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The City of El Paso enacted the Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement Program to reduce the number of traffic accidents on our city streets. The city hopes that the presence of the cameras will make drivers more aware of their actions when traveling, and for those who are not, a violation will arrive in the mail. The goal according to the police department is, “to reduce the number of red light violations, red light crashes, and red light injury crashes.” El Paso Kia takes a look at the city’s red light camera use. Close-up of sign on city police car Where are the Red Light Cameras? Red light cameras in El Paso are located at the following locations:     Americas and Alameda                         Airways and Montana Campbell and Missouri                        Gateway East and Zaragoza Gateway West and Zaragoza Gateway North and Kenworthy Gateway North and Transmountain Hawkins and Montana Joe Battle and Montowood               Joe Battle and Rojas Lee Trevino and Montwood              McCombs and Sun Valley Mesa and Sunland Park                     Montwood and Zaragoza Redd and Resler                                   Resler and Mesa Rushing and Woodrow Bean             Sunland Park and Mesa Hills What You Need to Know If a red light camera catches you, these are a few things you need to know: Payments made online for your red light camera violation cannot be made at the Municipal Court. Payments are to be made through REDFLEX. You can make your payment in person with a money order, check, or credit/debit card. You can also make your payment online with a credit/debit card, but you will have to pay a “transaction fee” of $2.95. The fine is $75 The ticket does not go on your driving record; it is a civil penalty again the OWNER of the vehicle, not the driver. If the $75 is not paid, the owner’s name is turned over to a collection agency and/or the Texas DOT, which may result in the inability to register the vehicle in the future.

We often notice that people don't always check the pressure of their tires, to their own grief. After all, you're going down the highway at 65 to 70 miles per hour, don't you want to make sure that those small pieces of rubber that connect you to the road are in perfect condition? Under or overinflated tires are more likely to blow out when you hit debris in the roads. Improperly inflated tires will also contribute to a loss of fuel efficiency. By checking the state of your tires regularly and making sure there's not too much wear and tear you are ensuring that you can count on them in a sticky situation.   More important than damage, though, is pressure. Damage can be seen with the naked eye, while pressure needs some kind of tool to check it. Don't count on a kick test helping you: if you can feel there's a lack of pressure with a kick, you should have refilled them with air a long, long time ago! Instead, get a little pressure gauge from your local department store or auto parts retailer, and check your tire pressure that way. It should, however, be mentioned that these little appliances are far from perfect and have been shown to be off by as much as 20 percent. They will cost anywhere between $20 to $40 and are the very best way to ensure that soft tires are a thing of the past. Most gas stations also offer tire pressure gauges and air to refill tires that are soft.

If you're ever in the neighborhood of our Las Cruces Kia Dealership, you should drop by and take a look at this year's Optima LX, a great car for the whole family. Few cars in the mid-size sedan segment will be this affordable, economical and, above all, safe than this upstanding member of the Kia clan. The LX is the most basic of all trims, but don't let that put you off as Kia still offers a generous amount of accessories in their basic models. Starting out at just over $21,000, this really is a highly affordable car, and that is without taking the great fuel economy into account. The Optima gets 23 miles to the gallon in cities and 34 on the highway, a real winner in its segment. More important than anything else, though, is of course the safety of you and your family as you travel. The Optima LX comes with a wide range of functions that will ensure you make it to your destination in one piece, from electronic traction and stability control, anti-lock disc brakes and air bags that will protect you from all sides should the worst happen. In fact, the government put the Optima through their crash tests and awarded the sedan five stars out of five for safety performance, which the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety agreed with. Both of the pronouncements make us feel very confident in recommending the Optima to you and your family.

If you're looking for a zesty small car that gives you that power you've been looking for, come down to our Ft. Bliss Kia dealership and check out the 2015 Forte Koup EX. Kia debuted this line in 2014 and has tweaked the basic design in this year's line, giving it an engine that has just that little bit more power and straightening out the design. The Koup is a two-door that gives anything else in its class a run for its money with generous basic accessories that make the estimated $18,500 price tag a real bargain. The main selling point of the Koup EX in our eyes is its engine: the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces up to 173 horsepower and 154 pound-feet of torque, making it go from zero to 60 in 8.1 seconds. This is a real accomplishment for a coupe and makes it zip along the road like no other. At the same time it's affordable to run whether traveling on lengthy road trips or using it for your daily commute, with a fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 mpg on the open road. If you want a small, affordable car that can still speed up quickly, turn on a dime, and looks good, look no further than the Kia Forte Koup EX, a great little car that gives you real bang for your buck.

If you are looking for a car that proves size isn't everything, why don't you come down to our El Paso Kia dealership and take a look at the 2015 Kia Rio LX? This small, compact car offers all the benefits of a small car without any of the drawbacks, and really spices up its segment. Once you step inside the Rio, you'll be surprised by how big it feels, even tall drivers will be able to stretch their legs without bumping their heads. The drawbacks of compact cars almost completely disappear inside the Rio LX, giving you a car that feels spacious.   The benefits are certainly there in the case of the Kia Rio, the small car that does everything right. Its size is perfect for parking and it can turn on a dime, making even the sharpest of corners a breeze. Its fuel economy is impressive at 27 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the open road. You can improve the fuel efficiency even more if you add on the Eco package. To top it all off, the Rio's basic LX package won't cost you an arm and a leg, either, coming in at under $14,000 for the base model. The affordable price point makes the Rio LX a good starter vehicle, or a great commuter vehicle for someone looking for a car that gets good fuel efficiency.

There are several basic car maintenance and repairs you can do yourself without having to take your vehicle to local car dealerships in El Paso, TX. Most simple car repairs only need a few tools you should already have around the home, such as screwdrivers, a socket set, and pliers. Any repairs you do yourself only requires you to pay for the parts and eliminates you having to pay for labor. Before undertaking any car repair, take the time to review your owner’s manual. This manual contains a wealth of information, as well as instructions for some basic car repairs. Besides reviewing your manual, you can check online for other useful resources, like “how to” videos and step-by-step written instructions. Wiper Blades: Changing wiper blades is one of the easier DIY repairs. Most wiper blades are secured to the wiper arm with a single locking clip. All that is required is a new set of blades and maybe a flathead screwdriver. Headlights and Tail Lamps: Depending on your vehicle model, it is easy to access headlights and tail lamps when they burn out and need to be replaced. Look in your owner’s manual, as it may show details about how to change the bulbs. Fuses: Changing fuses is not complex. Your owner’s manual should show you where the fuse box is located within the vehicle, as well as contain a diagram showing what each fuse powers. Sometimes, the diagram is under the fuse box housing cover. Just make sure to replace the fuse with the same amperage fuse. Air Filter: The air filter is typically on top of the engine and only requires opening the hood. The air filter housing might not require any tools to open, either, as most are kept securely closed with locking and unlocking clips. Fluids: Fluid reservoirs are accessed under the hood and can be quickly checked to see if you need refill them, like washer fluid, brake fluid, oil, or transmission fluid. Refer to the owner’s manual for more details. Oil and Oil Filter: Changing the oil and oil filter requires an intermediate skill level. You do need an oil filter wrench, socket set, and oil pan to collect the used motor oil, as well as car ramps and a jack to elevate the vehicle if it is close to the ground. Checking Tire Pressure: Maintaining the right tire pressure is not difficult and only requires a tire pressure gauge device. Check your owner’s manual for more details about the correct pressure your vehicle. Even if you lack an understanding of the car’s mechanical systems, does not mean you cannot save some money by taking care of those repairs you can do on your own. Your Kia dealership in El Paso has a parts department where you can obtain OEM parts for your Kia vehicle. You will be able to submit a parts order request online at Integrity Kia. One of our customer service specialists will contact you, after submitting the order, to ensure you are ordering the right parts and that everything you need is in stock and ready for you to pick up upon your arrival at the dealership. For more information or assistance in finding OEM parts for your Kia, contact us at 915-856-2982 now.

There are many different reasons why some people like shopping for a newer model used car instead of a brand new one. Even though there are great deals on brand new models at your local El Paso auto dealers, not everyone is ready to drive off in a brand new car. The following are some of the different reasons given for buying used instead of new. Feel free to use these to help you determine whether a new car or a used car is best for your needs whenever you are shopping for a new vehicle. Do you have children? Let’s face it, children are messy. Preventing them from making a mess in the back seat is difficult. Accidental spills and snack crumbs are normal. For parents, investing in a new car and attempting to keep it clean is not always the best decision. In the meantime, until the children get older, getting a good used vehicle makes more sense, since they do not have to worry about the mess their kids make. The amount of value a car loses during the first year. Most of a vehicle’s depreciation occurs during the first year. Some people even believe you lose several thousands of dollars the minute you drive a new car off the lot. Purchasing used for this group of people is second nature, since they want to retain the most value in their vehicle with the least amount of depreciation, whether they keep a few years or until it no longer runs. People who drive an excessive amount of miles each year. For those people who have long commutes to work, and rack up tens of thousands of miles each year, getting a high quality used vehicle provides reliable transportation without the new car cost. These people often replace their vehicle every three to five years, so buying new one would put them upside down on their loan and would not be a wise investment decision. Parents who have teenaged drivers behind the whee l. Teenagers are inexperienced drivers and putting them behind the wheel of a brand new car is never a good idea. Teenagers already have enough pressure on them to concentrate on the road and other drivers. Additionally, accidents are bound to happen. Further, the costs to insure a teenaged driver are more expensive on new vehicles, compared to used cars. People on tight budgets with so-so credit. Peolple with less than stellar credit may not qualify for new car leasing and financing programs, but will qualify for used car financing programs. Buying used allows them to get a decent bargain on a newer modeled vehicle, while at the same helps rebuild their credit. Whether you decide you want a new vehicle, or a used one, you can find a wide variety of new, certified pre-owned, and used models in stock at Integrity Kia. Stop by our showroom and car lot in El Paso, or give us a call at 915-856-2982 today.

Leasing a new car from car dealers in El Paso has its advantages over traditional financing and purchasing the vehicle upfront. With car leases, your monthly payments are typically much lower, allowing you to afford higher priced vehicles without going above your budget. You might be wondering how it is possible to lease a higher priced vehicle. The answer is directly related to the lease’s payment terms and conditions. Lease programs only require you to pay a fraction of the cost of the vehicle based upon the length of the lease. You monthly payment includes two different amounts: monthly vehicle depreciation and monthly finance charge.  Further, rather than paying the full amount of sales taxes upfront, like you do with conventional financing, you pay the taxes on a monthly basis, which are charged on the dollar amount of the monthly payment, not the total price of the vehicle. In the event you have a down payment and/or vehicle trade-in allowance, these are deducted from the final price of the vehicle you negotiated with the car dealership in El Paso. For example, if the total price of the vehicle you were looking at was $22,000, and you had a $3,000 down payment and a $4,000 trade-in allowance, the adjusted price used to calculate monthly lease payments would be $15,000. For illustrative purposes, let’s say the lease period was 36 months, and the vehicle was being depreciated over 10 years (120 months). This would mean your monthly depreciation amount is $150. Let’s say the monthly finance charge is $20 and the sales tax rate is 8.5%. So, your monthly payment is $150, plus the $20 finance charge, plus 8.5% sales taxes on $170. In other words, the total monthly lease payment is approximately $185. Now, let’s compare the costs of financing to demonstrate how leasing makes it possible to afford a more expensive vehicle. Rather than leasing, you decide to finance the $15,000 and purchase the vehicle upfront. On top of this $15,000, you also have to pay $1,870 in sales taxes on the original vehicle price of $22,000. So, the total amount financed is $16,870.  You decided to take out a 5 year (60 month) loan with an interest rate of 3.9%. Your monthly payment amount is approximately $310 per month. From these examples, it should be a bit clearer why leasing has lower monthly payments and makes it possible to afford vehicles that would be normally be outside your price range using conventional financing. At the end of your lease period, you always have the option to purchase the vehicle. If you do decide to purchase the vehicle, then you are only financing the value left in the vehicle and paying taxes on that amount, not the original purchase price. To learn more about lease programs and to find out if a lease if right for you, stop by Integrity Kia today, or contact us by phoning 915-856-2982.

Getting the most out of your trade-in vehicle helps offset the costs of purchasing a brand new or newer used vehicle from your El Paso Kia dealership. Some people make the mistake of arriving at the dealership in their dirty vehicle and expecting to get top dollar from it. Appearance and presentation is everything if you expect to get a fair value for your current vehicle. Before heading over to the dealership, take the time to clean out the car, vacuum and dust the interior, clean the windows, and wash and wax the exterior. Not only does this help your car stand out, but also makes it easier for the dealership to evaluate the vehicle’s interior and exterior condition. Another thing you can do is gather up all of your service records for the vehicle showing you maintained the vehicle correctly. Do not overlook new tire purchases, brake pad replacements, and other service work you had complete recently. Having these records with you lets the car dealer know the vehicle does not have any major problems or issues. In addition, another reason to take this supporting documentation along is in case you had the work completed someplace else or did some of the repairs yourself. Avoid concealing damage from an automobile accident. Your Kia El Paso car dealer uses vehicle history services and will discover accident history and repair work anyway. Being upfront with the dealer about accidents and repairs completed to restore the vehicle afterwards is better, because it prevents them from questioning your other responses about the vehicle if you failed to share this information, and it could potentially hurt the offer made for the trade-in allowance on the vehicle. Further, if you know there are known mechanical problems with the vehicle, inform the dealer. They are going to do an evaluation of the vehicle’s engine, heating and cooling system, electrical system, and so on, to see if there are any potential problems that need repaired before they can resell the vehicle to another person. Keep in mind, certain problems may lower the amount offered at trade-in, since the dealer will have to foot the bill to get them fixed. Do not be afraid to ask the dealership about different options to determine whether it might be better for you to get the problem fixed in order to get a higher trade-in amount. In some cases, the costs to make the repair yourself are comparable to the difference deducted from the trade-in value. By taking the time to prepare your vehicle before trading it in, you could potentially get a higher allowance to use towards the purchase of a new Kia or newer used vehicle. Feel free to stop by Integrity Kia in El Paso to have your trade-in appraised, utilize our free online trade-in appraisal tool, or contact us at 915-856-2982 for further assistance.

Not everyone cares to or wants to wax their car, although there are many benefits of doing it. Waxing is a great way to protect your vehicle’s paint. It is also a great way to keep your vehicle looking shiny and new, and to keep its value at the highest that it can be. Wax your vehicle with some tips from your Kia dealer near Alamogordo. Preparing There are a few things that you should do to prepare your vehicle for its waxing job. You should first give your vehicle a good washing using car soap and water. Work on removing all dirt and grime. Wax has a harder time sticking to dirty paint. Make sure that your vehicle is completely dry before you begin, too. Wax also has a harder time sticking to moisture. Don’t wax your vehicle in extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures. You should do it in a garage or in the shade if you’re outside. Waxing Use small amounts of wax, and apply it with the applicator pad that probably came with your waxing kit. Using too much wax is a common mistake and will just make a mess. Apply the wax in small and circular motions, and work your car section by section. Take your time. Let the wax sit there until it is dry. It should come off easily when it is ready. Use a microfiber cloth the remove it in the same fashion that you applied it. Be sure to remove any residue. Then you can polish your vehicle to a shine.

When you’re shopping for a new vehicle, one of the things that you will want to take a look at is the upholstery. To some people the type of upholstery is no big deal, and to others it might make all the difference. Our Kia dealer in El Paso helps you decide on leather or cloth upholstery. There are benefits and drawbacks to both. Leather Upholstery For starters, leather is the more expensive option. If you’re at all concerned about cutting corners and saving a few bucks, then leather might not be for you. Leather obviously smells better, though, and it is classier looking. It is easier to clean, too. In most cases you can just easily wipe away dirt and spills, but if you want to keep it looking nice you have to maintain it, which can be a bit of a hassle. A drawback of leather is that it is not the most comfortable. It tends to get very hot in the summer months, and very cold in the winter months. Cloth Upholstery Cloth is popular because it is affordable. Another reason why it is popular is because it is comfortable. No matter what the weather or the temperature is outside, cloth upholstery is generally comfortable no matter what. You won’t stick to it or slide around on it. The drawbacks of cloth are that it looks cheap and it is harder to clean. If something spills on your cloth seats it can be difficult to wipe off, and it may very well leave a stain.

Your vehicle contains many different fluids that are all required and completely necessary in its function. It’s important that all of these fluids are kept clean and full at all times. Be sure to always keep an eye on the fluid levels in your Van Horn area Kia. Oil Oil is the most important fluid in your vehicle since your engine absolutely cannot run without it. Oil is what’s responsible for lubricating all of the moving parts of your engine. Without it, the moving parts would just grind against one another, which would cause major damage. It could even eventually cause your engine to just seize altogether. You should check your oil level once a month to make sure it is not low, and you should have your oil changed every 3 months or 3000 miles. Transmission Fluid Your vehicle needs transmission fluid to smoothly run its gears. Your transmission fluid should never be low, so if you notice that it is low you need to take your vehicle to be looked at by a professional. Brake Fluid Brake fluid is needed to keep your brakes working properly. Just like the transmission fluid, the brake fluid should never be low. You should be able to check the brake fluid just by looking at the container. Coolant Coolant is needed to keep your engine at a safe and cool temperature. It’s very important that you never run low on coolant because then your engine will probably overheat.