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Jeff Smith Kia wants you to be smart as you are picking out a vehicle for a teenager. As a parent, you probably worry about your teenage driver, and we are here to help you get that kid into a safe vehicle.

When you are searching for a vehicle for your teenager, you want to give special attention to vehicles that are big and heavy. Those can protect your child and help them stay safe. When you are shopping for a vehicle for your teenager, you should pay attention to the safety ratings of each option that you come across…

Gathering before sporting events for food, refreshment, and discussion has long been a source of goodwill and fun times. It's an opportunity to create some great moments and experience great food from the tailgate of your pickup. There are a number of tips to know that can make tailgating more pleasurable.

There is a lot that goes into a great tailgating event. Planning ahead can be advantageous in helping things run smoothly. For instance, you should slice and pack your burger toppings to avoid having to do so at the event. 

Like it or not, there are times when you must paint a larger area on your vehicle with a touchup paint to get it back to its original look. Repainting an area for around 2" to 5" in diameter is considered a large area.

The first step to touching up a large area is to match your existing color. Every car manufacturer has a different aura to their colors. By ordering a can of paint in the same color from your car manufacturer, you are assured of getting the right color. Regardless, you should always run a test before applying…

If you are in the market for a new vehicle, you have probably thought about a sedan. You also know about the other types of vehicles you can choose from, particularly the hatchback. While the sedan is very popular, the hatchback is also a popular vehicle which even outsells the sedan in certain countries.

The cooling system is more than the radiator in your vehicle, it is made up of several parts that all must work as one to be able to keep the internal engine parts from getting too hot and seizing. Here are some of the areas of concern the service center will inspect during the back-to-school maintenance check.

The thermostat must be working, or the temperature of the coolant cannot be maintained. 

Do you want to purchase a car, but need a little more information on it? We at Jeff Smith Kia want to make sure you make an informed a decision, which is why it is necessary to obtain a vehicle history report.

A vehicle history report can provide a myriad of information including (but not limited to) the vehicle's liens, rollback alerts, past ownership, and even its accident history. You can get a free vehicle history report, or a paid one, which involves more detailed information that is broken down into multiple categories to make it easier to understand…

Chances are you want to keep your car in great condition for as long as possible; a car cover could help with that. You could use a universal or custom option, and it can be a lot more beneficial than some may realize.

Using a car cover can have quite a few benefits such as that it can help protect your vehicle from bird droppings, pollen, debris, and more that may happen to land on your car while it's parked. 

If you are in the market for a new vehicle, it will more than likely come with an infotainment system. We want you to have an understanding of the technological features that come with your vehicle of choice. For those who want to know more about an infotainment system, read further.

An infotainment system refers to a communication system that offers drivers entertainment and information. The information is typically brought to the driver on a touchscreen, and most infotainment systems have proprietary names. 

If you're confused on the benefits of wax or how to apply it to your car, Jeff Smith Kia is ready to help. Wax is made up of hydrocarbons that are solid at room temperature that are mixed with a variety of oils and solvents. Silicones are also used to make synthetic waxes.

A protective layer between the elements and the clear coat on your car can keep your paint protected from the elements and make it easier to keep clean. 

A common topic drivers in Perry, GA ask about is what gaskets are and what’s so important about them. This is something that commonly needs clarified, and we’re happy to do just that. So, what is a gasket? It’s basically a washer-like seal, made of very flexible layers of metal (often copper or steel), with a rubbery coating. They conform and provide a seal to keep air and liquids where they belong.

The most important gaskets are your cylinder head gasket, the oil pan gasket, and the exhaust and intake manifold gaskets.