My dealership closed - where should I go for service?

[KikoTheAkita]

I was dismayed to learn that the dealership where I bought my Stinger has closed - actually a change in ownership and is to become a Nissan dealership. Their website says that they will continue to service Kias, as they "service all makes and models". My next closest Kia dealership is about 30 miles away. So I'm wondering whether other Stinger owners only trust a Kia dealership exclusively for routine maintenance, or whether basic stuff like oil changes are taken care of elsewhere. Thanks.

 

[Kamauxx]

I don't trust my closest Kia dealership for anything. If it isn't for warranty work I won't use them.

The only time I've even been there in the 8k miles I've owned my car was to buy an oil filter.

For general maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations (if you don't want to do them yourself) any reputable shop should be able to take care of you, Nissan techs included. What it really boils down to is do you trust that they will do a good job.

 

[bumble bee]

Well there has got to be more then 1around you. I mean, like u from USA. What city or state u live?

 

[eflyguy]

You are not required to take it to Kia for service. You can use any service company for any brand, including local "quick-lube" places, or even do it yourself. For warranty purposes, you just need to keep all receipts.

 

[Joseph Spiegel]

I was dismayed to learn that the dealership where I bought my Stinger has closed - actually a change in ownership and is to become a Nissan dealership. Their website says that they will continue to service Kias, as they "service all makes and models". My next closest Kia dealership is about 30 miles away. So I'm wondering whether other Stinger owners only trust a Kia dealership exclusively for routine maintenance, or whether basic stuff like oil changes are taken care of elsewhere. Thanks.

Other than warranty work and the first free oil change, I’ll get it serviced near home.

 

[Hexx]

If you did want to find out about what your options are, I would just call Kia's customer service line and ask them what what your options are. I used them to track my pre-order because my dealer was giving me no information and I found their customer service to be excellent.

 

[forzanerazzurri]

I don't trust my closest Kia dealership for anything. If it isn't for warranty work I won't use them.

The only time I've even been there in the 8k miles I've owned my car was to buy an oil filter.

For general maintenance like oil changes and tire rotations (if you don't want to do them yourself) any reputable shop should be able to take care of you, Nissan techs included. What it really boils down to is do you trust that they will do a good job.

Yep