It has been all go down at Bowater Hyundai as we have moved through the Covid Alert Levels. 

Earlier in the year, to much fanfare, the all new Hyundai Venue hit the market. This new compact SUV is the perfect urban daily driver, with more space, higher entry and exit points and comprehensive safety and communications technology.

Just prior to lockdown the all new Hyundai Venues started to be delivered. Now that we are into Level 3 we have been able to get these two new vehicles ready for the eagerly anticipating new owners. 

These beauties have great colour options, and are at a price point that makes getting into a brand new vehicle very easy. Congratulations to the new owners, we are sure that you will enjoy driving your dream!

These are unpresedented times. Times of great change, anxiety and worry about an uncertain future.

At Bowater Hyundai we are committed to putting the health and wellbeing of our customers, and our staff first. Now that New Zealand has moved to Alert Level 3 on 28th April, we can confirm that we are able to safely fulfil your vehicle requirements at Alert Level 3.  

While our dealerships will not be open for customers to visit,we will be offering contactless servicing and test drive options, with the ability to pick-up and drop-off at your convenience. 

While at Alert Level 3, the safety and wellbeing of our customers, staff and community remains our highest priority. We are following the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and have implemented stringent measures to ensure everyone stays safe. 

We understand that COVID-19 is causing significant disruption to people and businesses. We want to work closely with our customers to manage any financial impacts by getting a plan in place as soon as possible.

Click here to go to the page where you can find out more about this if you are a Hyundai Finance customer. 

Warranty & Service Extensions.

Hyundai NZ will be extending new vehicle warranties and service intervals to eligible customers affected by the lockdown. As an NZ owned company, this is part of their commitment to providing a first class ownership experience. 

Hyundai NZ will be extending the Hyundai New Vehicle Warranty* for vehicles with factory warranties that expire between March and May 2020. All eligible Hyundai vehicles will benefit from a warranty extension until 30th June 2020. Confirm your details at this link and your warranty will automatically be extended if you meet eligibility requirements. If you notice a defect on your vehicle after lockdown has been lifted, please visit your nearest dealership as soon as possible or call us on 0800 HYUNDAI (498 632) rather than waiting until the end of June.

Keeping your Hyundai healthy during periods of non-usage.

There are times that you may not be able to use your Hyundai for extended periods, whether it's a nationwide lockdown, you are away on holiday or for personal reasons. In these times it is important that you still look after your Hyundai so that it is in 'tip top' shape for when you are next about to use it.

Read on for our top tips for looking after your Hyundai during these periods by clicking on this link.

Good news, it might seem like it’s few and far between lately, but we wanted to bring you something a little more positive!

Now that New Zealand has moved to Alert Level 3 on 28th April, we can confirm that we are able to safely fulfil your vehicle requirements at Alert Level 3.  

While our dealerships will not be open for customers to visit,we will be offering contactless servicing and test drive options, with the ability to pick-up and drop-off at your convenience. 

While at Alert Level 3, the safety and wellbeing of our customers, staff and community remains our highest priority. We are following the Ministry of Health’s guidelines and have implemented stringent measures to ensure everyone stays safe. 

Due to the impacts of Covid-19 Isuzu Utes NZ will be extending warranties and service intervals:

Isuzu New Vehicle Warranty:

The Isuzu new vehicle warranty period for Isuzu D-Max and MU-X vehicles still within their warranty period, will be extended by an additional month.

IUNZ will provide you with an extended warranty period of 1 Month (mileage limitations will still apply) on your D-max or MU-X first registered new in New Zealand on or after 1st March 2017. This extended warranty will take effect on the expiry of your Isuzu New vehicle warranty and covers repairs to correct any malfunction occurring during the extended warranty period resulting from defects in material or workmanship of the vehicle. This is in addition to the standard three year warranty period for the whole vehicle and all warranty terms and conditions as detailed in your service and warranty booklet, still apply. Including exclusions such as the use of wrong or contaminated fuels or unauthorised modifications.

Service Intervals:

Isuzu vehicles due for a service during the lock down period will have an extension on the service interval for an extra month after the lock down period ends, this means that a delayed service during the lock down period will not affect your warranty.

The Isuzu recommended service schedule is mileage or time based, whichever occurs first. For the recommended service schedule for your vehicle, please refer to the Service and Warranty Booklet/Owner's and Drivers Manual supplied with the vehicle. Servicing should be performed on your initiative by an Authorised Isuzu Dealership or an Authorised Isuzu Parts and Service Agent within ± 2,000Kms or 2 months of the scheduled service (normally ± 1,000Kms or 1 month). This extension will expire 31 May 2020.

TIPS ON STORING YOUR ISUZU DURING COVID-19 LOCK DOWN:

As a result of the current COVID-19 restrictions, your Isuzu vehicle may have seen a reduction in use.

Here are a few handy pointers to ensure when the restrictions are lifted, your vehicle performs as normal and maintains its appearance: