While most of us have a favorite or trusted mechanic to work on our cars, there’s a valid argument that the best service work is done at a certified dealership. This is particularly true for owners of new cars, and those built within the last four to five years. The technology that goes into late model cars is amazing and can make driving and life a breeze. But between the cold winter weather and blazing summertime temps in New Mexico, there are ample issues that can crop up during the year. If it’s a Kia purchased within the past few years, protect your car’s factory warranty by following the Kia service near Santa Fe NM schedule listed in the owner’s manual. The 10 year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty only lasts if the maintenance is kept to the listed service intervals. Besides having the work done by a licensed factory dealer like Fiesta Kia allows documentation of when and these services were done. Even if it's not a Kia purchased from them, the Fiesta Kia service department can link to the Kia factory computer system to document any service done. And whether it’s a pure electric (EV), hybrid or internal combustion powered vehicle, this serves to highlight any problem areas in the future that might involve the factory warranty.
What is the difference at the Kia Service near Santa Fe NM?
The other issue to consider when choosing service is who is working on my car. Fiesta Kia technicians attend training classes from the Kia factory staff that span days or even weeks. These classes are critical in not only demonstrating the latest tech and how to repair them, but also allow technicians to assimilate the information and gain greater insight into the car repairs themselves. This isn’t normally available to independent garages or their staff. And Fiesta Kia has also invested thousands of dollars in purchasing specialized scanners and electronic tools to do the work properly. One example is the Hunter laser alignment rack that is used to check the suspension alignment on not just Kias, but most makes of cars. Expert technicians can set up and make sure that cars that are being serviced have their four wheels aligned with normal service specs. Properly aligned, a set of tires can last thousands of miles, and a single trip to Fiesta Kia will assure this. In the course of a normal service visit, a single technician can also use their experience to diagnose and inform the owner of problems that might go undetected and could damage or strand the car on the road. Older Kia models that may be past their warranty may also benefit by the use of factory trained techs to get them back to peak operating efficiency.
Finally, there’s the matter of parts. Using genuine Kia factory parts--which carry a 12 month/12,000-mile warranty—help assure that repairs made at Fiesta Kia stay fixed and reduce the number of ‘come-backs’ for discount parts that fail. Fiesta Kia techs will also call up Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) issued by the factory to track common problem areas. Some TSBs can be done at no cost to the consumer.
Comfort for Customers whistle getting Kia Service near Santa Fe NM
While waiting at the dealership of Fiesta Kia for service work, customers can work (or play) in a modern air-conditioned lounge, with widescreen TVs, Wi-Fi connections and separate customer work spaces. Once service work is complete, a free car wash is included to make sure your Kia (or other make) is cleaned and ready to drive. Fiesta Kia is dedicated to reducing damage to the environment and will recycle used tires, oil, filters, antifreeze, brakes or other toxic materials to keep them out of the environment. Together with furnishing each customer with a multipoint inspection report of all automotive systems, Fiesta Kia works to extend the life of your vehicle. Open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 6 PM, reservations can be made online or via phone 505-278-9105). Easily located in northeast Albuquerque, there are plenty of reasons to visit Fiesta Kia at 7400 Lomas Blvd NE in Albuquerque, NM 87110.
