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How can you upkeep your Kia throughout the years and miles? Routine service ensures your car remains a force of reliability and efficiency. Whether you drive a Kia Sportage, a Kia K4, or a Kia Telluride in Hayward, CA, precision care can help to prevent costly repairs and extend the lifespan of your vehicle. Every single action, from the vital oil change to the strategic tire rotation, serves as a pillar supporting the health of your Kia. Ignoring these critical tasks is a direct path to pathetic fuel efficiency, accelerated destruction of expensive components, and unacceptable safety risks that no true driver would ever tolerate. Key Benefits of Kia Service Committing to certified Kia service helps to keep your Kia car or SUV operating securely. Regular oil changes keep your engine lubricated, and routine tire rotations can help with even tire wear. more When you visit Hayward Kia for Kia maintenance in Hayward, CA, you can expect dynamic experience. Our routine inspections will comprehensively look over your Kia and find potential issues before they can turn into larger repairs using state-of-the-art equipment. Safety is the ultimate priority, and regular service ensures that parts in your Kia are working securely, from the brakes to the tires, and advanced driver-assistance systems. We want to make sure that they operate with precision. What Services Should You Schedule for Your Kia? Our service center provides a comprehensive center for you to book your maintenance and have a variety of options to keep your vehicle in pristine shape. These essential services include: Regular oil and filter changes Routine tire rotations and alignment services Brake inspections Battery health checks Fluid top-offs and flushes Book Your Appointment at Hayward Kia in Hayward, CA Hayward Kia in Hayward, CA, looks forward to helping you upkeep your Kia model throughout your journey of ownership. Our factory-trained technicians use genuine Kia parts to ensure your Kia gets the replacement parts specifically created for your vehicle. Kia maintenance keeps your vehicle running with the performance and durability you want in your ride. Whether you are looking for new windshield wiper blades for your Kia, it’s time for new brake pads, or would like to get your Kia inspected, book your appointment at Hayward Kia today!

As time passes, parts wear out due to age or damage. In addition, fluids become less efficient, air filters clog, and electrical systems can fail. As your Kia dealer, we can fix these and any other issues quickly and efficiently so you can continue to enjoy your Kia driving experience. We want to tell you about some of the types of Kia maintenance we provide. Cabin and Engine Filter Replacement There are two air filters in your Kia. One is positioned behind your glove box and filters the air before it enters the cabin. The other filter is located in a small box located behind the radiator grille and filters the air before it enters your engine. The cabin air filter is designed to trap dust and pollen and prevent it from entering your cabin. These substances can cause allergies and make sitting in the cabin unpleasant. The engine air filter traps dirt, dust, and other debris, preventing them from entering the engine. These substances can damage sensitive engine components. Replacing the air filters is a quick process and will immediately improve engine efficiency and make the air inside the cabin fresher. more Wheel Alignment Wheel alignment is the angle of your wheels relative to the surface. If you look at your wheels, they may appear perpendicular to the surface and facing directly forward. Despite their appearance, your wheels could be angled inward or outward from the centerline. The correct wheel alignment for your Kia model is determined during the design phase to provide the best possible traction. As time passes, your wheel alignment can change as you drive over rough services. If your wheels aren't correctly aligned, your tires will suffer increased wear and tear and require earlier replacement. We fix an alignment issue by connecting all four wheels to our computerized alignment machine. This machine individually adjusts each wheel to restore them to perfect alignment again. Starter Repair The starter's job is to crank the engine, and this mechanical process starts combustion as air and fuel mix in the intake manifold, are drawn into the cylinders, and then ignited. When you hit the start button, the battery sends an electrical charge to the starter solenoid. This charge powers the solenoid, and the solenoid passes this charge to the starter to begin the cranking process. If the starter fails, your engine won't work. A starter can wear out, but it's more common for the solenoid to fail. Our technicians will examine your starter and either install a new solenoid or replace the starter, and your engine will start again. Keep your Kia in great condition. Contact our service department today at Hayward Kia in Hayward, CA.

All new vehicles purchased from your trusted Kia dealer come with an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program. However, the program includes a suite of limited warranties, which is why understanding what your new Kia warranty covers and for how long can give you added peace of mind on the road. Limited Basic Warranty All new Kia vehicles come with a limited basic warranty that offers bumper-to-bumper coverage for five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, from the date of purchase. This warranty covers all vehicle components against factory defects or manufacturer-related damages, excluding certain wear-and-tear components, such as the air and fluid filters and the spark plugs. more The air conditioning refrigerant is covered for the first year of the warranty period, regardless of mileage. The battery and the components of the audio and entertainment system are covered for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Limited Powertrain Warranty The basic powertrain warranty is the same length as the basic vehicle warranty and covers all powertrain components, including the engine, transaxle, axle, transmission, differentials, and propeller shafts. For the first 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first, the warranty is transferable to a second owner. Offered exclusively to a vehicle's first owner, an extended powertrain warranty offers additional coverage for 60 months or 40,000 miles, whichever comes first, to a total of 10 years (120 months) or 100,000 miles from the date of purchase. Limited Anti-Perforation Warranty Your new Kia vehicle is also covered by an anti-perforation warranty for five years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty covers rust-through situations but excludes rust or corrosion damage that doesn't result in perforation, such as damage typically caused by hail, stones, sand, and salt. Emission Warranty Under Federal law, all new Kia vehicles come with an emission warranty that covers most emission-performance parts for two years or 24,000 miles from the date of purchase and specific components for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. In California, the basic emission warranty covers most parts for 36 months or 50,000 miles. If your new vehicle is classified as SULEV, the emission warranty will cover against emission defects for 180 months or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. Kia offers comprehensive coverage for all new vehicles, but understanding your warranty's specifics is crucial to maximizing its benefits. Contact us at Hayward Kia in Hayward, CA and we will be here to answer any questions you might have.