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7 HIDDEN Hyundai Service Center Scams Everyone Falls For (Don’t Get Fooled!)

All About Hyundai

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Are you getting ripped off at the dealership without even realizing it?

In this video, we reveal 7 hidden Hyundai service center scams that cost drivers hundreds of dollars every year. From overpriced cabin air filters to unnecessary fuel system cleanings, these tactics are designed to pressure you into spending more than you should.

If you own a Hyundai like Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, or Santa Fe — this is a must-watch before your next service visit.

🚨 Inside this video:

✅The truth about fuel system cleaning upsells
✅Why cabin air filter replacements are overpriced
✅The tire rotation trick dealerships don’t tell you
✅Early coolant flush scams you should avoid
✅Brake fluid scare tactics explained
✅Multi-point inspections that pressure you to overspend

💡 Learn how to:
✔ Save hundreds on maintenance
✔ Spot dealership upsells instantly
✔ Know what your car ACTUALLY needs
✔ Avoid common service center traps

👉 Watch till the end to protect your wallet and take control of your car maintenance.

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20 Comments

@deannag1055 6 months ago

They do this in all dealership service centers

@barbaralevel7225 6 months ago

I have owned a new Hyundai for 4 years now and I’ve never had them do this. I owned a Honda truck and it was $300-$500 every visit. So Hyundai has been the only company who hasn’t drove me crazy with these items.

@Funkydood 6 months ago

ALL STEALERSHIPS do the same underhanded stuff!!!😂😅😊

@osbiggs9602 6 months ago

All dealerships do this, not just Hyundai. Even independent shops would do it if you’re not one of their regular customers.

@Stephen-er4bi 6 months ago

Hyundai? They do this everywhere, it’s part of the business model of service centers. And as long as these items are really due and the customer isn’t being pressured, I’m fine with it. Not everybody can or wants to do the work. My Hyundai dealer has never pushed any maintenance work on me in the 15 years I’ve been doing business there.

@gregwendt2308 6 months ago

I’m getting a little tired of the Hyundai slander. It’s funny how when Toyota, honda , gm have major issues, you hardly hear of it outside of YouTube. I’ve had very good luck with 5 Hyundai vehicles. And yes- all the dealerships will do this!

@sharonhoughton4702 1 month ago

I have my car serviced every year even though I have a low mileage. Have never experienced any pressure from my Hyundai service.

@tadschmitt2448 6 months ago (edited)

This is just about every dealer service center of every brand there ever was. They all “upsell” services that may or may not be needed or necessary.

While Top Tier gasoline is specified in the manual and critical for GDI engines, GDI can still create loads of carbon deposits on injectors and in combustion chambers.

I use a good fuel system/injector containing a high concentration of PEA (Polyetheramine) a highly effective nitrogen-based detergent that is the only ingredient proven to dissolve stubborn carbon deposits on injectors and combustion chambers. Not all Top Tier gas contains PEA.

I use a bottle of Techron or Red Line prior to every oil change to keep things clean and avoid more expensive repairs in the future.

@jamesrennie8684 5 months ago

This is dangerous information. The injector cleaning is a real necessity for Hyundai . Although you can just put the additive in yourself. Also, fluid changes are more necessary than factory information states. Other cars can go longer without service, but not Hyundai . This is why the brand gets a bad rep..

@Star-Soarer 4 months ago

Three visits to the dealer at 6, 12 and 18k miles with my 2024 Tucson PHEV, and the last two they recommended the fuel system cleaning. No thanks. And the last time a wheel alignment. I'll get out my caliper and check that one myself. Oh, and the last visit, they didn't consider complementary, since I've been wanting to keep my service interval 6k, rather than 8k. Unaware of their complimentary service schedule, I had to pay for the oil change, and no, they didn't rotate the tires. Got to wait until 24K for that one. Am I doing the right thing? Oh, yeah--the video is right about air filters--they're easy, although I used to fall for that one with my previous vehicles. No more--thank you.

@VincentClark-ij8un 6 months ago

Sounds like what they tried to do to me the first time I went in for a recall

@thebadger69 6 months ago

Cabin Air Filter easy change! Most dealers are charging 75 bucks or more. Takes you less than 10 minutes to do it yourself!

@warrenrutherford7262 5 months ago

Yes my dealership here in Connecticut scammed me every time I brought my Santa Cruz last time I brought my truck in to have the tires rotated and new windshield wipers and they changed the oil and filter without me asking for it. Then when I told him I didn’t want to pay for something I didn’t want they refused. I had a fight with the service writer then the service manager over the issue. This is crazy and outright robbery scam.

@WayneHall-u2n 2 weeks ago

Trained professionals at everything but fixing their junk cars

@seashorelineone 5 months ago

Significant portion of their income is from commissions

@DonCorrigan1 4 days ago

Starting in 2026, Hyundai dropped the 3 year/36,000 mile complimentary maintenance program.

@victordouglas33 1 month ago

Been with Hyundai for 15 years and never had any service pushed on me.

@brucekalter4206 6 months ago

You would think that a YT channel called "All About Hyundai" would pronounce the name Hyundai consistently throughout their clickbait videos. Sadly, this one does not.