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Unfortunately, the transmission in any car can fail. There are a few signs that you can listen to and look at if you think that your transmission is going out.

One of the signs that there is a leak associated with the transmission is when you see fluid on the ground. The fluid will be brown or red in color. It's crucial that the transmission maintains a proper fluid level because this is what lubricates the gears so that they can easily shift. If you see fluid on the ground, it could be an indication of a leaky seal…

You are probably aware that your vehicle has a part called the timing belt, but you may not know its significance. What exactly does the timing belt do? And how do you keep it working?

The timing belt keeps the engine's camshaft and crankshaft working together in rhythm. The camshaft is what works the engine's valves while the crankshaft operates the pistons. Without the timing belt, these engine components will stop functioning properly and serious damage can be done.

It is normally recommended that you replace your timing belt at somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000...

Flat tires can turn any day into the worst time of your life, but it is not as bad as having the wrong kind of spare tire. There are two main types of spare tire sizes. Most often, a "donut" tire or compact, temporary tire is included with your car at time of purchase. However, you can always negotiate getting a full-size spare tire, which is the second spare tire size.

Temporary, compact tires are smaller than a regular tire and non-specific to manufacturers. They are typically used for emergencies only and can only drive for short-term distances. You can…

Here at Hyman Bros. Kia in Midlothian, we recommend that you use windshield wiper fluid for cleaning away all the junk that can accumulate on your windshield and obstruct your view of the roadway. For best results, we do not recommend that you put plain old water into your vehicle's windshield wiper fluid system. Here's why:

Road trips can be fun and exciting ventures especially when you plan well for them without assuming any critical factors. If it's a family road trip, then you have more reason to double check whether the family car that will take the journey is in good shape. You want your family to get to the planned destination safe and sound. At Hyman Bros. Kia we care about your plans and invite you to visit Midlothian for more guidelines.

Check the cooling system of your car. Find out if the car needs a new coolant or any repair to avoid…

When things go bad in your engine, new parts are needed, and you might be weighing your options of whether you should visit our dealership or go to an independent mechanic to service them. Our dealership should always be your first choice because we not only know our parts, we make sure you have the right ones at all time. And we have factory-trained technicians on the job.

Benefits Of Our Dealership Over An Independent Mechanic

An independent mechanic can promise a quick and sometimes cheap replacement when a part of your car goes bad, but that's not always…

We tend to forget about our tires, but they need attention just as much as your car's oil and other vital components.