Hyundai Launches Campaign to Educate Drivers on the Danger of Counterfeit Parts
The integrated media, advertising and public relations campaign that includes YouTube videos will focus on vehicle safety and resale value.
Hyundai Lawsuit Against Rydell Chevrolet Over ‘Gray-Market Parts’ Moves Forward
Hyundai alleges that Rydell is selling gray-market parts – likely intended for use in Hyundai vehicles in other countries and possibly even counterfeit – as “Genuine OEM Parts.”
Zara’s Collision Center Receives Hyundai Certification
Zara’s is the only Springfield, Ill.-area body shop to have the Assured Performance certifications, and the only facility in the Springfield area to be certified as a Honda Motor Co. ProFirst collision repair shop.
Hyundai Launches Go Genuine Collision Conquest Program
Program provides reimbursement to dealers, allowing them to competitively price their Hyundai Genuine Parts against alternative, non-OE parts.
Lawsuit Over Defective Airbags Leads to Hyundai Recall
Settlement addresses allegations that airbags in some 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover vehicles failed to deploy in some types of collisions.
Hyundai Motor America Is Newest SCRS Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Hyundai Motor America is showing its support of the Society by enrolling as a corporate member. Hyundai Motor America (HMA) is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, the Korean vehicle manufacturer that is one of the largest in the world. In today’s automotive market, where vehicle
ARA Files Complaint with FTC Against Honda, Hyundai Over Statements on Recycled Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced on Oct. 21 that it filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Hyundai Motor America and American Honda over the carmakers’ comments regarding the use of recycled auto parts. In Hyundai’s statement last August, the automaker said that using “aftermarket, imitation or recycled collision repair
Replacing a Hyundai Tucson Bumper Cover
This Tech Tip is based on a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) issued by Hyundai. TSBs describe known conditions or manufacturer-recommended changes in procedures and processes. This TSB provides information on changes in the Hyundai Tucson (LM) rear bumper cover and retainers (Figure 1). Changes include: • The size of the retainer slot holes in the rear
Hyundai: No Aftermarket, Imitation or Recycled Parts in Collision Repairs
Hyundai Motor America has joined a growing list of OEMs recommending that repairers avoid using recycled parts or aftermarket parts in collision repairs. The automaker has released a statement saying that it does not support the use of "aftermarket, imitation or recycled collision repair parts" because the parts could compromise a vehicle’s performance in a