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2013 Kia Sorento - Rear Backup Camera (Video)

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Blogger mom Daphne Brogdon calms her kids down by driving laps around the neighborhood in her 2013 Kia Sorento.

Enter To Win A $500 Visa Gift Card!

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Hey fans! Don't forget that there are only a few days left for our contest this month. Click here to submit your entry to win a $500 Visa Gift Card from us. Good luck everyone!

Congratulations Juan and Jim for Your Glowing Review

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We just received a 5 out of 5 customer rating on DealerRater!!! " I have needed to buy a new car for a year or two and dreaded the whole process. I had narrowed my decision down to 2 makes (KIA or Toyota) but kept hearing from every KIA new car owner how much they loved their cars. A friend, Lenee Weldon, mentioned what a great experience they had at the Granbury KIA dealership and she had the sales guy i needed to meet. So, i followed her over last week and decided she was right and Juan was the guy i was buying a new car from. So, after a test drive of the new KIA Sorento, i was sold and by Friday, had a new car. Jim Dollins assisted in the financing and i am a very satisfied and happy with the whole experience. I have, am and will continue to sing the praises of these guys!" To check out more of our listings, click here: http://bit.ly/Vri6oD    

2013 Kia Optima Blake Time Travels - 1995 Free Throws

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  Rock this NBA season with a new 2013 Kia Optima!

2013 Kia Optima Review

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Kia Optima will be one of those rare cars that looks as good in the driveway 10 years on as it does now. Truth be told, all deliver reasonable fuel economy, with base LX models returning 24 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and the turbo models rated at 22 mpg city, 34 mpg highway. We like the fact that most Optima models can be ordered with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, since manuals boost the fun factor of any car. Ride quality can be on the firm side; together with the car’s independent suspension and nicely-tuned electric steering, the Optima comes across as more sporting than its sibling the Hyundai Sonata. In fact, the Optima is more engaging than most sedans in its price range, giving buyers one more reason to add the brand to their candidate list. The Optima comes with a surprising amount of feature content, in all trim levels. Even the high-volume EX models get features like dual-zone climate control and keyless entry, with available opt...

13 Weird Tricks to Clean Your Car

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We found simple, cheap, unexpected tips on how to wash your car to keep it cleaner for longer. Hair conditioner for shine. Wash your car with a hair conditioner containing lanolin. You'll become a believer when you see the freshly waxed look, and when you find that the surface will repel rain. Fizz windshields clean with cola. When it rains after a long dry spell, a dirty windshield turns into one big mess. Get rid of streaks and blotches by pouring cola over the glass. (Stretch a towel along the bottom of the windshield to protect hood paint.) The bubbles in the cola will fizz away the grime. Just be sure to wash the sticky cola off thoroughly or your cleaning efforts will end up attracting dust and dirt. Vodka on the job. When your windshield-washer reservoir needs filling, raid the liquor cabinet to make your own washing fluid. In a screw-top gallon jug, mix 3 cups vodka (the cheapest you can find) with 4 cups water and 2 teaspoons liquid dishwashing detergent. Screw on the cap ...

2013 Kia Rio: 5 Reasons to Buy - AutoTrader (Video)

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The 2013 Kia Rio is sleek, sporty and better built than ever. Here are five reasons to consider buying the Kia Rio hatchback.

Order Parts From Van Griffith Kia

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Ordering parts has never been easier. Just click on the link, fill in the information you need and presto! Why wait? http://bit.ly/TPCcJM

Kia 2014 Sorento and 2014 Forte at 2012 LA Auto Show

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At the LA Auto Show 2012, Kia executives Michael Sprague and Tom Loveless revealed the new and redesigned 2014 Kia Sorento and 2014 Kia Forte models along with the next iteration of UVO as examples of Kia's new level of sophistication. Click here to check it out!

New 2012-2013 Kia Vehicles At Van Griffith Kia

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Happy Monday fans! Get a great start to your week by checking out our selection of new 2012-2013 Kia vehicles. Click here to take a look at our inventory or stop by for a test drive. We look forward to seeing you!  

2012 Los Angeles International Auto Show

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It was another exciting appearance for Kia at the Los Angeles Auto Show where the upgraded Kia Sorento and all-new Kia Forte (Cerato) premiered. Today on Kia-Buzz, we’re jumping onto the show floor to take a look at Kia’s presence at this year’s event. The Aquaman-inspired Rio 5-door made an appearance after its premiere at this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas. An ocean lover like Aquaman would be happy to know that the Rio has a reputation of being one the most eco-friendly vehicles in Kia’s lineup, especially since 85% of its material can be recycled at the end of its lifespan. The Rio 5-door received the world famous West Coast Customs treatment with special gold, green and orange exterior paint and custom metal fins attached to the body, along with oracle LED wheel rings and body lighting across the exterior and 20-inch color matched Asanti wheels wrapped in Continental rubber. This fierce looking Batman-inspired Optima SX Limited was also ...

2 for 1 Special At Van Griffith Kia

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Hey fans! Be sure to check out our 2 for 1 special offer. If you bring in two vehicles for an oil change on the same day this month at Van Griffith Kia, you will get one for free! Stop by today to take advantage of this great deal. We look forward to seeing you!  

Kia Motors America Announces Best-Ever November Sales And 27th Consecutive Monthly Sales Record

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Kia Motors America (KMA) has been one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S. over the last five years[1], and November saw the brand achieve its 27th straight month of record sales with 41,055 units sold, a 10.9-percent increase over the same period in 2011. Year-to-date sales are up 17.3 percent over 2011, and the brand achieved another important milestone in November with the sale of its 500,000th vehicle in 2012 -- a first for Kia in the U.S. The U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan has been Kia's best-selling vehicle each month in 2012, and that trend continued in November with 12,715 units sold, and together with the popular Sorento CUV -- also built at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia -- represents more than 40 percent of Kia's record November volume. "Kia has sustained record-setting momentum for more than two years, and eclipsing the 500,000 vehicle sales mark for the first time is an historic achievement for KMA and our dealers," said Byung Mo Ahn, grou...

5 money-saving DIY tips for car owners

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As cars have become more advanced over time, it has been increasingly difficult for enterprising owners to perform basic maintenance and repairs. While some jobs do require professional expertise and pricey tools, there are still many things that a handy owner can do to keep a car running in top shape and save money in the process. Below are a few tips from our automotive experts. 1) Treating hazy headlight lenses. Modern headlight assemblies usually have clear plastic covers that can grow hazy over the years from exposure to the elements. To save the expense of changing the whole headlight reflector assembly, you can use a restoration kit, usually consisting of abrasive cloths and a special finishing liquid. Some kits are applied with elbow grease, while others call for an electric drill. 2) Windshield wipers. You can extend the life of wiper blades by keeping them clean. Wipe off the rubber edge with a paper towel moistened with glass cleaner, or water and a little dish soap. Wiper b...