I had a bizarre dream last night that my Hyundai Getz Gina was totally destroyed by a parking lot attendant near DLSU-Manila. The story was that she was parked there beyond her time limit, so instead of towing her away, they slammed the gates… right on top of my Hyundai Getz!

What was more bizarre was that - at least in my dream - this was done upon the orders of Dr. Lita Quebengco!

Of course, I know Dr. Quebengco is the sweetest administrator ever, and no one in their right mind would damage a car beyond repair for overstaying its parking time limit, but I was so disturbed by the dream, I woke up in a cold sweat. I wanted to wake Cathy up, but if she knew I woke her up for a dream involving the Hyundai Getz, I’d probably be the next one smashed to pieces.

My Philippine Hyundai Getz, Gina, has become more feminine, and I couldn’t be happier.

I recently purchased Asquith & Somerset Mango & Lime Room Fragrance Spray for my Hyundai Getz, Gina. Cathy and I bought an Asquith & Somerset Mango & Lime gift pack from Beauty Bar which featured a soap, a shower gel, a body lotion, and a loofah. She liked the scent of the product; I found it relatively pleasant, a refreshing fruity aroma that just tingles with freshness.

That’s when I thought of buying the Asquith & Somerset Mango & Lime room fragrance spray for our Hyundai Getz.

Prior to this, the car scent of choice inside my Getz was Glade’s Cool Water, which is nice enough. However, it was a generic scent that didn’t speak of how special our Philippine Getz actually was. Gina smelled like every other car on the market that has a Glade Cool Water scent. Since we ride in our Hyundai Getz everyday, I felt it was important to choose a fragrance that would speak of how special our car was - and, by extension, how special we view ourselves.

Why shouldn’t our Hyundai Getz smell like we want it to? Some people use their personal scents (Lacoste, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger among them); why can’t we apply a homey feel to our car as well?

A lot of my Hyundai Getz pimping has been primarily for me. With the Asquith & Somerset Mango & Lime room fragrance spray, my wife can now share in the happiness and thankfulness we have for our Hyundai Getz.

Well, Gina’s back and I’m absolutely thrilled! The checkup on my Hyundai Getz Philippines at Hyundai Fort Bonifacio cost even less than the estimate (estimate, PHP3,600.00. Actual cost: PHP3,555.00), and they were quite thorough.

In addition to providing inspections and quality checkups on all of my Hyundai Getz parts, they also replaced a brake wheel cylinder when they found the slightest hint of potential trouble. It was covered by my warranty, which meant I didn’t have to pay a centavo, and shows that Hyundai Fort Bonifacio - Hyundai Global City to you technicality freaks - cares about its customers. Thumbs up again to Jay Doria for leading the way.

My Philippine Hyundai Getz, Gina, is currently at Hyundai Fort Bonifacio for her 10,000KM checkup. According to the form given me, these are the actions they are going to perform:

Replace:

• Engine oil
• Filter
• Drain plug
• Spark plugs

Inspect

• Air cleaner
• Inspect engine coolants
• Drive belt (for water pump and alternator)
• Ignition wiring and high-tension cords
• Battery cables and engine wire hardness and connectors
• Fuel system leaks (tank cap, gas lines and connections)
• Vacuum crankcase ventilation hoses and connections
• Wiper Washer and Blades
• Interior/Exterior lights, (done, signal, headlight, etc.)
• Power window Door lock
• A/C Cooling condition
• Front brake pads, calliper, disc (wear and damage)
• Brake fluid
• Brake pedal (travel and height)
• Manual transaxle (MTV)
• Clutch pedal (travel and height)
• Tires (abnormal wear and pressure)
• Exhaust system and mountings (leakage and damage and tightness)
• Steering joint rack box oil leaks
• Suspension joint seal and shock absorber
• Drive shaft boot (damage peak)
• Seat belts mountings
• Lubricate door hinges
• Tighten to specified torque under-chassis bolts and nuts)

Estimated cost is PHP3,600.00.

My Philippine Hyundai Getz, Gina, is getting on in years… or kilometers, anyway.

Gina will be checking into Hyundai Fort Bonifacio (that’s Hyundai Global City, to you technicality freaks) this Thursday for her 10,00KM checkup. Will update the blog then.