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Responsible vehicle owners have a regular maintenance schedule where they either have their car serviced or check different components of their car to determine if they do need to be replaced. The different belts on your vehicle should be included in this check, but we here at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury that even the most responsible vehicle owners sometimes leave this out.

The different belts, like your timing belt or serpentine belt, can seem intimidating to check at first if you aren't familiar with how vehicles work. But once you locate them using your owner's manual it is…

Cabin air filters are used to clean and filter the air both outside and in your cabin before it is recirculated through your cars AC or heat system. Like most other parts of your vehicle, it carries a suggested maintenance schedule on when it should be replaced or inspected. However, if you or a passenger are a smoker it can greatly reduce the life and effectiveness of your air filter, and it may need to be changed more often than recommended. At Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, we can help you determine if more frequent changes may be needed.

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Getting your car in for a service appointment probably isn't the most exciting thing on your agenda. Often, we're so busy it can be easy to overlook taking care of these important tasks. Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury is happy to announce that we've rolled out a new online system to schedule your appointments.

If you are planning on leaving Shrewsbury, MA and heading on a road trip soon, you probably want to do what you can to ensure that it's successful. From us here at Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury, here is a quick checklist that you should follow before you hit the road to help ensure that your trip is fun and safe.

Use these travel safety tips to keep your holiday travels seamless: https://t.co/5qZkhGa2AJ pic.twitter.com/RpDvAnd4g2— Cars.com (@carsdotcom) December 24, 2016

Are you excited about the prospect of purchasing a new vehicle in the near future? If you are, then you likely have a specific budget that you need to stay within. Don't make the mistake of only looking at a vehicle's price tag when determining whether or not you can afford it.

If you are planning on driving this winter you should never leave home without a bag of sand, salt, or litter in your vehicle. You don't want to get stuck and have nothing to help you out. If you have sand, litter, or salt to throw around your tires, you just may have enough traction to get out of a bad situation.

Sand is a good choice because it is cheap and salt will work, but it can cause your car to rust. If you do use salt be sure to give your car wash as soon as possible…

When you travel this holiday season chances are that you might be taking food along. Unless you enjoy cleaning up food spills in your vehicle, you want to make sure that your food is secured in airtight containers. Be sure to pack food in insulated containers to keep cold food cold and hot foods hot. This is especially important if you are traveling a long way.

Purchasing a new vehicle is a fun and exciting experience, but it's very important to consider the total cost of the car before making your final decision. After choosing and buying a car, you can expect additional costs while owning your vehicle. This is what the Wagner Kia of Shrewsbury sales team refers to as the total cost of ownership.

The expenses for fuel will depend on what car you drive. The costs will also depend on whether you will be using regular or premium gas and what kind of gas mileage your car gets.

Attention thrill-seekers: The #KiaStinger is ready and waiting to take you on your next adventure! pic.twitter.com/ykNHp5aRLO

— Kia Motors America (@Kia) October 9, 2017

When you are trying to decide on what product to buy, do you normally go with an option rated highly or otherwise? Most likely, you answered the former, and rightfully so because ratings are revealing of product quality. That is why we can say with confidence that drivers will appreciate the KIA Sportage—winner of the AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Award.

Filter photos, not adventure. #KiaSportage. ?? credit: Yazeed S. https://t.co/cchGqN9sGP #KiaSpotting pic.twitter.com/8xKFR22Ke7

— Kia Motors America (@Kia) September 18, 2017