I was asked by an officemate to give pointers on what to do because he intends to buy a used car. We started with the usual banter like car make and model, then check the mileage, scrutinize the car's servicing, ask for experts advice on the condition of the engine, and last check the under chassis by raising the car on a hydraulic lift.
After a while, here he comes again requesting that I accompany him to the used car dealer's showroom for he needs my opinion, considering that I've been driving one for the last five years. Of particular importance is he wants me to test drive the car that he had obviously selected.
So, off we go. When we reached the entrance to the showroom, I purposely stopped at the foot of the tall
custom attention flag that dominates the facade. There were five sets of attention flags colored red and white with the word Hyundai printed on either side. But, what makes it spectacular is its size and height that was about 25 or 30feet. This showroom emblem was visible from afar, just as we turned the corner still around 800meters away.
The test drive turned out well as the car was already repaired and fine-tuned by the dealer's mechanic. But, still my officemate was adamant because the car is not American but is Korean made. This is usually the reservations made by would be owners, particularly on the reliability of the car and availability of spare parts, if such is not made in the USA.
To allay his fears, I informed him that Hyundai is also American, because it has cemented partnership with American car giant General Motors Corporation.
by:
The Flagman
