Thursday, June 25, 2009

New Paint Job and Fresh Inventory!


Kia Autosport has been busy lately revamping the showroom and getting ready for the busy summer season. With a fresh coat of paint and three new models to choose from, we are ready to do business. Come by and see the new paint job and while your at it, check out the new Soul, Borrego, or all new forte!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Check out our June Savings!

Click here to see the savings going on right now at KIA AutoSport.

Remember We Wanna See Ya in a KIA!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Stankey Legs win 6-5


On May 31st the Sales Stankey Legs won in the first annual KIA AutoSport employee softball game. It was a very close game that went into an extra inning. The Stankey Leg's were able to squeeze out a extra run and hold off the Parts and Service All Stars in the bottom of the 8th.
The All Stars have requested a rematch and it's looking like it will take place at the end of June. We will announce the rematch date when it's set and we invite everyone to come by and join in the fun.

Green Maintenance Tips

You can save money and energy-and wear and tear on your vehicle-with proper care and maintenance. Here are the items that most affect fuel economy.

Motor oil. Top off and change oil as necessary with KIA Motors recommended grade, "energy conserving" motor oils. Doing so can improve fuel economy by up to 2 percent, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Replacing conventional oils with synthetics may offer even greater fuel economy benefits. Check with your Service Advisor for more details on the difference in your oil.

Air filters. Make sure you change your air filter at the end of its recommended lifespan. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve a vehicle's gas mileage by up to 10 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Engine performance. Enhance fuel economy performance by having engines tuned and spark plugs replaced according to KIA Motors recommended schedule. A single misfiring spark plug can cut fuel economy by up to 4 percent, according to the EPA.

Brakes. Improperly maintained brakes can result in unwanted drag. This unnecessary resistance can have the same effect as driving with a foot on the brake pedal: a dramatic drop in fuel economy.

Warning lights for Service Engine Soon or Check Engine. Ignoring these indicators may result in poor fuel economy performance and require expensive repairs. For example, a warning light may indicate a faulty oxygen sensor is sending more fuel to the engine than necessary, which can result in a 40 percent fuel economy decline. A warning light could also indicate a faulty thermostat, which can prevent a cold engine from reaching its normal operating temperature resulting in the unnecessary injection of fuel.

Tire wear. Replacing worn tires with a KIA Motors recommended size and style can save hundreds of dollars a year. To improve fuel economy performance, consider low rolling-resistance replacement tires.

Tire inflation pressure. Keeping tires inflated to at least the KIA Motors recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent, according to the EPA. Under-inflated tires require more energy to roll, meaning more fill-ups.

Unnecessary items that add weight to the vehicle. Unnecessary weight lowers fuel economy; remove heavy items from your trunk and back seat.

Evaporative emission controls. Poorly operating evaporative emission controls can fail to capture gasoline vapors and recycle them to the fuel tank. Faulty controls waste gas and degrade air quality.

Transmission. Properly operating modern transmissions and drive components are critical to vehicle fuel economy performance. Routinely check proper fluid levels and system operation.

Call 850-576-2116 to schedule your green maintenace check-up with us today and start saving money on fuel cost.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Huge Weekend Savings Going On Today!

This weekend only we are taking up to $8,000 off select new 2009 KIA's! In addition to our huge savings we will have 3 radio stations out here today giving away food, drinks, and prizes. Stop by and browse our inventory and take advantage our big summer savings!

Friday, June 5, 2009

The All New 2010 Forte Has Arrived!



Great news Tallahassee the all new 2010 KIA Forte has arrived in our showroom! We are extremely excited for you to see the newest addition to the KIA product line.

The all new Forte is loaded with new standard technology features like blue tooth, Sirius satellite radio, IPod and USB port. In addition to class leading technology the Forte is loaded with standard safety features you won't find on any vehicle in it's class. These standard features include Anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, and traction control not to mention the Forte comes standard with 6 airbags.

The best thing about the Forte is that you can have all this for a starting price of $13,648! With a price like that the Forte is sure to be one of our best sellers. We invite you to come on by and take one for a spin. We look forward to seeing you soon!