Question 1

Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston upon Thames is an area of southwest London, 10 miles southwest of Charing Cross and the administrative centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It has an estimated population of 43,000 with a borough population estimated at 174,000.Predominantly a retail centre, Kingston also holds an ancient market selling fish, jewellery, exotic foods and local foods and flowers daily. There are plenty of lively bars and restaurants by the open area by the River Thames for visitors and residents alike.The borough was also home to four of the cycling events in the 2012 Summer Olympics: the men’s and women’s road race and the men’s and women’s road time trial. The Olympic torch relay passed through the borough twice too, on its way to the Olympic Stadium for the opening ceremony.

Question 2

The most popular cars in Kingston upon Thames and South West London

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Given their multipurpose appeal and sensible size to make London driving a little easier, it’s no great surprise to hear that the VW Golf is estimated to be the most popular car in South West London, according to data provided between 2012 to 2018 by ownership and postcode.Close on its heels—and in order of popularity—are the Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi A3 Sportback.

Question 3

Vehicle numbers in Kingston upon Thames

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There are approximately 70,000 licensed vehicles in the borough of Kingston upon Thames, with some of the most popular models including the Mini, Ford Kuga and the Kia Sportage.

Question 4

Find a Fixter garage in Kingston upon Thames today

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There are a total of 20 Fixter garages in the Kingston upon Thames area, all ready and waiting to provide you with a fantastic quote for your car service, MOT and a wide range of vehicle repairs.Fixter garages service the following postcodes and more, in and around the Kingston upon Thames area:
KT1: Grove & Norbiton, Kingston upon Thames
KT2: Tudor, Canbury & Coombe Hill, Kingston upon Thames
KT3: Coombe Vale, Beverley & St James, Kingston upon Thames
KT5: St Mark’s, Berrylands & Alexandra, Kingston upon Thames
KT6: Surbiton Hill & Tolworth and Hook Rise, Kingston upon Thames
KT9: Chessington North and Hook & Chessington South, Kingston upon Thames

Question 5

Kia

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Kia Motors Corporation (widely known as Kia Motors) is South Korea’s second-largest automobile manufacturer, behind their parent company, the Hyundai Motor Company.They were initially established in December 1944, over 70 years ago, as a steel tubing and bicycle parts manufacturer who started building cars in the 1970s.Coming from a background of building cars under licence for the likes of Fiat, Mazda and Peugeot, it wasn’t until the 1980s when Kia started to produce vehicles under their own brand name, and only more recently were they to become minority owned by Hyundai, who currently holds a 33.88% stake in the company, in 2015.

Question 6

How popular is Kia in the United Kingdom?

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From the mid-1990s, the amount of Kia cars on UK roads has seen a steady increase to the current number of around 800k today.Given their reliability, value for money and market-leading 7-year, 100k mile warranty, Kia is a marque that is heading for further popularity, greater sales and added respect.

Question 7

Superb value for money

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With an extensive range of models to choose from, Kia cars offer excellent value. From their city car Picanto starting at under £10k, through to their luxury spec SUV Sorento at £30k, Kia cars compete with more established mainstream brands, offering not only strong price-points but with advanced levels of technology and the extended benefits you’d expect from a car of a higher price.

Question 8

Kia Sportage: The 10th best selling car in the UK

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Given the rise in growth of the Korean car brand, it shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to see its best selling model sneak into the top 10 best selling cars of 2018. This great value and practical SUV is ideal for family motoring; not only is it rugged and good looking, but it’s also backed with Kia’s impressive reliability and extensive warranty.

Question 9

Kia’s reliability and reputation

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Kia ranked joint 4th out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. When buying a new car, reliability should be a key consideration, and with such an impressive set of statistics to back this brand, Kia is setting standards that the better-known marques will have to work hard to match.

Question 10

Recent Kia recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Kia models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 11

25/05/2019 – Kia Niro (2016–2018)

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The main relay with the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between contacts

Question 12

05/03/2019 – Kia Stinger (2017–2018)

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There is a rough edge in the left fender body panel

Question 13

14/12/2018 – Kia Soul (2013–2014)

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The connection between the steering rod and the steering bod may come loose

Question 14

10/08/2018 – Kia Niro (2017)

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Oil might leak on the power electrode inside the hydraulic clutch actuator

Question 15

11/05/2018 – Kia Rio (2017)

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The cable length of the rear door lock assemblies may be incorrect

Question 16

23/03/2018 – Kia Sorento (2011)

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A faulty fuel line may lead to fuel loss in the engine compartment

Question 17

30/03/2016 – Kia Sorento (2015–2016)

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The brake light of a trailer attached to the vehicle is not activated when slowing down through cruise control, due to a software problem

Question 18

15/04/2016 – Kia Soul (2014–2015)

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A fault with the steering gear box could lead to the driver not being able to steer the vehicle properlyAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Repairs	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	Battery replacement	£222.78	£185.65	17%
Kia Picanto 1.1 litres	MOT	£47.58	from £39.00	18%
Kia K2700 1.6 litres	EGR Valve Replacement	£469.29	£404.56	14%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	Brake pad replacement (front)	£138.99	£118.80	15%
Kia Stonic 1 litres	Battery replacement	£223.05	£178.44	20%
Kia K2700 1.6 litres	Diagnose a Problem	£59.78	£49.82	17%
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	Brake pad replacement (rear)	£160.13	£131.25	18%
Kia Sportage 2 litres	Brake discs and pads replacement (rear)	£354.47	£300.40	15%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	Battery replacement	£215.10	£183.84	15%
Kia Picanto 1.6 litres	Shock absorber replacement - pair (front)	£353.21	£291.91	17%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	Battery replacement	£215.10	£183.84	15%
Kia Sportage 2 litres	Brake discs and pads replacement (rear)	£354.47	£300.40	15%
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	Brake pad replacement (rear)	£160.13	£131.25	18%
Kia Rio 1.4 litres	Battery replacement	£222.78	£185.65	17%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	Brake pad replacement (front)	£138.99	£118.80	15%

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