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What are the Most Effective Ways to Maintain a Vehicle’s Cooling System?

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Essential Tips for Maintaining Your Car’s Cooling System 

At Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach, we understand that a well-maintained cooling system is crucial for the optimal performance and longevity of your vehicle. Your car’s engine generates an immense amount of heat during operation, and the cooling system plays a vital role in regulating and dissipating this heat. Here are some essential tips for maintaining your car’s cooling system. If you’re looking to get your vehicle’s engine checked, drop by our dealership near Huntington Beach, California, for a detailed inspection by one of our technicians. Also, check out our service specials for great deals on vehicle repairs and replacements. Contact us if you have queries regarding the steps involved in keeping the cool of your car. 

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Where Can I Get My Vehicle’s Exhaust Checked in Huntington Beach, CA?

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Exhaust Repair Services Near Me in Huntington Beach, California  

Exhaust repair is a vital automotive service that often goes unnoticed until problems arise. It plays a crucial role in maintaining your vehicle’s overall health. Read below to learn more about the benefits of this service. Also, you can get your vehicle inspected at Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach, our dealership near Huntington Beach, California.  

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10 Reasons Why You Get the Best Service from Car Pros Kia!

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1. Price

Car Pros Kia constantly shops the competition to ensure that we offer the best prices to our customers.  That means you can trust that at Car Pros Kia you will find the same low prices offered by independent mechanics and quick lube franchises. 

2. Training

Car Pros Kia and Kia Motor America invest considerable money on continuous training to ensure that technicians are up-to-date on today’s increasingly complex vehicles.  Most of our technicians also are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

3. Technicians

Today’s technicians must be electronics experts as well as good mechanics.  That’s why Car Pros Kia hires some of the most experienced technicians in the industry. With access to specialized equipment, our techs have all of your needs covered. While you wait, you can enjoy a comfortable, clean waiting room with wifi and gourmet coffee.

4. Protection

A new car is one of the largest investments most people make.  So you’ll want a top professional to take care of your investment.  Car Pros Kia offers highly trained technicians, state of the art equipment and factory specified parts.

5. Convenience

Some auto repair places can only provide oil changes and light maintenance for your car.  However, Car Pros Kia can provide all needed maintenance and repairs for your vehicle.  Additionally, Car Pros Kia offers 24 hour drop off and after hours vehicle pick-up.  Many customers will be eligible for a loaner car while their car is being repaired. We also provide airport drop-off.

6. Equipment

Some diagnostic equipment for today’s automobiles can cost tens of thousands of dollars.  Only franchised new car dealers are required to purchase and use the best equipment.  Also, only new car dealers maintain computer links to the factory’s service experts.

7. Parts

Car Pros Kia has an extensive inventory of factory original Kia parts.  This means that we have access to the best parts to get your Kia repaired quickly and correctly and get you back on the road. We also offer a huge selection of Kia accessories.

8. Guarantees

Our reputation is built on your satisfaction.  That is why Car Pros Kia guarantees every repair we make. Plus, genuine Kia parts are guaranteed by Kia.

9. Warranty

Every new Kia sold carries a manufacturer’s warranty that specifies maintenance schedules and repair procedures.  Service from Car Pros Kia eliminates the possibility of voiding your warranty for failure to meet these requirements.  Car Pros Kia is also proud to offer extended service agreements for additional protection.

10. Satisfaction

In both sales and service, your satisfaction is our primary goal.  At Car Pros Kia, we feel the best way we can do that is to offer you the best car at the best price, and then provide you with the highest quality service for your vehicle.  If you are ever less than fully satisfied by anything at Car Pros Kia, please let us know.

REMEMBER: Only an authorized Kia retailer, such as Car Pros Kia, can perform repairs covered by Kia’s Long Haul Warranty.

Auto Service Coupons in Huntington Beach, CA

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Is it time to get your vehicle service? Then you don’t want to miss out on these monthly service coupons from Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach! We’re offering our customers ways to save on oil changes, tire rotation, and more. Check out all of our current service coupons online. All listed below expire August 31, 2018. 

  • This month, get an oil change PLUS free tire rotation for $24.95 (plus tax). Synthetic oil is extra. 
  • Beat the heat this August with our A/C service coupon! For a limited time get your car’s A/C serviced for $99.95 with our summer service offer.
  • Is your check engine light on? Our dealership in Huntington Beach is offering free check engine light inspections this month. See our service advisors for details. 

These are just a few of the service coupons you can find at Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach service center! Are you ready to make your appointment? You can schedule your vehicle service easily online. We look forward to keeping your Kia running smoothly on the road!

Tips for Changing Your Brake Pads

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Ensuring brakes are well-maintained is of the utmost importance for staying safe on the road. Often, it is taken for granted that brakes function without drivers having to give them much thought. Make sure you can recognize the signs that your brake pads are reaching the end of their life expectancy and when it is time to consider replacing them.

While it is best to keep an eye on a vehicle’s brakes to anticipate problems before they happen, it is also important to note that squeaking or grinding noises are key indicators that brake pads are ready to be replaced. Many brake pads have metal wear indicators to let drivers know when the brake pads need to be changed. If you notice a vibration when braking, this can be indicative of a variety of other issues, most notably warped brake rotors.

A good rule of thumb when changing brake pads is to start from one side and complete it from start to finish before continuing on to the other side. This allows you to turn the wheel and angle tires out for better access to the brake pad area. There are a few things required before beginning this process. You will need:

  • Gloves
  • A jack and jack stands
  • Lug wrench
  • A short length of 2×4
  • A socket or adjustable wrench
  • New brake pads
  • Brake fluid

Step 1:

You will need to loosen the lug nuts on the wheels, jack the car up, and then place the car on the jack stands. After the car is stabilized fully, loosen the lug nuts and remove the wheel

Step 2:

There will be two slider bolts or pins. Usually, removing the bottom bolt is sufficient.

Step 3:

Do not disconnect any hydraulic lines. You should be able to slide the caliper up and out of your way. Check the brake pads at this point. Is the friction material ?-inch thick or less? If so, or if the metal wear indicator is visible, the brake pad needs to be replaced.

Step 4:

Remove the old brake pad. It should slide right out.

Step 5:

Most new brake pads come with new retaining clips. There are no screws involved in this process. These clips should just snap into place. It is good to change these clips one at a time to make sure they match up to the previous ones. Once the new clips are in place, throw the old ones away.

Step 6:

Included with these clips should be a packet of grease. Apply this grease to the clips and the brake pads to make sure they slip into place more easily.

Step 7:

You should see metal tabs on either side of the new brake pads. They should slide into slots on the clips.

Step 8:

Pistons press on brake pads and squeeze the rotor to make the vehicle stop. You must push these back before the caliper can fit back over the new, thicker brake pad. Many vehicles have only one piston per wheel, however, in the event of two, you will need a 2×4 to hold both back at once in order to slide the caliper back into place.

Step 9:

Slide the caliper back. It may fit more snugly over the new brake pad. If the caliper is snagging on the brake, you may need to double-check that the piston is out of the way.

Step 10:

Reinsert the bottom slider bolt and tighten into place.

Step 11:

Straighten the vehicle’s wheel and remount the tire. Tighten the lug nuts to hold the wheel on. You will repeat this process on the other three wheels as well.

Step 12:

Be aware that the brake pedal may be more sensitive than it was prior to the changing of the brake pads. Test drive the vehicle in a safe area, taking extra care at stops.

Please be aware that the step by step instructions are meant for sliding caliper brake assemblies. If at any point in this process you feel something is wrong, re-secure the wheel and seek professional assistance.