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?One of the secrets to long life (when it comes to your tires, anyway) is regular tire rotations. By treating your vehicle to this essential bit of maintenance from time to time, you can get a lot more out of your tires. This not only helps you save money and avoid premature tire replacements, but it helps your car operate in a safer, more efficient way as well.

So, what is a tire rotation and how often do you need to schedule one?

?It can be easy to ignore your vehicle's tires, but giving them the attention and care they need has a huge effect on how well they perform. Having good tires means that your vehicle can run more efficiently, find traction more easily, and slow down or stop in an emergency more effectively. Similar to how wearing shoes with worn tread makes you more likely to slip when you walk on a slippery surface, driving a car with worn tires makes you more likely to run into trouble when road conditions are less than perfect.

If you are currently following the old oil change interval of every 3,000 miles, then it is likely that you are actually replacing your engine's oil far too often and costing yourself money. How do you determine an appropriate oil change interval for your vehicle?

Your car's owner's manual is usually a good place to start. Based on your car and your driving habits, your owner's manual will provide two different recommendations that you can choose from. Getting under the hood and doing things the old-fashioned way is a little more accurate.

Our online service scheduler really has been a hit with our customers. Maintenance is a necessity for every car, truck, and SUV. Here are several reasons why an online service scheduler is a viable option the next time you want to schedule an appointment with the mechanics at Premier Kia!

Flexibility

You choose your appointment time. You get to choose your time from the list of open options. You see the grid and get to choose what works best for you.

Schedule Anytime

You can schedule your next appointment anytime. You don't have to worry about making a call…

Premier Kia knows that winters in Connecticut can be tough on the spirit and on our daily driving. That's why staying prepared for whatever Mother Nature has in store is so important.

 

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Sometimes we ask ourselves, "how do I properly prepare my vehicle for winter driving?" The answer is easy, especially if you take advantage of our onsite service center, serving the greater Branford, North Haven, New Haven, Hamden and Milford, CT areas. Some s

With the advent of the Internet, many of things that would have required a phone call or needed to be done in person can now be accomplished online. This includes scheduling an appointment for routine vehicle maintenance.

What’s the benefit of scheduling an appointment online? It takes a fraction of the time and appointments can be made 24/7; simply use the service scheduler here on our website anytime from anywhere. You will then be prompted to enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle along with the service needed.

When seasons transition in Branford, it's important to get your Kia ready for the change in weather, temperature, and road conditions. How do you do that? With seasonal maintenance from the Premier Kia Service Center. How does seasonal maintenance get even better? With a complimentary multi-point inspection, available with regular service!

Here are a few pieces of maintenance we'd suggest having done.

• Oil change: Changing your oil and filter removes dirt and debris that builds up in your engine, allowing for better - and more efficient - performance.

Here at Premier Kia, we love our Kia models, and we sincerely believe that owning one is possibly the most fun you can have on four wheels these days. That said, we know there are certain aspect of owning a Kia, or any vehicle for that matter, that aren't fun or exciting. One of those things is servicing your vehicle. 
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As life changes swiftly from one season to the next, making time to care for your vehicle can prove challenging, especially when, at times, drivers can even forget to take care of themselves. At Premier Kia, we don't want you to have to deal with the added stress of worrying whether or not your car is running in tip-top shape -- that's our job! This October, during Car Care Month, visit our service center to get your Kia model a tune-up. We'll be sure to answer any questions you might have about those squeaky brakes you've been…