We’re already well into winter, and you know that around Baltimore, MD and Arlington, VA, that wintertime weather is unpredictable, to say the least. It’s always a great idea to be prepared for the worst, and it’s probably about time you keep up on your Hyundai’s wintertime service and maintenance, which we’re more than happy to help you handle. From checking your windshield wipers, tires and heating systems, to making sure your car is equipped with emergency supplies, our Gaithersburg, MD Hyundai dealer’s service center is ready to help you out, so schedule a visit today.

While you may be off the hook from some of the intensive kinds of service and parts replacements drivers need in areas where the winter weather really hits hard, it’s still a smart idea to be prepared for wintertime driving of all kinds for here in the Alexandria, VA and Washington D.C. areas. Something as simple as your car’s wiper blades can easily be installed here at our service center, helping you clear off snow, ice and rain better, while you might want to consider a set of winter or all-season tires for your Hyundai.

Beyond the parts and components of your Hyundai, our service experts can take a closer look inside all your car’s systems and parts, making sure heating systems and others are in working order. See how you can save on your wintertime service appointment by checking out the service specials and promos we regularly provide. By saving now, you can also save huge costs with a Hyundai that’s safe and reliable through the worst of winter weather you may experience.

Get your car ready for the winter with the service center here at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai by scheduling a visit today.

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Are you currently contemplating purchasing a new vehicle within the next few months? When it comes to driving, your safety should be a top priority. With the winter months approaching, it is especially important to drive a vehicle that is equipped with features that are designed with your safety in mind. The Hyundai Santa Fe is an SUV that is equipped with the winter safety features you need to feel safe and secure throughout each and every driving experience in the Arlington, VA area.

Confident Performance

When you drive the Hyundai Santa Fe around the Washington, DC area, you will be able to select from a variety of different terrain modes. These modes include Snow, Eco, Sport, Sand, Mud, and Comfort. Each mode is specifically designed to ultimately help you gain control and drive the Santa Fe with confidence on any type of surface. Whether you are driving in the snow or you decide to take your SUV off-road for an adventure, you can be assured that you can make it to any destination safely.

The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe also features an Electronic Stability Control system. When you are driving in deep snow outside of Alexandria, VA, this system ultimately allows the wheels on the Santa Fe to spin faster so that you can get moving quickly when pulling onto a busy street. Aside from this, the AWD system will also help you drive in winter weather.

Contact Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai Today

If you are looking for a vehicle that is equipped with the safety features you need to stay safe during the winter months, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe is an excellent SUV to take into consideration. This SUV is equipped with the advanced safety features you need to stay safe and secure while on the road. If your safety is a top priority to you while driving, the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe could be the perfect vehicle for you.

Contact our sales team today to schedule your test drive in the Baltimore area!

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The Hyundai Tucson is a great SUV to drive in the winter. This Hyundai SUV has extensive driver-assist safety features for driving in almost any weather condition. If you want more information about the Tucson safety features for winter driving, our team at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai in the Washington DC area is always ready to help.

Safety First

Forward Collision Avoidance

A great feature for winter driving in the area is the forward collision avoidance assist feature for the Hyundai Tucson. This safety feature not only alerts you when there is a vehicle in front of you; it will also give you a warning if there is a pedestrian. If you did not brake when you receive the notification, the Hyundai Tucson can use emergency braking for you.

Blind Spot Monitoring

Avoiding collisions when the roads are slippery is essential. The blind-spot collision warning system makes sure that you have a visual alert when a vehicle is in your blind spot. If you still try to change lanes, then you will also receive an audio warning. The rear cross-traffic collision warning is also essential when you are trying to back out of a tight parking spot with your Hyundai Tucson. You will receive an alert to help you avoid a collision if there is a vehicle approaching your path.

Driver Attention Warning

Driving in inclement weather can allow you to doze off if the traffic is slow and tedious. The driver attention warning system will help you stay alert by sending you a warning sound and message on the instrument panel. This feature will help you stay focused on the road ahead.

Schedule A Test Drive Near Baltimore

To come and see how innovative the Hyundai Tucson really is, make an appointment to come see it for yourself at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai, serving Alexandria, VA and Arlington, VA.

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Winter always seems to come upon us long before we’re ready for it. This is especially true when it comes to winterizing your Hyundai. Winter elements can be very hard on your vehicle, whether it’s salt-covered highways, snow, slush, slippery roads, or freezing temperatures in Baltimore. This might be a good time to schedule an appointment at Fitzgerald’s Lakeforest Hyundai so we can winterize your vehicle. Several things need to be done to winterize your Hyundai. To learn more, continue reading.

Important Winter Services near Arlington, VA

• Tires – You can expect your vehicle to handle well on winter roads if they’re not in good condition. If your tires are showing signs of wear and tear, they should be replaced before winter arrives. If you live in a snowy climate such as Alexandria, VA, you might want to consider winter tires. Be sure your tires are rotated every 5,000 miles. Tires typically lose air in the winter, so be sure to check the pressure regularly.
• Heating – Too often we discover our car’s heater is not working properly on the coldest day of the year. Our technicians can inspect your heating system and make sure it’s in tip-top shape and ready to do its job.
• Windshield – Your windshield should be in good condition and free from cracks. Make sure the windshield wiper blades are working correctly and not in need of replacement. Make sure your windshield washer reservoir is full and keep extra windshield washer fluid in the trunk.
• Fluids – Make sure all your fluid levels are topped, including motor oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and anti-freeze.
• Battery – Cold temperatures can be hard on batteries, which is why you should start the winter with a fully charged battery or a new one.

Don’t wait before it’s too late. We are happy to assist all drivers in the Washington DC area to get their vehicles ready for the cold months ahead.

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With so many brands and models to consider, it can be overwhelming when shopping for a new vehicle. If you’ve whittled down your list of brands to two, and they’re Hyundai and Honda, then we’re ready to help! From SUVs to compact cars and sedans, we’re going to help Baltimore area drivers make some (hopefully) helpful distinctions between Hyundai and Honda!

Standard Equipment

Regardless of whether you’re an Arlington, VA driver searching for a new family SUV or you’re a Washington, DC driver looking for a commuter car, when you look at Hyundai and Honda you’ll likely notice on glaring difference. The difference: Hyundai models tend to come equipped with a far larger set of standard features than Honda models. The difference becomes clear when you look at two vehicles side-by-side.

Hyundai Kona vs. Honda HR-V

The Hyundai Kona comes outfitted with ample tech and comfort features, offering drivers a standard seven-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and dual USB front inputs. Comparatively, the Honda HR-V comes equipped with a five-inch infotainment display that doesn’t include smartphone connectivity. It does, however, comes with an AM/FM radio and a CD player.

Safety equipment with the Honda HR-V includes all the classics. Alexandria, VA drivers can look forward to seat belts and airbags along with a handful of other traditional safety offerings. The Hyundai Kona boasts a standard set of driver assistance features along with all the classic safety features! The Kona includes automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist. In order to add driver assistance features, drivers have to jump to the EX Honda HR-V trim.

Contact Fitzgerald Gaithersburg Hyundai to learn more about the Hyundai Vehicle Lineup!

Check out our full Hyundai vs Honda comparison here and then check out our latest selection of new Hyundai models for yourself!

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If you’re looking to add some style and versatility to your daily drives, but need something with smaller space requirements, the Hyundai Kona is a perfect fit. With its sleek design, spacious interior, and available turbocharged engine, Kona is a breath of fresh air in a segment that has gotten a bit stale. It offers flexible accommodations for passengers and cargo, plus tons of standard and available features. And with its convenient compact dimensions, it’s ideal for navigating Arlington, VA’s busy streets.

Though still a relatively new model, Kona is shaking up the industry, which means it’s bound to draw comparisons to established nameplates like the Kia Sportage. While the Sportage is a slightly larger model, that could be a detriment to Alexandria VA drivers who need something more maneuverable. And when you compare these two models head-to-head, Kona emerges victorious in several essential areas.

Want to learn more about how these compact crossovers match up? Check out our Hyundai Kona vs. Kia Sportage comparison page. Here are a few highlights:

• Despite a smaller exterior, Kona makes better use of its interior space, offering more front headroom than Sportage.
• Sportage is in a larger class than Kona and has a stronger engine to match. However, when comparing available turbocharged engines, Kona’s acceleration keeps pace, thanks to its lighter curb weight.
• Kona is also much more efficient than Sportage. With its standard engine, Kona achieves EPA-estimated fuel-economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 33 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. And even with the available turbocharged engine, the numbers don’t change much (EPA-estimated 28/32/30). Conversely, the Sportage engine achieves EPA-estimated ratings of 23/30/26 with the standard engine, and 20/28/23 with the turbo.

Test Drive the New Hyundai Kona in Gaithersburg

For more information about the new Hyundai Kona and available finance offers, get in touch with Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai. And if you’re ready to get behind the wheel and experience it for yourself, we welcome you to visit us for a test drive. We’d be happy to give you a tour.

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These days, we buy more and more of the things we use online. Groceries, clothes, pet food, and more, can all be purchased and delivered to your door while you shop from the time and place of your choosing. At Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai, we don’t see why shopping for a new car or SUV shouldn’t be as easy.

If you’re more comfortable shopping online these days, from the security and safety of home, we make it easy. We offer a number of tools on our website that help you research, secure, finance, and take home the perfect Hyundai model for your Washington DC area drives.

Get started with your online vehicle purchase by browsing our inventory and research pages. We have an extensive collection of models and sizes available to please everyone in the greater Alexandria, VA area. We supply in-depth details on the various vehicles we have available, as well as comprehensive pictures of each and every model, to help you select the best one for your needs.

Using our buy online tools, you can also trade in your older vehicle to use the money towards your new purchase, apply for financing, and personalize your payments and deals. From low-money down lease deals on brand-new models, to purchase agreements and loan details, you can hammer out the details on the payment plan that works for you online and from home.

Best of all, our team is here to help every step of the way. Take advantage of each of our high-tech, cutting edge tools online, and reach out to our team online, on the phone, or in person if you have any questions and need assistance.

Our online retailing tools are easy to use, confidential, and secure, and we look forward to helping you navigate them and get the best vehicle possible in the greater Arlington, VA and Baltimore area.

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At Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai, we think very highly of our extensive collection of brand-new Hyundai models, including the new Hyundai Elantra. But we also know that there are other similarly sized sedans competing for your attention, and we want to help you make the best decision for your Baltimore area commute.

To illustrate what sets our small sedan apart from the competition, we’ve done a side-by-side comparison, pitting our Elantra against two other popular models from Toyota and Honda. If you’re ready to dive into your shopping adventure for a new sedan, here are three ways we’ve found that set our car apart:

1. Efficiency and range. Go further between fill ups with the new Hyundai Elantra. It has a better fuel range and EPA rating than both the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla. The base engine for the Elantra averages 35 mpg combined, while both competing models get around 33 mpg. The Elantra also averages 574 miles on the highway per fill up, while the Civic gets 471 miles and the Corolla 502.
2. Warranty. Hyundai’s manufacturer warranty for new vehicles is untouchable, and neither Honda nor Toyota come close. The Elantra is backed for 10 years or 100,000 miles, while both the Civic and the Corolla get a 5-year or 60,000-mile warranty.
3. Passenger space. The Elantra will be more comfortable for you , and your passengers in Alexandria, VA and Arlington, VA. It has more headroom in both the front and backseats than either the Civic or the Corolla.

Learn more about the Hyundai Elantra and the ways it compares to the sedan competition. Browse our inventory online to get started and reach out to our expert sales team in Gaithersburg, near Washington DC, for more information and answers to your questions.

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The new Hyundai Elantra is here and ready for you at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai. We invite all shoppers to learn more about how this new sedan performs against its top competition in Gaithersburg, MD. The new Hyundai Elantra is well-known for its fuel economy, performance, and style. However, it always helps to provide context for specs and figures the average car shoppers might not be familiar with when researching. Check out how the Hyundai Elantra stacks up against the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic, then visit us at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai. You can find us on N Frederick Ave in Gaithersburg and less than 40 minutes outside of Arlington, VA.

Hyundai Elantra vs Honda Civic

The Hyundai Elantra takes on the Honda Civic expertly when it comes to interior space and performance. While the Civic might offer slightly more cargo space, the Elantra more than makes up for it in the headroom, giving all passengers room to breathe as you drive through Baltimore. The Elantra also provides a few more standard features that customers have to upgrade to enjoy on the Honda Civic.

Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla

The Toyota brand has a reputation for fuel economy and safety, so one might find it hard to compare the Corolla sedan to the Elantra. However, the Elantra surpasses this Toyota sedan when it comes to highway miles per gallon. The Elantra also exceeds the Corolla in terms of cargo space. When you’re taking a road trip to Washington DC, the Hyundai Elantra is the sedan you want!

Test Drive the New Hyundai Elantra Today

We invite shoppers throughout the area to check out the new Hyundai Elantra here at Fitzgerald’s Gaithersburg Hyundai. Check out our new inventory, schedule a test drive and visit us here in Gaithersburg, MD to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Over the years, Hyundai has perfected their SUVs. That is why both the Santa Fe and the Palisade are so popular with those living in the Baltimore area. Need room for five? The Santa Fe is perfect. Family a little bigger? The Palisade can seat up to eight. The team at Fitzgerald’s Lakeforest Hyundai is excited to tell you more about them both.

Santa Fe

There are three different versions of the Santa Fe to consider. Known as the SE, SEL, and Limited, they are all powered by the same 2.4L four-cylinder engine. It produces 185 horsepower along with 178 pound to feet of torque. Optional on the Limited trim only is also a turbocharged 2.0L that makes 235 horsepower and 260 pound to feet of torque.

All models of the Santa Fe are full of the features you’ll love. Standard across the board are features like:

• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay
• Reclining rear seats
• Adaptive cruise control
• Automatic high beams
• Automatic emergency braking
• Noise-reducing windshield glass

Palisade

Larger families in Arlington, VA will find that the Palisade is a great fit. It seats up to seven or eight, depending on whether or not you opt for the second-row captain’s chairs. Since it is a larger vehicle, Hyundai has equipped it with a more powerful 3.8L V6 that generates 291 horsepower and 262 pound to feet of torque.

Like the Santa Fe, the Palisade has great features for your daily life. No matter which trim level you choose, you’ll get:

• An 8-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto
• Apple CarPlay
• Push-button ignition
• Adaptive cruise control
• Rear parking sensors
• Heated side mirrors

We invite you to visit us to test drive both the Santa Fe and Palisade today. Our team here is ready to help you find the perfect SUV for your lifestyle in Washington DC and Alexandria, VA!

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