Inside Line: TecRMI

Knocking noise from front axle Hyundai i30 1.4 Reference number(s): 00CC03 Fault symptoms: Noises in the rear axle region. Noises from the region of the front axle. Causes: Production defect. Remedy: Fasten dust boot(s). Software […]

Inside Line: Remy

The Hyundai i30 is fitted with an electric power steering system. This consists of a manual steering rack and an electrically operated power steering column. The rack is prone to wear in the bushes which […]

Inside Line: Autoelectro

On petrol 1.4- and 1.6-litre models a poor or non-start fault may not be the starter motor, but it can be attributed to a Power Steering module software fault, and a re-program of the power […]

Inside Line: Comma

A few notes about the Hyundai i30 (up to 2012): Engine Oil Hyundai tend to favour a product like 5W30 for most of their vehicles however the very latest engines may carry different recommendations so […]

CAT’S INSIDE LINE: HYUNDAI i30 (2007-2012)

Carrying on the Inside Line series, we move on from looking at the premium supermini, the Audi A1 and turn our attention to the Korean Hyundai i30. Now in its second generation the i30 is a popular vehicle originally launched in 2007, which saw the manufacturer launch a big push to force its way into the European medium hatchback market

Inside Line: IGA

Information on the Hyundai i30 from the guys at the IGA Technical Helpdesk: 2.0d noise from timing belt is due to tensioner failure, if left unattended will cause belt failure (48 months or 50,000 miles […]

Inside Line: Cambiare

Hyundai i30 up to 2012 VOSA released a recall for manual cars built during January and February 2012, for a fault with the parking brake mechanism. The mechanism allowed water to ingress and corrosion, resulting […]

Ring Automotive lights up the CV Show

This year’s Commercial Vehicle Show was a great opportunity for the automotive aftermarket to show the commercial sector what it has to offer. Ring Automotive was one of the exhibitors at the show, and it went the extra mile by not only hosting one stand but two, which was a seminar area