Why Tire Month? Each March and September, Kia Country sponsors Tire Month to help educate our customers on tire safety issues and help them save money on maintenance and replacement. Over 80% of the customers who come into our Service Department need one or more tire replaced. Only 19% have properly inflated tires. At best,…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently awarded 2020 Top Safety Pick (TSP) to the Kia Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, Soul, Stinger and Forte. These TSP ratings reflect Kia’s commitment to safety. IIHS evaluates crash readiness, build integrity and available standard safety systems. To qualify for IIHS 2020 Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn…
It has been 60 years since Nils Bohlin, a mechanical engineer invented the three-point safety belt for Volvo. The seat belt was actually invented by George Cayley, an English engineer in the late 1800’s to keep pilots in their gliders. The first patented seat belt was created by Edward J. Claghorn in 1885 to protect…
It does not take much to ding or crack a windshield. One rock or piece of flying debris and you’ve got damage. First it is important to know that a damaged windshield poses real danger. In addition to impaired visibility, crack creates weak spots in the tension of the glass and jeopardizes the structural integrity…
System is Standard on All Telluride Models This month, Kia Motors together with members of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and the Association of Global Automakers ratified a voluntary commitment to make rear seat occupant warning systems standard or available in most vehicles by 2025. This technology is already standard on the 2020 Kia Telluride….
Driving in fog means reduced visibility. Why? What is fog? Fog is like a cloud at ground level. Like a cloud, it is made of water droplets that float just above the ground. Fog is common in areas with large bodies of water like Charleston. Between the ocean and rivers, you likely encounter fog fairly…
Hitting the road each summer is an annual rite of passage for many Americans. We recommend you service before your summer vacation. Although, we cannot guarantee you will not have any car problems, your changes are significantly better if you follow these pre-vacation tips. Watch Meghan walk you through what you need to know. Call…
On Saturday, May 11, Kia Country will host a Women’s Car Care Clinic from 11:30 AM-1 PM. This will be our third time hosting this event and it has proven to be a customer favorite. It is one of the many things we do to help our customer be informed, consumers. A Repair Pal survey…
A refreshed, 2020 Kia Sportage debuted at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this month with a bold new look, a new S trim level, more driver-assist features, and a standard 8-inch touchscreen. The compact SUV Sportage has a distinctly European design aesthetic. Some of the significant design changes include: New headlights with available LED turn indicators…
