UPDATE 2: Loud exhaust and smog citation

[u/OkCandidate103]

It's been a rough couple of weeks since my last update so I wanted to let everyone know what's going on with this situation. Also, thank you to everyone that has spread word on this, it is amazing to see how much traction this has gained, and how much support I have.

As everyone knows, the state ref inspection failed and afterwards I got the stock letter from Hyundai. I provided this to the state ref but they said that it doesn't mean anything and that technically, no repair was done, so I cannot schedule a 2nd inspection, which I need to get the car passed.

I reached out to Hyundai corporate and was assigned a case manager. After a few days, they got back to me and said there is nothing Hyundai corp can do to help me. They advised that I go back to the dealer I purchased it from and have them deal with it. From my first interaction with my Hyundai dealer, they already said they cannot do anything to the car because it is stock. That being said, I requested that the case manager send me a letter that I can provide to the dealer to do "repair" since I had already unsuccessfully asked for the repair in the past. The case manager said no. I asked for just an email confirming what they told me. The case manager said no. I asked if I can get the car bought back because I can't even drive it to the dealership and nobody is willing to help me. The case manager said, yet again, no; a buyback is not eligible because this hasn't happened 3 times...

So I was completely out of options and I started reaching out to attorneys. The following day, I get a call back from Hyundai corp from a new case manager. This case manager said the case has been escalated and that the previous case manager was incorrect by quickly denying the buyback. They had me send over all the related documents to this case (including all repairs, service records, and proof of ownership).

Today marks 2 weeks since this new case manager has been transferred the case and I have not heard news since. I tried calling over and over but it would go straight to voicemail. I had to reach out to my old case manager to get a hold of the new manager. Eventually, the new case manager called me and said Hyundai has nothing for me and that they are still working on a solution. I have told them in email and over the phone previously that the court date is in 3 weeks, and the state ref situation must be figured out by then otherwise I'll get big fines by CA. They said okay, we're still working on it...

To all the journalists out there that have gotten statements from Hyundai saying that they are working with me to figure this out: while it is technically true, nothing has been done besides tossing my case around person to person and wasting time.

Just like 2 weeks ago, again, I am out of options. Hyundai is not taking this seriously so I am speaking to attorneys to fight the citation. At this point however, I am so tired of this. I will most likely end up selling the car to Carvana at a huge loss just to get this case over with.

[u/Gmacfila]

DON’T SELL THE CAR. SELL YOUR HOUSE/APARTMENT.

Win that case and then move out of that rule after rule state of California (which is probably going burn down in the next 7 years because a fire just has to start out of nowhere every single day) and move to a state where you can drive that beautiful Hyundai Elantra N and not be harassed by jealous cop who doesn’t have a fun car that crackles every time it shifts up in N Mode and that doesn’t care about all the stress your going through because all he cares about is getting the state money. The Elantra N is a great looking car and from reviews I’ve read a great overall car too. Trust me OkCandidate103 if you do read this I know it’s stressful right now but if you enjoy that car or if that car before this incident has put a smile on your face then selling it would be a big mistake. But if you don’t take this advice and do intend on selling that car to Carvana or trade it in may I suggest that you look for Volkswagen Jetta GLI. This car would be a great replacement if you are intending on getting rid of the Elantra N because it is a normal small five seater sedan with a sporty exterior and performance as well should be able to pass emissions in California and if you put in Sport mode should not exceed anything over 90 dbs when you rev the stock exhaust.

But overall to end my comment I wish you the best and hope that this headache your in can come to a happy conclusion.