I have a Hyundai Tiburon that just turned over 30K miles. What exactly do I need to do for my routine maintenance ? Should I take it to a dealership or an independent repair center?
Answers from the Automotive Experts
The manufactures recommended service intervals are listed in your owners mannual. Be sure to take your vehicle to an authorized Hyundai dealership or ASE Blue Seal service or repair center for service that specializes in servicing Hyundai's.
You can search for an ASE Blue Seal service and repair center here:
http://www.ase.com/bluesealsearch/locator.php
WHAT IS THE BLUE SEAL OF EXCELLENCE
RECOGNITION PROGRAM?
Finding a good auto repair facility is always a concern, especially when the unexpected happens. One important thing to remember is to look for ASE Certification.
ASE-certified automotive technicians and other service professionals
can be identified in several ways. The most obvious is to look for the
ASE sign on the facility. Once inside, most establishments proudly
display the ASE certificates earned by their technicians in their
office or waiting room. Finally, the technicians may be wearing an ASE
patch on the shoulder of their uniform. All ASE-certified professionals
are proud of their achievement and are more than willing to show you
their credentials.
ASE has years of experience helping the automotive industry verify
the skills and knowledge of the technicians working at dealerships,
independent repair shops, collision shops, franchises, fleets, and
more. Car owners and the service and repair industry regard ASE
certification as the standard measure of competency and a guide to
quality auto repairs.
ASE has taken this responsibility one step further by offering a
recognition opportunity for highly qualified repair facilities, which
allows them to showcase their technicians and their commitment to
excellence. It is called the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program.
The program’s emphasis is to identify establishments with a large
percentage of ASE-certified professionals. It is a recognition program
for businesses striving to be the best, and willing to prove their
commitment.