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Image via Mtn. View Hyundai. Your car battery will eventually wear out, and you'll usually experience problems like slower starting, dim headlights, and other issues. As your local Hyundai dealership, we'd like you to know a few signs that your battery is failing so you can visit us for a new car battery before the old one dies. more Old Battery The battery is a vital component but has a relatively short lifespan. On average, a new battery lasts three to five years before it needs replacement. This time can also be shortened due to extreme hot or cold temperatures or problems in the electrical system, like a weakening alternator. We can connect your battery to our battery tester, and we advise a battery test when your battery is three years old. The battery tester provides detailed information on your battery's ability to store a charge and recharge. If your battery is healthy, we'll test it again a year. If your battery is failing, we can replace it while you wait. Phantom Drain This spooky name refers to an odd condition where your battery can rapidly drain overnight. When your engine is switched off, the battery supplies power to all your car's systems. Ordinarily, this doesn't require a large amount of power as most systems aren't active. A phantom drain occurs when a system that should be switched off, remains on and continues to draw power. Two of the most likely causes of this problem are the glove box light ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​and trunk light. These lights should switch off automatically when the relevant lid is closed. If either remains on, they can draw a large amount of power. Our technicians will trace the flow of electricity through your Hyundai to identify the cause of the phantom drain, then we'll repair it. Loose Connectors The battery connects to your electrical system via two cables: a red positive and a black negative. These cables fit tightly onto the battery terminal and are secured in place by strong metal clamps. These clamps ensure electricity flows easily into and out of the battery as needed. When you're driving, these cables move slightly. As time passes, the cables can move enough to create a slight gap between the battery and a terminal. Electricity can't pass through a gap, and this will cut your battery off from the electrical system. We can solve this problem by securely tightening the clamps to ensure they fit tightly again. If you suspect a battery problem, contact us right away at Mtn. View Hyundai near Chattanooga, TN.

Image via Mtn. View Hyundai. A healthy braking system allows you full control over your Hyundai's speed and enables you to stop where and when you want to. If your brakes aren't working as well as they should be, it's important to visit your Hyundai dealer for a brake repair ASAP. These are a few signs that your brakes could be in trouble. more Brake Warning Light An illuminated dash warning light is always a sign that something is wrong. Your Hyundai has two brake lights, one represents the brakes, and the other represents the ABS. These lights automatically illuminate when your engine starts and should go out within seconds. If either light remains on, something is amiss. An illuminated brake light could mean that your handbrake is still engaged, and releasing the brake will cause the light to go out. If the light remains on, you could have a brake fluid leak. Brake fluid is vital for the braking system as it provides the hydraulic power that allows the system to work. An illuminated ABS light means this system is malfunctioning and needs to be checked. Our experts will identify the cause of the problem and repair it. Rusted Caliper Calipers are positioned above each wheel rotor. When you jam on the brakes, the brake fluid forces the calipers to close on either side of each wheel rotor. The calipers contain brake pads, which generate friction against the wheel rotors, and this action brings your wheels to a stop. The calipers are exposed to water, mud, and snow. Over time, if your brakes aren't serviced, water on the calipers can cause rust. A rusted caliper can jam when you brake, and this prevents it from stopping its rotor from moving. If this happens, you'll notice that your Hyundai will turn to one side when you apply the brakes. We can fix this issue by replacing the affected caliper. Vibrations When You Brake Under normal circumstances, your brakes should bring your Hyundai to a smooth stop exactly as they're designed to. If you feel a vibration when you brake, this usually means that the surface of one or more rotors is no longer completely smooth. Fast and efficient braking requires a smooth rotor surface, as the calipers must be able to easily grip the rotors. The heat generated by braking can cause friction material covering a brake pad to stick to the rotor surface. In time, this material will gradually build up on the rotor and create an uneven surface. If the caliper grabs the uneven surface, you automatically feel a vibration. We can solve this problem by cleaning or resurfacing the rotor. Worn or damaged brakes can cause an accident. Visit our service department today at Mtn. View Hyundai in Ringgold, GA.

Image via Mountain View Hyundai. A healthy radiator is essential for your car, as its job is to control your engine temperature. The heat produced by your engine is taken to the radiator where the heat is exchanged for cooler outside air. A radiator problem can result in major engine damage if it's not repaired. Our Service Department at Mountain View Hyundai can fix any radiator problem for you, and we want to tell you some tell-tale signs that you need a radiator repair. more Broken Water Pump Liquid coolant is pumped through your engine continually and absorbs engine heat. The coolant flows into the radiator and enters a series of parallel tubes. Air flows in through the radiator grille and over the tubes, and this removes the heat. This cycle continues until your engine temperature drops below a pre-set point. The cooling system depends on the water pump to move the liquid coolant through the system at high speed. The pump will increase and decrease its speed when your car accelerates or decelerates to maintain the engine temperature at the optimum level. If your water pump is damaged, the coolant won't move through the system and your engine will overheat. We'll diagnose the pump problem and repair or replace it. Cracked Radiator The coolant that flows through your engine can easily exceed 300° F, and this can take its toll on the as time passes. In addition, the radiator operates under high pressure and the combination of heat and pressure can cause damage. Cracks can take a long time to develop, and this makes them more likely to appear in older radiators. A tiny crack in the radiator case can expand fairly rapidly due to heat and pressure. If this happens, coolant will leak out and the cooling system will start to suffer. As coolant is lost, the speed of the cooling system will drop, and heat will be slower to remove. You'll notice this problem when the temperature gauge shows a steady increase in heat. We can't repair a cracked radiator, but we can replace it to fix this problem. Clogged Radiator As the coolant passes through your engine it absorbs dirt, rust particles, and other minute debris. This debris is carried into the radiator with the coolant, and it's left behind when the coolant leaves the radiator. As time passes, this debris will accumulate in the radiator and can cause blockages. These blockages can appear in the lower section of the radiator and prevent coolant from flowing out. This disrupts the cooling system and increases engine temperature. Blocked radiator tubes reduce the surface area available for cooling and will slow the cooling system down. We'll examine your radiator and we can remove any blockages by flushing the radiator. Overheating is a serious danger for any engine. Schedule your service with Mtn. View Hyundai in Chattanooga, TN today.