Keys To A Long-Lasting Vehicle

Key #1. Buy the Right Vehicle

When you want to drive a vehicle for as long as possible, it begins with the purchase of a vehicle that can achieve long-lasting performance. When you purchase a Kia, you are purchasing a vehicle that can last. But just like any vehicle known for long life, your Kia will require diligent maintenance to achieve higher miles and the longest life. If you want to achieve the longest-lasting vehicle, be sure to check out our inventory of long-lasting cars and SUVs at Raceway Kia of Freehold.

Key #2. Get Routine Maintenance as Recommended

Every Kia has a maintenance schedule detailed in the owner’s manual. Getting these services at the recommended miles, and not after, is the single most important way to ensure primary systems and components remain at their best. When primary systems perform their best, they will support overall vehicle performance for longer.

Key#3. Get Certified Service

When the service resources meet the highest quality standards, you can expect the best results with driving a long-lasting vehicle as the ultimate objective. If you have decided to get routine maintenance at the recommended miles, it only makes good sense to match your diligence to the highest quality service. Kia certified service will help your vehicle last longer because the service is completed by a certified technician installing genuine Kia OEM parts of the highest quality.

Key#4. Replace the Timing Belt

There is much confusion among drivers regarding timing belt replacement: should I replace it or not after 100,000 miles? We recommend, at least, getting it inspected and replaced as needed between 60,000 to 90,000 miles as detailed in the owner’s manual. When your goal is to drive the longest-lasting vehicle, we recommend proactively replacing the timing belt to ensure peak reliability if it has not been replaced at 90,000 miles. If the timing belt breaks on an engine with higher miles when driving, this could be the end with catastrophic damage likely as the moving parts smash into each other.