Hyundai Genesis or 2013 Genesis Coupe inventory here.



All info via Motor Authority
Image of HCD-14 exterior via Yahoo Autos Canada
Image of HCD-14 interior via The Car Connection

Welcome New Hyundai Staff Member, John E. Press

Villanova alum John Press is a Hyundai fan through and through; his favorite possession is his 2007 Santa Fe, and the background of his computer is a picture of a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport in Canyon Copper. His favorite used car to sell is the 2007 (or newer) Santa Fe and his favorite new car to sell is the 2013 Azera. His favorite movie is The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and if he could travel anywhere in the world it would be to Fiji. What Ben & Jerry’s flavor best describes him? Caramel Sutra.

John recently moved to Vermont in November because of the warm and inviting community; he and his wife, Tanya knew after visiting that this was the community they wanted to call home and to raise their children in. John is one of our newest team members, but already loves working at Burlington Hyundai because of the “fun and outgoing people that genuinely care about the satisfaction of each customer and staff member.

Come see John at Burlington Hyundai! His hours are below, and if you're not free at those times then give him a call at (802) 448-3835.

Monday: 9-6
Wednesday: 10-7
Thursday: 8-5
Friday: 12-7
Saturday: 9-6

Anti-theft Coding to the Rescue

What is Anti-theft Coating?

You may have heard of Anti-theft Coding before, but weren’t quite sure what it was. Well, it’s good to know about the warranty options you have for your vehicle so here is the next one on our list: Anti-theft Coding is a passive antitheft, marking the vehicle with an etching on the windows. If someone steals your vehicle and it is not found or returned then we give you $2,500 to get another vehicle from us. This comes with your vehicle when it’s purchased at zero extra cost.

Hopefully your car doesn’t get stolen, but in Vermont the changes are very slim! Still, Anti-theft Coding is no doubt a good thing to have on your vehicle, and even better – it’s free!

If you have any questions about financing your vehicle or what options you have when purchasing, please comment below or visit our online Hyundai Finance Center here.


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The 4-1-1 on Tire & Wheel Coverage

Protect Your Tires & Wheels: What You Need to Know

Tire & Wheel protection is definitely something to look into when purchasing a vehicle; it’s the coverage that pays to repair or replace damaged tires or wheels. For both Hyundai and Subaru, it lasts for five years and covers two sets of tires; so if you’d like to extend your coverage to a set of snow tires you can.

There is zero deductible and towing is included; if your rims get nicked or break because of any road hazard, we’ll fix or replace them. Same goes for your tires – if you get a flat because of glass, nails, anything – we’ll fix or replace your tire as well.

A lot of people wonder about the effectiveness of this coverage if you have an all-wheel drive vehicle, since if or when you have to replace one tire, you need to replace all four. Tire & Wheel coverage does not cover the cost of all four tires, but we will replace the tire with the issue so you only need to purchase three instead of four.

Tire & Wheel coverage can vary in price depending on the size of the tire, so be sure to look at over when you’re purchasing your vehicle. As a general idea though, our Business Manager Rich Trace says, “If you need it once, it pays for itself.”

Any more questions? Please, let us know! Or visit our website's Finance Center here.

What Is Extended Warranty & Should I Get It?

What is an extended warranty?

Extended warranty is an insurance policy on your vehicle, much like health insurance; it’s a safety net for unforeseen repairs. It’s both an added cost and an added benefit since it doesn’t come with the vehicle you’re purchasing. There are two components in an extended warranty, comprehensive and powertrain:

Comprehensive, often mistakenly referred to as bumper to bumper, covers everything except wear and tear items, while powertrain covers all lubricated moving components inside the motor, drivetrain and transmission. For Subaru, the year/mile limitations are up to ten years, up to 150,000 miles. Hyundai is also up to ten years, and also 150,000 miles. For used vehicles both may go up to 150,000 miles.

Should I get an extended warranty?

First I’ll tell you why you wouldn’t get it: if you’re self-insured and paying out of pocket, or if you’re planning to trade the vehicle within three years.

If that isn’t the case, here’s why you would:

1. It covers all unforeseen repairs except typical wear and tear items, so if anything goes wrong with your vehicle during the allotted time and mile constraint, we’ll fix it.
2. The deductible can be anywhere from $0-$100, which is roughly the cost of just an hour's labor - and realistically the cost to repair a vehicle without a warranty isn’t going down.
3. It has a one-time fee that you can include in your loan.
4. It's transferable to the next owner, which adds value to the vehicle if you sell it.

But most importantly, how much does it cost? This really depends on which years/mileage deal you choose, but it can range anywhere from $475-$2,495, and as I said this is a one-time fee for the full warranty – no catches and no exceptions! The main thing is, we don’t benefit from this service – you do. So please feel free to ask us any questions you like, whether you’re buying a car this week or are just curious for the future.

Stay tuned for more posts on financing your vehicle. We'll be posting more blogs over the next couple of weeks that will feature Auto Armor, Tire & Wheel, GAP Protection, Anti-theft Coding and Prepaid Maintenance. And be sure to check out our Finance Center on our website!

Hyundai Concept Turns your Smartphone into your Car Key

The new Hyundai Connectivity Concept uses Near Field Communication technology to turn a driver's smartphone into their car key, as well as unlock the car doors and stream content while wirelessly charging.

Hyundai recently unveiled this technology on its i30 in Germany, which is the European version of the Elantra Touring. The driver simply swipes their phone over a tag to open the door, then places it in the center console. From there, it syncs with the vehicle's infotainment system; streaming music, accessing the driver's phone book and setting personal preferences. During this time the phone is receiving a wireless charge.

You've probably seen commercials for a similar technology - OnStar, which also allows drivers to unlock their cars with their Smartphones. OnStar however, is operated through an app that transmits information from the phone to OnStar, then back to the car. The Hyundai Connectivity Concept works more efficiently since it's an instant wireless connection.

Hyundai hopes to put this technology into production in the very near future, meaning we'd see it as early as the 2015 model year.

What do you think? Good idea? If you're a fan of the current technology, check out our Hyundai inventory here!


All information and image via Digital Trends