Which Tires are right for your car?

 As we head in to winter, Lujack Kia encourages everyone to take notice of their tires.  The tires your car is riding on can have a dramatic impact in several ways.  They help determine your gas mileage, how your car handles, breaking distance, how it rides, and how it performs in different types of weather.  There are differing opinions on whether different tires  for winter are necessary or even advantageous if you live in an area where climates are varied.  Here, we try to help guide you through the process of choosing which tires are best for your car.  

 

 

 

  A few tips when deciding:  Consider your driving conditions, as well as your driving habits.  If you live in an area where snowfall is prevalent and you drive "aggressively" no matter the conditions, then  you are probably a good candidate for snow tires.  They will help with your braking distances, keeping you and those around you safer.  Even if you are a cautious driver, snow tires are something to consider.  All-season tires simply can't be the best tires for all seasons, they are designed to be acceptable for all conditions. 

  Buy the best tires you can afford.  Especially living in the Midwest, we never know what the weather will bring us.  Having the best tires on your car you can might keep you out of an accident, and will help your car perform better. 

Kia Sedona- The Ultimate Minivan

 

 

   The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona was recently named by Cars.com as the winner in its Ultimate Minivan Challenge, a multi-day comparison test that brought together experts from Cars.com and PBS' MotorWeek to conduct a detailed analysis on a competitive set of fully-loaded minivans. The results combined professional assessments with real-world opinions from car shoppers currently in the market for a new vehicle in the minivan segment.

    This years' competitors, in order of final rankings, included the 2015 Toyota Sienna, 2015 Honda Odyssey, 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2015 Chrysler Town & Country. With its SUV-like styling and decidedly premium interior, the Kia Sedona topped a segment full of long-standing stalwarts.  The Ultimate Minivan Challenge evaluated competitors based on criteria such as technology, features and drivetrains.  Testing included a 135-mile course on varying road types to determine real-world fuel economy as well as back-to-back comparisons of ride, handling, comfort and acceleration.

 

 

 

Shop our current Sedona inventory at www.lujackkia.com or you can visit our showroom located at 3708 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 where you can speak with a member of our Kia Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you!

2016 Kia Optima

 

2016 Kia Optima. Style reborn.

 

   A sleek fusion of bold style, heart-pounding performance, and advanced technology, the all-new 2016 Optima confidently pushes the boundaries of the midsize sedan, with plenty of attitude to spare. Optima’s updated, emotionally charged exterior is punctuated at every corner with striking, all-new front and rear fascia, completely redesigned down to Kia’s signature Tiger nose grille. The fresh interpretation of the iconic Optima simply can’t—and won’t—be ignored. With curves in all the right places, Optima’s exterior is a masterpiece of form and function. Aerodynamically sculpted and precisely calculated, its design details make Optima just as appealing to look at as it is to drive.

 

   A thrilling Optima driving experience begins before you start the engine. The moment you slide behind the wheel, you discover a quieter, more spacious cabin loaded with the latest available amenities. The perfect environment for pure driving pleasure. The updated driver-side console features a cleaner, horizontal design that streamlines ergonomics and helps create a greater sense of space.

 

   Cruise confidently with our most advanced driver-aid technologies—including Autonomous Emergency Braking, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind-Spot Detection with Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Conveniently maneuver in and out of tight spaces like a pro. Available Surround View Monitor (SVM) gives you a bird’s-eye view around your vehicle.

 

 

Shop our current Kia Optima inventory at www.lujackkia.com or you can visit our showroom located at 3708 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806, where you can speak with a member of our Kia Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you!

Is your car ready for Winter?

 

 

1.  Check your battery.  Getting stranded in the cold with a dead battery is no one's idea of a good time.  If you have a maintenance-free battery, there should be a window on the top of the battery that tells you the state of it's charge.  If it's not, check the fluid levels, and top off with distilled water as necessary.  if you're not sure how to check your battery, most any auto parts store will be able to check it for you.

2.  Check your tires.  While a dead battery can leave you stranded, balding tires on snowy and icy roads can lead to a much more dangerous situation.  If you live in an area that gets a significant amount of snow, you may want to consider snow tires.

3.  Check your wiper blades.  Going cheap on your wiper blades or ignoring them can lead to very unpleasant driving in the winter.  Bad wipers can't do an adequate job of keeping the snow and ice off of your windshield, no matter how high you have the defrosters blasting.

4.  Check your fluids.  Check your owner's manual, but for most vehicles, the cooling system should be flushed every two years.  If your vehicle is overdue, prior to winter setting in is as good of a time as any to have it taken care of.  Also, refer to your owner's manual to find what type and what mixture of anti-freeze you should be using.  You will also want to keep your windshield washer fluid full, using a fluid that is designed for not freezing in the cold weather.  If you get stuck behind a truck throwing dirty snow at your windshield, you will be glad you did.  As always, change your oil regularly.

5.  Keep your vehicle supplied.  Normal emergency materials are key for the winter.  If you do get stranded on the road, you want other driver's to be able to see you.  Roadside flares are not excessive to keep on hand.  Keeping extra warm cloths, gloves, and a blanket or two are always good ideas as well.  Be sure to have lock de-icer on hand- and keep in mind that it doesn't always help to have it in the car.  Some in your house, and some at work are a great idea. 

6.  Care for the interior of your car.  In and out of the snow, ice, and salt can be particularly rough on your carpets.  Be sure to have at least an inexpensive set of floor mats for your car.  Better yet are the kind that can hold the water and keep it away from your carpets completely.

7.  Let your car warm up (and revving your engine doesn't really help).  Keep in mind, though, thieves are excellent at watching for cars that are running but unattended.  Have an extra door key that you keep on you and lock the doors while it is warming up, even if you are at home. 

8.  Be safe.  Allow extra time to get where you are going, leave plenty of space between you and the driver in front, and use good common sense.  It's better to arrive a few minutes late than not at all. 

 

How-to: Hands Free Calling

Make hands-free calls with Kia's Bluetooth® wireless technology.

   You can quickly make a call from Kia's audio system by easily syncing your Bluetooth® wireless technology with an equipped Kia Bluetooth® system. Simply press the audio system button on your steering wheel and mention the person's name you want to call. Then follow the instructions provided by the audio system.

Shop our current Kia inventory at www.lujackkia.com or visit our showroom located at 3708 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 where you can speak with a member of our Kia Certified Sales Team. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kia Racing concludes its 2015 Pirelli World Challenge

   Kia Racing concludes its 2015 Pirelli World Challenge (PWC) Grand Touring Sport (GTS) campaign at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (MRLS) this weekend.  Teammates Ben Clucas, pilot of the No. 36 DonorsChoose.org Optima, and Mark Wilkins, in the No. 38 B.R.A.K.E.S. Optima, have combined for seven podium finishes, including one win this season.  Tire wear has been a factor in the closing stages of every race this season, however, the team is pushing hard for a strong finish to the season.

   In addition to the factory-backed GTS Optimas, Kinetic Motorsports’ privately entered TCA Forte Koups will conclude their season at MRLS, too.  Current points leader Jason Wolfe, in the No. 36 Richard Wolfe Trucking Forte Koup, is coming off a weekend sweep at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, where he won all three races and extended his lead heading into the season finale by 129 points. 

 

Did you miss the action this weekend? Or you want to watch it again, tune in for television coverage Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET (Optimas) and 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (Koups) on the CBS Sports Network.

 

 

 

You can shop our Kia Koup and Optima inventory at www.lujackkia.com or visit our showroom located at 3708 Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 where you can speak with one of our Kia Certified Sales Consultants. We look forward to hearing from you!

The new Kia Sorento

  Bigger, sleeker, more plush, and better equipped than the outgoing model, the latest Sorento is a strong step forward for Kia. Of three available engines, the best is the 2.0-liter turbo-four. Its 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque provide generous thrust for such a large car, making it an easy choice over the base four-cylinder or the louder, heavier, and thirstier 3.3-liter V-6.




Shop our current Kia Sorento models at www.lujackkia.com or visit our showroom located at 3708 N Harrison St. Davenport, IA. 52806 and speak with a member of our Kia Certified Sales Team. We look forward to serving you!