How to Prepare for a Visit to Our Kia Service Center

Keeping your car running its best doesn’t just keep you safe; it also saves you money in the long run. If you have a service milestone approaching or have noticed a new issue, come to Sansone Kia and have the team at our Kia service center take care of it, or you may be faced with these problems. more You’ll Pay More A regular service milestone may come up at an inconvenient time but putting it off will only cost you more in the long run. Any problems will only worsen without attention, leading to expensive damage that you won’t be able to ignore. Some issues, if left untreated, can even make your vehicle unsafe and make an accident more likely or much worse. It Won’t Perform as Well Issues with your powertrain can lead to a loss of energy, giving you less power behind the wheel. Acceleration may slow or your car may have difficulty maintaining high speeds. Brake or steering issues make taking turns tougher. Keep on top of maintenance to keep your car performing its best. Less Trade-In Value If you plan to trade in your vehicle when you move on to a new car, not keeping up with your maintenance can cost you there, too. Cars with excellent maintenance records will always be worth more than cars whose owners skipped a few maintenance milestones. Visit Our Kia Service Center Today Keeping on top of regularly scheduled maintenance will save you money and keep you safer in the long run. If it’s been a while since your last maintenance appointment, come down to Sansone Kia and have our service team perform a complete tune-up today!

Jumping a dead battery at the last minute can be a serious hassle, so it’s important to keep an eye out for signs that it's starting to fail ahead of time. Ultimately, old batteries will eventually have to be swapped out, and our parts department has plenty of auto batteries for sale. However, until then, here are the signs to know when your car battery is dying. more Electrical Issues Whenever you start your car, the battery powers a variety of utilities such as your windshield wipers, headlights, and radio. When you notice that these devices start to flicker or fail to start, it’s a clear sign that your battery is losing charge. This will be especially noticeable in old batteries. When your battery exceeds the four-to-six-year mark, it's time to consider a replacement. A Dragging Start If your car begins to start slowly, you’ll want the battery to be checked. That’s because a slow-starting battery may seem to take a charge fine, but it can have a hidden drain that will cause serious issues. As the battery continues to degrade, the car eventually won’t start at all. Auto Batteries for Sale at Sansone Kia At Sansone Kia, our Kia service center is staffed by certified professionals who will be happy to inspect your vehicle. Getting your battery checked is quick and easy, and will save you from potential headaches on the road. If it’s time for a new battery, you can easily order a replacement from our parts department.

Routine maintenance is the best way to keep your Kia car in good condition, and what better time to schedule maintenance than in the spring? The warm weather opens up opportunities to explore the outdoors, so it's crucial that your car is ready for the challenge. Our Kia service center is the perfect place to get these three essential spring service tasks taken care of. more 1.   Oil And Wiper Fluid Change April showers bring May flowers, so with the spring season in full swing, now is the best time to refill windshield wiper fluid levels and prepare for the upcoming months. On the same note, swapping out your old dirty oil will keep your engine in good shape for the new season. 2.   Check Your Wheel Alignment After an extended amount of driving, your wheel alignment will shift off-center. This can cause unintended drifting and can become hazardous on the highway. Spring is the perfect time to get your alignment checked. Our technicians can inspect your alignment and monitor your tire tread to ensure everything is in good condition. 3.   Swap Out Your Air Filters Air filters are an aspect of car maintenance that is often overlooked. With spring bringing an increasing amount of dust and pollen, you’ll definitely want to make sure your air filters can keep up. The last thing you want is to be driving in a cabin full of allergens. Get Spring-Ready at Our Kia Service Center Our technicians are ready to get your Kia car ready for the spring. Head over to our Kia dealership in Avenel, NJ, and get these important service tasks taken care of.