Blog | Hyundai Southwest Albuquerque | Near Rio Rancho, Santa Fe & Los Lunas, NM

With gas prices on the rise, you're probably wondering if there's anything you can do to save money at the pump on your summer road trips. The good news is that you can help your car get better mileage by doing a few routine maintenance tasks before you hit the road. Schedule service for your vehicle at Larry H. Miller Southwest Hyundai Albuquerque today.

There are numerous reasons your tires' treads can prematurely wear: severe temperatures, incorrect pressure, rugged terrain, improper alignment, and road debris. When you check your tires regularly and rotate them intermittently during oil changes, you can significantly prolong their longevity and save money on repairs and replacements.

When driving on wet pavement, your vehicle may hydroplane when you accelerate by stepping on the gas or the brake pedal. Hydroplaning is caused by the loss of traction between the tires and the road due to excessive water, ice, or snow and can happen for a few different reasons: Low tire tread depth or excessive amounts of water, snow, or ice, or driving at higher speeds through rain or snow

When you’re driving in your new or used Hyundai, it can feel good to know that your vehicle is in prime shape to travel. But that can only happen if you stay up to date with your regular maintenance schedule. It doesn’t cost much to get the peace of mind you need when you’re behind the wheel.

Some Hyundai vehicles come with a spare tire. A spare tire can be an important and helpful tool to have if you ever have a flat tire while on the road. Not only do Hyundai vehicles come loaded with cutting-edge features, but they also have a variety of dependable capabilities that help set Hyundai models apart from other vehicles on the road.

While some services are important to have our expert team complete, there is also some basic maintenance that you can perform on your own should you want to do so! This video can show you some of the basic services you can personally accomplish, and how to do them!

It’s the most important meal of the day, but does it always have to be something swimming in syrup and loaded with carbs? Yes and no. The carbs are a great way to start off your day with lots of energy, but the syrup, no. Don’t get us wrong! We are firm believers in the five food groups of Buddy the Elf, but we also have come across some great alternatives to the pancakes and eggs that energize and motivate us.

If you’re a carpool parent, we’ve got just the blog for you this month. Driving with kiddos in the car isn’t only a headache but can be chaotic overall. Some want coloring, the others want to watch a DVD, and someone always wants a snack. How are you supposed to do it all? Easy—organization is key. We have a few suggestions to help tame the crazy in your ride.