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Living in an area where the seasons change, you probably know firsthand how a very cold day can affect your car’s ability to start. Extreme cold isn’t the only culprit that has an adverse effect on the life of the battery. High heat causes irreparable damage as well.

In very cold temperatures, your car takes longer to turn over and warm up because the engine oil has thickened due to the cold. That means that the battery has to work harder to start. Additionally, the electrical system is in use for longer periods than in warmer weather. That…

Oftentimes keeping up with simple routine maintenance on your vehicle can prevent serious problems from arising. A simple part like your timing belt can really make or break the functioning of your engine, so it is absolutely necessary to keep an eye on your timing belt and replace it before it goes bad.

The timing belt's job is to keep the camshaft and crankshaft components of your engine running in the right rhythm. If their timing is off, it means serious engine trouble. So a worn out or broken timing belt is a pretty big problem. The best way…

A flat tire is an annoying part of driving which most drivers will experience at some point in life. Perhaps the only “good” thing about having a flat is when you realize that you have a temporary spare, also more commonly referred to as a “donut”.

However, this type of spare tire was designed much differently than a full-size tire. Other than its obvious smaller size, the donut spare tire holds a higher inflation level than a full-size tire. Typically, it’s 60 psi. Although it fits on your car, it’s not supposed to be used long-term because it…

When caring for your Kia, there are a number of things to keep in mind in order to keep your vehicle at the top of its game. One of the key items on this list is taking care of your tires. Having poor tires means that your safety and driver-assist systems can't work as well as they are meant to, so caring for your tires equates to caring for both your vehicle as a whole and, more importantly, for yourself.

Here are a few tips to help you keep your tires in good shape:

We know that staying safe on the road is the most important thing and, if you're in the Langhorne, Levittown, Newtown, Feasterville-Trevose, Trenton, or Philadelphia areas, then we welcome you to come out to our service center and get the professional assistance we know you deserve.

Here in Pennsylvania we know what winter means: ice, snow, and salt. Winter can make your car not only work a little harder, but take quite the toll on your vehicle. To help keep your vehicle running strong during the most difficult months, we cordially invite you to visit our Service Center to get the process started!

Here at McCafferty Kia of Langhorne we know that you rely on your Kia to get you around town, follow some of these winter tips to keep it going all winter long: