I drove my Philippine Hyundai Getz on EDSA today to get to work because it’s faster. Everything was going fine - I was singing praises and everything, specifically Myron Butler’s version of Unrestrained when, out of nowhere underneath the EDSA-Shaw intersection - the infamous ilalim - I ran over a metal canister.

Now what the heck a metal canister was doing in the middle of the capital’s busiest highway is beyond me, but my Hyundai Getz ran over it at around 60KPH.

CLANG!

I waited for the inevitable sound of flat tire, but heard nothing. Regardless, I decided to pull over and examine the damage. I held my breath and saw this.

Fudge.

Anyway, I took my Hyundai Getz to Hyundai Fort Bonifacio, where the service is awesome and rates are reasonable, for a look-see. Ever-smiling Jay Doria, Hyundai Global City’s resident service adviser, took one look at it and said the damage was due to a loose hubcap cover, and that we may not need to replace the hubcaps. God, I hope so. I don’t have PHP15K for new hubcaps!

Meanwhile, score yet another point for the service of Autohub Group. Jay was understanding and calming, despite my hysterics. Their number one priority is after-sales service, and that’s why I trust only Autohub.

My Philippine Hyundai Getz, Gina, may be joined by a new member of the family, if all bodes well.

My mother’s up for a new car, but she’s significantly hampered by budget. I’m trying to convince her to go for the Chery QQ, which is within her budget range and perfect for the budget-conscious woman who travels by herself. The Chery QQ is compact, fuel-efficient, and kinda cute in a girly way. Nothing like my Hyundai Getz, Gina, but it’s either that or the Suzuki Alto, and there’s a Php30,000 difference between the Alto’s MT and the QQ’s AT… in favor of the Chery.

Of course, if my mother buys that car, you can bet I’ll set up a blog for her as well. Lord knows there is NO Chery Philippines information online right now. No website, no price lists, nothing. So there’s a golden PR opportunity right there to bring tons of Chery information to a demanding public. Will we see a “Chery QQ Philippines: Life with QuyQuy” (pronounced ‘kooy kooy’) blog on GannsDeen.com in the not-so-distant future? Maybe. Meanwhile, folks at Chery Philippines, why not give this Philippines Hyundai Getz lover a call and let’s talk, because my mom is thisclose to buying a car from you.