Did you know KIG now offers an “EXPRESS SERVICE”?

Customers can now take advantage of our special menu of services within a maximum wait time of two hours. For your convenience we have also added in our Customer Service Lounge WI-FI service for your internet connectivity, cable television and hot beverages for you whilst you wait.

MAINTENANCE TIPS

Change Oil and Oil Filter

Oil is the lifeblood of your car. It keeps hardworking engine parts running clean, smooth and cool. Oil change specialists suggest every 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) or three months. The fact is, most of us do a lot of heavy driving during the summer when an engine is more likely to overheat. So at least check your oil before you head out on that road trip with the family. 

Check your car’s oil often…To check your oil, let your car run for a few minutes, then park it on a level surface and shut off the engine. Open the hood and locate the oil dipstick.

You're looking for:

1. The level of oil. If you're low on oil, you can either add another quart or simply change the oil completely.
    
2. How the oil looks. The oil should look brownish yellow and clean on the stick. If the oil is a dark color or there's a lot of dirt and grime in it, then you definitely need an oil change and oil filter replacement.

 Safety Tip

Here are some tips to keep ypur childred safe:                

• Teach children not to play in, on or around cars.
• Never leave a child unattended in a motor vehicle, even with a window slightly open. This applies to pets as well.
• Always lock car doors and trunks (even at home) and keep keys out of children's reach.
• Watch children closely around cars, particularly when loading or unloading.   
• Check to ensure that all children leave the area before moving a parked vehicle.
• When restraining children in a car that has been parked in the heat, check to make sure seating surfaces and equipment (car seat and seat belt buckles) aren't overly hot.
• Secure children correctly every time you drive.
• Courteous driving is a key to reducing traffic crashes

Auto Info          

Anti-lock Braking System

The purpose of this system is to prevent wheels from locking when maximum brake force is applied thereby allowing the driver to maintain steering control of the vehicle. 

Operation

• When operating a vehicle with ABS never pump the brakes.
• Doing so will make the ABS system ineffective.
• Always apply firm pressure.         

What to Expect

• Prevents wheels from locking, almost no tyre squeal will be heard
• Groaning or buzzing noise
• Vibrating brake pedal
• Brake pedal drop and push back            

J.D. Power: Ford's Quality Vehicles Earn
High APEAL Rankings From Customers for
                      Fuel Efficiency 

Customers increasingly are demanding top fuel efficiency, and they are rating Ford highly for delivering, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study.  

All of Ford’s newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment averages, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study.  

Ford is an industry leader in fuel efficiency, and customers are pleased with the way we are helping them at the pump,” said Bennie Fowler, group vice president, Global Quality and New Model Launches. “Ford also is absolutely committed to the highest vehicle quality, delivering vehicles that surprise and delight customers while eliminating defects.  

Ford Leads Industry with Most 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards  

(Automotive Discovery) Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific has announced the 2011 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA) revealing which vehicles most closely match their owners' desires. Seventy-two thousand consumers were surveyed for the IVA's to be based on owner ratings of their new model year cars and trucks. Respondents rated 15 key vehicle features from power and acceleration to interior roominess.  

                     2010 Model Awards:

Legacy: NHTSA “Highest Crash Test Ratings” - Five Stars for Frontal and Side-impact crash tests for both driver and passenger seating positions; IIHS "Top Safety Pick";

Wards Auto World "10 Best Engines" - 2010 2.5L Turbocharged DOHC H-4 (Subaru Legacy 2.5GT); Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com  "Best Family Cars of 2010"; Consumer Guide "Recommended" Read more

Outback: IIHS "Top Safety Pick"; Motor Trend "Sport/Utility of the Year"; Cars.com Platinum award "Best New Wagon"; ALG Residual Value Award "Best Midsize Utility Vehicle"; Popular Mechanics Automotive Excellence Award "Versatility";  Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com "Top Ten Family Cars"; Ward's Auto

 "2010 Interior of the Year" for "Popular -priced car under $29,999"; Consumer Guide "Recommended"; NEMPA Winter Vehicles Awards “Best in Class” - All Weather Sedan/Wagon-under $25,000... Read more

Forester: IIHS "Top Safety Pick"; Cars.com Lifestyle Award "Best Car for Small Families"; ALG Residual Value Award "Best Compact Utility Vehicle"; Consumer Guide "Recommended" Read

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Impreza: IIHS "Top Safety Pick" for all models tested (not including WRX or STI) Read more