Approximately 6 weeks after purchasing my 2015 Elantra GT in Oklahoma, I scheduled an oil change and wheel alignment at my hometown Hyundai dealership, Stephens Hyundai. The customer service representative on the phone was very courteous and helpful in scheduling the appointment. When I arrived for a Saturday service, I was greeted by a customer service rep and he confirmed what work I needed, asked about the reason for requesting the wheel alignment and got the car right in for the oil change. Within a few minutes he came back and asked a few more questions regarding the symptoms associated with the wheel alignment request, advised me it might take a few minutes longer because they were also going check the actual tires, by moving them to see if the steering drift followed the tire placement.
A bit later he returned to advise me that they determined that the left front tire had a "radial pull" and that when they moved it to the right side the left drift stopped and the car drove straight ahead. The wheel alignment check was perfect and this information confirmed there was an issue with the tire, and it should be replaced. As the car is brand new I ask about my options regarding a warranty on the tire and the availability of the tire being in stock. They did not have the tire in stock but could order it and that he would speak to his manager on Monday about any warranty possibilities.
I advised him that I was returning to Oklahoma for business in a few days and that I would take up the tire issue with the dealership where I purchased the car.
The service was friendly, knowledgable and I was in and out within an hour. I was only charged for the oil change and they returned my car to me with car wash.
My first experience with Stephens Hyundai was a great one and I look forward to them doing all of my routine and required maintenance.
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