i have a kia with over a 100k i just replaced the alt and a new battery but
i was driving home and the head lights dimmed and went out i made it home
and tried to start the car but it would't the next morning the car started
with no problems.  The alternator and battery are fine.  ...

In late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research. I'm
reporting absolute stats like "times in the shop" that will make the
differences between cars much clearer. I'll also be updating results
four times a year, so there will be information on new models sooner.

My 2006, 4,000 miles, has tremendous wind noise from front driver &
passenger windows. The higher the speed, the louder. Dealer has replaced
channel gaskets without success. Meeting with area rep next week. Is
this wind noise common w/Sedona?

Anyone have any idea where to get information on how to replace the headlamps, foglamps, and
driving lights on an Amanti without having to go to the dealer and pay $50 each?
Thanks!

Need to remove dash trim in order to remove and install the radio. Looks
like the whole dash trim must be removed in order to replace the radio . I
got started then lost my nerve as the part around the steering wheel would
not come loose . The top cover over the steering wheel ...

My daughter has a 2005 Spectra. The driver's side rear passenger door
was hit. Oddly, only the door was hit, there is no damage to any other
part of the body. Would it be safe and economical for me to replace the
door myself? Would it be difficult to replace myself? Or, is this

My daughter just got an 02 Kia SPortage.  I need to change oil.  What is
recommended for this vehicle in temperatures up to 104 degrees?
Bob
San Angelo, Texas

My 2006 Rio5 just started showing the check engine light (6000km).  Is
there a way to get the code without a reader?  It is going to take a
few days to get it into the dealer and I would like to know if it is
anything serious. In some other vehicles I had, there was a way to get

I have a 01 Kia Optima, it is an automatic...Lately, my car has a problem
where when I step on the gas pedal there are no accelaration then couple
seconds later it start to kick in...feel like losing power...Sometime the car
JERK really strong or rock back and forth for couple ...

Have had my Kia Sedona for 4 years and has run religiously w/o any
problems ever. Original battery failed, so I replaced with new,
assuming the battery was dead. Several months later, new battery
leaking - took to dealer, was told battery is fine, the alternator is