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The 2026 EV9 GT: Caring for the 379-hp dual-motor beast and its NACS port.

April 1st, 2026 by
The 2026 EV9 GT

Last month, a 2026 Kia EV9 GT came in from Centerville after its owner had noticed inconsistent DC fast charging behavior at multiple NACS stations along I-70 and I-75 over the previous six weeks. The charging sessions would initiate correctly but throttle to significantly reduced rates after five to eight minutes, cutting sessions that should…

Sportage & Sorento Hybrids: Why these “Best Car for the Money” winners have specific multi-point inspection needs

March 31st, 2026 by
Why these "Best Car for the Money" winners have specific multi-point inspection needs

Last month, a Kia Sportage Hybrid came in from Fairborn after its owner had been dismissing a subtle hesitation on electric-to-gasoline engine transitions for about two months. She had taken the vehicle through a national chain oil change service three times since purchase and had been told each visit that the vehicle passed their standard…

EV Spring Maintenance Tips for the Kia EV6

March 24th, 2026 by
Spring Maintenance Tips for the Kia EV6

Last month, a Kia EV6 came in from Fairborn after its owner had noticed his displayed range had not recovered to expected levels even as March temperatures climbed into the 50s. He had dismissed the issue through winter as normal cold-weather range reduction and never scheduled a service appointment since taking delivery fourteen months earlier….

Spring Showers & Safe Stops: Why Brake Inspections Matter After Winter

March 17th, 2026 by
Why Brake Inspections Matter After Winter

Last month, a Kia Sportage came in from Centerville after its owner noticed a grinding sensation when braking at the bottom of the hill on Feedwire Road. She had felt a subtle pulsation through the brake pedal since February but assumed it was road texture and kept driving her normal route through Beavercreek and down…

Spring Cleaning Your Kia Telluride: Preparing for Ohio Family Road Trip Season

March 17th, 2026 by
Spring Cleaning Your Kia Telluride

Last month, a Telluride came in from Fairborn after its owner had been planning a Memorial Day weekend drive up to Cedar Point with his family. He had noticed a faint vibration on the highway for most of the winter but kept putting off the inspection until after the holidays, then after tax season. Three…

Spring Multi-Point Inspection for Kia SUVs

February 20th, 2026 by
Spring Multi-Point Inspection

Last May, a 2023 Kia Sportage experienced complete brake failure on I-675 during rush hour after the owner skipped spring inspection. A rear brake caliper, corroded from three months of winter salt exposure, had seized completely and overheated the brake fluid to the boiling point. The resulting vapor lock eliminated braking power, causing a near-collision…

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