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Both you and your pet can be safe on the road by following this helpful guide. All it takes is a little bit of preparation and an understanding of how to keep your dog from being harmed in an accident.

Set aside a space for your dog in the back row of seats. A partition between the back and front seats will keep your dog from moving the gear shift accidentally or getting in your way. Make sure that all luggage is as close to the floor as possible so that it does not fly into your pet in a…

Searching for a midsize SUV that's just right? The 2019 Kia Sorento may be just what you're looking for. The new Sorento has a first-class interior, an intuitive infotainment system, and it gets great gas mileage. It also rides smooth and gets good reliability ratings. Its an excellent family SUV, since it can seat up to seven people and has outstanding safety scores. The new Kia Sorento has more standard safety and entertainment features for 2019, and Boston-area drivers can find it in the massive inventory at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury.

You'll enjoy a soft, relaxed ride…

Looking for a distinctive crossover that won't leave you lacking for space? The 2019 Kia Soul is a unique-looking vehicle that's sometimes classified as a compact car and other times considered a subcompact SUV. Whatever you want to call it, the Kia Soul has a spacious, upscale cabin and one of the best predicted reliability ratings in its class. The new Soul is also more affordable than most compact vehicles, and its available now in the enormous new-car inventory at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury.

The 2019 Kia Soul has a tall roof, which helps give it ample headroom…

Apple CarPlay is an amazing technology that allows you to connect your iPhone or other Apple device to your vehicle and lets you do the things you want with your phone while you’re driving. At Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, we want you to be able to get the most out of this technology and are here to assist you with Apple CarPlay.

With Apple CarPlay connected, you can get directions, listen to music, send and receive texts, make and receive phone calls and find your favorite locations. You can use your phone, talk to Siri or touch a few…

The Kia 2020 lineup welcomes the Kia Telluride. This large SUV is ready for adventure. It is both aggressively bold and versatile. It is equipped with seating for up to seven or eight passengers, so you don't have to worry about leaving anyone behind on your next adventure in Shrewsbury. Whether you need a larger vehicle or just love the idea of a capable SUV, the 2020 Kia Telluride should be on your list. To learn more about features, power and more, continue reading!

 

Your car's safety features are an exciting topic to us here at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury. The ever-changing field of auto safety features never fails to surprise us. We're also just as surprised by the safety features drivers either have or should definitely get but don't know about: like backup cameras.

The Basics of Backup Cameras

A backup camera is a rearview camera. If your current vehicle doesn't have one, your next vehicle will. As of May, 2018, federal law mandates backup cameras on vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds.

A backup camera provides a…

The thought of becoming a rideshare driver may have crossed your mind. It has, in recent years, become a viable way to earn a living, but to succeed you need the right type of vehicle. That means finding a vehicle with very specific characteristics.

A trip to Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury provides the perfect opportunity to find a vehicle suitable for ridesharing. Because ridesharing will dramatically increase the number of miles that you travel, you need a vehicle that is both good on gas and also reliable. Good gas mileage lessens the impact at the pump while being reliable ensures…

Imagine this scenario: it's a late night in Shrewsbury. You're driving home from a relative's house and you feel a bit tired. Not paying as much attention as you should have, you drive over a patch of black ice and slide into a nearby fence. You're unharmed, but the grass around the fence was part ice, part mud, part mush-- and now your car is stuck.

What would you do next? If you had a winter survival kit in your car, you wouldn't even need to call roadside assistance. You could use the sand, gravel…

It's happened to all of us--you're driving at night, and suddenly your rearview mirror is filled with glaring headlights. Not only is this annoying, but it's dangerous too, as the chances of an accident increase substantially with poor visibility and eye fatigue. Fortunately, many manufacturers include auto-dimming rearview mirrors in their vehicles, which use sensors and darkens to reduce glare and improve visibility.

The darkening process, electrochromism, occurs when two ambient sensors, usually cameras, detect headlight glare from the following vehicle.

Whether you're taking a short commute or long-distance road trip in the winter, you should make sure that your car is ready to deal with harsh conditions. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury provides the following tips for winter driving.

Freezing temperatures can adversely impact several important mechanical and electrical systems in a car. You can take simple measures to prevent major damage to various components under the hood. For example, the coolant reservoir must be filled with a solution that contains at least 50 percent of antifreeze.