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Touch up paint can restore the new, unblemished look of your car's finish. To get truly impressive results, however, State College drivers have to know how to apply these products correctly. At Lion Country Kia, we're committed to helping you get the most from your automobile and from all of the maintenance that you perform to keep this investment in excellent condition.

Use The Manufacturer's Color Code When Ordering Touch Up Paint

Your choice in paint colors is critical. The surest way to get an exact match is by relying on the factory color code for your…

Do you know what a gasket is? It's always a good time for learning more about your vehicle's function, and here at Lion Country Kia, we want you to know as much as possible.

Gaskets Keep the Fluid In

So what is the purpose of a gasket? A gasket performs an impenetrable bond between two surfaces. These are what keep the oil and coolant inside your engine.

Proper Maintenance Is Key

Staying on time with your vehicle services will help prolong the life of your gaskets; all gaskets fail over time.

Use the Proper Fluids

Using manufacturer recommended…

At Lion Country Kia, we want to provide our customers with a selection of the best cars available on the market. This is why we have the Kia Soul, one of the most popular subcompact SUVs currently available.

The Kia Soul allows everyone in your car to feel comfortable while still staying efficient. For example, the car's 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine with 147 HP makes sure that you are able to go fast on a variety of different types of terrain. However, on long drives it is good to know that you can still connect your phone to the…

As one of the most valuable midsize cars on the road, everything comes with the latest Kia Optima lineup. This includes new safety features, better suspension, and a finely tuned engine lineup.

See the Improved Infotainment System

With an 8-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker audio system, you get to control everything from the driver’s cockpit just by using voice commands. You can connect instantly to your smartphone and use voice controls for directions, texting, phone calls, and many other apps on your Android or iOS phones.

 

Using a roof rack system is an effective way to free up space on the inside of your vehicle by putting items on the top. Whether you are into an outdoor sport like kayaking, skiing, biking or just simply need to put extra luggage on top of the vehicle to make the trip more comfortable, at Lion Country Kia we want you to be educated when it comes to the accessories on your car.

Read Directions, Strap Things Tight and Enjoy the Ride

For your safety and convenience, it is a smart decision to read the instruction manual 

For those of you that are aware of all of the leaf-peeping places you can go, there can be a little bit of a challenge. One of the challenges that you have to look at is what to choose. With all of the different areas that have such great sights to behold in the fall, you may have an issue choosing just one.

If this is your first trip, one of the places you can choose to go for a leaf-peeping road trip is the place that is closest to you. Even the area you live in could be a…

When looking for a midsize SUV, what makes you take a second glance? Is it performance, power, seating room, technology or comfort? If your answer to any of these was yes, you really need to stop at Lion Country Kia and check out the Kia Telluride, a popular midsize SUV that’s definitely worth a second and a third glance!

The Kia Telluride is loaded with technology. With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, you can connect your smartphones or devices to the Kia Telluride and make phone calls, send and receive texts, use Google Maps for directions and access…

Are you in the market for a new minivan? At Lion Country Kia, our experienced team is excited to show off the Kia Sedona. With its convenient design, this popular minivan makes your daily drives more comfortable.

Whether you're loading groceries, suitcases, or camping supplies, the Kia Sedona makes your life easier. It all starts with the available Smart Power Liftgate. As soon as you get near the minivan with your Smart Key, the liftgate opens automatically for easier cargo loading.

 

Your vehicle requires you to pay a lot of attention to it. You have to make sure that you are able to take care of any issue that comes up. One thing you don't want to do is let a breakdown sneak up on you. Even a subtle shift in the performance of the vehicle can be a sign of a coming breakdown. One example is the fuel pump.

In the case of a fuel pump problem, you may experience issues like engine sputter when you are going at high speeds. A sputtering engine for a few moments is…

Lion Country Kia knows that you want to keep your vehicle in nice shape. Unfortunately, many don't always have the time to give the car the thorough cleaning that it really needs. When you are pressed for time, there are some quick ways that you can make your car clean and nice.

On the inside, pick up all of the loose objects that you can. Throw out bottles and cans. Pick up and throw away loose papers. Make sure to dump out the coin tray and any of the car's side pocket storage areas. You can take out…