What is Included in a Hyundai Multi-Point Inspection?

Hyundai mechanic talking to a customer 

For Hyundai drivers looking to schedule a multi-point inspection for their car, truck, or SUV, there are plenty of reasons to do so. As your manufacturer, Hyundai dealers and service centers can assist with numerous checks, part replacements, safety tests, diagnostics, and repairs, all from a certified Hyundai-approved location. Here at Colonial Hyundai in New London, we are happy to start you off with a multi-point inspection of your new or used Hyundai and help with any subsequent repairs or replacements your car may need. This post will guide you through a Hyundai multi-point inspection, so keep reading.

What is a Hyundai Multi-Point Inspection?

A Hyundai multi-point inspection is an appointment where a certified professional inspects your vehicle's major and minor systems, from the exterior to the interior. We conduct these inspections to ensure there are no problem areas in or on your car. The multi-point assessment can help prevent issues like structural damage, engine failure, brake malfunctions, HVAC problems, and more. Here are some of the things we will check during a multi-point inspection at Hyundai:

  • Tires: Check tread depth, pressure, and other signs of wear on your tires
  • Brakes: Check performance
  • Wiper blades: Check condition
  • Fluids: Check levels and top off if needed
  • Air filters: Check cabin and engine air filters
  • Battery: Check health and electrical systems
  • Transmission: Check transmission
  • Exhaust system: Check exhaust components
  • Steering system: Check steering components
  • Seat belts and restraints: Check seat belts and restraints

Hyundai Exterior Inspection

During a Hyundai exterior inspection at Colonial Hyundai, our service team members will visually inspect your model from bumper to bumper. We begin at the front or rear of your Hyundai and work our way to the other side, noting any problems we detect during the appointment. You might have wiper blade damage, bumper dents or dings, tire damage, cloudy lights, and other issues, all of which we check for during this inspection.

Here is a list of some items we review during your Hyundai multi-point inspection appointment:

  • Paint and trim: Finish and appearance
  • Body panels: Fit and alignment
  • Frame: Visible or structural damage
  • Bumpers: Finish, appearance, and visible damage
  • Body moldings: Fit, adjustment, and visible damage
  • Lights: High/low operation, clear lens, and damage
  • Windshield: Cracks, chips, and pitting
  • Wiper blades: Condition and operation

Body Condition and Paint Quality

Your Hyundai's first point of contact with the road and the world around it is its body and paint. We will review any paint damage, panel damage, or structural problems during this service to ensure your vehicle is up to standard. Auto painting addresses everything from dents, dings, scratches, chips, and peeling, so you will be covered if your Hyundai has any of these issues.

Hyundai mechanic working on a tire 

Tire Condition and Tread Depth

The next part of our multi-point inspection will be tire condition and tread depth. Typically, misaligned wheels can cause tires to wear down unevenly over time. If you have not purchased new tires for your Hyundai in 5-6 years, this may also be the reason for poor-quality tires and tread.

Windshield and Wiper Functionality

Another aspect our service team will inspect is your Hyundai's windshield wipers and their functionality. We recommend changing these every 12 months, especially if cleaning your windshield becomes difficult.

Hyundai Engine Inspection

Your engine will be one of the first major systems inspected during the multi-point assessment appointment. During this time, we check parts such as fluid levels, air filter condition, electrical connections, the cooling system and radiator condition, belts, and hoses for cracks or deterioration. We also run diagnostics.

Engine Condition and Fluid Levels

Another part of our engine inspection includes checking its physical condition, connections to nearby parts, and fluids like oil. It is recommended to have a certified professional change your oil every 6-12 months, and we can do that during this time.

Battery Health and Connections

The battery health and connection test is another essential part of the Hyundai multi-point inspection appointment. We will review everything from response time to energy consumption and general connectivity, running tests with specialist equipment or a multimeter. This is even more important for hybrids and electric models.

Belts and Hoses Check

Your belts and hoses are crucial for many reasons, including cooling the engine, powering the alternator, steering pump, and air conditioning compressor, as well as synchronizing the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft. A Hyundai specialist will check all of these components.

Hyundai Interior Inspection

The interior inspection of your Hyundai will cover quite a bit of real estate, focusing on seats, electrical connections, HVAC, infotainment systems, structural integrity, and any necessary repairs.

Brake System Inspection

Your brake system plays an integral role in everyday driving, so during your Hyundai multi-point inspection, we will focus on pad quality, rotor health, fluid levels and quality, line and hose connections, and sensors.

Suspension and Steering Inspection

Your suspension and steering inspection will be part of the alignment-related checks during your multi-point inspection with Hyundai. Your steering and suspension typically rely on one another to be in sync for proper driving and control, and we can help align any issues following this assessment.

Exhaust System Inspection

One of the final systems we check during a Hyundai multi-point inspection appointment is the model's exhaust system, including its catalytic converter. This is also helpful before state emissions testing.

Importance of Regular Hyundai Multi-Point Inspections

Scheduling routine Hyundai multi-point inspections through your dealer or a certified provider is incredibly important, regardless of your vehicle's age, size, or condition. By doing so, we can get ahead of minor and major problems in or on your Hyundai, and our team can schedule follow-ups as needed. The more proactive you are with your Hyundai, the fewer surprises you'll have on and off the road.

Schedule Service at Colonial Hyundai

Now that you've finished reading, we invite you to schedule a Hyundai multi-point inspection with the friendly team at Colonial Hyundai in New London, CT. Our state-of-the-art service center is open Monday through Friday each week, and our sales team is on-site from Monday through Saturday. We're here to assist, so call us now!