Last month, a Kia Sorento came into our service bay after the owner noticed a hollow thudding sound every time they crossed a speed bump in The Greene’s parking area. They had been brushing it off for weeks, assuming it was just the nature of the lot. When we got underneath, we found two failed…
A Kia Telluride owner came into our service bay last month after his infotainment system had been freezing and rebooting on his daily commute on I-675 between Beavercreek and Kettering for nearly six weeks. He had taken it to an independent electronics shop near Fairborn that performed a generic Android system reset, assuming the underlying…
Last month, a 2022 Kia Sportage Hybrid came into our service bay with a sluggish acceleration complaint and a warning light that had been glowing for two weeks. The owner had skipped their scheduled hybrid battery cooling system inspection and hadn’t had the 12-volt auxiliary battery tested since purchase. After 28,000 miles of stop-and-go traffic…
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…
Six weeks ago, a 2023 EV6 came into our Heller Drive service center with a battery cooling system warning and reduced charging speed. The owner assumed electric vehicles needed no maintenance and had driven 28,000 miles without any service beyond tire rotations. The battery thermal management system had developed coolant contamination, and the brake calipers…
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…
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…
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…
Your Kia’s Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, found in models like the Sorento, Optima, or Soul, delivers impressive power and fuel efficiency, perfect for navigating Beavercreek’s busy Heller Dr or exploring Ohio’s backroads. But Beavercreek’s variable climate—hot summers, cold winters, and dusty spring air—can challenge your GDI engine’s performance. At Kia of Beavercreek, 2220 Heller…
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