Considering purchase of an Elantra

Hi,
I'm considering purchasing a new Elantra. I'm a DIY'er and would like
to know:

Are there detailed books, CD roms, etc that are available to do
service, maintenance, etc? Does Hyundai sell the service manuals to
DIY'ers?
Are parts availibility a problem?
Is there a scan tool specific to the Elantra or is generic okay?
Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Dermott

Diarmud387 RemoveThis @adelphia.net wrote:
 > Hi,
 > I'm considering purchasing a new Elantra. I'm a DIY'er and would like
 > to know:
 >
 > Are there detailed books, CD roms, etc that are available to do
 > service, maintenance, etc?

The factory manuals are posted online at Hyundai WebTech. Access is free.

 > Does Hyundai sell the service manuals to DIY'ers?

You can order them if you feel the need for a hard copy. I prefer to
simply print out the pages I need from the web site as I need them.

 > Are parts availibility a problem?

Not if you have a dealer nearby. Aftermarket replacements for wear items
are readily available.

 > Is there a scan tool specific to the Elantra or is generic okay?

I'm not sure. Perhaps someone else here can answer that.