Kia Telluride

Hello boys and girls, if you haven't heard about the Telluride you've probably been asleep or under a rock somewhere. I've been selling Kia for 7 years and I have seen the introduction of many models... the K900, the Cadenza, the Niro, the Stinger (which I drive), and now the Kia Telluride which is our full-size SUV with 7 and 8 passenger capability. Price wise it's in line with the top end Kia Sorento SXL at around $50,000 for the fully equipped and in the upper 30s for the LX model which is also nicely equipped, beautiful vehicles.
Some of the features you'll find in the new fully equipped Telluride include video blind spot for left and right side where a picture of whatever is in your blind spot shows up in the middle of your instrument cluster ... captains chairs in the middle with  heated and cooled seats... also premium suede headliner a TalkBack feature which allows you to press a button on the dashboard and talk to your third row passengers without having to turn around and yell at them. it allows you to calmly say "Kids, don't make me come back there".... And allows them to talk back to you with such smart comebacks as" well he started it". You will also notice the enhanced entertainment system screen which now comes in a triple screen mode where you can have three things on the screen at once, plus you also get the added feature of the 360° surround view camera.

Another great thing that's featured on the S models and above include the smart driver pack which includes blind spot indicator, active Lane change warning indicators, Lane keep indicator, autonomous emergency braking, and of course smart cruise control.
all of these things help you to be more aware of what's going on around you on the road. All in all this is one of the best SUV values on the market for the price.  The best thing to do is just come into the dealership and test drive one.

 I rarely dedicate my blogs to promoting a specific model or a specific buying motif, But  I must tell you I've never seen an outpouring of clients for a single new vehicle introduced through the key line as I have with the Telluride. I cannot keep them on my lot. I'll get 5 in today and I'll have one left tomorrow. T

hey are available to pre-order but the best thing to do is keep your eye on the JimMarshKia.Com website and see when we have them in and then come on in and see what we can offer you for lease or purchase. If you live outside of Las Vegas visit your Kia dealership wherever you are and get more information on this amazing vehicle. Remember you can always get a hold of me right here on this blog page or you can email me at cashatkia@gmail.com

As always have a Kia day!

Using ANDROID AUTO and APPLE CAR PLAY

A lot of cars now, as you know, or may have noticed, had eliminated a few things.  One being your trusty CD player 😭(But hey, I had 8 tracks and cassette decks in my cars growing up. We have to flex with change. CD players are going the way of the 8 track and VCR. 😵

The other thing they are doing away with is on board Navigation.  All this being replaced Apple Car Play (tm) and Android Auto (tm) ...By pig tailing your smartphone to the USB data port in you car equipped with these services (free of charge, mind you) you bring up your phone's screen with all the legal to use while driving apps on your touch screen.  Pretty easy. You have access then to Google maps and can use your music player right out of your phone. 

Below is a quick link that shows you how all this great new tech works!

Have a Kia Day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7su5vN_XyMI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7su5vN_XyMI

A Word about General Maintainance

Believe it or not, a lot of people think that you buy a car and drive it.  Yes, but remember, like YOU, your car needs more than food. (fuel). It occasionally needs to go in for a routine physical. 

Any car you buy, be it a Kia or any other brand will give you in excess of 100,000 miles as long as you take care of it.  At the end of the day, most cars are built pretty much the same.  Engine, Transmission, drive line.  What is put into the car as far as options, leather, Navigation, sunroof, bells and whistles and of course, badging adds to the price and prestige.  It does not matter if you are in a Kia or a Mercedes, if you don't take care of it, your car won't be worth a hoot. 

Here is a little story.  True.  A customer came into the service department with car in tow.  The customer told the service writer that the engine was frozen up, would not run, and they would like a new engine under the 10 year 100,000 mile drive train coverage. After all the car only had 28 thousand miles on it. 

The service department put it on the rack, and indeed the engine was shot.  They also noted that there was no oil in the engine, just goopy sludge.  When the customer was asked when they had their last oil change, they informed the service manager that they had never changed the oil because they were never told that it was something they needed to do.  Surely the oil light was on. The customer said they did not pay attention to it figuring it meant there was plenty of oil in the car.  Kia did not cover this repair and the customer was out almost 5,000.00 for a new engine. 

Kia recommends oil changes every 7,000 miles to stay within coverage. We always tell people here at Jim Marsh 3-5,000 just to be sure.  DO IT!!

Tires should be rotated every other oil change, and DO your 15, 30 and 60,000 mile full service. It may cost you 5 or 600.00 to do, but will save you 4 or 5 times that if something goes bad. Cars have become very complicated. Several computer systems, sensors and gobs of electronics. 

With proper service you will get 200.000 plus miles out of our Kia. 

Remember you can always contact me at  cashatkia@centurylink.net

or if you are in the Las Vegas area, come by Jim Marsh Kia, 8555 W. Centennial, Las Vegas and ask for "Cash".

Have a Kia Day

Updating the GPS SD CARD in your Kia

I was asked if the dealership has updates for the navigation system in your Kia.  If your Kia has an SD Navigation card, it is best to just update from your PC onto the SD card that has your mapping on it.  I go to http://www.kia-gpsmap.us and enter the year and model.  The download runs about $149.00 US for the update.  (The new loaded card is about twice that cost).  Just follow the directions on the site.

The trend now is getting away from onboard navigation and is steering toward smartphone hard links (Apple Car Play / Android Auto). The advantage to this is that the mapping is from your phone direct to the screen and the maps are always current.  They work as well or better than the old onboard navigation system and there is no charge for updates.

I have not found any site yet that will let you download the navigation update for free. Sorry.

KIA ... LX/EX/SX/SXL ..WHAT'S WHAT!

Ok, So I will ask customers when they come in for a Kia Vehicle, "are you looking at an Lx, Ex or Sx?"  Many of them know already because, after all, the internet is a wealth of information. 

For those who are not in the know, here is what the different designations mean.

LX /GDI /FE  are designated as the lower end of the scale.  (I detest using the term 'base model' as it brings up connotations of manual windows, stick shift and am/fm radio. Actually our LX models are more about affordability thank trying to strip a lot of creature comforts.  All Kias come with bluetooth connectivity, am/fm/xm radio. many with CD players, although these days, CD players are going the way of cassette players as most folks listen to streamed media. but that's another blog....The typical LX model has upgraded cloth interior, cruise control, many have back up cameras, power driver's seats and of course all of them come with the Kia 10 year / 100,000 mile drive train coverage and the 5 year/60,0000 manufacturer coverage as well as 5/60,000 roadside assistance. 

EX models have a few more goodies, usually an upgrade to leather interior, sunroof options, navigation and upgraded stereo options, some feature upgraded engine size options (like on the Soul you go from a 1.6 to a 2.0 litre engine) ... Technology package options and more. 

The SX / SX limited will feature all the upgrades that are  are available including heated and cooled seats, electronic parking brake, some models have the heads up display, smart cruise, chrome package (SXL) and upgraded NAPPA Leather interior. 

I happen to drive a Kia Cadenza (K7) which is fully loaded, but one step below the SXL.  I grew up with Mercedes, Audi and Volvo. All amazing cars.  My Cadenza is my favorite car out of all the cars I have ever owned.  Euro Luxury without the Euro Luxury price or cost of ownership.

Remember, you can always get ahold of me at Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas. (702) 946-1000. Ask for Cash.

Also, you can e mail me at cashatkia@centurylink.net
I will be happy to address your questions!

Thanks and have a Kia Day!

UVO E-SERVICES in your Kia

In your new Kia, you might notice it comes with UVO E-Services. First of all, UVO stands for "Your Voice".  So lets start with that.  Your entertainment system and navigation is voice command friendly.  When you press the voice prompt, it will ask you to Please Say a Command .  WAIT FOR THE BEEP and say something like "Serious channel 56" Or "FM one oh two point 5"  If you are listening to a CD you can tell it what track to listen to.  

You can use it for your phone by telling it who to call. Keep in mind that you must use names in your phone directory as they are entered. So if your nick name for your spouse in your phone is "muffy" you have to tell it to "Call Muffy" then follow the prompts.  You can also say "Dial 555-555-1212" and it will dial the number.  You can ask it for call history and it will show you your last calls. 

In Navigation mode, you can say "Find address in (whatever state you are in) ..." When prompted, you can just say the number, street and city, and it will do the rest. ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE BEEP WHENEVER DOING ANY VOICE COMMAND. And NO, you can not change the prompt girl's voice, You CAN shut her off in the settings screen though. Remember, talk to her like a 4 year old.  She is not SIRI. 


Now we come to UVO e-Services.  This is a free service that Kia provides.  You need a smart phone with the UVO app. (go to apple store or Play store and download my uvo. It's the RED one.



Then go online to MYUVO.COM and register. Pretty Simple.  You will have to know which screen you have, so take a picture of your screen in the car to match up. Simple.  Again, this is a free service that features one touch to roadside assistance, one touch call to KIA for questions, self diagnostics so if you get a check engine light, it will tell you what it is, send an e mail to your chosen Kia dealership so they know what is wrong with the car before you bring it in, Parking Minder, which sends a location signal to your phone and gives you directions back to your car. Useful for BIG BIG parking areas.  My Car zone allows you to keep track of where the kids went. A Little big brotherish, but hey, who is making the payments here??

Remember, you can program up to 5 phones into your bluetooth system.  We also are featuring Android Auto and Apple Car Play in our vehicles. We will cover this in another blog.

Remember, If you are in the Las VEgas area, Stop in to Jim Marsh Kia, 8555 West Centennial. Ask for me, Ron "CASH" Twist and let me help you.  You can e mail comments or questions to cashatkia@centurylink.net. 

Have a GREAT DAY                                                                                                

Allow me to introduce myself....I am a Kia Product Specialist

Hello Fellow Kia Owners.  Allow me to introduce myself to you.  My name is Ron Twist. They call me Cash. (Having something to do with the fact that I am also a singer who tributes Johnny Cash, but that's another day) 

I am the Certified Product Specialist at Jim Marsh Kia in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

I am offering this blog to Kia owners who have questions about anything and everything Kia.  I will post tips on how to.....whatever.  From programming your Bluetooth to activating your UVO system.  I will be posting short videos as well explaining different systems. 

The Kia Lineup is amazing. Technology is advancing quickly so I will try to keep you up on it.  We will discuss the new Niro, Sedona Van, Sorento SUV, Optima, Optima Turbo, Forte, Soul, Rio, Sportage, and of course the amazing K900.  And we also are very excited about the new Kia STINGER GT coming this fall. 

I open this up to you to submit questions about anything involving our kia.  I have a vast network of resources.  I sell the product, and have for 5 years.  My whole family drives Kias, and trust me....they aren't what they used to be. They are a JD powers #1 pick and having Peter Schryer from Audi as a head designer does not hurt. 

So feel free to submit questions to be answered on this blog. Many people have the same questions you do.  You can submit here in the comments, or you can email questions to
                           cashatkia@centurylink.net

Remember, if you are in the Vegas Area, Jim Marsh Kia is #1 in Nevada. 

Have a great day!