It might be tempting to try and do a large maintenance or repair job on your new or used Kia by yourself, relying on those “Fix Problem X Yourself for Only $50” articles you see floating around the internet. And while some smaller jobs can be done at home, experts almost always agree that doing any large automotive repair in your driveway can turn that $50 into $500 very quickly. To that end, we’ve put together a list of some of the repair jobs you should never attempt on your own.
Transmission Maintenance
While dad and granddad might talk long and hard about the hours spent under the hood of their ’67 Chevy, it's worth noting that a ’67 Chevy has almost none of the technology that modern cars do. This means that trying to maintain or repair parts in one of today’s cars – like your automatic transmission – can be very risky. You see, an automatic transmission has tons of little parts, narrow inner workings and precise measurements that make it work. Basically, by not taking your transmission to a trained Kia service specialist, you might find yourself having to replace the entire thing if something goes wrong.
Troubleshooting the Check Engine Light
If you are not a trained OEM-certified mechanic, you’re going to have a hard time accurately diagnosing a problem on your car. That’s why its important that you always take your car to a local certified service center if you ever see that pesky Check Engine Light pop up during your drive home.
Replacing Your Suspension
Like your transmission, your car’s suspension is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. And even just a tiny mistake in repair or replacement of the part can cause excessive – if not dangerous – problems. One of the big ones is the many compressed coil springs that make up a suspension. The force behind just one spring would amaze many and trying to replace or repair one without proper training can be extremely unsafe.
