Whether you’ve recently purchased a new or used vehicle, it’s important to know the stages of mileage in which certain maintenance items should be addressed. The checklist we’ll explore today, as we close out Fall Car Care Month, includes major milestones, and minor ones within those. Though some tasks may seem more costly and won’t…
Modern vehicles make it a very strong point to let their owner know when something is going wrong. It is much easier to self-diagnose any issues yourself these days. With that being said, many car owners get caught off-guard by most of the specific warning lights that cars present to the driver. As a part…
Be prepared this Hurricane Season. The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-average hurricane season. They are calling for five to nine hurricanes caused and closer to a near-normal season. With La Nina being present for three seasons, the NOAA scientists are predicting that El Nino has a high potential to develop this…
A New Generation of EVs First introduced in March of 2021, the EV6 is the first all-electric vehicle from Kia. A crossover SUV, the EV6 makes your head turn when you see it on the street with its sleek body styling and captivating design. There are 5 trim lines that rival the likes of Tesla….
Mother’s Day Giveaway This month’s 20th Anniversary giveaway is centered around Mother’s Day. At Kia Country of Charleston, we wanted to come up with something different. We decided to partner with local artisan, Boysterous Southern Couture in the creation of this giveaway. Charleston Kia is excited to be able to give away 12 custom, handcrafted…
Warmer weather is here. Charleston Kia wants to make sure you’re prepared and your vehicle is operating at peak performance. Here are some tips that you can easily do to help maintain your car. Check Tire Pressure Look for signs of over-inflated or under-inflated tires. Optimal pressure can prevent flat tires and blowouts which are…
The weather is changing and it’s important to check your tire pressure. Checking to see if your tires are overinflated or underinflated is critical to car performance. Optimal tire pressure can prevent a flat tire or blowout. Ensuring your tires are properly inflated can also help maximize your gas mileage on longer trips. Checking…
It’s that time of the year again, Kia Country of Charleston is celebrating Car Care Month during April. This month it’s all about you, the customer. We share basic owner information, and service and maintenance tips to optimize your car. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and look for service-related email campaigns and…
A YouTube challenge caused Kia & Hyundai thefts to surge in the past year by demonstrating how to break the under-dash panel and use a USB cord to start the car. Kia has issued Kia Anti-Theft Logic software updates for the Sorento, Sportage, K5, and Optima. This does NOT apply to all vehicles. If your…
Subzero temperatures over the holiday weekend were unwelcome for many Charlestonians. There were plenty of warnings on how to keep your pipes from freezing, but not much about cold weather car care. Cold temperatures can put stress on various parts of your vehicle. If possible, park your car in a garage when it’s extremely cold….
