Spring road trips are just around the corner and there’s nothing worse than being afraid that your vehicle might break down along the way. So, what does that mean for you? It means that you need to upgrade your ride but should you buy or lease your next vehicle? If you are unsure, this week’s blog is for you! We have some guidance on whether you should lease or buy below. And if you need further help, we encourage you to stop in and ask about all of our available lease and finance options! Is it better to buy or lease a vehicle? While there is no easy answer to this question, we can help point you in the right direction with a few pros to each option! We understand that getting behind the wheel of a new vehicle can be rather expensive, we want to help you drive home a new vehicle at the right price! Lease if you like…. Lower monthly payments A new vehicle every few years with the latest technology Warranty coverage for the duration of the lease Upgrading your vehicle with ease Lower down payments when it’s time to upgrade Potential money-saving options on sales tax Buy if you like…. Owning the vehicle when the payments are done No mileage restrictions When the loan is paid off there are no more payments You can sell and upgrade when you choose Financing is typically easier You can completely customize the vehicle Find Your Next Kia Here!

When you first get your license, you automatically go from drool to cool within the first minute the driving instructor tells you that you passed. I remember I called, yes called, all my friends and told them. For us, it used to be a sign of being older, more mature, and our road trips. I was so happy that day, but I was still nervous to drive. I remember my parents begging me to get out there and drive, especially because I had a job to drive to. I was so cautious and would check every mirror, every stop sign, and every street corner. I was so nervous about every little thing, that people would beep and go around me for how slow I would drive. Flash forward to years down the line when my brother goes for his driving test. Mind you, this kid did not practice as much as I did, he wasn’t scared like I was, and his first thought about getting his license is that now he can drive girls home. *Insert eye rolls* You can pretty much say he was born ready to drive. The one thing that we both had nerves about doing for our road test was the awful parallel parking. So unless you live in the city, why is it needed to learn how to parallel park? I guess it is something you should learn just in case you have to do it at some point in life. My brother learned how to parallel park overnight, no I am so serious. Passed his test no issue. Remember when I said I had to call my friends to let them know? My brother instead Snapchatted all his guys. That same day he decided that he would drive everyone anywhere they needed to go, me? Heck no, I was crying that I had my license. I wanted to be driven everywhere. My point to this is that most “teens,” “kids” whatever you want to call them, are fearless nowadays. They expect that car at 16. When I was growing up, the only reason I got a car at 16 was that I had a job. Although my brother does have a job, his friends do not. The purpose of getting a car or a license is to show off to your friends, or in my brother's case, girls. The way he drives is great. One arm out, the other on the steering wheel. I laughed one night asking him why he does that. His answer was that it was comfortable, but I knew the real reason. He’s 16 and ready to flirt with girls, he thinks it’s cool. I laugh every so often thinking of all that is different about my brother and I getting our license. I was the chicken, he is the one already planning to drive cross-country. Check out these cool wheels

The summer is quickly coming to an end, there I said it. I know, I know you are sad that your nights by the pool and weekends at the lake or the beach will soon be a thing of the past. But, it is important to get your Kia in tip-top shape for the upcoming seasons. We have compiled a list of fall car care tips to make it easier to decide which services are the most important for you to perform before temperatures begin to drop. Check them out below! Have your battery tested to be sure that it is in good health. Extreme temperatures can do a lot of damage to your battery and can leave you stranded if you’re power up. Check the tread and PSI of your tires. Brake fluid and your brake pads should be in good shape. If you’re having difficulty stopping or hear any squeaking, consult a technician as soon as possible. Check all fluids to ensure they are reading at proper levels. If not, fill them up or schedule an appointment and our technicians will top off your fluids! Your HVAC system should be checked before seasons are changing especially if heating or cooling in your vehicle has been a problem in the past. This system is critical for a number of safety reasons and you should never fool around with it. Show your lights a little TLC. Whether you are swapping out bulbs or replacing a dimming headlight altogether, give your head and taillights the proper attention. Especially in fall months. Fill up your windshield washer fluid reservoir with a cold-weather washer fluid that won’t freeze your windshield if cold temperatures sneak up. Making your vehicle’s health a top priority will better your gas mileage by an average of four percent. Fall is here, can you feel it? We sure can and we want to help you get your ride ready for the changing seasons. Stop in to see us today or schedule your appointment with us online! Our trained technicians are happy to answer any questions or get your Kia geared-up and ready for the fall! Service Your Kia With Us!