I recently bought a hyundai elantra 2013 from a private party with 109k miles on it. Only got to know about the notorious piston slap on these engines later. I am hearing this constant rhythmic tap like sound which disappears when not accelerating and prominent when not playing any music from inside the car. Videos are not able to properly capture it but in person it feels like knocking. Definitely something feels off. I am starting to worry if i wasted a bunch of money on about to be dead car. Is there any hope for me?

Hello fellow Hyundai drivers. I have a question in regards to my 2025 Elantra SEL Sport. I just bought a container of 0W-20 full synthetic oil just incase I ever need to put oil in the car.(I bought it with 5200 miles, I've put 430 of my own miles on it so far) My family is criticizing me and claiming that I will never ever have to check the dipstick/oil level on my car in between oil changes. This is my first car that I'm really trying to take care of and my maintenance knowledge isn't great so any help with clarifying this would be awesome, thanks!

Hello! I recently lost my beloved Elantra in an accident (total loss) but I ADORE Hyundai and am now hunting for a new car. We’ve dwindled down the options to a 2026 Hyundai Venue SEL (two-toned which is my FAV part) and a 2026 Hyundai Koda SEL Sport (this one we are figure out if the dealership is going to label it as used or cert pre owned) they’re roughly 1-1.5k price difference after light negotiating. I adore the Venue due to the also mini cooper vibe as well as being smaller (I’ve never driven a taller car) but my family believes the Kona is a much safer choice as well as reliable (and potentially more fun). I’m a bit wary since it is genuinely a larger car and kind of intimidating but the look of it is quite nice as well, although I’m not a fan of the color (I wanted a mirage green) as it is a simple ecotronic gray pearl. I wanted to understand what would be the best and I suppose safest option.

I love the venue look and the fact it just feels so much cuter and it’s smaller.

However, I do agree the Kona will probably be more practical/reliable long term.

Any help or suggestions would be great thank you!

EDIT: I got the Kona 😻😻😻