IPSWICH KIA VEHICLE SERVICE

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go to obtain Kia warranty and service?

You may take your Kia to any Authorised Kia Dealer for warranty and service. For a full listing of Kia Dealers click here or call Kia Customer Care on 1800 600 010.

You may take your Kia to any Authorised Kia Dealer for warranty and service. For a full listing of Kia Dealers click here or call Kia Customer Care on 1800 600 010.

Do I have to pay any expenses in connection with the Kia warranty service?

Parts and labour used in carrying out repairs covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty and conducted at an authorised Kia Servicing Dealer are free of charge.

Parts and labour used in carrying out repairs covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty and conducted at an authorised Kia Servicing Dealer are free of charge.

If my vehicle breaks down, does the Kia New Vehicle Warranty cover towing?

In the unlikely event you should suffer a breakdown as a result of a defect which is covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty and the vehicle cannot be driven (or cannot be driven safely) you should contact the nearest Authorised Kia Dealer to arrange for transportation of your vehicle.

In the unlikely event you should suffer a breakdown as a result of a defect which is covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty and the vehicle cannot be driven (or cannot be driven safely) you should contact the nearest Authorised Kia Dealer to arrange for transportation of your vehicle.

Does the Kia New Vehicle Warranty cover tyres?

The tyre manufacturer covers the original tyres fitted to the vehicle. Should you have any concerns regarding the tyres on your vehicle, contact your authorised Kia Service Dealer for assistance.

The tyre manufacturer covers the original tyres fitted to the vehicle. Should you have any concerns regarding the tyres on your vehicle, contact your authorised Kia Service Dealer for assistance.

Does the Kia New Vehicle Warranty cover the battery?

The battery on Kia vehicles is covered for 12 months with unlimited kilometres from the warranty start date. The warranty start date is from the date of registration or first commercial use of the vehicle.

The battery on Kia vehicles is covered for 12 months with unlimited kilometres from the warranty start date. The warranty start date is from the date of registration or first commercial use of the vehicle.

What items are not covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty?
  • Costs associated with scheduled maintenance as detailed in the Owner’s Manual.
  • Damages due to factors beyond the manufacturer’s control:
  • Misuse of the Kia vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing etc.
  • Accidents, such as collision, fire, theft, etc.
  • Alteration, modification, tampering etc.
  • Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc), salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightning, and acts of God.
  • Cosmetic conditions or surface corrosion from stone chips or scratches in the paint.
  • Any damage due to lack of maintenance, or the use of the wrong fuel, oil or lubricants, such as:
  • Lack of proper maintenance as described in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Improper maintenance.
  • The use of other than the specified fuel, oil or lubricants, as recommended in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Normal deterioration
  • Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as discolouration, fading, deformation, etc.
  • Surface corrosion on any part other than the body sheet metal panels forming the exterior appearance of a Kia vehicle.
  • Any damage caused when a non-genuine Kia part has been used.
  • Any defects caused by repairs or replacement by other than an authorised Kia dealer.
  • Any damage which is considered part of normal maintenance service, such as cleaning and polishing, replenishment or replacement of oil, fluids, coolant, wiper blades, fan belt, filters, brake and clutch linings, spark plugs, electric bulbs, gaskets...
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  • Costs associated with scheduled maintenance as detailed in the Owner’s Manual.
  • Damages due to factors beyond the manufacturer’s control:
  • Misuse of the Kia vehicle, such as driving over curbs, overloading, racing etc.
  • Accidents, such as collision, fire, theft, etc.
  • Alteration, modification, tampering etc.
  • Damage or surface corrosion from the environment such as acid rain, airborne fallout (chemicals, tree sap, etc), salt, road hazards, hail, wind storm, lightning, and acts of God.
  • Cosmetic conditions or surface corrosion from stone chips or scratches in the paint.
  • Any damage due to lack of maintenance, or the use of the wrong fuel, oil or lubricants, such as:
  • Lack of proper maintenance as described in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Improper maintenance.
  • The use of other than the specified fuel, oil or lubricants, as recommended in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Normal deterioration
  • Normal wear, tear or deterioration such as discolouration, fading, deformation, etc.
  • Surface corrosion on any part other than the body sheet metal panels forming the exterior appearance of a Kia vehicle.
  • Any damage caused when a non-genuine Kia part has been used.
  • Any defects caused by repairs or replacement by other than an authorised Kia dealer.
  • Any damage which is considered part of normal maintenance service, such as cleaning and polishing, replenishment or replacement of oil, fluids, coolant, wiper blades, fan belt, filters, brake and clutch linings, spark plugs, electric bulbs, gaskets, and so on, as a result of normal wear and tear.
  • Maintenance services described as ‘Scheduled Maintenance Service’, ‘Owner Maintenance Service’ or ‘Appearance Care’ in your Owner’s Manual.
  • Adjustments, such as brake and clutch adjustment, adjustment of headlights, wheel alignment, wheel balancing, engine adjustment, etc.
  • Any economic loss. This includes, without limitation, payment for loss of use of the Kia vehicle, lodging, car rentals, travel costs, loss of pay and other expenses or damages.
  • Altered odometer reading. Any repair of a Kia vehicle on which the odometer has been altered or on which the actual distance travelled cannot be readily determined.

Will my warranty be affected if I have the vehicle modified?
The Kia New Vehicle Warranty will continue to apply to vehicles that may have been modified. However, Kia does not warrant the workmanship of, nor any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory that has not been supplied by and approved by Kia for the specified purpose. Should any defect be caused by or be attributable to any modification not carried out at the direction of Kia, the Kia New Vehicle Warranty will not cover any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory used in the modification, nor any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory that has been damaged due to a failure which is attributable to the modification.
The Kia New Vehicle Warranty will continue to apply to vehicles that may have been modified. However, Kia does not warrant the workmanship of, nor any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory that has not been supplied by and approved by Kia for the specified purpose. Should any defect be caused by or be attributable to any modification not carried out at the direction of Kia, the Kia New Vehicle Warranty will not cover any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory used in the modification, nor any part, component, assembly, equipment or accessory that has been damaged due to a failure which is attributable to the modification.

Can I use my Kia vehicle for towing?

Tow bars are available for many Kia vehicles. When using your Kia vehicle for towing you must ensure :

  • The vehicle is properly serviced and maintained and is properly equipped for towing;
  • You comply in all respects with Kia’s recommendations with respect to towing equipment, maximum loads and the correct use of the vehicle when towing.
  • You comply in all respects with the manufacturers recommendations when using towing hitches, load levelling devices and similar towing related equipment.

Your Kia vehicle’s actual towing capability depends upon a number of factors. This includes:

  • State regulations governing the amount which may be towed,
  • Where the towing is to be performed, and
  • The vehicle’s specifications (including engine capacity and transmission type).

Tow bars are available for many Kia vehicles. When using your Kia vehicle for towing you must ensure :

  • The vehicle is properly serviced and maintained and is properly equipped for towing;
  • You comply in all respects with Kia’s recommendations with respect to towing equipment, maximum loads and the correct use of the vehicle when towing.
  • You comply in all respects with the manufacturers recommendations when using towing hitches, load levelling devices and similar towing related equipment.

Your Kia vehicle’s actual towing capability depends upon a number of factors. This includes:

  • State regulations governing the amount which may be towed,
  • Where the towing is to be performed, and
  • The vehicle’s specifications (including engine capacity and transmission type).

Are Kia parts and accessories covered by warranty?
If a Kia part or accessory is fitted by a Kia dealer to a vehicle prior to delivery of the vehicle, Kia will warrant the parts or accessories for the Kia New Vehicle Warranty period applicable to your vehicle, depending on the vehicles use. Kia Parts and Accessories purchased over the counter from an authorised Kia dealer will be warranted for a period of 12 months from the date on which they were purchased, or 20,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.
If a Kia part or accessory is fitted by a Kia dealer to a vehicle prior to delivery of the vehicle, Kia will warrant the parts or accessories for the Kia New Vehicle Warranty period applicable to your vehicle, depending on the vehicles use. Kia Parts and Accessories purchased over the counter from an authorised Kia dealer will be warranted for a period of 12 months from the date on which they were purchased, or 20,000 kilometres, whichever occurs first.

Can I convert my vehicle to use LPG?
The use of LPG on an engine not specifically designed for use with this type of fuel may lead to excessive wear, drivability concerns and engine management issues. Kia Motor Corporation does not manufacture LPG compatible engines for vehicles imported to Australia. Therefore, KMAU advises that LPG should not be used in its range of petrol vehicles. If an LPG system is fitted to a Kia engine/vehicle, the Kia New Vehicle Warranty does not apply to the LPG system or to any conditions/defects that are attributable to the LPG system installation or to operation of the engine using LPG.
The use of LPG on an engine not specifically designed for use with this type of fuel may lead to excessive wear, drivability concerns and engine management issues. Kia Motor Corporation does not manufacture LPG compatible engines for vehicles imported to Australia. Therefore, KMAU advises that LPG should not be used in its range of petrol vehicles. If an LPG system is fitted to a Kia engine/vehicle, the Kia New Vehicle Warranty does not apply to the LPG system or to any conditions/defects that are attributable to the LPG system installation or to operation of the engine using LPG.

Can I use fuel-containing ethanol in my vehicle?
Kia approves the use of petrol with an Ethanol content of up to 10%. (E10) Kia warranty will not cover failures or faults due to operation on fuels with an Ethanol content greater than 10%. Discontinue using petrol blended with Ethanol if any kind of drivability problem occurs.
Kia approves the use of petrol with an Ethanol content of up to 10%. (E10) Kia warranty will not cover failures or faults due to operation on fuels with an Ethanol content greater than 10%. Discontinue using petrol blended with Ethanol if any kind of drivability problem occurs.

What about fuel containing methanol?
NEVER use fuel-containing METHANOL, as damage to the fuel system and engine will result.
NEVER use fuel-containing METHANOL, as damage to the fuel system and engine will result.

Can I use bio-diesel in my vehicle?
On CRDi (Common Rail Direction Injection) engines, fuel quality is of the utmost importance. In Australia, Fuel Quality and Standards are set down in the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. All Kia diesel engine vehicles must use fuel conforming to the European Standard EN590 (or comparable equivalent). For CRDi vehicles, Bio-diesel fuel may be used up to a 5% limit (B5), providing the bio-diesel component meets the EN14214 standard (or equivalent) AND the blended diesel/bio-diesel fuel meets the EN590 standard. Use of fuels which do not meet these standards (EN590, EN14214 or their equivalents) may cause driveability issues, and may lead to increased wear and/or damage to fuel system and engine components. Kia warranty will not cover failures or faults due to vehicle operation on fuels with a bio-diesel content greater than 5% (B5) or from the use of fuels which do not meet the required standards.
On CRDi (Common Rail Direction Injection) engines, fuel quality is of the utmost importance. In Australia, Fuel Quality and Standards are set down in the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. All Kia diesel engine vehicles must use fuel conforming to the European Standard EN590 (or comparable equivalent). For CRDi vehicles, Bio-diesel fuel may be used up to a 5% limit (B5), providing the bio-diesel component meets the EN14214 standard (or equivalent) AND the blended diesel/bio-diesel fuel meets the EN590 standard. Use of fuels which do not meet these standards (EN590, EN14214 or their equivalents) may cause driveability issues, and may lead to increased wear and/or damage to fuel system and engine components. Kia warranty will not cover failures or faults due to vehicle operation on fuels with a bio-diesel content greater than 5% (B5) or from the use of fuels which do not meet the required standards.

What is the fuel consumption figure for my vehicle?
Should you have any questions regarding fuel consumption on the various Kia vehicles, we suggest you visit the Australian Greenhouse Office Fuel Consumption Guide website at www.greenhouse.gov.au. While the Guide provides reliable fuel consumption figures for comparing different vehicles that have used the same test method, you may experience different results depending on driving conditions, driver behaviour and the condition of your vehicle. No test can simulate all possible combinations of traffic conditions, climate, driver behaviour and vehicle maintenance. You may not have much control over some factors such as traffic conditions, but you do have control over others such as how and when you drive, and how well your car is maintained.
Should you have any questions regarding fuel consumption on the various Kia vehicles, we suggest you visit the Australian Greenhouse Office Fuel Consumption Guide website at www.greenhouse.gov.au. While the Guide provides reliable fuel consumption figures for comparing different vehicles that have used the same test method, you may experience different results depending on driving conditions, driver behaviour and the condition of your vehicle. No test can simulate all possible combinations of traffic conditions, climate, driver behaviour and vehicle maintenance. You may not have much control over some factors such as traffic conditions, but you do have control over others such as how and when you drive, and how well your car is maintained.

Factors affecting fuel consumption
High speeds – Driving fast will result in high fuel consumption. Aerodynamic drag – Parts on the exterior of a vehicle such as roof racks and spoilers, or having the window open, increases air resistance and fuel consumption. Air Conditioning – Air conditioners use extra fuel when operating. Vehicle Load – The more a vehicle carries, the more fuel it uses. This includes carrying passengers, carrying loads in the vehicle and towing.
High speeds – Driving fast will result in high fuel consumption. Aerodynamic drag – Parts on the exterior of a vehicle such as roof racks and spoilers, or having the window open, increases air resistance and fuel consumption. Air Conditioning – Air conditioners use extra fuel when operating. Vehicle Load – The more a vehicle carries, the more fuel it uses. This includes carrying passengers, carrying loads in the vehicle and towing.

What do they mean by ‘wear and tear’?
Wear and tear is defined as the gradual reduction in operating performance of a part or parts having regard to the age of the vehicle, the distance it has travelled and the operating conditions. Wear and tear is not covered by warranty.
Wear and tear is defined as the gradual reduction in operating performance of a part or parts having regard to the age of the vehicle, the distance it has travelled and the operating conditions. Wear and tear is not covered by warranty.

Does the Kia New Vehicle Warranty cover towing?
If a component covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty fails as a result of poor workmanship or materials rendering the vehicle immobile or un-driveable, cost of towing to the nearest authorised Kia dealer is generally covered under warranty. Prior authorisation must be obtained from the repairing Kia Dealer.
If a component covered by the Kia New Vehicle Warranty fails as a result of poor workmanship or materials rendering the vehicle immobile or un-driveable, cost of towing to the nearest authorised Kia dealer is generally covered under warranty. Prior authorisation must be obtained from the repairing Kia Dealer.

What else do I need to do?
Care should be taken to protect your vehicle from corrosion. You should inspect the body sheet-metal panels of your Kia vehicle frequently, and if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint or protective coating, have them repaired immediately. If you drive on salted roads, or if you drive near the ocean, you should flush the under-body of the vehicle at least once a month with clean water. If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or any event that may cause damage to the paint, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilisers, de-icing salt, or other corrosive substance, be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed.
Care should be taken to protect your vehicle from corrosion. You should inspect the body sheet-metal panels of your Kia vehicle frequently, and if you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint or protective coating, have them repaired immediately. If you drive on salted roads, or if you drive near the ocean, you should flush the under-body of the vehicle at least once a month with clean water. If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or any event that may cause damage to the paint, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilisers, de-icing salt, or other corrosive substance, be sure that such materials are well packaged and sealed.

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