HMAService.com no longer free

[Gunkk]

Starting 20 December 2013, the www.hmaservice.com (aka www.hyundaitechinfo.com) will no longer be free and is moving to a paid subscription based service.

Accessing the website now will show a little pop-up window stating the same.

Get your free info while you can!

 

[DRS]

Thanks for the warning.

 

[homeofstone]

Looks like they are following Mercedes.

 

[Ruissimo]

Well, that sucks. Thanks for the info - I can verify... just got the same warning message.

They won't get a cent from me. But I'll be downloading whatever I can in the next week - I can guarantee you.

I've used several docs on there: from the OM, to headlight assemblies, to service bulletins... I'm gonna miss not having it for free, though I don't use it religiously.

 

[palloverspec]

If I had to guess they probably need to make some extra money because of all the recalls on their vehicles.

Anyone know the price?

 

[Mark_888]

If I had to guess they probably need to make some extra money because of all the recalls on their vehicles.

Anyone know the price?

Also, I suspect that dealers are complaining about independent shops and DYI'ers being able to make repairs with the info supplied.

 

[TJPark01]

They are trying to manage their dealer network more effectively. I'm sure the dealers were not happy about this info being out there for free.

 

[Mark_888]

They are trying to manage their dealer network more effectively. I'm sure the dealers were not happy about this info being out there for free.

Another thing I noticed is that about a year ago, the online parts websites (that several different dealers run, apparently with the same software or at least same database), no longer have part numbers in them. They list the part descriptions, but not the part numbers. I think HMA must have told them to remove the part numbers.

 

[shagnat]

Says the price will be given at the time it goes to a paid subscription 12/20/13

Kinda' sucks!!!!

 

[Gunkk]

Bump/reminder 5 days left!

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[veed]

curious, so i went in and had a look. you have to create an account before the site lets you know the cost of things.

• 1 Week Service Information Access - $20
• 1 Month Service Information Access - $60
• 1 Year Service Information Access - $300
• Re-flash J-2534 (per download) - $75
• Locksmith (Per VIN) - $12

too rich for my blood - and too bad they decided to change this to a per-fee thing. it was the only thing that allowed me to keep my dealer honest.

 

[homeofstone]

curious, so i went in and had a look. you have to create an account before the site lets you know the cost of things.

• 1 Week Service Information Access - $20
• 1 Month Service Information Access - $60
• 1 Year Service Information Access - $300
• Re-flash J-2534 (per download) - $75
• Locksmith (Per VIN) - $12

too rich for my blood - and too bad they decided to change this to a per-fee thing. it was the only thing that allowed me to keep my dealer honest.

That is about what the Mercedes site charges. Guess Hyundai sees a way to make money.

 

[shagnat]

curious, so i went in and had a look. you have to create an account before the site lets you know the cost of things.

• 1 Week Service Information Access - $20
• 1 Month Service Information Access - $60
• 1 Year Service Information Access - $300
• Re-flash J-2534 (per download) - $75
• Locksmith (Per VIN) - $12

too rich for my blood - and too bad they decided to change this to a per-fee thing. it was the only thing that allowed me to keep my dealer honest.

Ain't it the truth!! If push comes to shove and I really need to verify something, I'll drop the $20 just to protect my own arse, otherwise I'll just leave it alone.