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Spring is here and that means so are those pesky allergies! We want to help you stay allergy-free when you’re behind the wheel and this week’s blog will be your guide to allergy-proofing your ride. Whether you plan to take on all of these tasks or just a few, we encourage you to do them before pollen season officially hits and you’re crippled with your seasonal allergies. Check out our guide below and stop in to see our team if you’re ready to upgrade into a brand new Kia this month! Destination Kia's Allergy Proofing Tips: Clean Your Carpets: Your vehicle’s carpeting is known to be a home for allergens, dirt, dust, and all things nasty. The first way to allergy-proof your ride is to make sure your carpeting (and seating) is clean and dry. If you want to go the extra step, invest in all-season floor mats to make this process easier or to keep allergens from building up in your vehicle’s carpeting. Keep Your Windows Closed: Pollen season is quickly approaching and that means you’ll be sneezing in no time. Let’s cut back on those by keeping our windows closed when pollen is at its peak. We also recommend using only the recirculating cycle if or when you need to use your air conditioner in order to avoid pollen from entering your vehicle's cabin. Avoid Irritants: Many drivers think cleaning their vehicle with great smelling products or adding a new air freshener to their vehicle will make all those bad smells go away. And in some cases, it will. But those fragrances can actually irritate you and could lead to jump-starting those allergies or making them worse. So, avoid all that and choose something that will not irritate your nasal membranes. Change Your Air Filters Air filters are sometimes the most forgotten about thing in a person’s vehicle. While air filters are the barrier between you and the pollen inside your cabin, it is crucial to swap out your air filters at the start of each season for plenty of reasons. We recommend changing at the beginning of the spring season and checking back again towards the end to ensure smart, clean breathing when you’re inside your vehicle.

With the new year upon up– it’s time to make better choices! A great way to keep your resolutions is to start small. One simple resolution you can start with is taking better care of your Kia! Keeping your car organized isn’t just important for space, but for your safety too. That’s why this week we are here to help you get your car clean and organized in only four simple steps! So take a peek at our helpful hints below, and if you’re really trying to show your ride some TLC, take a look at some of our available Service Specials today! We’ll get your ride running like new for an incredibly affordable price today! Tips For Keeping Your Kia Organized: Sort and Clean Take everything out of the car, including car seats, music, and miscellaneous items stored in the glove box and door pockets. Organize the rest of the items into three piles: stuff you use all the time, things you use occasionally, and items you might need in an emergency. Whatever doesn’t fall into these categories should be stored in your home or garage. Analyze Ask yourself, “How do I use my car?” Are you an Uber or Lyft driver? Maybe you’re a parent with two toddlers in car seats or a salesman who travels with a trunkload of samples. Whatever it is, figure it out. Prioritize Depending upon your needs, go through your three piles and prioritize the most important items in each group And just like seasonal clothes in a closet, many items such as ice scrapers and deicing fluid can be stored in your garage or basement until seasonally appropriate! Contain Loose objects in the car lead to disorganization and mess. In the event of a sudden stop or a crash, they can also damage your car or, worse, injure your occupants. Get yourself a good organizer to keep all of your items concise and easy to access.

Now that winter is in full swing, the sun has begun to set much earlier and the health of your vehicle's headlights is even more imperative than ever! That’s why it can be incredibly scary when one of your headlights goes out! But, don’t worry! Destination Kia is here with a “do-it-yourself” guide to replacing your headlights so that you can get your ride back in tip top shape to take on even the darkest winter roads! Check out our guide below and, if you find that you don’t have the tools or time to take on the job, be sure to schedule your Kia service appointment online today! Destination Kia’s Steps To Replacing A Headlight: Open and prop your vehicle's hood. Remove the power connector from the back of the headlight. This may require a slight turn to get it loose. Remove the dust cover from the back of the headlight. This also may require a small twist to get loose. Some cars have a clip that holds the bulb in place. Press down on this clip to release the light bulb. Grasp the housing of the bulb and pull it out. This step may require a little wiggling to get it loose. Do not pull the bulb by the glass or tug the bulb roughly. You could cause it to break. Holding the old bulb and new bulbs by their housings, compare to make sure they match. To guarantee your bulb is free of dust and fingerprints, gently wipe it with a pre-moistened alcohol wipe or rubbing alcohol on a dust-free cloth. Line up the bulb housing with the open socket and insert carefully. Make sure it's secure. Slide the bulb back in place and twist if necessary to make sure it's locked into its spot. Replace the clip (if you have one), dust cover, and power connector. Turn on your headlights to ensure the bulb and connection are working. Close the hood and pat yourself on the back!