Cha Seoyun Tries It! · Taking My Car for a Routine Checkup

My Seltos and I have been together for seven years. Today, I'm taking it in for a routine checkup. First the engine oil, then the battery—hearing the prices makes me clutch my wallet a little tighter.

Then come the words: “The basic checkup is free.” I've never been so happy to hear ‘free’.

Replacement costs and complimentary checks vary by vehicle and service center.

Check your vehicle's maintenance schedule: Kia Owner's Manual

For safer driving, make a routine checkup part of your yearly plan. Your mileage and driving conditions may call for earlier maintenance, so follow the recommended schedule in your vehicle's owner's manual, too.