Blog | Lev Kia of Framingham

Welcome to Lev Kia of Framingham, your local Kia dealer serving Boston and the surrounding areas. We have provided exceptional sales, service, parts, and financing to Kia customers for years. Whether you are looking for a new Kia model straight from the factory or a pre-owned vehicle that fits your budget, you can find it on our lot. Read on to learn more about what makes Lev Kia of Framingham the premier destination for Kia vehicles in the Boston metro area.

 

Are you looking for a Kia dealer near Marlborough? Lev Kia of Framingham is a premier Kia dealership. Located conveniently at 510 Cochituate Rd. in Framingham, we have a wide selection of new Kia and used models as well as competitive financing options and professional service near Boston.

 

Preparing your vehicle for winter weather can be the difference between driving in challenging confidently and needing to stay off the roads. 

When Boston's winter hits, you need tires that can tackle snow and ice with confidence. Lev Kia of Framingham offers a selection of winter tires that will help keep your drive safe and your vehicle steady during winter near Framingham. Let's explore the winter tire options that ensure optimal performance during the colder months.

 

Now that the fall is coming to an end, winter will be here before you know it. In Massachusetts, it's important to make sure your car, truck, SUV, or van is prepared for the winter commute. Here at Lev Kia of Framingham, we not only offer a service center that can handle your vehicle repair or maintenance needs, but we also have multiple winter service suggestions for you to have performed. These include:

There are certain things about your vehicle that you just need to know about in order to operate it safely and to have good trips all the time. One of the things that you should know about are the gaskets. They are an integral part of how the machine works.

Protecting various chemicals from mixing up together, the gaskets are specifically made to withstand high pressure and chemical substances. However, they do have a breaking point. If they are exposed for a long period of time over many years, they can begin to fail.

 

Have you seen the news about fall foliage? There are new "leaf peeping apps" available to help you find the best changing colors of the season. It's the best time of year to go on road trips, particularly if you live in New England. With "Leaf Peepr" by Yankee Magazine, you can use the app to find the latest spots where the leaves are changing to brilliant reds and golds.

In New England, the best time of year to plan a leaf peeping road trip is in late September to late October. If you are headed up to northern…

If you're ready for a new season, you'll want to get your vehicle ready as well. A great place to start is by checking the condition of your spare tire. If you've used the compact spare tire that came with your vehicle, you may want to check out a full-sized spare tire.

A full-sized spare tire requires a little more room and the appropriate hardware, but it also provides you with many benefits. You'll have much longer to visit the dealership to have a replacement completed...

 

Ever wonder if it's a bad thing that you ignore your tire pressure monitoring system when it alerts you that one or more of your tires need air? There is always a reason for your vehicle alerting you of an issue. When it comes to tire pressure, this is something you should take seriously. You don't want to be driving around with the wrong amount of pressure in any of your tires. This could become a safety issue in a short amount of time.

Air in your tires can expand in the summer months when the temperature outside…

One of the most dangerous motoring situations you can face is hydroplaning. Hydroplaning is caused when tires slip, slide, and skid as the result of a wet roadway. There are some effective strategies you need to consider employing in order to lower the risk of hydroplaning when driving in bad weather.

Key steps to take to avoid hydroplaning include keeping tires inflated at a proper lever and regularly replacing worn tires. You also need to ensure that you routinely rotate your tires.

Other strategies that assist in lowering the risk of hydroplaning include avoiding sudden braking as well