2009 Hyundai Accent review
In a world of economic instability, any new car that can tout a sub-$10,000 starting price has a lot going for it. OK, it has exactly one thing going for it: It's cheap. But that doesn't necessarily mean a horrible driving experience — nor does it mean every trim level of said car is cheap.
That's where the Hyundai Accent fits into the marketplace. It's inexpensive, inoffensive and gets good gas mileage. While that may not sound like a ringing endorsement, the Accent holds its own in a crowded field, and that says a heck of a lot.
I tested a 2009 Accent; 2010 models are arriving at dealerships now with a few changes.
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Tire Balancing
A tire that is out of balance may affect handling and tire wear. The tires on
your Hyundai were balanced before the car was delivered but may need balancing again
during the years you own the car. ...
Checking brake pedal clearance
You need a helper to check the brake pedal
clearance. With the engine running, have your
helper press down on the brake pedal several
times and then hold it down with a force of about
110 lbs (5 ...
Good Braking Practices
WARNING:
o Whenever leaving vehicle or parking, always set the parking brake as far as
possible and fully engage the vehicle's transaxle into the P (Park) position (automatic
transaxle) or in ...