Are you having problems with your Kia? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Kia issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the Kia in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
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Kia is a publicly traded company but is partially owned by Hyundai Motor Group. Hyundai also own Genesis, their luxury subsidiary.
The camper trailer isn’t a heavy one, so most compact SUVs would handle it comfortably, and would have the space for your fridge and extra battery. A Toyota RAV4 would do the job, so would a Suzuki Vitara, or a Kia Sportage.
No, there’s nothing built into the Cerato that might assist you in finding your car.
The dipstick is located on the left side at the front of the engine, it’s got a red handle. Simply remove it and check the level shown. The engine should be running when you do the check.
Most small hatchbacks have similar width footwells, so I would suggest you try the most popular ones, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Kia Rio etc. to find the one that’s best for you.
Given its origins as a South Korean brand, Kia has three manufacturing facilities in South Korea: the Sohari, Hwaseong and Gwanju Plants. Kia has other facilities around the world; in Monterrey in Mexico and Georgia in the USA. They also make the Telluride out of Hyundai's Ulsan Plant in South Korea.
It will be a problem with the antenna. Have your dealer check it for you and perhaps replace it.
It will depend if you have a spare available or not, but in some cases there are cheap alternatives to going to a dealer. You can find out more about the best way to get a replacement here.
The cost will generally depend on the variant and year. You can get more information on quick and cheap key replacments from dealers or automotive locksmiths here.
Check the build date on the vehicle’s ID plate. That should tell you which model you have.