Kia Archives - Affordable Auto Repair

2018 Kia Soul
Mileage
71,807
Service Date
6/19/2025
Services Performed
Test drive vehicle and note any noises or pulsations. Upon Inspection remove all 4 wheels and note pad/shoe thickness. Note any hot spots or heat cracks. If brake pads or shoes are in need of replacement advise if rotors/drums can be machined or if replacement is required Friction Material Remaining in Millimeters F____ R____
PERFORM A TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION ON VEHICLE. A 4O+ POINT DIGITAL INSPECTION WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS WILL BE TEXT (OR EMAIL IF YOU PREFER) TO YOU. LOOK OVER THAT INSPECTION AND THEN CALL US AT 951-677-2373
REMOVE EXISTING BRAKE PARTS AND COMPARE TO NEW UNITS, VERIFY PROPER FITMENT. CLEAN ALL MATING SURFACES AND LUBRICATE ALL SLIDES AND GUIDES. USE NEW HARDWARE WHEN PROVIDED. ASSEMBLE BRAKES IN REVERSE ORDER OF DISASSEMBLY. UPON TEST DRIVE VERIFY PROPER OPERATION. *NEW ROTORS COME WITH AN OIL APPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO PREVENT RUSTING WHILE ON THE SHELF. WE HAVE CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE ROTORS BUT THE ROTOR WILL ABSORB SOME OIL THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF. THIS OIL WILL BURN OFF NATURALLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AND MAY CAUSE A SMELL. THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL GO AWAY.
DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER, INSPECT BRAKES (THRU THE WHEELS, IF POSSIBLE), CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS EXCEPT FUEL.
RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT AND PRINT REMINDER STICKER
Candi M. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/19/2025
2016 Kia Optima
Mileage
116,370
Service Date
8/26/2024
Services Performed
DOOR HANDLE – Remove & Replace – Rear,Outer,Each – [DOES NOT include refinishing (where applicable).]
Test drive vehicle and note any noises or pulsations. Upon Inspection remove all 4 wheels and note pad/shoe thickness. Note any hot spots or heat cracks. If brake pads or shoes are in need of replacement advise if rotors/drums can be machined or if replacement is required Friction Material Remaining in Millimeters F____ R____
CHECK OIL LEVEL
Tire Pressure: Front ___ Rear ___
John S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2024
2012 Kia Soul
Mileage
164,529
Service Date
8/6/2024
Services Performed
The customer has been advised to take the car to the dealer for possible warranty repairs.
TECHNICIAN WILL USE THE LATEST DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT(S) AND AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REPAIRS THE TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY THE REPAIR WITH A TEST DRIVE. THIS TEST DRIVE LIKELY WILL NOT RUN THE MONITORS REQUIRED FOR A SMOG TEST. IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE SMOGGED, DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 50-100 MILES AND RETURN TO VERIFY THE MONITORS HAVE PASSED BEFORE THE SMOG TEST. THERE ARE SOME CODES AND ISSUES THAT CAN ARISE THAT WILL BLOCK THE COMPUTER FROM CHECKING ALL COMPONENTS. THIS MEANS THAT AFTER REPAIRS A NEW CODE MAY ARISE AND WOULD REQUIRE A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. INSPECTION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE REPAIR UPON APPROVAL IN THE SAME VISIT.
We found the gas was filled all the way up the fuel filler tube-The customer has been advised to stop pumping gas at the first click.
Tiffany H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/6/2024
2020 Kia Forte
Mileage
44,706
Service Date
7/19/2024
Services Performed
DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER, INSPECT BRAKES (THRU THE WHEELS, IF POSSIBLE), CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS EXCEPT FUEL.
PERFORM A TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION ON VEHICLE. A 4O+ POINT DIGITAL INSPECTION WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS WILL BE TEXT (OR EMAIL IF YOU PREFER) TO YOU. LOOK OVER THAT INSPECTION AND THEN CALL US AT 951-677-2373
RESET MAINTENANCE LIGHT AND PRINT REMINDER STICKER
Test drive vehicle and note any noises or pulsations. Upon Inspection remove all 4 wheels and note pad/shoe thickness. Note any hot spots or heat cracks. If brake pads or shoes are in need of replacement advise if rotors/drums can be machined or if replacement is required Friction Material Remaining in Millimeters F____ R____
Mount and Balance Four Tires
THIS ROAD HAZARD PROGRAM IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE TIRES SOLD ON THIS INVOICE THAT ARE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF ROAD HAZARD. TIRES ARE COVERED FOR THREE YEARS OR UNTIL ANY PORTION OF THE TREAD HAS A DEPTH OF 3/32NDS OR LESS, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE OCCURS WHEN A TIRE FAILS OR IS OTHERWISE DAMAGED DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL, LEGAL DRIVING ON A ROAD MAINTAINED BY THE STATE, FED OR LOCAL AUTHORITY. NAILS AND POTHOLES ARE THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF ROAD HAZARD TIRE DAMAGE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR FLAT REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT FOR UP TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE TIRE DURING THE COVERAGE TERM, WHEN AN ELIGIBLE TIRE IS DAMAGED BY A ROAD HAZARD. REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT IS TO BE PERFORMED AT AFFORDABLE AUTO REPAIR OR WITH PRIOR CONSENT FROM AFFORDABLE AUTO REPAIR.
REMOVE EXISTING BRAKE PARTS AND COMPARE TO NEW UNITS, VERIFY PROPER FITMENT. CLEAN ALL MATING SURFACES AND LUBRICATE ALL SLIDES AND GUIDES. USE NEW HARDWARE WHEN PROVIDED. ASSEMBLE BRAKES IN REVERSE ORDER OF DISASSEMBLY. UPON TEST DRIVE VERIFY PROPER OPERATION. *NEW ROTORS COME WITH AN OIL APPLIED FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO PREVENT RUSTING WHILE ON THE SHELF. WE HAVE CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE ROTORS BUT THE ROTOR WILL ABSORB SOME OIL THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED OFF. THIS OIL WILL BURN OFF NATURALLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AND MAY CAUSE A SMELL. THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL GO AWAY.
CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
Angie C. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/20/2024
2014 Kia Optima
Mileage
64,871
Service Date
6/12/2024
Services Performed
The inspection found the battery positive terminal loose even though the terminal bolt was as tightened all the way down-We replaced the terminal and rechecked for proper operation.The battery was checked and found to be ok at this time.
Ashley F. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/12/2024
2016 Kia Rio
Mileage
135,101
Service Date
2/1/2024
Services Performed
TECHNICIAN WILL USE THE LATEST DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT(S) AND AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REPAIRS THE TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY THE REPAIR WITH A TEST DRIVE. THIS TEST DRIVE LIKELY WILL NOT RUN THE MONITORS REQUIRED FOR A SMOG TEST. IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE SMOGGED, DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 50-100 MILES AND RETURN TO VERIFY THE MONITORS HAVE PASSED BEFORE THE SMOG TEST. THERE ARE SOME CODES AND ISSUES THAT CAN ARISE THAT WILL BLOCK THE COMPUTER FROM CHECKING ALL COMPONENTS. THIS MEANS THAT AFTER REPAIRS A NEW CODE MAY ARISE AND WOULD REQUIRE A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. INSPECTION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE REPAIR UPON APPROVAL IN THE SAME VISIT.
PERFORM A TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION ON VEHICLE. A 4O+ POINT DIGITAL INSPECTION WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS WILL BE TEXT (OR EMAIL IF YOU PREFER) TO YOU. LOOK OVER THAT INSPECTION AND THEN CALL US AT 951-677-2373
Tire Pressure: Front ___ Rear ___
CATALYTIC CONVERTER – Remove & Replace – Front
Adam F. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/1/2024
2017 Kia Forte
Mileage
90,461
Service Date
9/15/2023
Services Performed
TECHNICIAN WILL USE THE LATEST DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT(S) AND AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REPAIRS THE TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY THE REPAIR WITH A TEST DRIVE. THIS TEST DRIVE LIKELY WILL NOT RUN THE MONITORS REQUIRED FOR A SMOG TEST. IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE SMOGGED, DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 50-100 MILES AND RETURN TO VERIFY THE MONITORS HAVE PASSED BEFORE THE SMOG TEST. THERE ARE SOME CODES AND ISSUES THAT CAN ARISE THAT WILL BLOCK THE COMPUTER FROM CHECKING ALL COMPONENTS. THIS MEANS THAT AFTER REPAIRS A NEW CODE MAY ARISE AND WOULD REQUIRE A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. INSPECTION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE REPAIR UPON APPROVAL IN THE SAME VISIT. CONFIRMED P0304 AND FOUND A BAD COIL. NO LABOR CHARGE AS IT WAS REMOVED LAST VISIT, CUSTOMER PAYS PART ONLY.
Tire Pressure: Front ___ Rear ___
Cynthia W. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/20/2023
2017 Kia Forte
Mileage
89,343
Service Date
8/2/2023
Services Performed
TECHNICIAN WILL USE THE LATEST DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FAULT(S) AND AN ESTIMATE FOR REPAIRS WILL BE PROVIDED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE REPAIRS THE TECHNICIAN WILL VERIFY THE REPAIR WITH A TEST DRIVE. THIS TEST DRIVE LIKELY WILL NOT RUN THE MONITORS REQUIRED FOR A SMOG TEST. IF THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE SMOGGED, DRIVE THE VEHICLE FOR 50-100 MILES AND RETURN TO VERIFY THE MONITORS HAVE PASSED BEFORE THE SMOG TEST. THERE ARE SOME CODES AND ISSUES THAT CAN ARISE THAT WILL BLOCK THE COMPUTER FROM CHECKING ALL COMPONENTS. THIS MEANS THAT AFTER REPAIRS A NEW CODE MAY ARISE AND WOULD REQUIRE A DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. INSPECTION FEE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE REPAIR UPON APPROVAL IN THE SAME VISIT.
SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – All
Cynthia W. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/27/2023
2017 Kia Forte
Mileage
84,855
Service Date
3/14/2023
Services Performed
DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE ENGINE OIL FILTER, INSPECT BRAKES (THRU THE WHEELS, IF POSSIBLE), CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS EXCEPT FUEL, AND PERFORM TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION.
PERFORM A TOTAL QUALITY INSPECTION ON VEHICLE. A 4O+ POINT DIGITAL INSPECTION WITH PICTURES AND VIDEOS WILL BE TEXT (OR EMAIL IF YOU PREFER) TO YOU. LOOK OVER THAT INSPECTION AND THEN CALL US AT 951-677-2373
Cynthia W. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/14/2023
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