Last month, a new 2024 EV9 owner came in after 18,000 miles asking why their charging seemed slower than when the vehicle was new. During inspection, we found they’d been treating their $60,000 electric SUV like it needed zero maintenance—never rotating tires despite the 5,800-pound vehicle’s weight, skipping brake fluid testing, and ignoring the battery…
Last week, a 2023 Telluride came in with a failed transmission at 47,000 miles. The owner used it for regular family hauling and occasional towing but had been extending oil changes to 10,000 miles and had never serviced the transmission fluid despite Kia’s 30,000-mile severe duty recommendation. The constant load from seven passengers and cargo…
Two weeks ago, a 2022 Kia Telluride came in after sliding through a stop sign on Colonel Glenn Highway during the first snowfall. The driver had all-wheel drive but didn’t understand how the system worked or that winter tires would have made a significant difference. She’d assumed AWD alone meant she could drive normally in…
Last month, a 2021 Kia Telluride owner came into our service center complaining about a vibration in the steering wheel that had gradually worsened over several weeks. The vibration was most noticeable at highway speeds on I-675 during his daily commute to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He assumed he needed new tires because the vibration…
Ohio winters are unpredictable and unforgiving. One day you’re driving your Kia Sportage through Beavercreek in 45-degree sunshine, the next morning it’s 15 degrees with freezing rain coating Colonel Glenn Highway. This volatile weather creates unique challenges for your vehicle. Your battery must deliver maximum power when temperatures tank its capacity. Your heating system becomes…
Tire rotation might seem like optional maintenance, something you can skip to save a few dollars or time. But for Ohio drivers navigating Beavercreek’s roads, dealing with Greene County’s seasonal weather extremes, and facing the freeze-thaw cycles that damage road surfaces year after year, regular tire rotation isn’t optional, it’s essential. This simple service significantly…
There’s no worse feeling than turning your key on a freezing Ohio morning only to hear the dreaded clicking sound of a dead battery. Whether you’re heading to work in Dayton, running errands around Beavercreek, or making the drive to Columbus, a failed battery can derail your entire day and leave you stranded in dangerously…
Modern Kias are equipped with some of the most advanced safety technology available today. Forward Collision Avoidance, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Smart Cruise Control—these systems work behind the scenes to protect you and your passengers on Ohio roads. But here’s something many Kia owners don’t realize: these sophisticated safety features rely on precise…
Your Kia Telluride carries your most precious cargo every day — your family. Whether you’re navigating morning school drop-offs or weekend adventures around Beavercreek, that daily I-675 commute demands a vehicle that’s firing on all cylinders. Ohio’s unpredictable weather, from sudden spring storms to icy winter mornings, can turn routine drives into challenging situations where…
Your daily commute through Beavercreek and the greater Dayton area might seem routine, but that stop-and-go traffic on I-675, Route 35, or during rush hour backups near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base creates unique stress on your Kia Forte or Rio. While these efficient compact cars are designed for urban driving, constant acceleration and braking cycles…
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