Find out what Kia Sportage Car Service Interval Schedule and Cost in South Africa. On this page you will find the following: Kia Sportage recommended maintenance schedule, cost, approved Kia car service centres.
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Why Kia?
Kia is a South Korean automotive brand with a noticeable presence in South Africa. After settling into the country, Kia established a strong and loyal customer base with their funky, reliable, and affordable vehicles. The compact Picanto is their best-selling model, with thousands sold each year in South Africa. They also compete in several segments with their SUV and sedan models. Kia also has a commercial offering in the K2700, a sturdy and affordable solution for businesses.
How often you should service your Kia Sportage in South Africa?
Based on how often you drive, it is generally a norm that a car, including Kia cars, should receive a service at least once a year here in South Africa. It is highly recommended that a Minor Service be done every 10 000 km); an Intermediate Service (every 20 000 km) and a Major Service (every 40 000 km). But please follow the service book interval schedule which came with your Kia Sportage for clarity purposes. And remember, each service builds upon the previous service level.
What does Kia Service Warranty cover in South Africa?
The following are the items that Kia covers under warranty in South Africa. However, please refer to the Service Warrant provided to you by Kia, or the dealership you got your Kia Sportage
1. Engine
All internal engine parts i.e. engine block, cylinder head (s), gaskets, oils seals, water pump, turbo charger, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing chain, timing gears and engine mountings.
2. Transmission and Gearbox
All internal transmission and gearbox parts, gears, housings, gaskets, oil seals, bearings, shafts, counter shafts, selector forks and shafts.
3. Drive lines and Final drives
All drive lines and final drives internal gears, shafts and bearings, axle shafts, constant velocity joints, universal joints, drive and prop shafts.
4. Drive couplings
Torque Converters and Steering
Torque Converters, Transmission & Transaxle parts, Front Axle Shaft, Transfer case, Constant Velocity (CV) Joint, Front Differential, Universal Joint, Prop Shaft, Rear Axle Shaft and Rear Differential.
Suspension
Front and rear suspension hub bearings.
Where and How to Book for a Kia Sportage Car Service?
There are many places where you can service your Kia Sportage. The first popular choice for servicing your Kia car will obviously be the manufacturer of the vehicle. If you want to book a service at one of Kia service branch, go to: https://www.kia.co.za/
Other RMI Approved Workshops for your Kia Sportage
- Bosch Car Service Centres (All South African Provinces): Book Here
- e-Car Service Centres (All South African Provinces): Book Here
- Car Service City: Book Here
What’s the Service Cost/Price for Kia Sportage in South Africa?
Service costs and prices breakdown for Kia Sportage significantly depend on where you are servicing the car. If you take it straight to Kia, the price will generally be higher than other workshops. However, don’t forget that they are the guys who manufactured your Sportage, and will be able to deal with any technical problem associated with your car.
- Kia Sportage Car Service Cost at Kia: R1500 -R4000 (depending on the type of the service)
- Kia Sportage Car Service Cost at other approved car service centres: R900 -R3500 (depending on the type of the service).
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