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 

Navigating through the winter weather can be stressful. But here at Destination Kia, we have you covered! Below you’ll find a list of 10 winter driving tips to help keep you safe when you hit the road this season. And if you’re in need of service or you’re ready to upgrade your ride, we encourage you to hurry on in to see our team this month! It’s no reason we recently received the 2020 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award! So come see why everyone is choosing Destination Kia! 

• Always check the weather before heading out especially for long-distance travels 
• Accelerate and decelerate slowly 
• Increase your following distance to five or six seconds 
• Don’t power up or stop when going up a hill 
• Drive slowly and take your time 
• Be prepared, pack an emergency kit 
• Always keep a half tank of gas in the winter 
• If you can avoid it, don’t bring your vehicle to a stop 
• Never use cruise control when weather conditions are tough 
• If weather conditions seem risky, stay home

ALERT! ALERT! It’s 2020, have you serviced your Kia yet? We sure hope that the answer to that question is absolutely. But we do understand that you’re a very busy person with a lot on your plate. That’s ok! We’re here to remind you that it’s time to stop in to see our team for service this January and when it comes time to pay, we want to help out with that too! Check out our January service and parts offers below and be sure to print your desired coupon out before stopping in to service with us! It’s time to get going, come on in and let us get your ride ready for all that’s to come this year! 

Full Synthetic Oil & Filter Change – $69.95* 

Battery & Charging System Test – $19.95* 

4-Wheel Alignment – $69.95* 

Destination Collision Center – $100 OFF* Your Deductible 

27-Point Inspection – FREE*

Complimentary Car Wash With Every Service*

Special Military Discount – 10% OFF* Any Service 

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* 

*Offers Expire 1/31/2020. See specials page for full details. 

Is it time for you to slip behind the wheel of a brand new 2020 vehicle from your friends here at Destination Kia? Well, if you ask us, the answer is HECK YES! And this month, we have plenty of ways for you to save on that brand new Kia. So whether you were dreaming about summer days behind the wheel of a new sedan, SUV or crossover, we have just what you’re looking for. Just take a look at those offers below and hurry on in to see our team for a test drive. We know it’s still technically winter but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer road trips, am I right? Exactly! Hurry in today! 

2020 Kia Forte LXS 

• $0 Due at Inception 
• Lease for $238/ Month* 

2020 Kia Sportage LX 

• $0 Due at Inception 
• Lease for $268/ Month* 

2020 Kia Soul LX 

• $0 Due at Inception 
• Lease for $238/ Month* 

2020 Kia Sorento LX w/ 3rd Row 

• $0 Due at Inception 
• Lease for $298/ Month* 

*All offers expire 1/31/2020. See the specials page for full details. 

2020 is HERE and we’re ready to start fresh this year and be the best you that you can be! Of course, that starts right here on this week’s blog with a few New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’ve already made this commitment or you were just thinking about it, we’re here to help you pick a few and stick to them! Also, we want to start off by saying your #1 resolution should be upgrading your Kia and driving home a new, capable vehicle to help you cruise through the New Year! And when you’re ready, come see our team today and let us help you sneak behind the wheel! But first, let’s talk about those other resolutions! 

10 New Year’s Resolutions: 

• Read more books (one per month)
• Less screen time on your devices 
• Eat more veggies and fruits
• Plan a vacation with friends or family 
• Exercise more outdoors 
• Drink more water 
• Volunteer at your favorite shelters, nonprofits, etc. 
• Explore new hobbies and clubs 
• Donate old clothing 
• Start journaling once a week

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

We know getting behind the wheel is important and you may not have a lot of cash to shell out this December. Luckily, you chose Destination Kia as your dealer! And this week we are bringing you our new vehicle specials to help you get behind the wheel with ease. Plus, ALL of our specials come with $0 DUE AT INCEPTION! Yup, that’s correct. You can get behind the wheel for less just for making Destination Kia your dealer of choice. So hurry on in today and let our team help you upgrade your ride! 

2020 Kia Forte LXS 

• Lease for only $238/ Month* 

2020 Kia Sportage LX 

• Lease for only $268/ Month*

2020 Kia Soul LX 

• Lease for only $238/ Month*

2020 Kia Sorento LX 

• Lease for only $298/ Month*

*All offers expire 1/02/2020. See our specials page for full details. 

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. 

‘Tis the season to lend a helping hand. This week we are bringing you a list of local charities and locations that could really use your help! Whether this is your first time volunteering or you’re a volunteer hero, we’re happy to know that our customers are all about doing good! Below, you’ll find a list of places to help out and we hope you choose a few to help those who are in need this holiday season! 

Ronald Mcdonald House 

• 139 S Lake Ave, Albany, NY 12208
• (518) 428-2655
• Open every day from 9 AM to 9 PM 

Capital City Rescue Mission 

• 259 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202 
• (518) 462-0459
• Open 24 hours 

Habitat for Humanity Capital District 

• 207 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12210
• (518) 462-2993
• Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM 

Equinox INC 

• 500 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
• (518) 435-9931
• Open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM 

Food Pantries for the Capital District 

• 32 Essex St, Albany, NY 12206
• (518) 458-1167
• Open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM 

Are you ready to lend a helping hand? We sure you are! And once you’re done helping those in need and you’re ready to upgrade your ride come on in to see our team right here at Destination Kia! Our team is ready to help you get back and forth safely to your volunteer missions in a new Kia! So, stop in today!