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Kia of Greenville
Upstate’s latest dealership to serve Greenville, Anderson, Greer, Simpsonville, & Easley, SC. THE place to satisfy all your vehicle needs.
2424 Laurens Rd - Greenville , SC 29607 | (864) 516-2700 | www.kiaofgreenville.com
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Germs & Toxins in Cars
4-SICKLY ELEMENTS FOUND IN MOST CARS
Whether it’s road testing a car or ownership, automobiles can be a sickly environment. Regardless of the car make and model, autos are susceptible to chemicals, microbes and allergens.
Chemical Reactions
Some health advisors recommend opening the window for 10-minutes before turning on the air conditioner. The purpose is to release the toxin, Benzene into the atmosphere, commonly found in vehicles.
Benzene is a cancer causing toxin or carcinogenic. Preliminary research indicates that vehicle upholstery, car dashboards, and air fresheners emit the chemical.
(*Although Benzene is linked to leukemia, very little research has officially associated vehicle interior surfaces to the carcinogen).
Allergens
Dust
Both urban and rural driving environments are predisposed to dust. Dust tends to accumulate along the dashboard. Allergens, including dust mites, mold and pet dander and other unsavory contaminants reside in the dashboard and floors of many vehicles.
Remedy: Regular interior detailing (vacuuming and sanitizing with a non-VOC cleaner) quells most allergens. Vacuum vehicles twice a month during the sultriest months.
Carbon Monoxide
In the summer–on congested roadways, cars can become a repository for carbon monoxide. In dense traffic, pollutants comprised of carbon monoxide trickle in via the AC vents.
Remedy: To prevent CO accumulation from circulating in the car, during heavy traffic, adjust the air conditioner’s settings to recirculate indoor air, only.
Auto care tip: During oil changes, have air filters replaced according to the instructions outlined in the car maker's owner’s manual. This enhances your vehicle’s indoor air quality while upholding your car’s fuel efficiency.
Bacteria
Based on Dr. Chuck Gerba, a University of Arizona microbiologist, vehicles are the “moldiest of all forms of transportation.”
Dr. Gerba’s study on microbes and cars, showed that the dashboard is the most germ ridden area of an automobile. Bacteria was also found predominantly around the coffee holder and change slot.
The germ study verified that car doors, floor mats and seats are rich with microbes as well. Muggy temperatures create a ripe for breeding ground for accelerating mold grow outdoors and indoors.
Fix: First wipe the dashboard with a dry cloth. Then, follow up with a moist cloth, using a natural essential oil (i.e. eucalyptus, lemongrass) mixing the appropriate ratio of water and alcohol. The combination of alcohol and essential oil disinfects and lubricates the dashboard.
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Winter Car Care Tips
It may be easy to forget about giving your car the tender loving care it needs to stay healthy. But with the heavy snow, icy roads and cold weather that winter can bring, now is the time to make sure to care for your vehicle. Cold weather makes pliable material stiffer and more brittle and can make fluids thicker. If you live an area with severe winter weather, you know how dangerous the roads can get and the unique problems winter weather can create for your car.
So, take a look through this list of winter car care tips:
Take your car in for a tune-up. If you haven’t taken your car to the shop for a while, now is the time to do so. A tune-up will help keep your car running longer and may save you money by detecting potential problems early.
Check your tires. On slippery or icy roads, your tires are extremely important to giving you stability and controlled handling. So, make sure to check your tires’ pressure and wear. You can place a penny on its edge in a tread groove to test a tire’s tread. If you can see the top of his hair or any of the tires background, it is time to replace your tires. Do this in several spots because tires don’t wear evenly. You should also take your tires in to get rotated and properly balanced. If you’re in an area with particularly severe winter weather, you should consider purchasing a set of snow tires, which are made specifically for snowy and icy surfaces.
Check your fluids levels. Make sure you check that the transmission, brake, power steering and windshield washer fluids and coolants are filled to proper levels. You should use de-icer windshield washer fluid which will help clear light ice and frost while preventing re-freezing.
Make a winter emergency kit.In addition to the emergency road kit you should already have in your car, it is a good idea to have a special winter car kit. This kit should include things like cat litter or sand for tire traction on snow and ice, an ice scraper and de-icing liquid.
Check your air filters. During the summer and fall, contaminants can get caught in your air filters and will eventually get caught inside your vehicle and cause problems. If you see any debris caught on the filter, it’s a good idea to get the filter replaced.
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Winter Driving Tips
Winter driving often poses hazardous conditions for drivers, unfamiliar with navigating slick, icy roads. Here are five basic winter driving tips to observe.
Regardless of what time of year it is, it’s always a good idea to check weather reports and construction updates to plan travel accordingly, deferring travel until there’s a reprieve in any winter weather advisories.
Winter Driving Tip #1: Proper tire management
Tires influence traction, braking and overall road performance on unruly pavement. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends checking tires at least once a month. Use a tire gauge to ensure proper inflation. Also, switch tires seasonally to accommodate driving conditions. (Winter tires have a 6/32 inch tread depth. New vehicle tires average 10/32-inch of tread)
Winter Driving Tip #2: Be prepared.
In addition to checking weather and road conditions prior to road travel, be prepared for unforeseen scenario. In the event of freezing temperatures and to avoid frozen gas line, maintain the gas tank at least 50 percent full. The National Safety Council recommends having a snow shovel, tire jack, jumper cables and chain emergency road kit. It also would be wise to have a bag of sand or salt, flares, solar panel crank radio, and a bottle of water.
Winter Driving Tip #3: Adjust driving distance and speed, drastically.
Unlike the ability to stop, slow down or turn on a dry surface, vehicles don’t have the same control on icy or snow covered roads. Over-acceleration causes automobiles under 10,ooo pounds to lose traction on snowy, icy road conditions. As a result, leave a three to four car distance at speeds under 35 mph; and, five to six auto spaces at speeds over 40 mph.
Winter Driving Tip #4: No time for cruise control.
Any slippery or traction-less road is unsuitable for deploying the cruise control system. Whether it’s rain, ice or snow.
Winter Driving Tip #5: Steer-less on skids.
In the event of a skid, let up on the gas, without slamming on the brakes. Steer less to gain vehicular control.
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Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers
Help protect trick-or-treaters by following these driving safety tips on Halloween, or on the night your community hosts Halloween activities. Be especially careful between 4 and 8 p.m., when most severe vehicle/young pedestrian collisions happen.
Drive slowly, and don't pass stopped vehicles. The driver might be dropping off children.
Park your mobile phone. Avoid distractions by waiting until you've stopped to call, text, or surf. Get more mobile phone safety tips.
Watch for children darting into the street. Kids can cross the street anywhere, and most young pedestrian deaths happen at spots other than intersections.
Yield to young pedestrians. Children might not stop, either because they don't see your vehicle approaching or don't know how to safely cross the street.
Communicate with other drivers. Always use your turn signals. And if you have to pull over to drop off or pick up your kids, turn on your hazard lights.
And, to keep your own trick-or-treaters safe:
Teach them how to safely cross streets. They should look both ways and cross only at corners and crosswalks.
Consider indoor community Halloween programs for younger kids. Some communities also offer to help you inspect your kids' treats to make sure they're safe to eat.
Brighten them up. Give them flashlights and glow sticks, and/or use reflective tape on their costumes, so drivers can see them.
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We are thrilled to share this article from Upstate Biz SC highlighting Peter Corradino as our new General Manager!
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Colors that will brighten your day.
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A comforting level of confidence comes with the 2016 Kia Sorento! http://onforb.es/1JNl6K9
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Does your car smell sweet?
It might be more than that soda you spilled. Check out this handy infographic to see what certain smells could mean for your car!
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