Archive for July, 2011

Bill Jacobs Kia Announces the Lucky Tour with Kia


Joliet, IL (PRWEB) July 23, 2011

Bill Jacobs Kia- the premier Kia dealer in Joliet, can?t wait for the results to the ?Lucky Tour with Kia? contest. As warriors of the road it?s safe to say that all car owners have been on a few road trips that have been miserable, but what about those that were given the opportunity to go on the perfect road trip? Kia wants to offer that opportunity to 5 lucky participants! Kia is the host of an overseas road trip event, which also ties in a test drive of a slew of Kia automobiles. Kia is naming this contest ?Lucky Tour with Kia,? and any information surrounding it can be found on Kia Motors Facebook fan page.

This challenge opened globally on June 20 and contestants were definitely not lacking. Contest applicants were asked to submit their road trip plan as well as an itinerary stating the ins and outs of the entire trip. The winners will be selected by a selection committee who will choose the winners based on ?road trip ideas? that transmits Kia?s brand values as well as the believed cultural values of the chosen road trip target. Only 5 participants will win this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The winners will have the choice to go on an overseas road trip to one of these popular travel destinations: Australia, Italy, Malaysia, South Korea or the US.

Although Kia is currently reviewing itineraries to select a winner for the ?Lucky Tour with Kia? (the 5 winners will be revealed on Wednesday July 21st), a new competition, the ?Road Trip Mission-idea Contest? is currently taking place through July 26. In the ?Road Trip Mission-Idea Contest?, Kia will pick the best ?mission? ideas from fans submissions around the world. The five winning teams, from the ?Lucky Tour with Kia? road-trip challenge, will then have to complete those assigned missions on their pilgrimage through their respective road trip.

Bill Jacobs Kia is proud to be associated with Kia and the “Lucky Tour with Kia”. Bill Jacobs has a variety of new kia cars in Joliet as well as an extensive selection of used cars in Joliet.

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2011 Kia Optima Named to ?Top 10 Best Buy Cars For 2011? List


Joliet, Illinois (Vocus/PRWEB) March 27, 2011

The all-new 2011 Kia Optima has been named to Auto A Fondo?s ?Top 10 Best Buy Cars for 2011? list. The Kia Optima has been honored in the four-door sedan category of the list. The 2011 Optima has also recently earned a five-star crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as being named one of the ?Top 10 Cars to Look Forward to in 2011? by CarsDirect.com

The ?Top 10 Best Buy Cars? list is selected by a panel of Hispanic automotive professionals that are required to review and compare which new cars offer the best value in each intended segment. Auto A Fondo says that for a car to make the top ten list it must offer innovative engineering, good exterior design, best-in-class ergonomics, an excellent ride, outstanding fit and finish and complete content packaging, while still coming in at a competitive price.

The 2011 Kia Optima and Kia are very proud of the honor that has been bestowed upon them by Auto A Fondo. Kia strives to offer safe, affordable cars that provide excellent value. The Kia Optima is available in three trims: the LX, EX and SX.

Bill Jacobs Kia in Joliet, Illinois is excited about all of the recent awards that the 2011 Kia Optima has earned. We are Illinois? number one Kia dealership and we offer a great selection of Kia vehicles including the 2011 Kia Optima. We are located at 2525 West Jefferson Street Joliet, Illinois. Stop in and check out the 2011 Kia Optima and our other great vehicles that we have available.

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The different kinds of additional KIA Cars Maintenance

A majority of car owners certainly pay quite a lot of attention when cleaning the exterior of their Kia vehicle, since the look of a vehicle is what signifies its appeal. Yet, a Kia vehicle which is merely looking good would not necessarily perform the same as well. For a Kia automobile to appear clean from all aspects and even have proper functionality, it is quite important to clean the vehicle from inside out. This would in fact therefore include quite a lot of additional Kia vehicle maintenance which car owners overlook. 

Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and do not wash the Kia vehicle in direct sunlight or when the body of the Kia vehicle is warm. Do not wash the side windows too close with high pressure water. Water may leak through the windows and wet the interior. To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemical solvents or strong detergents. 

CLEANING INTERIOR

This vehicle has new and unique surfaces on the center console and door pull finishers. If cleaning is required use mild soap and water. However if mild soap and water won’t clean the center console and door pull finishers, use Kia Vinyl and Leather Cleaner (or equivalent). 

Wet brakes

After washing the Kia vehicle, test the brakes while driving slowly to see if they have been affected by water. If braking performance is impaired, dry the brakes by applying them lightly while maintaining a slow forward speed. 

Water washing in the engine compartment of the Kia vehicle including high pressure water washing may cause the failure of electrical circuits located in the engine compartment. Never allow water or other liquids come in contact with electrical/electronic components inside the vehicle as this may damage them. Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the finish. 

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS 

Follow the directions below to avoid staining or discoloring the wheels of the Kia automobile: 

Do not use a cleaner that uses strong acid or alkali contents to clean the Kia car wheels. 

The aluminum Kia car wheels are coated with a clear protective finish. 

Do not use any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, solvent, or wire brushes on aluminum Kia car wheels. They may scratch or damage the finish. 

Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window. This may result in damage to the Kia car rear window defroster grid. 

Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electronic components inside the Kia vehicle as this may damage them. For additional protection against rust and corrosion, which may be required in some areas, consult a Kia dealer. 

Thus, when it comes to maintenance, it is quite important that the car owners thoroughly clean their Kia vehicles from top to bottom. Avoiding cleaning certain parts of a Kia vehicle would only deteriorate the condition of that portion and therefore affect the efficiency of the entire car. So, for a Kia vehicle to perform at its best, it must be entirely clean.

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