Tranny/warranty question

Hi all again,

I have an '03 Elantra with 35,000 miles. I bought it back in April
and it is still under warranty (drive train/safety) for another 1000
miles. I brought it to the dealer the other day because I think the
transmission is slipping occassionally. They told me that it needs a
transmission flush. Their price is $179.00. My question is if I take
it to another transmission place for that service for cost reasons and
at a later time the transmission fails, would it still be covered
since I brought it in before the warranty expires?

 

You have 1000 miles to prove/disprove the flush theory. Just because you
brought it in before does not extend the warranty. Don't dawdle. IMO, it
won't make a big difference. You can also try a different dealer.

 

It does not matter that you brought it in before your warranty expires.
Read your owner's manual. It clearly states that Hyundai does not require
you to use their dealerships for repairs and routine maintenance in order to
keep your warranty in effect. Read carefully though, because there are some
specific terms relating to the use of genuine Hyundai parts vs. aftermarket
parts. In the case of tranny fluid, use nothing buy Hyundai specified
fluid. No "equal" or "compatible" fluids.