Fuel Lid Release

[COYB]

I had the problem of the fuel cap not springing open when I pressed the release button inside the car. Turns out that a spray of WD40 onto the inner concealed hinges (top and bottom) freed up the door so that it now springs open as normal. Obviously some grunge got in there - so while the release lock did its thing the door couldn't pop open.

Temporary work around to get the cap open until it can be lubricated: 1. get someone to press the release button once. You'll hear the latch click and the door will open ever so slightly. 2. pop a plastic card into the gap. 3 get the helper to press the release button again while you gently flick the door open with your piece of plastic. Then - lubricate the hinges and the latch bolt for a longer lasting fix.

2022 PHEV Hybrid with fuel cap on the near side and charging port on the off-side.

[roadster]

My PHEV has just had its first service and the filler flap problem was addressed under recall 20DC04. I'll report if there are further problems.

[DrElectron]

Mine had been to the garage today, the fuel flap has allegedly been fixed but Hyundai wont replace the broken release handle under warranty because it a 'wear and tear item'.
Absolute BS service, wont be buying another Hyundai group car again thats for sure!

[old man]

wont be buying another Hyundai group car again thats for sure!

Purely out of interest, which manufacturer will you head to next ?

[DrElectron]

wont be buying another Hyundai group car again thats for sure!

Purely out of interest, which manufacturer will you head to next ?

Probably Volvo (almost bought an XC40 instead of a Tucson which in hindsight was probably a mistake).
Lexus or Land Rover would also be a decent option but they are about 50% more expensive!

[Berty]

Would you not consider a Tesla Model Y? Full Electric. BYD coming this year but if I wanted a Hybrid of sorts I'd be buying the Nissan Xtrail.

[DrElectron]

My company don’t allow fully electric cars yet due to the mileage we cover, I think that will probably change fairly soon though.
I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about Tesla quality too, mind you Land Rover also come last on most reliability surveys.
The Model Y looks pretty good, tbh I thought they were about 100k but that seems to be the X

[old man]

wont be buying another Hyundai group car again thats for sure!

Purely out of interest, which manufacturer will you head to next ?

Probably Volvo (almost bought an XC40 instead of a Tucson which in hindsight was probably a mistake).
Lexus or Land Rover would also be a decent option but they are about 50% more expensive!

I went through all this before alighting upon the Tucson.
Volvo; Expensive to service and repair and currently not a good reputation for reliability.
JLR; Like the look of some Jaguar cars, but expensive to buy and service and JLR has a shocking record for reliability, although Jaguar not so bad.
Lexus; Nearly went there based on reliabilty and dealer service, Not so keen on looks, both in and out, plus under the skin it's a Toyota. Nothing wrong with Toyota, but a little lacklustre.
German higher end manufacturers not mentioned , but as mentioned in another thread, I'm not paying £0000s for a badge.
Over and above all of these, and although it's a Hyundai by another name, I would have looked hard at Genesis had there been a nearby dealer.

Each to their own, but it's interesting to know what's on the radar of others.

[DrElectron]

I did look at a BMW and a Merc, their baseline price was ok but every single addition is another £x00 making one comparable to the Tucson literally £10k more expensive.
I was very close to buying the XC40 but preferred the looks of the Tucson internal and external. Would have loved a Lexus but as you mentioned quite bland and at the time there was no plug-in option.

[Beards]

I did look at a BMW and a Merc, their baseline price was ok but every single addition is another £x00 making one comparable to the Tucson literally £10k more expensive.
I was very close to buying the XC40 but preferred the looks of the Tucson internal and external. Would have loved a Lexus but as you mentioned quite bland and at the time there was no plug-in option.

Totally agree on the pricing from the German market. I had a small B200 new and the extras totalled nigh on £10,000. The XC60 was similar at £8,000 but being a bigger vehicle it felt I was getting more for my money .
The Peugeot 3008 current vehicle only cost an extra £3,500 whilst the Tucson is a mere £1,500 for the Tech Pack.
With that pack I have more toys to keep everyone company than all the others put together.