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The summer is officially over! Yes, that means the back-to-school season is upon us! Although some people in your household are happy about it and some others are not so happy, there's simply no turning back the hands of time!

Have you scheduled your back-to-school vehicle service? Now is a great time to get those services completed before the busy time begins! In order to start the year off right, it's important to have an oil change, a tire rotation, and a brake inspection. Additionally, you should have all of your vehicle fluid levels checked. 

Being able to start a car with a dead battery by using a running vehicle is an important skill to possess, regardless of where or what car you drive. Following a few simple steps can ensure your safety and those of people around you.

To transfer charge from the live battery to the dead one, hook the positive cables to the positive terminals of each battery. Do the same with the negative ones. Leave the running car going for a few minutes to let it build up some charge before trying to start the second car. It should start within…

Before using something like synthetic oil, you are probably wondering what it can cause. There is a lot of information about synthetic oil. However, some of the information about this type of oil are myths. However, you do want to take as much precaution as possible in order to make sure that you are not harming your vehicle.

One of the pieces of information that is going around about synthetic oil is that it can cause oil leaks. This is actually false. This may come from when synthetic oil was first created in the 1970s. They have actually shrunken the…

Most sport utility vehicles, minivans, vans, pickup trucks and cars have a disc braking system. The disc has a piston and a rotor. When the piston's caliper squeezes the rotor, it slows down. This slows down your tires, bringing your car to a stop. Between the rotor and the caliper are the brake pads.

Pads lessen the friction and heat between the caliper and rotor. The forces required to stop the car are intense, and the brake pads help to dissipate friction and heat, preserving the lifespan of the rotor and piston. 

The car alignment is an important part of keeping your car safe and running well on the road. Your suspension relies on your axles and wheels being appropriately aligned. Otherwise, it could pull to a certain direction and cause difficulty driving. The process to aligning your vehicle is performed by a mechanic and involves precise measurements and angles that are provided by your vehicle's manufacturer. These suspension angles are referred to as camber, caster, toe, and thrust. 

If you want to navigate the Pueblo, CO region with confidence, consider packing a roadside emergency kit in your vehicle. You can buy a pre-assembled kit or you can put one together with the help of the Spradley Kia service team. Here are a few essentials that should be in the roadside emergency kit you keep in your car.

A little bag of tools like a wrench, pliers, scissors, knife, and hammer, give you the chance to make small repairs on your own. A roll of duct tape is crucial for your roadside emergency kit because you can use it…

While 2-wheel drive vehicles can provide drivers like you with robust power and control, there is no doubt that 4-wheel drive vehicles can provide you with even more power and control for your Pueblo, CO adventures. Some vehicles allow drivers to choose and shift between both gear-ranges at will, and most of these vehicles are fitted with special sub-transmissions called transfer cases.

Transfer cases are special gearboxes that are located near or in regular transmission casings. These devices can use the torque from the main transmission to provide 4-wheel drive power to all tires. 

Without your vehicle's exhaust, it is possible that many harmful fumes and gasses could go into the cabin of your car. This can potentially be extremely harmful to you and your family. That is why our experienced Kia service team located right here at our auto repair shop in Pueblo, CO are so motivated to tell you about some early warning signs that your exhaust is leaking.

First, you may notice some hissing or popping noises coming from your tailpipe. This can mean a leak has already begun. Also, you may notice that your steering wheel has begun to…

When you want to tow a camper or trailer with your vehicle, there are some basic steps that you need to follow in order to make sure that you are safe. You will need to check your vehicle and whatever you will be towing to ensure that you don't have to schedule car repair and maintenance before you're ready.

Start by making sure that the lights are properly connected on the trailer. Also, make sure that the tires on the trailer and on your vehicle are in good condition and properly inflated. 

Of the innumerable types, makes, and models of vehicles on United States roadways today, a majority of their headlights are too dim to function as regularly intended. If it weren’t for these headlights being remarkably dim, consumers would be happier, fewer pedestrian deaths from vehicular trauma would occur, and vehicles at large would be safer on roadways. Here are a few ways to keep the headlights on your vehicle upgrade and in check.

If you have never installed high-intensity discharge (HID) or LED bulbs in your headlights, do such as soon as possible.