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Vehicles in the auto shop

When is the Right Time to Replace your Brake Pads?

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Brake Pads  

When the brakes aren’t functioning correctly, it’s hazardous to stop driving quickly in bad weather or on shaky pavement. Your family, the community at large, and yourself are all at risk when you drive with worn-out brake pads. You’ll not only end up spending less money overall if you keep your brakes in good operating order and replace worn-out components like shoes and pads when necessary. In the event of an accident, it could save your life or the life of your car. However, how can you tell when to change the shoes or brake pads? In this blog by CMA Hyundai of Winchester, you will learn about the five important signs that indicate that it’s time to replace your brake pads.

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Vehicle in auto repair shop

Things You Can Do to Keep Your Car’s Value Up

Three Things You Should do to Keep Your Car’s Value Up  

It takes a lot of money to buy a car. Moreover, its value is not maintained by any car, truck, minivan, or sport utility vehicle (SUV). They lose value when you leave the dealership lot in your vehicle. To say a vehicle has no value, however, would be inaccurate. Even an older, well-maintained car has some value and can be exchanged for cash or sold for a profit. While you own the vehicle, keeping as much of its value as possible is essential. The following advice will help you maintain the highest possible value for your car. In this blog by CMA Hyundai of Winchester, you will learn about three things you would do to keep your car’s value up.

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2023 Hyundai Palisade front view

What do You Know About the Multimedia System Updates in Hyundai?

Discover the Multimedia System Updates in Your Hyundai Vehicle  

Hyundai vehicles are equipped with many advanced technologies. In this blog post, we will be discussing the multimedia system that can be easily updated so that you can add new or improved functionality to your Hyundai. To learn more, watch the video below. Also, individuals looking for the latest Hyundai vehicles can visit us at CMA Hyundai of Winchester, Winchester, VA.  

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2022 Ioniq 5 with Regenerative Braking System

How Does the Hyundai Regenerative Braking System Work?

Hyundai Regenerative Braking System

When it comes to driver assistance features, Hyundai vehicles share a reputed name giving the driver and passengers a smoother experience. The 2022 IONIQ 5 comes with a regenerative braking system. It enables braking to increase your driving range and can be customized to suit your driving style. It comes with four different levels of regenerative braking. Want to know how the Hyundai regenerative braking system works? At CMA Hyundai of Winchester in Winchester, VA, we present a video uploaded on the Hyundai USA YouTube channel that explains just that.

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2022 Santa Cruz side profile

What does the bed storage of the Santa Cruz look like?

Video: Bed Storage of the 2022 Santa Cruz

The all-new Hyundai Santa Cruz for 2022 is one of the most intriguing compact pickup trucks to arrive in the United States in a long time. The Santa Cruz is similar to the mid-size Honda Ridgeline in terms of unibody structure and standard crew-cab body layout, albeit it is more than a foot shorter than the Ridgeline and other mid-size trucks. Even so, we were curious to see how its cargo bed and box compared to those of its larger competitors. What does the bed storage of Santa Cruz look like? To understand more, see this video: 2022 Santa Cruz Bed Storage by Apple Valley Hyundai. Then take a look at our new automobile selection in Winchester, VA.

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2021 Tucson driving on highway

How to program Hyundai power liftgate height?

Step-by-Step Instructions for Adjusting Height on Your Hyundai Vehicle’s Liftgate

Here at Apple Valley Hyundai in Winchester, VA, some of our most popular vehicles include the Hyundai SUVs, such as the Hyundai Tucson. One of the features that buyers love about the Tucson is the power liftgate. However, depending on your height, the liftgate may not open to exactly where you want it to. Here’s how to change that.

Keep reading to see how to program the height of your Hyundai power liftgate. We’ve also included a video tutorial.

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2021 Palisade side profile

How to set the clock in my new Hyundai?

Setting the Clock in a 2020/2021 Hyundai Vehicle: With and Without GPS Navigation

You’ve picked up a new Hyundai, but the clock is displaying the wrong time! You’ve tried to fix it, but there are lots of menus and options and you can’t seem to find how to change things. Don’t worry!

Here’s how to set the clock in your 2020 or 2021 Hyundai vehicle. The process is a bit different for vehicles with GPS. Instructions are included for both.

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2021 Elantra side profile

How to set up Hyundai Digital Key?

Setting Up Hyundai Digital Key with Your Android Smartphone

The Digital Key features allows your Android smartphone to replace your Hyundai vehicle’s key fob. We love this feature, as it cuts down on the things you have to carry around. And it pairs well with the MyHyundai remote services app. But, Digital Key can be confusing to set-up.

Here’s how to set up Hyundai Digital Key on your Android smartphone. We’ve provided both written instructions and a video tutorial.

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two CR2032 batteries on white background

How to change a dead battery in a Hyundai smart key fob?

Changing a Hyundai Smart Key Fob Battery: Step-by-Step Instructions & Video Guide

You’re walking out of the store with your hands full and you press the button on your key fob to unlock your Hyundai. Nothing happens. It seems you have a dead battery. Let us show you how to fix that.

Here’s out step-by-step guide for changing a dead battery on a Hyundai Smart Key fob. For more visual learners, you can skip to the bottom for the video tutorial.

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