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Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that the tires be rotated on the same schedule as oil changes. In most cases that means every 7,500 miles or six months.

A good time to rotate your tires is when you get the oil changed, assuming you do that at least once a year and more often if you drive in excess of 12,000 miles a year.

On front-wheel-drive vehicles, the weight of the engine and transmission, and because the front tires do most of the work in turns, it’ll certainly wear quicker than the rear tires.

Rotating the tires between…

Not necessarily. A certain amount of brake noise is considered “normal” these days because of the harder semi-metallic brake pads that are used in most front-wheel drive cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. This type of noise does not affect braking performance and does not indicate a brake problem. However, if the noise is objectionable, there are ways to eliminate it.

Brake squeal might be eliminated just by having one of Rick Case’s ASE-Certified Technicians - Mechanics resurface your brake rotors.

Some brands of semi-metallic pads are inherently noisier than others because of the

How to know if your car needs more power:
 

The condition of the cell plates inside the battery determines whether or not a battery is still serviceable. Current is produced when sulfuric acid in the battery reacts with lead in the cell plates. As the battery discharges, sulfate accumulates on the plates and reduces the battery's ability to make current. The sulfate is returned to solution when the alternator recharges the battery by forcing current to flow in the opposite direction.

Over time, some of the sulfate becomes permanently attached to the plates. The sulfate forms a barrier that…

Well folks, the holiday season is finally behind us, and if you're like many Floridian drivers, you spent a lot of time on the road visiting friends and family over the past few months. But while enjoying some free time with your loved ones can be relaxing for you, all that excess mileage can put stress on your car. So, if you want to ensure your Kia car is ready to take on 2018 with confidence, we here at Rick Case Kia Sunrise might just have some helpful Kia service and maintenance tips to help you do just that…

Cruising the Plantation roads in a fun and unique new car is closer than you think. Rick Case Kia Sunrise, located in nearby Sunrise, is only 15 minutes away from Plantation! That means that you're only 15 minutes away from driving a great new Kia off our lot, and into your driveway.

At Rick Case Hyundai Sunrise, Plantation drivers will find a huge selection of new Kia vehicles, including favorites like the Kia Forte, Kia Optima, Kia Sorento, and Kia Soul. Not to mention that we also offer an extensive pre-owned vehicle inventory, full of affordable and high quality…

Let's be honest, our Kia vehicles are long lasting and dependable, but even the most durable of machines needs a tune up every once in a while. For that reason, our Service Center is ready to take car of any needs your Kia may have, staffed with trained technicians specialized to know every inch of your vehicle.

The need for regular auto service and maintenance is something that most drivers tend to view as an inconvenience. And while it is an interruption to the schedules of many drivers, here at Rick Case Kia, it is our goal to make your next service experience more convenient and satisfying than ever before. At our Sunrise, FL location, drivers from Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Plantation, Hollywood, and beyond can find the best option for auto service.