Manual vs Automatic Transmission in Paramus, NJ

Manual vs Automatic Transmission in Paramus, NJ

Paramus Hyundai has an available service center that you can visit for any and all of your maintenance needs. We don’t only work on Hyundai models, but we also have experience with any make, so don’t feel left out! There are various transmission kinds, and in this overview we will be laying out the differences between manual and automatic transmissions. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We will be more than happy to help. 

Manual

The first kind of gearbox is the manual, often known as the stick shift transmission. The vehicles with this option are often limited, as it is not the standard transmission for many models. This choice requires additional knowledge about shifting gears, and is not ideal for a beginner learning to drive. Because inventory of models with a manual transmission are limited, you will not have as many choices in the car you’d like to drive. However, it is a very interactive system and because it requires the driver to shift gears, you will achieve better control based on the terrain you’re cruising through. Lastly, due to its interactive nature, services and maintenance are recommended every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. 

Automatic

An automatic transmission is the most common type of gearbox and can be found in most of the Hyundai Inventory we have at our location. It is an ideal choice for new drivers, as it doesn’t require additional shifting knowledge. The vehicle regulates when it needs to make any changes on its own and does not need additional prompting to do so. Because of this, it needs maintenance every 60,000 to 100,000 miles. You can schedule your transmission repairs and more with our Service Department through our handy online form. 

CVT

The final gearbox is the Continuously Variable Transmission. This system is different from the previous transmissions mentioned, but pulls on elements of both. For example, the CVT is self-regulating like an automatic but it requires services as frequently as a manual transmission. This is due to the fact that it doesn't have gears, but rather a pulley system that it uses to regulate as you accelerate and decelerate. As previously mentioned, you should be reserving services for this system every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Inventory with this transmission is limited, so act fast! 

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Karla Michelle
Karla Michelle
GOOGLE
6-7-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

If you decide to go with this dealership, ask for Brandon! He provides excellent customer service, works based on what you’re looking for and offers you options. All the employees were friendly and helpful; there is a great atmosphere regarding both the workplace and customer service. Brandon, thanks for my 2026 Santa Fe!

Edna Rodriguez
Edna Rodriguez
GOOGLE
6-7-2026
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My experience with Hyundai Paramus was very excellent had an appointment at 3pm with Brandom Martinez, he was the best seller very professional and gave us a good advice and acomadate u for what your looking for. We recommend this dealer all staff were every friendly.

Jessie Duran
Jessie Duran
GOOGLE
6-6-2026
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Steven Polanco was my Sales Consultant, Out of all my experience in buying cars this has got to be the smoothest Process ever. Steven is very knowledgeable and helpful and now I am driving away in my New car. Thanks to him and Ludwin Rosa. I highly recommend!

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JOHN JAIRO VARGAS SALDARRIAGA
GOOGLE
6-6-2026
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Steven Polanco , it was great to make businesses with you. Respectful, worked toward our goals and helped us get a deal worked out for us. Highly recommended

Monica Williams
Monica Williams
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
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I purchased a used 2023 ELANTRA and was helped by Brandon. They made the process really smooth and I would definitely recommend them it. I’m very happy with my purchase!

Sudhanshu Sethi
Sudhanshu Sethi
GOOGLE
6-5-2026
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Steven Polanco was really helpful with the buying process, i highly recommend him. Thank you for my New Vehicle Steven.

Betsy Ceccio
Betsy Ceccio
GOOGLE
6-2-2026
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Steven Polanco was amazing. Helpful, calming, honest. Will always use him for my cars.

Mandy Retcho
Mandy Retcho
GOOGLE
6-2-2026
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Had a great experience at Paramus Hyundai. Brandon Martinez was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire process easy and enjoyable. He answered all of my questions and was a pleasure to work with. The whole team was professional, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Gabriel Alvarez
Gabriel Alvarez
GOOGLE
5-30-2026
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Steven Polanco is one of the best sales people I've met in a long time. Honest and straight to the point. Works hard to get you where you want to be. Will be recommending more clients to him.

Sasha
Sasha
GOOGLE
5-30-2026
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i walked in without a car and left with the car of my dreams thanks to Steven Polanco. He was very helpful and attentive to what I needed and wanted! I was able to get a 2025 Elantra in the color I wanted, I am very thankful and grateful for his help and I’d recommend Steven to anyone!!

Chris McDermott
Chris McDermott
GOOGLE
5-29-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I recently bought a pre-owned 2023 Hyundai Tucson from Paramus Hyundai. We worked with Rey Burgos. We found the car online and scheduled an appointment. Rey and his team were great throughout the entire process, including working out financing numbers that hit our budget. I highly recommend visiting Rey and the team at Hyundai Paramus!

David Paulino
David Paulino
GOOGLE
5-29-2026
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I had an excellent experience working with my sales representative, Steven Polanco. He was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and made the entire car-buying process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to answer all of my questions and helped me find the perfect vehicle for my needs. I never felt pressured, and I truly appreciated his honesty and dedication to customer service. Thanks to his help, I was able to purchase my Hyundai Sonata, and I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great car-buying experience!

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gaileyt
GOOGLE
5-28-2026
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My experience with Hyundai representative Felix Torrez was outstanding. He was professional, easy to work with, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated how attentive he was and how quickly he addressed my concerns. I had tried to get this issue scheduled several times and kept having to go back and forth, but Felix was the only one who actually took care of the problem with our new 2026 Palisade. I highly recommend Felix for his great customer service and care.

Daria Piazza
Daria Piazza
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I have worked with Hyundai many times over the years through multiple leases but my most recent visit was exceptional. Steven Polanco went above and beyond to listen to what I was looking for in a new car and ensured a seamless process to meet the criteria, while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor. He showed interest in what was important to me and executed very efficiently, making for a great experience. (Sub ~2 hours in a car dealership, a new record). I would recommend working with Steven to anyone looking for a quick and reliable experience in purchasing or leasing a new car.

Sugar Rae
Sugar Rae
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Steven Polanco was a great sales rep, got me in and out. The process was a breeze and now I’m walking out with a brand new beautiful car 😁!!! Thanks Steven Polanco 🎉🎊

valley555
valley555
GOOGLE
5-26-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Steven Polanco was a fabulous help to me in getting a car that I really needed and could afford. He spent time and really listened to my concerns. He put me in a brand new car that is SO much better for my disabled back! I don’t have to CLIMB out of the car any more! I can step out comfortably and drive away. Best of all, he made sure that I had a car that was within my budget. I can’t believe he’s been in this business less than a year-!he’s truly a great professional! Paramus Hyundai is lucky to have him!

Ellen Koehler
Ellen Koehler
GOOGLE
5-25-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Iggy Barreto, the sales consultant that we worked with, seems to be an upright, trustworthy guy. He explained the price and aspects of the car-buying process well and made it simple for us. Highly recommend.

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AHEAD INK SMP (Ahead Ink New Jersey SMP)
GOOGLE
5-25-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Recently bought a certified pre-owned 2023 Kona (first car for our daughter) from them. Brandon, my salesman, was a pleasure to work with. He made the process easy from start to finish, and the car is super clean with low miles. They had a big inventory of cars to choose from as well. Highly recommended dealer.

issiah Rodriguez
issiah Rodriguez
GOOGLE
5-20-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Big shoutout to rodrigo for hooking me up with my new car!! Smooth process, honest, professional, and made everything easy. Thanks man!

Eric Peralta
Eric Peralta
GOOGLE
5-20-2026
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"My wife and I just bought our second car from Reynaldo Burgos, and I can't recommend him enough. He helped us get our first car, a Palisade, and we had such a great experience that we went straight back to him for our Tucson. Reynaldo is a total pro, but he’s also just a really easy-going, social guy who makes the whole process comfortable. We never felt pressured into anything, which made a huge difference for us. If you’re in the market for a car, definitely go see him—you won't be disappointed."

Kelly O'Brien
Kelly O'Brien
GOOGLE
5-19-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

The team at Paramus Hyundai went above and beyond as they helped me navigate my search for my dream car! Brittany was thorough and actually listened to what I was looking for so she could set me up with all the right people. Lou was instrumental in helping me get the best deal for the car I truly wanted. The real star of the show was Brandon, he was with me throughout the entire process, he was knowledgeable, and he had a can-do attitude that made my experience with this dealership top tier. I would also like to shout out Vivian in service, she was very kind and patient not only to me but to any customer who came through for service. This is a team of people who genuinely want people to have nice cars and they care about the experience you have, I would recommend getting a car here to anyone!!

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Salomonbarnica Barnica
GOOGLE
5-18-2026
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Best Car-Buying Experience! Ask for Brandon! If you are looking for a seamless, stress-free, and actually enjoyable car-buying experience, do yourself a huge favor and ask for Brandon! I recently purchased a 2023 Hyundai Kona from him, and I couldn't be happier with the entire process. Brandon managed to find me a Kona in pristine condition with incredibly low mileage, and he worked out an absolutely awesome price that completely blew the competition away. From the moment I walked in, Brandon was professional, transparent, and never made me feel pressured. He took the time to answer all my questions, made sure I knew all the features of the car, and genuinely looked out for my best interests and budget. It is rare to find an automotive sales professional with this level of honesty and dedication. Brandon made the paperwork quick and painless, and I drove off the lot feeling 100% confident in my purchase. Thank you, Brandon, for the amazing deal and the top-tier service! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Highly recommended!

Nelson Robaina
Nelson Robaina
GOOGLE
5-18-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

(Translated by Google) Steven Polanco was very kind and helpful when explaining the purchase of my new car. I recommend Seclos. (Original) Steven Polanco fue muy amable y dedicado en el momento de las explicaciones en cuanto a la compra de mi auto nuevo.Seclos recomiendo.

Amanda Carter
Amanda Carter
GOOGLE
5-11-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Had a great experience working with Steven Polanco getting a new lease. Quick, honest, and got us the best deal!

Wilson Pialet
Wilson Pialet
GOOGLE
5-11-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Paul is exeptional

Kathy Viz
Kathy Viz
GOOGLE
5-8-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Steven Polanco was exceptional. His patience and his drive to help was beyond words! Im super grateful for his service!!

Jon Kingston
Jon Kingston
GOOGLE
5-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I had a wonderful experience working with Stephen Polanco at Paramus Hyundai. From the moment I walked in, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on making the process easy and stress-free. Stephen took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for, answered all of my questions clearly, and never made me feel pressured at any point. He was transparent throughout the entire process and made sure I felt confident in my decision. What really stood out was his attention to detail and commitment to customer service — he went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled smoothly from start to finish. If you’re visiting Paramus Hyundai, I highly recommend asking for Stephen Polanco. You’ll be in great hands.

Brianny Castro alberto
Brianny Castro alberto
GOOGLE
5-2-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Steven Polanco was an amazing sales agent to work with. He was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. He took the time to answer all my questions, kept great communication throughout, and genuinely cared about helping me find the best option. I really appreciated his honesty, patience, and dedication. I would definitely recommend Steven to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy sales agent.

Terri Robbins
Terri Robbins
GOOGLE
5-1-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

In and out with a new car in 2 hours! Shout out to Rey Burgos who made it all so easy!!!

Sydney Thomas
Sydney Thomas
GOOGLE
4-30-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

I want to personally thank Reynaldo for helping me out and getting a brand new 2026 Hyundai Kona! Rey was the epitome of professionalism, and expertise in cars. It was a smooth in/out ordeal. I loved how he treated my family like his own as well. I’ll always recommend people to go to him if they’re in the market to getting a new car! Thank you, Rey!

Linda Lee
Linda Lee
GOOGLE
4-29-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

Steven Polanco helped us get a car today and was very friendly and understanding throughout the whole process

Rodrigo Saez
Rodrigo Saez
GOOGLE
4-28-2026
Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star Full Star

On Saturday we went for our first Hyundai Tucson hybrid 2026, Thanks to Mr. Ed Santiago for taking care of us in the best possible way and making this process an excellent experience.

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