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The tire pressure indicators are in your vehicle to alert you when tire pressure is no longer in the recommended range. Here's a few reasons the indicator lights are on, from the Seidel Hyundai service team.

If you drove over a nail or some other obstruction that is still stuck in the tire, air is leaking and the pressure is dropping. Never remove the obstruction yourself because the tire could go flat immediately. Let the tire technicians remove the item and plug if the tire is still in good shape. Otherwise, you can find tires for sale at our…

Cold temperatures can be detrimental to car batteries. Vehicle batteries are susceptible to failure when temperatures outside are chilly and unpleasant. If you want to protect yourself from wintertime vehicle battery dilemmas, you can take action.

You don't want to have to spend ages on the road or highway waiting for emergency assistance. Smart maintenance habits can keep wintertime battery nightmares out of sight and out of mind. You should test your vehicle battery as soon as you notice the weather getting a bit colder each year. 

Do you live in an area that usually has cold weather? If so, you may benefit from driving a front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle. A FWD car can be an asset to those who regularly drive in rain, sleet, and snow.

With FWD, the front wheels are responsible for the vehicle's movement. This helps the vehicle maintain traction on slippery or inconsistent surfaces. This is explained by the FWD vehicle's mechanical design. The bulk of the car's weight is carried on the front end which helps the tires dig in. 

Brake pads perform an important role in protecting the rotors and the brake calipers. Without them, those components may wear out or not work properly. The brake pads themselves are generally made from a metallic substance that is held together by a resin. In some cases, the pads are partially metal and partially some other substance.

The most common forms of metal used on a brake pad are brass, copper and steel. In some cases, a brake pad will be made from ceramic material that is mixed with copper or some other metal. 

The alternator is responsible for the electrical charge that moves through your engine and other electrical systems. Alternators are attached to the engine and move current through the engine, allowing your engine to continue running. As electric systems have advanced for cars in recent years, the alternator plays a bigger role in your car's electric efficiency.

Without an alternator or with a failing alternator, you likely will see a check engine light on your dash. This means that your car engine may suddenly shut off as it will not be able to hold a charge. 

You are all about keeping your life simple, and we get that. We believe in simplicity, too. We have an online program set up to help you as you are looking to live simply, allowing you to make an appointment for your vehicle right from your computer.

If you are traveling in the winter, there are a few things that you should always have in your car. You should have an emergency roadside kit, and you should also have some sand, cat litter, or salt. Why these three common but unrelated products? The Seidel Hyundai team can explain.

You can use sand, salt, or kitty litter to help you to get unstuck when you can't get any traction. Simply pour some around your tires and you should get enough traction to get going again. Be sure to also bring your vehicle to us here at Seidel…

Drive on the roads when snow and ice are in the forecast, and you better have a good set of wiper blades installed on your ride! Blades used all year long were not made to be able to handle the severe weather coming down in the winter in the Reading, Pennsylvania region.

The winter wiper blades were crafted with a thicker and stronger rubber that will not rip or tear in the freezing temperatures. The case that covers the winter wiper blades is there to keep the snow from getting into the arms and stopping the flexing that allows the…

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When you're taking a road trip, it's important to remember that you may be under a bit of stress. Siedel Hyundai has tips to make the trip a little easier for both you and your vehicle.

Of course, you'll want to stop in and have routine maintenance and get any repairs done. These tips do it yourself items that will save you quite a bit of time and money:

If you are taking food with you to a holiday destination, you need to have a way of keeping that food safe and stopping it from messing up your vehicle. Here are some tips and tricks to help you.