Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai Blog

One of the most common questions we get about auto finance from our Portland OR customers is whether it is better to buy or lease their new Hyundai. Everywhere you look, there is some inaccurate information about both forms of auto financing, and it can be difficult for people to distinguish fact from fiction. The truth of the matter is that both options have many benefits for drivers and that the best choice is dependent on a person’s specific situation. 

The wait for a Hyundai third-row crossover SUV is nearly over. The Hyundai Palisade is scheduled to make its debut this summer at Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai. With ample legroom, loads of standard technology, and seating for up to eight, it will be a welcome addition to your Portland garage.

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The Palisade is Hyundai's largest SUV to date. It's three inches longer than any other SUV in the lineup, and four inches wider. While that might not sound like much, the added interior space is unmistakable. 

Spring has finally arrived, and urban adventurers are ready to get the most out of their compact utility vehicles. Many trips await, yet one thing is for sure. This year’s warm weather gas prices could create an obstacle. The new Hyundai Kona offers a powerful drive train that is reliable, but also exceeds driver expectations for fuel efficiency.

The Kona CUV offers a six-speed automatic transmission with optional SHIFTRONIC™ manual shifting. This is especially helpful when saving fuel in city traffic as you seek the open road.  

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a popular crossover SUV at Dick's Hillsboro Hyundai for a number of reasons. Many of our consumers choose this model because it offers an abundance of features, such as innovative safety features that give you and your passengers outstanding protection.

Rear Occupant Alert is a new and available feature that you can opt for with the Santa Fe. This feature uses an ultrasonic sensor to monitor for children and pets in the rear seats. Before you leave the Santa Fe, this system will provide you with a reminder to check the back seats.  

Many consumers consider buying used cars for practical reasons. The main draw is usually the much lower price when compared to brand new ones. While used cars on sale usually have a lot of useful life left in them, you should still verify if it has retained all the features that you want or need. This warrants a careful check of the unit you are interested in...

While almost everyone wants a new car, there are serious considerations to factor in before shopping for a new ride. You can’t just go to a dealership and buy whichever you want without thinking about your budget. That’s why one major question that buyers often ask themselves is whether they need a new car or not...

Bad credit can affect your chances of securing a car loan with better terms. While you can borrow money even if you have poor credit, you should improve your credit standing to seek loans at lower interest rates. It will be challenging, especially if you’re in a tight financial situation, since credit companies keep track of your previous spending and payment habits. But it can be done if you put your mind to it…

Having bad credit shouldn’t discourage you from buying the car that you need. A lot of people are going through the same thing because of late payments, bankruptcy, or repossession, and other issues that bring down credit scores. The good news is that there dealers and lenders who provide bad credit auto financing to help people like you...

It’s every young person’s rite of passage to own their first car, and if your teenager has reached the legal driving age it’s probably their turn to experience it. While you might be nervous letting your teen out on the road, you’re ultimately probably looking forward to not being a chauffeur any more...

So you’ve driven your new car off the forecourt after you’ve been handed the keys, and you might be thinking that’s the end of it, right? Wrong. Auto dealers offer far more than just vehicle sales, which likely means you’ll be bringing your car in regularly until it’s time to find a new one. Here’s what other services new and used car dealerships offer...