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50% off Scheduled Servicing for Health Workers @ Hyundai

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A bulletin was released recently to Hyundai dealerships detailing this offer. The offer is nationwide and not just limited to Essendon Hyundai. Their Facebook post is merely an example. I cannot link to the bulletin itself as it is dealer eyes only.

We want to give something back to the many workers across the country who are at the front line of the battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic!
This offer is for Hyundai owners working in Health Care - Doctors, nurses, receptionists, mental health professionals and the like.

If this is you, you're entitled to 50% OFF ANY SCHEDULED SERVICE conducted on a Hyundai vehicle at Essendon Hyundai!
Includes all parts, labour and fluids as listed in the schedule.

To ensure that this offer is for Healthcare Workers only, when booking, all we ask is that you provide proof of sector employment to our service department. This can be via a name badge, business card or email signature.

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  • +17

    What about the hard working staff stacking the shelves at the supermarket so that the Health workers can buy food to eat, why don't they get 50% off servicing?

    Or the taxi drivers taking sick people to the hospitals? Why don't they get 50% off?

    • +2

      A bit of a slap to the face for all the other essential workers.

      • -1

        Maybe they are next.

        They can't offer everyone a 50% off, if all it achieves is to book their service centres solid.

        Far better to start with the Health workers, then move to other highly eligible groups.

        • -1

          I'm surprised at how naive people are. This is a publicity stunt. Nothing more.

          Ps: I don't own a Hyundai. So this deal has no benefit for me whether it is open to only health care workers or to all essential workers.

    • +29

      I didn't downvote your reply because I believe everyone is open to their own opinion however I do wonder how many people in our country share your sentiment.

      As a "doctor on the frontline" I don't go looking for handouts and have never asked for special treatment for what I'm doing. You're certainly right in saying that there are so many people out there in many fields in both compensated and voluntary positions doing their best in this time of crisis to support each other.

      It's just a shame you seem to be so cynical regarding this "special treatment" healthcare workers are receiving. In some ways I wish these offers weren't targetted at healthcare workers because we draw this negative attention from people like yourselves and it makes us feel guilty for being in the profession we're in.

      I just hope your views are pointed towards the companies offering these deals rather than health professionals themselves as I'm sure you would agree they are doing a heck of a job in these tumultuous times!

      • +13

        I am also "cynical regarding this special treatment healthcare workers are receiving". But it's important to understand this cynicism is about the companies who do these promotions, not about the health care workers.

        Medical staff do an amazing job. They don't get paid as much as they're worth in my opinion. But at least they get paid at a reasonable rate. Enough to build some kind of future for themselves. There are others out there taking the same risks for what is essentially minimum wage. These people would love an offer like this, if they can actually afford to own a car. I don't think pointing this out disparages health workers or diminishes their contribution in any way. It just highlights how companies target groups they think will provide them with good publicity.

        • +1

          Precisely.

          My concern is for the cleaners at hospitals and clinics “on the frontline” who are tasked with ensuring those sites are maintained and sanitary, yet are paid less than medical staff. Their risk of exposure is also quite high but because it’s less glamorous to businesses than being a doctor or a nurse, they don’t seem to exist in this dialogue we’re having.

          @Dragonarian. Not everyone is directing their dissatisfaction towards medical staff because of these additional free services and discounts, but surely you can see how some of these offers that are being posted appear to highlight inequalities in our society which in the current economic climate, really don’t seem fair.

        • -2

          @FAlbium I hope you realise that people earning minimal wage OFTEN studied less, for shorter time, did not need to take a Uni study loans (when applicable) and started to work much earlier due to the length of their education. Fair?

          • -1

            @radissimo: I also find these negative comments directed toward health care workers..
            Normally in theses threads such angry comments are controlled and deleted by the OP..

            Btw.. How in gods earth can anyone attempt to compare, sayl à checkout operator who chose to stay at work (mostly for financial reasons), compared a healthcare worker who: has to cancel their upcoming leave, be expected to work in different capacities higher that they're currently trained to, take on extra shifts when they don't want to, be in a greater danger of their health in their usual safe and fairly controlled environment, not being able to save countless lives, bare the emotional strain of both their own, their patients, and now others who feel left out from discounts..

            Ffs people.. Please leave your anger at the door, unless you're prepared to don on overly hot, sweat causing protective wear and deal with urine and excrement, while being scorned on if seen outside of the hospital with their uniform or other identifier on, why ?

            So if someone is offering theses hard worker a discount, instead of being jealous that others don't get the same treatment, instead be thankful that they're still out there doing their 'Essential Services'.. Something that can't be labelled to many other businesses that are still operating at present…
            The end!

      • +6

        Don’t worry about jv. He obviously hasn’t seen his essential health care worker for his medication this morning.

        He’s a bit……. ‘special’.

        • +2

          He’s a bit……. ‘special’.

          The 'special' people are the ones who think they are better than others and only they deserve discounted & free services…

        • I thought jv was a she..

      • +2

        "wonder how many people in our country share your sentiment."

        99% of the population

      • +1

        It's just a shame you seem to be so cynical regarding this "special treatment" healthcare workers are receiving.

        I think the shame is in not treating people equally and believing some people are more entitled regardless of the fact that these people are fully employed and don't actually need these extra benefits as much as many other people do…

        • No medical workers I know demanded these kinds of offers or feel they should be treated special.
          If some companies decided to show their appreciation (possibly as part of their marketing), it's within their right.

          As an immigrant with non "English" name, I have never received an offer from Boost previous free-small-drink if your name is Adam/Luke/Jane etc.
          Did I accuse these people with "English" names are more entitled? or Boost provided special treatment? No, of course.
          If this is not an offer for you, just move on. Not that hard eh?

          • +1

            @lycos:

            No medical workers I know demanded these kinds of offers or feel they should be treated special.

            Hyundai do.

          • @lycos: You're totally missing the point!

      • As a "doctor on the frontline" I don't go looking for handouts

        Is that because of the $150,000 PA pay check or something else?

        • Maybe because they don't become medical workers to get freebies or discounted stuffs? Many of them choose these jobs (doctors, nurses, paramedics etc) because they care about others wellbeing?

    • +4

      Every bloody time.

      Stop trolling…

      • +1

        Maybe you support Hyundai giving 50% off to Lindsay Fox too… After all, without his trucks, the supermarkets would be empty.

        The real troll is the person here who believes some people are better than others…

        • -1

          Sure they are many people who would benefit from discounts and many people who do essential work which deserves recognition. But at the end of the day, people can choose who they say thank you to.

          Every time someone posts one of these deals you try to turn this into outrage about sone people being deemed better than others. This is obviously not the case. So stop with the inflammatory comments.

          • @[Deactivated]:

            But at the end of the day, people can choose who they say thank you to.

            Yep. people are allowed to discriminate and be unfair, that is the truth.

            These are not companies that I choose to support so am free to comment here…

            • -1

              @jv: JV your problem is that you fail to see why companies are offering this to HCW and why they might want to. (some may genuinely want to say thanks and others for the publicity).

              Instead, you are painting this as a problem of discrimination, which is just unnecessary at this time.

              Just move on.

              • +2

                @[Deactivated]:

                you fail to see why companies are offering this

                you fail to see why this is so unfair and devalues other people's contributions…

                • @jv: No.

                  Its people like you who overinterpret these deals and make it seem that other's contributions are invaluable.

                  • +1

                    @[Deactivated]: "Its people like you who overinterpret these deals and make it seem that other's contributions are invaluable."

                    No, these deals clearly and blatantly make this point themselves, but it needs to be called out because some people choose to selfishly ignore the obvious messaging and obvious inequity!

                • @jv:

                  you fail to see why this is so unfair and devalues other people's contributions…

                  You are the one saying this is unfair. Back it up with some logic and you might convince the non believers.

                  • -1

                    @gummibear:

                    You are the one saying this is unfair.

                    Because it's true.

                    • @jv:

                      Because it's true.

                      Another statement without backing up your position with logic or facts

                      • @gummibear:

                        Another statement

                        No, it's a postulate.

                        • @jv:

                          No, it's a postulate

                          Are you willing to back up your postulate?

        • I am not sure how old are you but even small kids know that some people are better than others. They are good and bad people on the Planet Earth. I am sure this is not what you meant… Are you just using the simplification, or you think that all people are good? In the view of human right we are all equal, but from many other points of view… no

          • -1

            @radissimo:

            but even small kids know that some people are better than others.

            that's why we teach them to treat people fairly…

    • +3

      Wow, for once, I agree with jv…

    • I wonder if you feel the same way if this offer was offered to firefighters during the bush fire seasons who put their lives in peril in their line of duties. Or if this offer was promoted in countries like Spain/Italy/UK/New York whereby front line health workers were dropping off like flies and calls were made for retired health workers to come back to the work force or fast tracking young health workers to the front line.

      Kudos goes out especially to ICU staff everywhere.

      • +2

        firefighters during the bush fire seasons who put their lives in peril in their line of duties

        what about all the other people who put their lives at risk? With firefighters, it is part of their job and they are trained for it.

        • +1

          What are the other people's relative risks to front line workers? Re firefighters, how many would have the courage to go into the job? I don't know if they are rewarded well, but they also should be.

          Let me put you into an extreme situation, would you put your hand up to go into training as an ICU nurse in Italy/Spain if they can offer you a course over 1 week and give you the qualification? I suspect not.

          • +1

            @x d:

            What are the other people's relative risks to front line workers?

            This deal is for all Health Workers in general, even those sitting at a desk all day drinking coffee… Significantly less risk than a checkout chick.

            Also, considering the number of active cases, even front line workers have considerably low risk. Probably similar odds to winning lotto.

            • -1

              @jv: Australia has been very lucky/well managed to get the active cases being so low. I don't have a Hyundai but bravo to them to recognise the risk that some sectors take over others, even if some in the sector have risks that don't appear to be as high.

              Still haven't answered the question regarding putting your hand up to become a firefighter or an ICU nurse? It's ok, I already know the answer.

              • -1

                @x d:

                bravo to them to recognise the risk that some sectors take over others

                Are they offering this to cruise line workers?

                • @jv: They should if cruise line workers knowingly goes into the job understanding that there is a high risk that they can get infected. Did they know of the risk before hand?

                  • @x d:

                    Did they know of the risk before hand?

                    Isn't that why they are being sued?

              • @x d:

                putting your hand up to become a firefighter or an ICU nurse

                never wanted too…

                i'm happy with my choice of vocation.

                • +1

                  @jv: If you have chosen a vocation with safety, please don't be bitter when offers are made giving thanks to those who remain at the front line.

                  I wonder if you would be out on ANZAC day giving thanks to the soldiers who gave their lives and services to Australia so that you and I can live in such a lucky country.

                  • @x d:

                    giving thanks to the soldiers

                    Will Hyundai ?

                    • @jv: Yes and we all should on the whole scheme of things, but what is the CURRENT crisis in context?

                      • @x d:

                        Yes

                        They actually don't

                        • @jv: "Yes" didn't mean that I believe that they do. Did you see the word "CURRENT"?

  • -4

    Why can't health workers get a bigger discount on new cars instead?

    • +3

      Why should they?

      • +1

        because Hyundai want to give something back to the many workers across the country who are at the front line of the battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic!

        its written at the top.

        • +4

          many workers across the country who are at the front line

          How many are on the front line?

          This applies to all health care workers.

          What about all the other workers who are working on essential services to keep the economy running? What about all the people who have lost their jobs?

          • @jv: this is what I wrote

            Why can't health workers get a bigger discount on new cars instead?

            I didn't write 'many workers across the country who are at the front line' I just quoted Hyundai - its written at the top.

            are you ok?

            • +2

              @petry:

              Why can't health workers get a bigger discount on new cars instead?

              Why can’t everyone?

              • @jv: Because people who lost their jobs can't afford to. Maybe holden has stock left from pre corona fire sale?

          • +4

            @jv: Yeah it's ridiculous. Most health workers are not dealing with covid patients at all. Some staff are even reporting far LESS work due to cancellation of most non-covid related activities.

            • +4

              @lunchbox99:

              Some staff are even reporting far LESS work due to cancellation of most non-covid related activities.

              Many private hospitals have never been so quiet and the staff are sitting around chatting all day on full pay, yet they 'deserve' 50% off their car service whereas 10% of the population have lost there jobs and living on welfare are required to pay full price to service their car… How is that fair?

              • +3

                @jv: Some nurses at privates hospitals were stood down due to lack of work.

                • +2

                  @lunchbox99:

                  Some nurses at privates hospitals were stood down due to lack of work.

                  They are not on the front line then, but still get 50% off, even though other people stood down won't.

                  How is that fair?

                  • +2

                    @jv: What I meant was those staff still get a discount while having nothing to do with covid at all.

                    I imagine it must be somewhat embarrassing to have your neighbors clap as you depart for work when you have no involvement with covid.

                    • +1

                      @lunchbox99:

                      I imagine it must be somewhat embarrassing to have your neighbors clap as you depart for work when you have no involvement with covid.

                      lol

                      I might clap the neighbor's kid as they head off to work at Maccas to feed the nation…

                      • +2

                        @jv: I got into numerous fights here last week for daring to suggest that all health workers don't deserve an MP style pension due to covid.

                        • +2

                          @lunchbox99: MPs don't deserve an MP style pension either. Nobody does.

  • In US all car manufactures have given discounts from 500to 1500. Not much here for any new cars.

    • Not much here for any new cars.

      I don't think we make many new cars here any more.

  • +1

    Chances are if you go to a good local mechanic, their normal price will still be cheaper than this offer and will most likely do a better job.

    • -1

      Independent is cheaper for a reason sometimes. They don't use genuine parts and often use what I would class as gutter oil. They don't have access to TSBs or recall information. They will spend double the time to diagnose what can be classed as a common fault.

      But hey; the illusion of better value is good too. Let's buy a $30,000 vehicle and take it to Joe Bloggs Auto on the corner to save $50.

      • +4

        Independent is cheaper for a reason sometimes.

        Sometimes yes, and sometimes no

        Their costs are often cheaper as they don't have to pay for high salaried executives and other overheads such as marketing and franchise fees which really don't add to the quality of the work on your car.

        • +1

          Agreed. Some also don't have access to the diagnostic info they need because car manufacturers restrict them, which the Aus Govt was trying to do something about because it is anti competitive.

          Total ripoff but hey that's where we live.

          • +1

            @adrianhughes1998:

            the Aus Govt was trying to do something about

            (profanity) off lol.

            Trying to do something.

            Now you know who actually runs the country while the Government virtue signals so people think it's "trying" to do something in the country it has absolute control over.

            • +1

              @Diji1: That's what I'm saying. FCAI bullies everyone into submission and tried to spin PR that they're helping folks when it couldn't be further from the truth.

      • Every independent mechanic I've used over the years always leans towards using genuine parts where it counts. Oil filters maybe not, spark plugs maybe not, but if there is a major part that's failed they've always used genuine.

        Also they're usually aligned with one oil manufacturer and will source the oil that your car needs. In my case, my car needs a A5 Synth oil that meets Ford specs, and the mechanic will order it in as he knows it's required.

        Every terrible experience I've had with mechanics has been at a dealership. My Dad had to take his car back 7 times to a dealership to get to an eventual outcome of a simple thermostat housing needing replacement.

        Dodgy independent mechanics are in the minority in my experience and will often have more experience than the apprentices working at a dealership.

        In my case, I don't save $50, more like $150 on a scheduled service.

        I would agree that taking a relatively new car to the dealership (say in it's first 4 years of life) does make sense to get all the niggles sorted.

    • +2

      Problem is always finding a good independent mechanic. Word of mouth seems to be the only reliable way.

    • Hyundai has fixed servicing and is very reasonable in the scheme of things. I can't vouch the same for the Euro labels though since Volkswagen has ripped me off severely in their servicing.

      • +1

        My first 5 years of services on my Elantra is about $1250, whereas my parents last Jetta service (before they got rid of it) was over $1000, bloody Volkswagen, never again.

        • Lol. That's what I said when I paid my wife's Tiguan 45k service bill for $1400.. So rather than buying a Golf GTI for myself, I got the Hyundai i30N instead.

      • This. Tucson servicing is around $180 for 'A' and $280 for 'B' from memory. Surely cheaper than an independent, better for resale value, more likely to fix something under 'goodwill' if your warranty expires, have access to TSBs and can do software updates etc. It's a no-brainer.

  • Wow, this is a niche offer.

  • +1

    Well done to Hyundai for recognising that not all staff that work in healthcare "at the frontline" are nurse's and Dr's.

    • +1

      Yet they offer this it all dr's and nurses, even the ones sitting at home consulting on-line and probably making more money now than they ever did…

  • +2

    I wish to thank all frontline workers who are helping so much and a shout to all IT operational staff who allow us to work from home, communicate with colleagues and loved ones. Allow us to be occupied with technology & schooling & entertainment during this difficult period.

    • +2

      I'd like to give a shout out to the people who work at the electrical plants and work on the power distribution system. Keeping us from anarchy whether there is a crisis or not.

    • +1

      I wish to thank all those incredible "essential" people who have sacrificed their jobs, businesses, wages, superannuations and futures and accepted virtual house-arrest to protect the "front-line" workers. They were told their sacrifice was essential and yet their essential effort which has cost them so much and saved the front-line is totally overlooked!

  • +4

    Sadly only nurses and doctors are getting all the attention for there work during these strange times. I've witnessed abuse of supermarket workers in the last few weeks who seem to get no credit. Even when people on jobkeeper are probably earning more per week, and supermarkets with mega sales.

  • It's a well-meaning gesture, but I save 70% off my logbook service by just going to an independent mechanic.

  • +5

    Ah the jealousy of people this deal does not apply to…….. You might as well complain about any targeted deal for birthdays, age, gender, employment category, name, membership and the lot.
    You will never be able to please everyone with targeted promotions.

    Do yourself a favour and stop worrying, there is more in life than a discount.

    • +1

      "Ah the jealousy of people this deal does not apply to…….. "

      No. See that's nothing more than a narrow minded selfish view. It's the principle and inequity in these kind of offers. A great many Australians have made a far greater sacrifice than many towards whom these offers are limited to and are genuinely struggling now because it was "essential" and yet they, the ones who really should be getting the help and recognition are being excluded and shunned!

      • And who decides who should be getting the help? - > back to my point that you can't please everyone.

        It might be that it's unfair in your eyes, but other people might think differently.

        You can apply that to many other aspects of life too. Imagine there are people who volunteered their whole life who don't receive this bonus as opposed to someone who just started in health care a few months ago. Isn't it even more unfair for them?

        Either way, not being offended by promotions your missing our on will do everyone well. Life sucks sometimes and that's just how it is, but it still goes on.

    • +1

      Ah the jealousy of people this deal does not apply to…

      Sounds like a comment from someone who thinks some people are better than others…

      • Sounds like someone is trying to put words in my mouth when I'm just stating facts

  • I’d ask if they could do my doctor mates’ Mercedes, but they already toss in the first few years scheduled servicing for health professionals.

    • -1

      I’d ask if they could do my doctor mates’ Mercedes

      Yes, he deserves 50% off. He specialises in wart removals, yes ???

      Might as well get 50% off in his wife's Maserati too, since its under his name. They need to save money to pay off that new yacht they bought to use in the Mediterranean next year…

  • +2

    What about the early childhood educators minding the children of healthcare workers???

    • -1

      The are not special enough and must pay full price at Hyundai…

      • +2

        That's probably what annoys people about such deals the most. Medical workers will get a discount, but cleaners in a hospital won't despite those workers dealing with all the vomit and other nasty bits. By making some people special it alienates others who think 'what about me, I don't count?'

        • As far as I read it from the Hyundai release, cleaners would be included in this deal. Correct me if I'm wrong.

    • Yup, the ones I send my kid too are stretched as they now have more kids to deal with… During the early days, I remember how worried the supervisor was, they had to remain open without any advice/protection at all…

      These are heroes too.

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