Question 1

What does a starter motor do?

Accepted Answer

The starter motor is the component responsible for turning over or ‘cranking’ the engine to start the car. Without a functioning starter motor, it’s not possible to start a car by using the ignition alone. The starter motor is a key component of a smooth running vehicle. 
When you press the ignition to start the vehicle a charge is taken from the battery and used to start the engine.

Question 2

How often should you replace your starter motor?

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Your starter motor is working every time to use the ignition to start the vehicle. This can be even more depending on if you have start-stop technology in your car and the configuration of that system.  This is because coolant constantly cycles through to prevent overheating, which means you need to be careful with the signs of a malfunctioning radiator as it is an essential part of your cooling system. This being said, a damaged or leaking car radiator should be replaced immediately.

Question 3

What happens when we do a starter motor replacement on your car?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the starter motor and the parts around it for any potential issues.
Perform a diagnostic test on the starter motor system.
Replace the starter motor (if necessary)
Advise you if any other parts need to be replaced as well.

Question 4

What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning starter motor?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for: 
If the 'Check Engine' warning light is on.
When trying to start the car you hear a ‘clicking noise’. 
When trying to start the car you hear a grinding or whirring noise this may signify issues with your starter motor.
When trying to start the car you hear a buzzing noise, which indicates not enough electricity is getting to the starter motor.

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)

Accepted Answer

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	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Kia Besta 1.6 litres	£378.86	from £318.37	16%
Kia Picanto 1 litres	£392.85	from £327.38	17%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£360.99	from £303.35	16%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£382.76	from £324.37	15%
Kia Picanto 1.25 litres	£386.01	from £324.37	16%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£366.12	from £318.37	13%
Kia Venga 1.4 litres	£382.76	from £324.37	15%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	£398.98	from £324.37	19%
Kia Cerato 1.6 litres	£348.40	from £300.35	14%
Kia Joice 1.6 litres	£376.15	from £303.35	19%
Kia Picanto 1 litres	£392.85	from £327.38	17%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£382.76	from £324.37	15%
Kia Ceed 1.6 litres	£398.98	from £324.37	19%
Kia Venga 1.6 litres	£360.99	from £303.35	16%
Kia Joice 1.6 litres	£376.15	from £303.35	19%

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