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Jun 15, 2023

Hyundai And Kia Initiate Recall Of Almost 92,000 Automobiles

Weekdays 3:00pm - 8:00pm Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are initiating a recall of nearly 92,000 vehicles. If you currently drive a Hyundai or Kia automobile be aware that there is an engine part

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Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are initiating a recall of nearly 92,000 vehicles. If you currently drive a Hyundai or Kia automobile be aware that there is an engine part that could overheat and catch on fire. If you don’t drive one, great. But, you probably know someone who does, so make sure they get this information.

Basically, there is an engine part called the “Idle Stop And Go” oil pump which can overheat and catch on fire. As a matter of fact, Hyundai and Kia are urging owners of certain models to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures that could erupt in flames. That’s according to an article by David Shepardson on Reuters.com.

Specifically, the models that Hyundai is recalling include 2023-2024 Palisades, and the 2023 Tuscon, Sonata, Elantra, and Kona. In addition, Kia plans to recall the 2023-2024 Seltos, plus the 2023 Soul and Sportage. Per Shepardson’s article, Hyundai is talking about recalling approximately 52,000 vehicles, and Kia, nearly 40,000.

In either case, owners of these models will be officially notified in late September. Hyundai and Kia dealerships will “inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller as needed.”

In the meantime, if you smell a burning or melting odor emanating from your Hyundai, the company is recommending you have it towed to the nearest Hyundai dealer for repairs. Generally, you should not attempt to keep driving your car. According to Hyundai, overheating and possible engine fires are not the only worry. But, overheating could also “could trigger a short-circuit impacting other onboard vehicle controllers.”

In addition, if you don’t feel safe driving your Hyundai up for this recall, there is a plan. In fact, dealers have been instructed by the company to provide a rental car until the recall fix is available.

Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time in our cars. Whether you are driving to work, taking the kids to practice, or heading out on a summer road trip, it’s important to be safe and comfortable inside your vehicle. Therefore, we have put together the best car accessories that’ll have you driving in style.

Car accessories actually have a lot of different categories. What ranks the highest is completely up to you, there’s no wrong answer. Cleanliness is always a good one, however. You don’t want to pull up to your friend’s or date’s house with those coffee stains all over the seats. Even worse, the gym gear from last week that you left in the back seat might be fogging up the windows.

These days, there are items for your car that can take care of everything. Whether you need shade, a charger, a phone holder, extra cup space, or a mini vacuum, you can find it. If you want your car to match your personality and be an extension of your creativity, well, there are items for that, as well.

Car accessories come in all shapes and sizes, just like cars do. You may have more room in a seven-passenger SUV, but a small sedan can still accommodate many of the great items to make your drive customized to your liking.

Finally, safety is always of the utmost importance. We are not going to recommend a car product that’s going to take your eyes off the road. There is no console here that will allow you to drive upside down either. On the contrary, maybe some of these rad accessories will make your cruising more enjoyable. We want your car to be awesome and stylish as you are.

Without further ado, here are the best car accessories that’ll have you driving in style.

Assembles right to your visor. This sunglass holder shows how cool your glasses are even when they are not on your face. This is available in 12 different color options.

You know how much stuff kids have. Better yet, you know how much they need to stay occupied during a road trip. This includes a 10.5-inch Clear Tablet Pocket with 9 Pockets, has Car Accessories for Kids.

A 2-gallon trash can that is leak and waterproof. It has an adjustable strap and can collapse. If you are the cleanest person to ever drive and don’t have trash, this can be used for storage as well.

This is a cleaning gel that is perfect for cleaning the nooks and crannies in your vehicle. It also serves as putty for car is super great to get into the gaps and little crevices on the car.

As seen on Shark Tank, this is a set of 2 – for the driver and passenger sides. Drop Stop blocks the gap between your car or truck seat and center console. One size fits most vehicles.

This phone mount has innovative hollow silicone rubber. It can hold your phone more tightly than arm clips and will not move. Contains a holder mount with an adjustable handle lock clasp, which can easily and firmly fixed on a horizontal vent.

Handles 20/36/40oz cups and water bottles. It has a retractable base to help prevent spills. It’s easy to assemble and assures the adapter won’t come out of the car cupholder when you remove your bottle.

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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