My Philippine Hyundai Getz Gina just had her 15,000 checkup, and I couldn’t be more pleased. Remember that I paid somewhere near PHP3,400 the last time? This time, I paid PHP2,900. That is just AWESOME. Plus, Jay Doria and the rest of the very capable Hyundai mechanics team replaced an air conditioning part that caused some strange - not unpleasant, just unusual - humming with the aircon. I was coded today, and the cashier waited for me. Kakahiya, because she was supposed to meet up with some friends for badminton. I gave her a can of Pepsi Light and awesome awesome awesome Leslie’s Cheezy Puffs Sweet Butter and Cheese as a peace offering.

This May, our Hyundai Getz insurance expires, so I decided to renew my insurance with Hyundai Fort Bonifacio’s in-house insurers, Standard Insurance, which offers what they claim is unbeatable insurance protection. I don’t know whether it’s unbeatable, but I liked what they had to offer me. Full coverage, with 0% participation fees, free insurance for myself and my family, and breakfast. Okay, no breakfast, but I could’ve had it this morning when I had my Hyundai Getz Philippines checked up, because I was second in line and they give free breakfast to the first 5 customers, but I thought, well, that’s just taking too much advantage of the goodness of these guys.

Oh, a nice little perk with the insurance? The bill comes to close to PHP13K, but they allow me to pay for it in three gives. Isn’t that nice? It’s not too heavy on my budget - which is important because gasoline is ridiculously expensive now - and it becomes less of a strain. Three post-dated checks. Isn’t that convenient?

Finally, to close my latest love affair with AutoHub and the folks at Hyundai Global City… they still give me SM Advantage points, and they have a raffle titled “Drive and Ride the Waves.” Since I renewed my insurance there, I got two raffle coupons for the chance to win a free trip for me and Cathy via SeaAir and a two-night stay at - get this! - The Tides Boracay! Sana manalo, sana manalo, sana manalo!

By the way, for everyone’s convenience, the Hyundai Fort Bonifacio/Hyundai Global City telephone number is 8180888. Good luck nga lang sa inyo, getting through is a real pain, it’s always busy.

Click after the jump to see the list of 15,000KM checkup checklist.

• Replace Engine Oil/Filter (including replacement of drain plug gasket)
• Inspect air cleaer
• Inspect Engine Coolant
• Inspect Drive Belt (for Water Pump/Alternator)
• Inspect Battery Cables and Engine Wire Hardness and Connectors
• Inspect Spark Plugs
• Inspect Fuel System Leaks (tank cap, gas lines, and connections)
• Inspect Vacuum Crankcase Ventilation Hoses and Connections
• Inspect Fuel Vapor Storage System, Hoses and Connections
• Inspect Wiper Washer/Blades
• Inspect Interior/Exterior Lights (dome,signal, headlight, etc)
• Inspect Power window and door lock
• Inspect A/C Cooling Condition
• Inspect Brake Hoses and Pipes (Corrosion and Damage)
• Inspect Brake Fluid
• Inspect Brake Lever and Cable (Parking Brake)
• Inspect tires (Abnormal wear and pressure)
• Inspect exhaust system and mountings (leakage, damage, and tightness)
• Inspect Steering Joint, Rack, Box, and Oil Leaks
• Inspect Suspension Joint, Seals and Shock Absorber
• Inspect Drive Shaft Boot (damage and leak)
• Inspect Seat Belts and Mountings
• Lubricate Door Hinges
• Tighten to specified torque underchassis bolts and nuts