Kia Archives - Pinellas Auto

2014 Kia Sorento
Mileage
70,227
Service Date
10/7/2025
Services Performed
PER TECH: ENGINE LIGHT FLASHING UPON ARRIVAL, REDUCED ENGINE POWER AND KNOCKING ON ROAD TEST, SCANNED AND FOUND CODE: P1326-KNOCK SIGNAL/RANGE PERFORMANCE. THIS IS CAUSING THE ENGINE LIGHT TO FLASH, REDUCED POWER AND ENGINE KNOCK. COULD BE BAD KNOCK SENSOR OR INTERNAL ISSUE WITH ENGINE. RECOMMEND REPLACING KNOCK SENSOR AND RECHECKING.
DOOR HANDLE – Remove & Replace – Outer,Both – [DOES NOT include refinishing (where applicable).]
LED STRIP-SOME LIGHTS WORK, SOME DO NOT. WILL NEED TO REPLACE ENTIRE STRIP TO GET ALL LIGHTS TO WORK.
EITHER NEED TO BRING DRIVER AND PHONE HERE TO TEST OR GO TO A&B AUDIO.
KNOCK SENSOR – Remove & Replace – In-Line4 – [Includes: R&I Intake Manifold.], CLEAR CODE AND RECHECK
DENNIS B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/8/2025
2018 Kia Optima
Mileage
60,343
Service Date
8/20/2025
Services Performed
THERMOSTAT – Remove & Replace, CLEAR CODES AND RECHECK.
SCANNED AND FOUND CODES: P012800-COOLANT THERMOSTAT BELOW REGULATING TEMPERATURE, C120702-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REAR-LEFT HAND RANGE INTERMITTENT, C120802-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REAR-LEFT HAND NO SIGNAL, C167581-SIGNAL FRONT LEFT WHEEL FRONT RIGHT WHEEL REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT NOT VALID. RECOMMEND REPLACING THERMOSTAT AND CLEARING CODES. NO ABS LIGHT ON BUT, HAS STORED CODES.
DEBRA C. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/22/2025
2012 Kia Soul
Mileage
99,700
Service Date
4/2/2025
Services Performed
Test AC system for leak(s) with dye light and advise as to repair needed. SYSTEM EMPTY UPON ARRIVAL, CAN SEE A SMALL AMOUNT OF DYE AT COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD LINES BUT, THE MAIN LEAK IS THE EVAPORATOR, DYE COMING OUT OF A/C DRAIN AND CAN SMELL FREON AND OIL FROM VENTS. NEEDS A/C MANIFOLDS RESEALED AND EVAPORATOR REPLACED.
PER TECH: OLD CABIN AIR FILTER WAS PLUGGED SOLID UPON REMOVAL.
JIM C. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/3/2025
2012 Kia Soul
Mileage
98,914
Service Date
2/18/2025
Services Performed
SYSTEM EMPTY UPON ARRIVAL, SERVICED WITH CHEMICAL AND DYE AND LET IT RUN. HIGH SIDE PRESSURES ARE CLIMBING WAY OUT OF RANGE. COOLING FANS NOT WORKING, CAUSING PRESSURES TO GET TOO HIGH AND PUSHING FREON OUT.
COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace
A/C SYSTEM SERVICE, INCLUDES – PERFORMANCE TEST, LEAK TEST, ADD R134A REFRIGERANT AND A/C OIL IF NECESSARY.
JIM C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/18/2025
2006 Kia Sportage
Mileage
63,820
Service Date
11/1/2024
Services Performed
REPLACE LEFT BRAKE LIGHT
ON ROAD TEST: SUSPENSION IS WORN OUT, MULTIPLE CLUNKS AND RATTLES IN SUSPENSION/FRONT END. AT CERTAIN SPEEDS CAN FEEL SHAKING. RACKED VEHICLE, INSPECTED FRONT END. FRONT STRUTS SHOT!, ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT IN FRONT COLLAPSED AND CAUSING VIBRATION, BOTH CV AXLE LEAKING GREASE AND OUT OF BALANCE, ALL TIRES WERE VERY LOW (17 PSI). NEEDS: FRONT STRUTS, FRONT ENGINE/TRANSMISSION MOUNT, BOTH CV AXLES TO START. NOTE: NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AT THIS TIME AS LONG AS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN ON LONG ROAD TRIPS.
AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – Front,Both Sides. – [NOTE: For Independent Suspension Type Axles, Axle Shaft Assembly consists of Axle Shaft, Boots and Joints.]
ENGINE MOUNT – Remove & Replace – V6 Eng Mount,FRONT
SHOCK &/OR STRUT ASSEMBLY – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – Both Sides. – [DOES NOT include disassemble or alignment.]
Road test vehicle. Check all suspension and steering parts for wear. Check tire pressure and condition. Check riding height. Check caster and camber angles and adjust as required. Check and set toe-in as required. Center steering wheel.
GRACE E. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/5/2024
2014 Kia Sorento
Mileage
63,421
Service Date
10/7/2024
Services Performed
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAKING. NEED TO REPLACE, CLEAN AREA AND RECHECK
OIL PRESSURE SENDER OR SWITCH – Remove & Replace, clean and recheck
DENNIS B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/7/2024
2016 Kia Soul
Mileage
95,694
Service Date
7/23/2024
Services Performed
SCANNED AND FOUND CODES C1211 (ABS), P0420 (CATALYST). RIGHT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NOT READING
WHEEL HUB – Remove & Replace – Rear, RIGHT, CLEAR CODES AND RECHECK
Chris M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/14/2024
2015 Kia Optima
Mileage
143,532
Service Date
7/17/2024
Services Performed
SYSTEM 10 OZ LOW UPON ARRIVAL, NO LEAKS SEEN AT THIS TIME
STARTER GENERATOR DRIVE BELT & WATER PUMP BELT- Remove & Replace – Gas/Electric
TRAYCE K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/20/2024
2010 Kia Sedona
Mileage
99,625
Service Date
3/28/2024
Services Performed
CATALYTIC CONVERTER – Remove & Replace – Assembly (INCLUDES TIME TO CHIP AWAY CEMENT AND DRILL OUT BROKEN BOLTS)
CHRISTINE P. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/28/2024
2016 Kia Soul
Mileage
83,231
Service Date
12/18/2023
Services Performed
OIL ON STICK IS "MUD", VEHICLE STARTS AND RUNS, COOLANT LOW. RECOMMEND OIL CHANGE AND RECHECK
Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
TOP OFF COOLANT
Chris M. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/21/2023

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