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At Destination Kia, we strive to go above and beyond for our community! One of those ways we are going above and beyond this month is by donating over 400 face shields to local area hospitals! This week we are proud to announce that we were able to make a donation to one local hospital to assist them in the fight against the current pandemic. The masks donated by Destination were assembled by American workers at Kia Motors Manufacturing in West Point Georgia! And with over 400 masks donated to Albany Medical Center, we hope this small contribution goes a long way to the doctors, nurses, and staff working hard on the frontlines to keep our families, friends, and community safe and healthy. In short, we are always looking for more ways to give back to our community and in the coming weeks, we look forward to assisting other local area hospitals! Want to get involved or have a great cause that needs love? Contact us today and let’s see what we can do to help your organization! Check out our Facebook post for more details and photos of our donation! Shop With Us And Upgrade Your Ride!

Happy June! While temperatures are heating up, it’s important to make sure that you service your vehicle before you start your June adventures! Whether your vehicle needs minor maintenance or something a little more extensive, we can help get your vehicle road ready in no time! Plus, we want to help you save a little bit of money when you choose to service with us! Take a look at those service offers below, grab one that fits your needs, and be sure to schedule your service appointment when you’re ready! We look forward to working with you and your Kia! Full Synthetic Oil & Filter Change Only $69.95* + Tax Battery & Charging System Test Only $19.95* Make Your Own Discount* Spend $50 - $100 - Save $5 Spend $101 - $200 - Save $15 Spend $201 - $400 - Save $30 Spend $401 - $600 - Save $50 Spend $601 - $800 - Save $75 Spend $801 and Up - Save $100 Destination Collision Center Take $100 OFF* Your Deductible 4-Wheel Alignment Only $69.95* FREE 27-Point Inspection* Special Military Discount Take 10% OFF* Any Service Complimentary Car Wash* *All offers expire 6/30/2020. Please see the specials page for full details. Grab Your Service Coupon Here!

Summer is just around the corner and we know you’re probably spending some time figuring out where your first summer road trip will take you. And while we’re excited that you’re ready to get out and about, we want you to explore in a brand new Kia for less this June! With three incredible lease deals and no money down, it’s never been easier to slip behind the wheel. Now, let’s take a look at those offers! 2020 Kia Sportage LX Lease for only $268/ month* $0 due at signing 2020 Kia Forte LXS Lease for only $238/ month* $0 due at signing 2020 Kia Sorento LX w/ 3rd Row Lease for only $298/ month* $0 due at signing *Offers expire 6/30/2020. See dealer for full details. Grab Those Offers Right Here!

So, you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle. And you’re trying to decide a dealership. We get it, there are plenty of options available to you but we want to say at Destination Kia, we are dedicated to our customer’s happiness and we’re here to help you have the best experience to date. This week we have a few ways to share with you on how we’re making your experience easy and hassle-free when you choose us! Check out those details below and contact us if you're ready to upgrade! Online Trade Appraisal If you’re looking to trade-in your old ride, no problem! Let’s do it online! Fill out our quick and easy form and get a quick appraisal for your current vehicle. And don’t forget to let us know you’ve received a quote from our online tool! Ability To Shop 24/7 Yup, around the clock, 24/7, no limits, no restrictions. You can browse our online inventory at your convenience. Whether you want to shop at 2 PM or 2 AM, you can find the perfect Kia that fits your lifestyle and needs when it’s most convenient for you! Do It All From Home We now are offering the option to buy or test drive, from the comfort of your own home. Whatever your needs may be, we’re here to help you in any way we can! Just head over to our page and let our team know how we can assist you! Monthly Offers Of course, everyone likes to save a little money here and there. We’ve got you covered in that category! With both new vehicle offers and service offers changing on a monthly basis, there’s always something waiting for each customer right here! Browse Our Online Inventory Here!

If you’re anything like me, quarantine might be making it hard to stay motivated but we have a few ways to help you stay on track this Spring. Check out those tips below and put them to good use this Spring! And if you’re looking to upgrade your vehicle, do so from the convenience and comfort of your own home this April! Contact our team today! Our Five Ways To Stay Motivated This Spring: Make A Playlist Having a great playlist with some of your favorite pump-up anthems can help keep you on track and motivated this Spring. Whether you’re cleaning your vehicle or working out, it’s great to have a go-to playlist. Track Your Progress Make a list or a plan, and stick to it! This can help you stay on top of your goals and complete any to-dos that you have set out for yourself. Team Up With A Buddy Having a buddy will help you stay accountable this Spring! We also know that having a buddy to count on will make your goals that much better when accomplished! Make A Schedule Having a schedule can keep you on track to completing all of your goals. Also, stick to it! Don’t make a schedule and forget it, stick to your schedule, and complete it on time! Reward Yourself Once you have completed whatever task or workout you’ve set out to do, don’t forget to reward yourself at the end! This will also help you stay motivated knowing that you’ll receive something at the end! Stay Motivated In A New Kia! Shop Here!

Are you looking to purchase your next new Kia from the comfort of your own home? This is your lucky day! Why? Well, we can make that happen right here at Destination Kia this April! While our showroom is closed, our virtual showroom is OPEN and our team is able to answer any questions or inquiries that you may have regarding a vehicle you are interested in! So how does this all work? No worries, we are going to tell you! Check it out below! First, we encourage you to browse our online inventory and check out our virtual showroom. We have plenty of options available for you to choose from! This includes the new Kia Seltos and Telluride that everyone has been talking about! Now is your chance to get behind the wheel! Next, you’ll want to get pre-qualified and you can do this right on our website here. Click here! Don’t worry, this is a secure process and it won’t take you long. In just a few simple steps you’ll be closer to driving home that new Kia! We also recommend using our online payment calculator so you can customize your payment to your liking. Then, our team will be in touch with you to finish out the process! That’s how easy it is! We look forward to working with you and your new Kia. Or if you are in need of service, we encourage you to reach out to our service department or schedule an appointment online today! Shop Our New Inventory Today!

To our valued customers, We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support during this difficult time. Like many of you, our family here at Destination Kia feels the weight of the current situation and we’re doing everything we can to ensure that we are here for our customers. In compliance with Governor Cuomo’s closure of in-store new and used car sales, we are still dedicated to going above and beyond to assist our customers in their time of need. With that being said, service and parts departments have been deemed essential services and our departments will and have remained open ready to assist you with any needs your vehicle may need in the weeks to come. Our hours of operation have slightly changed and are as followed: Monday - Friday 7 AM to 4 PM Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM Sunday Closed We understand that this is a very trying time but keeping your vehicle healthy and maintaining a service schedule is crucial. We encourage you to schedule a service appointment with our team online today or you can give us a call to choose a convenient time that best fits your schedule. Our phone number is 518-482-0500. In addition, while our new and used sales department is closed, we can still assist you in helping you find a vehicle that fits your needs. Whether you are looking for a little more information regarding a vehicle or simply have questions, we encourage you to reach out to our team at your convenience. You can do so by sending us a message on our Facebook page or you can fill out our online contact form! We are here to assist you in any way we possibly can. Thank you for choosing Destination Kia - we look forward to assisting you. Schedule Your Service Here!

At Destination Kia, the health and safety of our customers and staff is a top priority during this stressful time. That’s why we have taken extra measures to ensure the safety of everyone who steps foot through our doors. Below, you will find a few of our procedures that have been put into place. If you have questions or need assistance, we can be reached at 518-482-0500. Or you can head over to our contact us page and fill out our form. We look forward to assisting you and we thank you in advance for your patience during this time. COVID-19 Steps Taken For Our Customers & Team Members: Our dealership is cleaned nightly thanks to the help of Hospital Grade Cleaners Our restrooms are bleached and thoroughly disinfected, nightly We have added an additional cleaning crew to help clean, disinfect, and wipe down all high contact surfaces including doorknobs, chairs, desks, tables, phones, etc. with a Hospital Grade Disinfect with a 24-hour residual effect Our employees have begun disinfecting high traffic surfaces throughout the day We have placed hand sanitization stations throughout the dealership Our shuttler drivers have been equipped with MediClean disinfectant to clean the shuttle after each run Signs from the CDC regarding handwashing have been placed in our restrooms In addition to the above, we ask that ALL team members and customers follow the guidelines below: If you are feeling ill - please stay home Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds frequently throughout the day If you have to sneeze or cough, cover your nose and/ or mouth using a tissue, then dispose of the tissue and wash your hands Avoid touching your face, nose, mouth, and eyes with unwashed hands Please visit the CDC’s website for more information More Information Here!

You’re an experienced driver, which means you know that you should be keeping a few items in the back of your Kia. Not sure what we’re talking about? Not to worry, below are 10 items we hope you’re keeping in your trunk. If not, add them to the list. And if you’re worried about space, come see our team today because we are more than happy to help you upgrade your vehicle today! Come see why we’re the #1 dealer from Maine to Maryland! 10 things to keep in your trunk: Jumper cables Portable air compressor or tire sealer (if you don’t have a tire jack) Emergency survival kit Reflective triangles or road flares First aid kit A working flashlight A multi-tool for minor fixes Cell phone charger Windshield washer fluid Extra jacket, shoes, and blanket Upgrade Your Ride Today!

Another year has come and gone, and we’re thrilled to announce that we have been one of the lucky dealerships named Dealer of the Year by DealerRater! We’ve also received the Customer Satisfaction Award, too! This is a big honor for our dealership, our employees, and of course, our customers! We strive to offer the very best customer service and experience to all of our customers right here in Albany, NY! And you all seem to be enjoying your time with us! So we would like to say THANK YOU because without all of you we wouldn’t be where we are! Below is a little information about those awards and how each dealership is awarded them! Again, thank you to all of our customers for their loyalty! Dealer of the Year Awards DealerRater's Dealer of the Year Award Program recognizes a select number of car dealerships throughout the United States and Canada for outstanding customer satisfaction as expressed through customers' online reviews posted on DealerRater. The Dealer of the Year Awards will be given to car dealerships that have the highest PowerScore™ in their brand category, both at national and state/provincial levels. Each dealership's PowerScore will be calculated using a Bayesian algorithm that considers the dealership's average DealerRater star rating as well as the total number of reviews written about the dealership during that calendar year. To be considered for the Dealer of the Year Awards a dealership must have: Minimum of 25 reviews on DealerRater for the calendar year Average minimum star rating of 4.0 on DealerRater, with 5.0 as the highest possible rating At least one review on DealerRater per quarter during the calendar year Must not have been blacklisted within the calendar year © 2020 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Awards The Consumer Satisfaction Awards represent an expansion of our annual recognition program for top car dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. The program is intended to complement our annual Dealer of the Year Award. Consumer Satisfaction Award recipients must meet the same requirements as the Dealer of the Year program as described above. The Consumer Satisfaction Awards are given to the following: Top 10% U.S. franchise dealers based on their PowerScore Top U.S. used car dealerships based on their PowerScore Top Canadian car dealerships based on their PowerScore © 2020 DealerRater Come See What Makes Us Different At Destination Kia!

The new year is upon us and that means it might be time for you to upgrade your vehicle. Thinking of a new 2020 Kia model? Great! Whether you've already upgraded or you're planning on stopping to see our team, we're all about making things easy for our customers no matter what stage of the car buying process they find themselves in. That's why this week we have collected the available 2020 Kia model owner's manuals and listed them right here for you. Not only does this digital format allow you to quickly browse through all of the features that your vehicle may have, but it's also a very convenient way to help you select a new vehicle. So, take a look below, find your next Kia or find the owner's manual that matches your vehicle. You can download it to your device or home computer for safekeeping. If you are in need of assistance, please stop by our showroom or give us a call today! If you are looking for more information regarding Kia models, please visit Owners.Kia.com. 2020 Kia Telluride Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Sorento Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Soul Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Optima Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Forte Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Stinger Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Rio Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Rio 5 Door Owner's Manual 2020 Kia Sedona Owner's Manual Browse Our New Inventory Today!

What are you worried about this holiday season? We hope that it’s your health. (And maybe your old, beat-up ride). Well, luckily for you, we can help with both of those things. This week we have some important tips to help you stay on track and healthy this holiday season. Take a look at those tips below and when you’re ready to upgrade into that fresh, new Kia, come on by to see our team today! Let’s upgrade you and your family because what better way to spend the holidays than behind the wheel of a new Kia? Well, there is no way so hurry on in! Stay hydrated throughout the winter season. Drinking enough water can decrease your chances of illness, support basic body functions, and more. Get enough sleep. Working long hours, shopping for extended periods of time, and attending holiday parties will wear your body down so it’s crucial to get enough sleep all winter long. Plus, it’ll help reduce your stress levels. Keep that plate healthy. Eating healthy will help keep you healthy, after all, you are what you eat. We know you want to indulge in those sweet treats and we say do it. But also be sure to have a balanced diet with nutritious foods! Keep things clean. Regardless of if you’re in the office, at the mall or at home, stay on top of washing your hands. This is the easiest way for germs to spread, so scrub up every once in a while and keep hand sanitizer on you! Keep things moving. It’s easy to lose track of time especially when you’re working but we want to advise you to keep things moving and take a brisk walk every so often to keep things moving. This has many positive health benefits. Spend The Holidays In A New Kia!