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When your headlights aren't working right, you can have trouble seeing down the road. This can be dangerous, especially late at night or in bad weather. If your headlights aren't giving you the illumination you need, it's time to replace, restore, or repair them here in Pueblo, CO.

Replacing a headlight bulb in your vehicle can be very easy or very difficult, depending on the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Some modern cars require the removal of the bumper to get free the headlight enough to do a replacement. We highly recommend letting one of…

Touching up damaged auto paint is a relatively simple project as long as you have the right tools. Fixing minor cosmetic damage yourself is also going to save you quite a bit of money. Here are a few steps that you can take to quickly repair surface damage on your vehicle.

The most important step in this process is correctly matching your vehicle’s color. Your owner’s manual should have a color code that you can use to find the right touch up paint.  

Brake fluid can also be called hydraulic fluid and is an important component of your braking system. Without brake fluid, your brakes wouldn't enable the vehicle to come to a stop when you apply brake pressure. It should be drained and changed on a regular basis to make certain that your brakes stay in good shape. To learn more about brake fluid, read further.

There are many brake fluids on the market, but the two primary types are glycol-based and silicone=based. For vehicles that come with an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), a glycol-based brake fluid will need to…

You will certainly know when the transmission in your vehicle is experiencing trouble. Get the car to the service center if you see any of these transmission warning signs.

Sluggish reactions from the car after giving it gas mean something is not quite right. The car has always responded quickly, but now it is sluggish to react after pushing the accelerator. This may be something as insignificant as the transmission fluid wearing too thin and needing to be replaced. 

The tire pressure indicator goes off to give you the chance to get to the air pump and get the correct air in your tires. Putting too much air is actually worse than driving with the tires underinflated. Before you think about driving with too much air in the tires, consider all these potential issues you might have to deal with.

Imagine your tire when it has too much air in it. The flat part that should be touching the road but because it is overinflated, the tread that touches the road is more rounded. That means only a small…

During periods of heavy rain, water may build up on the roads faster than it can drain. When you drive through this water, too much of it can build up in front of your tires. This is what causes hydroplaning.

When your car hydroplanes, you could lose the ability to slow down, stop, steer or maintain control of your vehicle. You can lessen your risk of hydroplaning by slowing down during times of heavy rain. 

Most people have the understanding that it is the battery that powers all the other electric mechanisms of their car, but that’s not true. On the contrary, the battery only powers the electric starter motor that starts your car. Once your car is running, the alternator takes over and generates enough energy to charge the battery and power the electrical systems.

In other words, the alternator acts like a generator of sorts for your car. 

Everyone knows that oil changes are an integral part of vehicle maintenance. Yet, many drivers don't understand why they need a certain type of oil. Every vehicle requires a specific oil viscosity to keep it running smoothly, and the Hyundai service techs at Spradley Hyundai can help you.

Oil viscosity is represented by a series of numbers combined with a letter. The first set of numbers indicate the viscosity at low temperatures. The lower the number, the better the oil functions in cold weather. 

Your time means money. We know you have a schedule to keep. We know you need to get efficient service when you visit our dealership. Our expertly trained technicians take enormous pride in keeping your vehicle safe. We want to make sure your car, truck or SUV is in excellent condition. One of the best ways you can achieve that is by getting regular service. Many vehicle owners don't want to schedule service because of the potential hassle. Did you know you can schedule your service online without even making a phone call?

Choosing dealership service provides satisfaction for our customers. We have professional grade equipment to diagnose your Hyundai vehicle, as well as the correct tools for your specific issues. We only use OEM parts to repair your vehicle to ensure longevity of parts and performance. Our dealership service department works with your make and model every single year. We know through experience what works best. Our certified technicians have factory-based training that gives you an edge over your typical do-it-all mechanics.