Camelback Kia Blog - News & Events

Having a classy cabin and elongated body, the Kia K900 full-size sedan offers mid-level luxury. As the company's only luxurious model, this vehicle is equipped with an array of exclusive amenities, such as a 20-way driver's seat and a 12.3-inch infotainment console.

The KIA Forte is one of the top-selling vehicles in the industry today. No one thought that KIA's little compact car would catapult to first place in its class on US News, but it did. Here's why:

Salt, sleet, sand, and ice do a number on your car. And in winter, you get them all at once! Imagine driving through a pothole-covered street, letting your car sit for days on the beach, and then letting water freeze on its exterior. This is essentially what your Kia endures over the winter. Understandably, you'll want to get it in top shape for the spring! You might be able to check the tire treads and remove surface-level scratches on your own. But for more extensive service, we are here to help. At a minimum, springtime maintenance should include the…

Backing your vehicle up can be a challenge regardless of what size vehicle you have. There is bound to be blind spots in even the best designed vehicle. If you are trying to navigate a tight driveway or road, your Kia vehicle’s rear cross-traffic alert system can help you out. While your sensors aren’t designed to pick up on moving obstacles that are directly behind you, your sensors that are part of rear cross traffic alert will work with the rear view camera to provide you with a full picture all around your vehicle.

Vehicles require a good deal of maintenance and attention after you have made that initial investment. With the recent trends regarding technology being included in a new vehicle, there are some new safety concerns that manufacturers and dealerships are encouraging drivers to learn about. In addition to those routine oil changes and tire rotations that your vehicle needs, it is important that you bring your vehicle into Camelback Kia to ensure your vehicle is safe and secure.

Motor oil advice is something that has changed quite a few times over the years. The advice used to be that you should change your vehicle’s oil once every three months (or 3,000 miles). There are many vehicles on the market today that can be driven up to 10,000 miles before needing an oil change. There are a lot of factors that contribute to this determination. Certain models go longer between oil changes because that’s just how they are designed.

It doesn't matter what type of car you drive, or if you have an older car or a newer car, the fact is there are always specific things that you can do to slow down the depreciation and maintain an equitable value. Eventually, you will either sell your car, use it as a trade, or in some cases, need to return it to the dealer through a lease program. In either of those scenarios, there are many factors that are going to be considered to determine a reasonable value, based on its condition. 

Safety should be at least equally as important as style, power, and performance when searching for a new car. In this way, the International Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) ratings can be an incredibly useful tool by allowing you to compare various new vehicles in order to see which one is safest. For those in the market for a smaller, hybrid wagon, you’ll be happy to know that the 2018 Kia NIRO was recently was recently awarded the IIHS’ best rating and named a Top Safety Pick Plus. 

If you're shopping for a classic large sedan this year, it's hard to top the Kia Cadenza. In fact, the 2018 model was named as the best car for families by U.S. News and World Report. What makes this vehicle such a great bet for parents?