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The crew working at Raymond Kia have compiled a short list of things you should be keeping in your roadside emergency kit to limit problems off the highway.

Pack a small first-aid kit for being able to deal with minor injuries long enough until help does arrive. Bring a big flashlight and new batteries so you can wave for help at night or use the light to see when your working on the vehicle in the dark. Pack jumper cables in the trunk so your car could be jump-started when the first motorist stops to help.

Fill a small bag…

Have you noticed something wrong with your car's headlights lately? If your lights seem to be going dim and your car is starting up slowly, then you may have an issue with your car battery or electrical system. Car batteries should be checked once or twice per year, before the winter season especially. If you live in an area where it gets extremely cold, a battery with low voltage could mean that you will be stranded.

The easiest way to check a battery at home is with a multimeter. This is a device that you can pick up online…

There are many different ways that your drivetrain can be configured with new models coming out from automakers. In some cases, you can have drivetrains that are able to modded on the fly. Most cars are made with front-wheel drive (FWD). This is the most fuel-efficient drivetrain, but it doesn't provide a ton of power. With FWD, the car is pulled forward. However, with rear-wheel drive (RWD), cars are pushed forward. This is why they have more power but also fuel efficiency.

All-wheel drivetrain setups are the best of both worlds. You get power and efficiency, while also being…

Your vehicle is a system of very intricate and complex working parts and systems. Your exhaust system is just one of these areas of your vehicle, and with regular use, there will inevitably be things that you need to repair and replace. Your exhaust system can become damaged, and when this happens, you will likely notice there is something wrong because of one or more of the following issues:

• When your vehicle first starts up, some steam or smoke comes from the back of your vehicle out of the exhaust.
• As your are driving, you are noticing your engine sounds…

Towing our boats, bikes and other toys can be a lot of fun when we’re out and about. Few things take the fun out of towing faster then accidents or mishaps caused from not taking proper safety measures. Visit the professionals at our car repair and maintenance facility and let us get your vehicle ready for safe towing.

Towing is easy enough to do with a little experience, but it’s still important to follow some safe towing tips.

• Load the heaviest things first, tie them down and make sure they’re evenly balanced.
• Make sure your towing equipment…

Tire pressure plays a big role in the handling, fuel economy and safety of your vehicle. When the tires are underinflated, they wear out faster. Your car will have more drag to it, which could reduce its fuel economy.

Putting too much air in your car's tires is also a problem. When there is too much air pressure in the tires, there is less surface area to come into contact with the road. This decreases your traction, causes problems with handling and could even make you lose control. The excessive wear in the center could cause a blowout.

We know you've got errands to run. Your day couldn't possibly get any busier. You have work. You barely get a lunch. You have to pick up the kids. You don't have time for phone calls. You don't have time to schedule your next vehicle service appointment. That's why we've established our online service schedule at Raymond Kia.

It keeps the busy customer in mind. Most of us have frantic lifestyles. We all are trying to get from point A to point B without leaving something behind. Our online service scheduler allows you to…

It's no longer necessary to change the oil every 3,000 miles and you shouldn't if your vehicle manufacturer doesn't say to do so. Your vehicle manufacturer's recommendation is the better advice to follow.

What Changing Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles Does

Continuing to change your oil every 3,000 miles when not necessary does more bad than good.

1. It takes money from your wallet and only benefits the oil change companies that give you those 3000-mile stickers
2. It is not necessary for the health of your engine despite the claims made by some mechanics…

Once the cold weather begins to set in, you are going to wish you had purchased a set of new winter wiper blades for your car. Ice and snow are more difficult for regular blades to move, here are some of the other benefits of getting winter blades today.

The snow on your windshield can be a problem for your wipers to move. That is why you need to keep getting out of the warm car to clear it away by hand. The winter wiper blades will not bend from the weight of the snow and will keep the glass…

When getting ready for driving in the winter conditions, it is important that you have an emergency kit in your vehicle. It is also important to have the tools you need to change a flat tire. You should also have a bag of sand, litter, or salt in your vehicle as well. If you get stuck, all you have to do is sprinkle some sand, salt, or litter around your tires to give your car some traction. Bring a bag so that you can apply it generously.

Come see us here at Raymond Kia to get your vehicle winterized. We…