5 Awesome Auto Fix-It Fails

Temporary solutions to permanent problems can be dangerous, but at least these quick fixes are so bad, they're good.

 

 

 

 

Don't let yourself become this desperate. Stop by the Inver Grove Hyundai Service Center for all your repair needs.

Stay Healthy This Summer

We believe a healthy summer is a happy summer, but with vacations and BBQs keeping us busy, we sometimes forget to stay on top of our own health. Here are a few reminders to stave off sickness for the rest of the summer:

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and eat fruit with high-water content such as watermelon, grapes and cucumbers.

Stay covered. Wear protective clothing outdoors such as a hat, sunglasses and sheer cover-ups. Sunscreen should also be re-applied often.

Stay fit. Exercise at least 30 minutes every morning during the coolest part of the day. Work in some good cardio to keep you and your heart healthy.

Stay relaxed. Planning activities and staying flexible in your routine can be stressful. Set aside time each day for yourself so you can catch up on your reading, take a nap or go for a leisurely stroll.

Summer Maintenance Tip!

Check hoses for cracks, leaks and loose connections. Hoses should be firm, never soft and malleable. Hoses suffer from a slow deterioration process called electrochemical degradation (ECD) that eats away at rubber hose material from the inside. 

Best Air Fresheners for Cars

Some people are all about having a good-smelling car. When it comes to choosing your scent, what do you consider? Keep in mind that some scents can be overpowering and can cause quite the headache. With such a broad selection these days, there no reason why you can't delve deep into the world of air fresheners. Take a look at some top picks! 

1) For the classic lovers: Scent Tree Vanillaroma. This one tends to fade fast, but is cheap enough to keep a supply of in your glove box.

2) More on fancy side: Bath & Body Works Scent Portables. These scented oil containers last long and keep your car smelling fresh. The great thing is that there's a wide variety of smells, from manly beach wood to a more fruity sweet pea!

3) For the clean freak: Air Wick Car Freshener. This awesome contraption claims to last up to 60 days and absorbs odors! It also is activated with a carbon filter that freshens and cleans the air in your car.

Summer Reminder: Check Those Belts and Hoses!

Summer is finally upon us and it can be quite hard on your car, especially under the hood. As such, it is crucial to keep your car cooled down as much as possible. Be sure to check the hoses in your car, especially those that transfer coolant as needed, as normal use can create leaks near clamps. Also, make sure to inspect the many belts under the hood as hot, dry weather can create cracks that can lead to belts snapping. Be sure to come in and visit us for any service work you may need done as you prepare your car for Summer!

These Traffic Laws are Completely Real

Looking for a fun fact to impress all of your friends? Feel free to take any of these facts and impress everyone at the next get together!

• In Hilton Head, South Carolina having trash in your car is illegal. Hide the fast food!
• Just in case you were going to try, it is absolutely illegal for Alabama residents to drive blindfolded.
• Have road rage? In Rockville, Maryland it is illegal to use profanity while in a moving vehicle, so think the words, don’t say them
• Glendale, California has outlawed jumping from a moving vehicle at 65 miles per hour. You will have to practice your stunts elsewhere.
• In Mississippi your horse may not be held within 50 feet of a roadway. Giddy up!
• Have you changed clothes in your Hyundai while going from one event to the other? You would have broken the law in Rehoboth, Delaware because that is illegal.
• Tennessee says that you can shoot any game from a moving vehicle, except whales. How often do you see whales in Tennesse?
• Red cars have been banned from driving down Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Drive that red car elsewhere!
• Thinking of putting Fluffy on the roof of your car before your trip? It is illegal to strap your pet to the roof of your car in Anchorage, Alaska.

Whats that smell?

So you are driving along and all the sudden you smell something out of the ordinary. You didn’t leave any food in the car and its not you so…. It must be the car! Here is our guide to decoding those smells that come from your vehicle.

IF IT SMELLS LIKE...	IT COULD MEAN...
BURNING CARPET	The drive belts could be slipping or it could indicate misplaced loose hoses rubbing against rotating accessory drive pulleys.
ROTTEN EGGS	This is likely a problem with your catalytic converter, either having to do with the transfer of sulfur dioxide or indicating a poorly running engine.  Have it checked out; this could cause your vehicle to overheat.
SWEET SYRUP	Leaking engine coolant.  DO NOT open the radiator cap while it's hot.
GASOLINE	Any smell of fuel can mean a fire hazard--give this smell immediate attention.  If it smells like gasoline, that's likely (but not always)  what's leaking.
BURNING RUBBER	This might indicate a problem with your brakes.  You should have your vehicle checked out immediately.