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The Hyundai Accent, or Hyundai Verna in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai.

The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) in South Korea, is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the USA, retained the "Accent" name.

The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For Russian market it is assembled by TagAZ plant in Taganrog. In Mexico, the Accent is marketed by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed them as Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, it has been sold as the Hyundai Brio. In Russia, it is sold as the Hyundai Solaris.

In 2008, Hyundai Accent was named the most dependable sub-compact car by J.D. Power and Associates.

Hyundai Accent Fourth Generation

Hyundai Accent Fourth Generation

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Would it be harder to install a new AC system if the old one is ripped out already for a long time?

I have a Hyundai Excel 96 sedan, the AC is not working any more. I will eventually have a new AC system installed, but not now because it does cost some bucks. I'm planning to have it removed since it's just added weight, but I'm worried that if I…
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Is it dangerous not having air conditioning cabin filter?

I've got a Hyundai Accent 2005. Recently, I removed the ac filter because it was too dirty and the air didn't feell well but I couldn't buy it because of work. I have 6 days without the ac filter and I don't know if it is healthy dangerous because…
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What does, "Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle" mean?

Hyundai service manual for strut assembly reverse installation states: "Tighten with specifed torque at curb position of vehicle" What is curb position? Is this the same as curb weight? I was looking into changing out the struts on a 2015 Hyundai…
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My 2008 Hyunai Accent is misfiring on two cylinders, bad gas?

Update: So I went full steam ahead today. Got the new valve cover gasket ($20.99 at AutoZone), unscrewed all the 10mm bolts, pried the cover off, hey! No obvious breaks in the seal! Well, that's good I guess? So per my advice here, I go to replace…
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While driving, my handbrake gets automatically engaged (maybe)

I own a Hyundai Accent. I drove it for around 800kms yesterday. All was fine until I was close to my house. I heard a noise coming from the rear wheel as if the wheel was stuck. After a while, when I tried to stop the car and engage the parking…
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Is it okay to mix tires of the same brand and size, but not same model?

The the tread on my front tires is visibly worn (not much tread in some areas) on my vehicle, and they need to be replaced. The back tires are fine, and had been replaced much more recently due to a chunk being taken out of one of them. The model…
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Hyundai Accent 2013 Battery/Alternator Issues

I have a 2013 Hyundai Accent Hatchback. I have had a recurring issue with either my battery or alternator. Here is the history of the problem: About a year and a half ago, the battery died while parked in a parking lot in the summer. The battery…
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Very little engine oil

We just lost our engine on a 2012 Hyundai Accent. We never had the engine light come on or any smoke to indicate a low engine oil or leak. But the engine eventually came on and started knocking. We towed it and noticed it had a quart of oil in the…
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heavy soot buildup in a new car on tailpipe

I have a new Hyundai Accent, just broke 5000 miles. It is now spitting black watery soot out the tail pipe. inside of the tail pipe is """"CAKED!" with black soot. {I have a plymouth neon with 250,000 miles on it and barely turns my finger black if…
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My stereo turns off when I step on my brakes

I have a 1996 hyundai accent and after driving to a few places with no problem. But while coming up to a traffic light I stepped on my brake to slow down and my stereo went off, I released the brake and the stereo came back on. Each time I braked it…
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2001 Hyundai Accent handbrake sensor

Just wondering if anyone has a video of how to fix the handbrake sensor in a 2001 Hyundai Accent? I can't work out how to get the case off.
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How to fix P0300 and P0304 error codes for Hyundai Accent 2009?

Make: Hyundai Model: Accent Engine: 1.6L Year: 2009 Error codes: P0300,P0304 Knowledge level: I know little about cars Help needed: Please help me find out what is going on and how to fix it.
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How to fix P0300 and P0302 error codes for Hyundai Accent 2008?

Make: Hyundai Model: Accent Engine: 1.6L Year: 2008 Error codes: P0300,P0302 Knowledge level: I know little about cars Help needed: Please help me find out what is going on and how to fix it.
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Hyundai Accent starting issue

My car started fine a couple of days ago and today when I went to start it, it won't even turn over. The lights work, the battery is only a year old. Not sure where to check next. Any suggestions???
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engine light is blinking now

My car had no oil in it. I went and got the oil changed, and it was running better .I filled the gas tank up and then all of a sudden the engine light started blinking and it did not have power ,like to accelerate and acts rumbly or shaky.
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