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Your Hyundai requires regular service and maintenance to keep it working as effectively and efficiently as it was designed to. At your Hyundai dealership in Los Angeles, CA, we provide a full range of services for your car. These are samples of some of the varied services we have available for your car. more Tire Checks Healthy tires are vital for your driving safety. If your tires are in good condition, you can drive and corner with ease and stop faster when you need to. Your tires are subject to wear and tear due to environmental conditions, temperature, and a host of other variables. Regular checks allow our technicians to examine them for bubbles, leaks, and other damage that can affect the lifespan of your tires. Over time your wheel alignment can skew slightly. If your wheels aren't correctly aligned, this increases wear on your tires and places additional strain on your axles and braking system. As part of your tire examination, we can also correct any wheel alignment issues. We connect your wheels to our computerized alignment system that makes the subtle changes necessary to correct a wheel problem. Battery Checks No driver wants to be confronted with a dead battery. A car battery has a lifespan of three to five years, and then it will need replacement. As your battery starts to wear down, its maximum charging level drops, and its ability to charge is also reduced. An older battery can cause starting difficulties as the battery doesn't supply sufficient charge to start your engine instantly. We can test your battery using our computerized battery tester. This machine subjects your battery to a variety of tests to determine its strengths and weaknesses. The machine will also provide an estimate of your battery's probable remaining life. If your battery is failing, we can easily replace it with a new one for you. We keep a wide range of new batteries in stock. Brake Servicing Your car's braking system is a mechanical one and requires regular maintenance and servicing to keep it working effectively. Good brakes can prevent an accident and keep you and your passengers safe. The various parts of your braking systems, for example, calipers, rotors, hoses, and brake lines, can suffer damage as you drive. Regular checkups can prevent any damage from affecting your braking ability. During a brake service, our expert technicians will test and examine each part of the system. They grease, repair, or replace any worn or damaged components and test the entire system to ensure it's working perfectly. Maintenance is an investment in your car's health that pays off each time you drive. Call our service department today at Hyundai of Downtown Los Angeles.

The brakes on a modern Hyundai are extremely reliable, but all braking mechanisms undergo wear and tear and without proper maintenance, they can eventually lose their ability to function properly. Needless to say, you should never allow your brakes to lose function. So if you notice any of the following four signs of trouble, visit your local Hyundai dealer at once for brake repair. more Persistent Brake Fade Every time your brake pads clamp onto your rotors, a considerable amount of friction and heat is generated. And if you're braking continually for prolonged periods of time, the components of your brakes will start to overheat. This overheating can lead to brake fade, which is where you suddenly notice you're not stopping as quickly as you should be. If you ever experience brake fade, pull over at once and let your car cool down. Your brakes should be fine once they're back to a normal temperature. But if the problem doesn't go away, you'll need to have a mechanic take a look. Driving Conditions That Put Pressure Brakes Some driving environments require a great deal more braking than others. Mountainous roads with long downhill stretches need plenty of continuous braking. Driving in heavy traffic with lots of stopping and starting also increases the chance of brake fade. Vibrations Through the Steering Wheel When a brake pad overheats significantly, the resin in the upper friction layer can sometimes melt. This resin then coats the rotor disc and hardens into a lumpy mess. If this occurs, you'll start feeling vibrations through your pedal or steering wheel whenever you brake. Squealing, Grinding, or Clicking Noises While braking, pay heed to any odd sounds. High-pitched squealing or a harsh grinding sound of metal on metal means that at least one of your brake pads has worn through and needs replacing. Whereas metallic clicking noises usually mean that a clip or bolt has come loose in your caliper and is rattling around. Leaking Brake Fluid Brake fluid is usually yellow. Over time, as it ages, it can fade to a dirty brown color. If you ever see a liquid like this pooling under your car or gathering in the wheel wells, then you have a brake fluid leak. Without the hydraulic force that brake fluid provides, that particular wheel's braking mechanism will no longer function. It's very dangerous to drive with a brake fluid leak, which can cause total brake failure. You'll need to be towed to your nearest automobile repair shop or dealership for repairs. How a Hyundai Dealer Examines Your Brakes First and foremost, a technician will check your brake fluid levels and make sure there are no leaks in the various lines and connections. In order to inspect your braking mechanisms, they'll raise your car and remove the wheels. They'll then take off and examine each rotor, brake pad, and caliper. Any issues discovered will be either repaired or the part will be replaced. Have your brakes inspected and repaired today by qualified professionals at Hyundai of Downtown Los Angeles. We're a trusted local dealership helping the Hyundai drivers of Los Angeles to enjoy a safer, smoother ride every day.