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Driving for a ride-sharing app like Uber or Lyft isn't easy. Not only do you have to put in hours driving people around, but you also have to choose the right car to drive in the first place. Especially in State College, having the right car for your ride-sharing job will allow you to pick up the most passengers and get the best reviews!

If you're planning on driving for a full-time living, we recommend that you invest in a car that gives you good mileage for your money. This is why buying a fuel-efficient model is essential…

The latest vehicles come with a lot of new safety features, such as driver assistance sensors. These sensors can go everywhere, such as on the outside of the vehicle or even in the rearview mirror. In this case, auto-dimming has been able to save the lives of many drivers who experience the "Troxler Effect." Before auto-dimming mirrors were invented, many people had to adjust their mirrors for driving at night to avoid glare.

Did you know that those who experience the Troxler Effect had temporary blindness lasting up to 2 seconds or more? 

 

Each manufacturer configures their vehicles differently, and these differences can be apparent in basic functions like steering the car. Understanding the difference between oversteering and understeering can help you when it comes time to explain how your car functions to a mechanic.

Oversteering is quite similar to how it sounds; when steering a car into a corner, turning too sharply beyond what the driver intended. Understeering is the opposite. As the driver turns the steering wheel, the vehicle turns less than it should...

 

Expert vehicle repair technicians, like those at Lion Country Kia, are always asked about the best ways to ready a vehicle for harsh winter conditions. The most important things to consider are fuel systems and sensitive vehicle body issues.

Whenever cold weather starts, you should take measures to make sure your vehicle can start and operate safely. When temperatures near the freezing mark, be sure to add a quality fuel line antifreeze before a gas fill-up. This will ensure that your fuel pump doesn’t overwork.  

All of your car's wheels are attached to brake rotors that spin with them. When you step on your brake pedal, devices called calipers squeeze the brake rotors to slow them and your wheels to a stop. This creates a lot of friction, and it can do some serious damage to your brakes. This is why you need brake pads placed in between the calipers and the brake rotors. These pads act as buffers between the two components and prevent damage to your brakes.

Since the brake pads are themselves under a lot of friction, they get worn down…

One of the best things that you can do for yourself during your next vehicle-purchasing experience is to get your auto loan pre-approved before you make your way over to Lion Country Kia. Gone are the days when after you have spent all of that time picking out the car you want to buy, you have to spend the next hour or two doing the paperwork for the loan without any confirmation that you will be approved.

Scarecrows and costumes and sweaters – oh my! Get ready for a season of pumpkin spice and everything nice with the help of Lion Country Kia. Our Kia sales team is preparing for holiday road trips, parties, and family time with the 2018 Kia Optima S, and we invite you to reach out to our friendly representatives to learn more about this exciting new option.

 

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Looking for a new car that's affordable and distinctive? AutoGuide writer Craig Cole recently spent some time behind the wheel of the new 2017 Kia Soul, the automaker's truly distinctive subcompact sport utility, and says the Soul stands out from the crowd, and not just for its slightly unconventional look. It also features the latest in infotainment technology and provides lots of room for transporting both friends and cargo.

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New this year is a turbo version of the Soul, and it provides a welcome power punch. The 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumps out a robust...