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We have a lot to celebrate right now at Classic Kia and we want you to join us. Visit us today to check out some amazing deals during our 30 th Anniversary Celebration* happening right now!   We are celebrating a massive achievement at Classic Kia and we want you to come and join us in the fun. After 30 years and countless happy customers, we are rolling out the celebration deals with 30 ways you can save on a new vehicle. Our 30 th Anniversary Sale is happening right now and it is the perfect time for you to come by so that you can test drive a new Kia car and talk with our team about buying or leasing. Over 25,000 Happy Customers Can’t Be Wrong! At Classic Kia, we like to make sure that our customers are always in their comfort zone while shopping with us. Whether you are looking for a new Kia Forte or you are hoping to drive away in a 2019 Kia Sportage, you get great perks when you shop with us. We will talk with you about our fantastic warranty options, our Drive & Decide exchange guarantee, and your ability to get up to 120% of Kelley Blue Book trade-in value for your vehicle. We Are Celebrating Our Big Three-OH! This is your chance to learn about taking advantage of reduced payments right now at our Waukegan Kia dealership. Payments start at just $99 a month along with 0% APR financing for 75 months, so this is one anniversary sale you do not want to miss. Be sure to ask us about your chance to enjoy $4,000 customer cash when you come in for your new vehicle.   30 days and 30 different ways to save – we want to see you for our 30 th Anniversary Celebration happening right now at Classic Kia. You will find our dealership conveniently located at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, IL if you’d like to take part in the festivities. For questions about this amazing sales event or how you can get the Kia financing you need, give us a call in our sales department at (847) 232-6246. *Cash provided by Kia Motors America. $4,000 customer cash for retail customers only on select 2019 Kia Sorento models. Customer cash varies by model. Subject to credit approval by Kia Motors Finance (KMF), through KMF, to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. ^0% APR Financing up to 75 mos. on select 2019 Kia Sportage models. $13.33 per month per $1000 financed at 75 months. Subject to credit approval by Kia Motors Finance (KMF), through KMF, to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR. New vehicles only. **Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. For vehicles in commercial use, the powertrain warranty is limited to five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. See dealer for complete details. Offer ends 9/3/19.

We want you to know that our team at Classic Kia is excited about everything the 2020 Kia Telluride has to offer. Take some time to visit us today to see it in person or work with us to reserve your very own! 2020 Kia Telluride | Waukegan, IL The Kia lineup is known for bringing out vehicles that are not only dependable but also fun-to-drive. If you are looking for a bit of a substantial ride with plenty of room for passengers and cargo, we want you to know that the new 2020 Kia Telluride has arrived at Classic Kia. This is a new Kia SUV that is ready to go for any driving adventures that you may have planned out this summer and throughout the year. All you have to do is make your way to see us at our local Kia dealership serving Kenosha, WI and we can have you check it out and then go over your options for customizing one of your very own. Performance The new 2020 Kia Telluride certainly has no issue getting through diverse terrain and it is built to deliver. Under the hood is a V6 3.8-liter engine that gives you 291 horsepower as well as 262 lb-ft of torque. There are also several drive modes that you can pick from, such as Comfort, Smart, Eco, Sport, and Snow mode. These Kia SUVs also feature Class III towing capability with up to a 5,000 lb. capacity. Safety and Special Features Are you interested in features? Not only can the Kia Telluride easily seat up to eight passengers with three rows of seating, but you will also have safety tech like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist to give you added peace of mind. For special features, we can show you the included USB ports and the option for beautiful dual sunroofs.   Ready to buy or lease a new 2020 Kia Telluride? Come by to see us at Classic Kia located at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, IL if you want to customize your very own. Search Kia near me to discover our inventory online or call our sales team at (847) 232-6246.

There are plenty of hot deals available so you can keep cool in a new Kia car during the Summer Sales Event happening now at Classic Kia. Come by to see us today to learn more and take a test drive! Kia Summer Sales Event | Waukegan, IL The Kia Summer Sales Event is in full swing at Classic Kia, which means that you have the unique opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new Kia vehicle you’ve been eyeing. We’re your Gurnee Kia dealership whether you are looking to trade in your current vehicle or if you want to add another set of wheels to your household. Right now, we have a variety of options for you during the Kia Summer Sales Event for all sorts of driving personalities and budgets. It is Time to Take a Loan Off With the Kia Summer Sales Event at Classic Kia, you can experience payments that start at just $99 along with up to $4,000 customer cash. Be sure to talk with us about your ability to get 0% APR financing for up to 72 months on the Kia car of your choice.* Qualified buyers may also be able to enjoy no payments for 90 days.* Find out more from our Kia dealers serving Kenosha, WI. Our Kia Inventory In order to experience the full spectrum of this sales event, we invite you to come by our Kia dealership for a test drive. Check out the 2020 Kia Sportage LX that features a driver-oriented design and Bluetooth® wireless hands-free technology.   Whether you are interested in the new 2019 Kia Soul, the 2019 Kia Optima, or another model, the Kia Summer Sales Event won’t be happening for long. Make our staff today at Classic Kia at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, IL to learn more about your buying or leasing options. For answers to your questions about selection or pricing, please call our sales team at (847) 232-6246 and we will be happy to help. *^Up to 72 months contract term with total of 69 equal monthly payments. Finance charges accrue from the contract date origination. Earned interest over the first 90 days will be amortized over the term of the contract. *Lease incl. 2019 Forte LXS STK#K9345, 4 cyl, auto, a/c, p/s/b/w/l, MSRP: $20,240. $99/mo. for 36 mos. $2706 down pymt + 1st mo pymt + $0 sec dep + $695 bank fee = $3500 total due at signing. Ttl pmts $3564. Residual $11,132. 10k mi/yr, 15¢/mi over. On approved credit. Closed end lease for tier 1 or 2 customers approved through KMF. Price plus tax, title, reg and $179.81 doc fee. Lessee responsible for excess mileage, wear and tear. †Cash provided by Kia Motors America. $4000 customer cash for retail customers only on select 2019 Kia Sorento models. Customer cash varies by model. Subject to credit approval by Kia Motors Finance (KMF), through KMF, to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing ^0% APR Financing up to 72 mos. on select 2019 Kia Sportage models. 72 monthly payments of $13.89 per month per $1000 financed at 72 months. Subject to credit approval by Kia Motors Finance (KMF), through KMF, to very well qualified buyers and not available on balloon financing. Only a limited number of customers will qualify for advertised APR.**Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. For vehicles in commercial use, the powertrain warranty is limited to five years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Offer ends 7/31/19.

Your vehicle may have survived the icy winter, but is it ready to withstand this sizzling summer? Whether you're driving a new 2019 Kia Soul or an older model, extreme temperatures can negatively impact your driving experience. Classic Kia in Waukegan not only has a great selection of new and pre-owned Kia cars prepped to handle the summer heat, but we also have a team of skilled service technicians ready to get your car running smoothly in even the hottest temperatures. To help get your car summer-ready, we put together a checklist of services to give your vehicle when temperatures reach triple digits. Coolant Check No matter what time of year, your vehicle's radiator always needs plenty of coolant, but it's especially vital during the summer months. Coolant helps prevent your engine from overheating, acts as a safeguard against corrosion, and  lubricates your engine's water pump. If you notice the coolant level in your engine is getting low, you can get it topped off right away at our Kia dealership near Kenosha. Battery Test Extreme summer temperatures can easily drain the battery in your vehicle, so it's important to get it tested at least twice a year to see how much life it has. If the charge in your battery seems low, our service technicians can recharge it, check its connections, or even give you a new one. Air Conditioning Inspection The last thing you want to happen on a long road trip is your air conditioning fizzling out, especially if you're traveling to a warm destination. To prevent this from happening, you can always have us check your vehicle's air conditioning. We'll make sure your system doesn't have any potential issues before you hit the road. No matter what type of service your vehicle needs this summer, our Kia dealers are here to help. Schedule an appointment with our service center located at 425 North Green Bay Road, or give us a call at (847) 709-6262.

Classic Kia wants you to have an epic summer, so come by to visit us today to learn about all of the great savings available during our Summer Sticker Sales Event! Kia Summer Sticker Sales Event | Waukegan, IL The time is here for hot savings on the coolest inventory available at Classic Kia serving Kenosha, WI. When you visit us at our Waukegan, IL Kia dealership, you’ll find a wide selection of new Kia cars at incredible prices, thanks to the Summer Sticker Sales Event. Hurry down now because these savings are not going to last!\ Time To Save The Kia Summer Sticker Sales Event is happening right now and this means that you could end up with 0% APR for 66 months for qualified buyers or walk away with $2,000 bonus cash on some of our specially tagged vehicles. Whether you are looking at the 2019 Kia Optima, 2019 Kia Stinger, 2019 Kia Sorento, 2019 Kia Forte, or 2019 Kia Sportage, we have the deals you need. How does up to $3,000 customer cash and 0 payments for 90 days or 0% APR for 66 months sound? If this seems like a dream come true, we want to make sure it is a reality for you at Classic Kia. The 2019 Kia Stinger is a luxurious vehicle with features like the park assist system and rear-camera display to keep you safe on the roads. If a new Kia Sportage is what you need for your busy family and road trip season, you will have plenty of cargo space and standard smartphone integration in this Kia SUV to keep you connected on the go. Don’t miss the Summer Sticker Sales Event! Come see us at Classic Kia located at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan if it’s time to upgrade your ride. If you have questions about qualifying for Kia financing, give us a call at (847) 232-6246.

We have a great selection of Kia cars just right for outdoor adventures at Classic Kia. Come by to see us today and our sales team will go over your needs and help you pick out the options that suit you best. Kia Outdoors | Waukegan, IL Hitting the road with friends or family for a road trip calls for a vehicle that measures up in terms of cargo space and legroom. Whether you’re going camping or you’re looking for new hiking trails, we can help you to find the ultimate ride when you come to see us at Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL. We have the Kia cars that you need to help you travel through this summer and beyond. 2019 Kia Sportage There are a lot of features to play with when you get behind the wheel of a 2019 Kia Sportage. This SUV offers a smooth ride and plenty of space for your outdoors gear. Be sure to ask us about the available Dynamax® all-wheel-drive system with Advanced Traction Cornering Control when you come by for a test drive. Our Kia dealers serving Kenosha can go over all the details. 2020 Kia Telluride The first-ever 2020 Kia Telluride is the type of vehicle you have to test drive to believe. This model is an SUV with plenty of attitude whether you are going off-road or staying on the paved path. Under the hood is a 3.8-liter V6 engine that puts out 291 horsepower while paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It also has a standard towing capacity of up to 5,000 lbs for any of your hauling needs. Classic Kia’s state-of-the-art Kia showroom is conveniently located at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan for when you are ready to buy or lease a new Kia vehicle. If you have questions regarding pricing or incentives, give us a call at (847) 232-6246 and we’ll be happy to help!

If you’re thinking about buying a new Kia car, you should probably have a budget in mind. Learn the trick to budgeting for a new car with this helpful guide from the staff here at Classic Kia. The 10%-20% Rule Though everyone’s financial situation is unique to their life, there are quite a few good general rules to follow when it comes to budgeting for a new car. One common rule that seems to work for many drivers is the 10%-20% rule. Essentially, this rule states that you should dedicate no more than 20% of your annual income to the purchase of a new car. We’ve found that most drivers stick to spending around 10% of their annual income on their car. Month by Month Another way to go about budgeting for a new car is to analyze your finances on a month-to-month basis. That means instead of thinking about how much you can afford to spend in a year, think about how much you can afford monthly. When calculating this number, it’s best to err on the side of caution. Instead of spending most of your monthly budget on your car, aim for somewhere comfortable. It’s also important to note that the monthly payment of your car is not just the cost of the vehicle itself, but also the cost of insurance, maintenance, and gas. We know that this subject can be quite tricky to understand, but our staff is always on hand to help. Talk to a representative at our Kia finance department in Waukegan, IL, to learn more specifics about finances. They can walk you through the ins and outs of your loan terms so you’ll know exactly how much you’re paying for your new Kia car. Visit Classic Kia today!

As a car owner, there’s a lot of basic maintenance needed to take care of your vehicle. Typically, drivers are conscientious of when they need to get their oil changed and how often. Most of the time drivers can take their new Kia car to our Kia service center in Waukegan, IL, for any repairs. However, we think it’s also important to know how to do basic repairs yourself. more For example, knowing how to change a flat tire is an extremely useful skill for a driver to have. The first step is to make sure that you are in a safe spot, where you can change your tire. A safe spot is an area that is away from traffic and is not sloped upwards or downwards. Your safety is of the utmost importance in a situation like this. Once you have put your car in park in a safe spot, you can begin. Locate your tire iron, jack, and spare to start the process. Make sure that your spare is not flat by using a tire pressure monitor. Begin to loosen the lugs of your wheel with your tire iron, but don’t remove them. When they are loose, place your jack under your vehicle in the correct position. Then, raise the jack until it makes contact with the frame of your vehicle and the flat tire is completely off the ground. Now you can remove the wheel lugs completely and take the flat tire off the vehicle. Replace it with the spare tire and screw the wheel lugs back into place. Lower the jack until you can remove it and place it in your trunk. Immediately after, drive to Classic Kia to get a new tire and to make sure your car has not suffered any damage.

The professionals at our Kia finance department in Waukegan, IL, know how difficult it can be to buy a new Kia car. The process can be complex and tedious which tends to scare off first-time buyers. That doesn’t have to be the case for our customers, because Classic Kia is here to help you out. We’ll let you know exactly how to apply for a car loan and buy the car of your dreams First things first, you need to check your credit score to see if buying a car is a possibility for you. The higher your credit score typically results in a lower car loan rate. Don’t worry if you’re credit isn’t perfect, because you can always have someone co-sign your car loan. The next thing to do is figure out exactly how much of your monthly income you can afford to spend on a new car. Many car loans are three to six-years long, which means that you should opt for a longer loan if you need a lower monthly payment. We recommend that you factor in outside costs, so it’s best to be cautious. After you’ve determined these things it’s time to go out and get yourself a car loan. Typically, buyers will stay with their regular financial institution; however, you can shop around at local credit unions, other banks, or online for the best loan. The amount that you qualify for is the absolute maximum, so if you want a car that is more expensive you’ll have to supplement the loan with cash. Now that your financials are in order, you can choose a vehicle. We have a great inventory of new Kia cars for sale to choose from, like the 2019 Kia Optima. Visit Classic Kia today!

Here at Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL, we understand the importance of proper car care for your Kia car. That’s why we’re so excited to tell you all about National Car Care Month. National Car Care Month is this April, and it’s the perfect time of year to celebrate your vehicle by giving it some TLC. The auto technicians at your Illinois Kia dealer have come up with a sort of checklist for you during National Car Care Month. more The first thing you should do is relatively basic, but it will go a long way in changing the overall appearance of your Kia car. Get a car wash! Though this is purely a cosmetic change, it’s good to get rid of built-up dirt and grime from the exterior of your vehicle. Next, it’s time to tackle any minor and major repairs. Start by checking all of the fluids in your Kia car. By fluids, we mean oil, windshield water solvent, and antifreeze/coolant. Then move on to checking to see if there are any indicators from your vehicle: brake lights, check engine lights, etc. If you do see any of these lights, it’s best to take your vehicle to a professional. We recommend the staff of auto technicians here at Classic Kia. Proper care of your vehicle is essential to prevent major, costly repairs in the future. Essentially, it’s an immediate investment in the future longevity of your Kia car. In order to assess the current state of your vehicle, we recommend taking your new Kia car to our car service center in Illinois. Once there, our auto technicians can run a full diagnostic on your vehicle and identify any issues with your vehicle. Visit Classic Kia today to learn more!

There are tons of things to worry about as a new parent. One thing you don't have to worry about is whether or not a Kia car is right for you. Here at Classic Kia, our job is to make the car buying process easier for you, which is why we can tell you with the utmost confidence that the 2019 Kia Sorento is a perfect car for new parents! more Safety Features Now that you’re carrying some precious cargo, it’s imperative that you drive a car than can protect you and your family in the event of an accident. The 2019 Kia Sorento is all that and more! Get some extra protection with the Braking Assist System, which automatically makes driving a Kia safer. Also, rear-child safety door locks are standard, which is a must for anyone with kids. Cargo Space Another thing to consider when buying a vehicle as new parents is the size of the vehicle. The 2019 Kia Sorento is a mid-size SUV which is perfect for most families. That’s usually enough room to store car seats, toys, and diaper bags. Not to mention, the 2019 Kia Sorento is a three-row vehicle giving you a ton of leg room, which is great for long family road trips. Also, there’s room to grow your family with this car, since it has added passenger space. Buying a New Kia Car at Classic Kia It’s easy to see why the 2019 Kia Sorento is such a great option for new parents. You can test drive this great vehicle at your local Illinois Kia dealership right now. To check out more new Kia cars for sale, head down to Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL, today!

Here in the Midwest, winters are notoriously brutal to deal with. They wreak havoc on our vehicles with sleet and snow. Don’t worry though, because Classic Kia is here to help you prepare your Kia vehicle for the warmer months ahead. more One simple fix to improve your vehicle for the spring is to simply wash it. Although it seems to simple to be effective, a good cleaning can really improve the state of your Kia vehicle. Dirt and road salt buildup can seriously affect your vehicle’s exterior condition. A thorough car wash can rinse off the grime, leaving your vehicle looking like new. Not to mention, a thorough cleaning of the interior in your vehicle can do wonders. Cleaning the floor mats of dust and detailing the interior will greatly improve the appearance of your Kia vehicle, leaving it nice and clean for sunnier months. Perhaps one of the most significant improvements you can make to prepare your vehicle is checking on your tires. Our Kia service department can help take your tires through an inspection process. This will be a comprehensive process that includes tire balancing, rotation, checking air pressure, etc. If our auto-technicians think that your tires need replacing, you should go ahead and do that. For the warmer months, many drivers will choose tires that are lighter and with shallower treads. This is dissimilar to the more durable tires with deeper treads that many drivers choose to use in the winter. One last tip is to change your oil, just for good measure and to keep your Kia car running like new! Visit Classic Kia in Waukegan, IL, to learn more tips about getting your car ready for the spring.