Mechanicsburg Blog

At Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg, we strive to provide an exceptional shopping experience for all our customers. Conveniently located in Mechanicsburg, our dealership offers a range of amenities designed to make your visit comfortable, enjoyable, and productive.

 

Winter weather can be tough on your vehicle, but with the right preparation, your Kia will be ready to handle the cold months ahead. 

Winter weather can be tough on your vehicle, but with the right preparation, your Kia will be ready to handle the cold months ahead. 

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) is a massive accumulation of floating waste in the Pacific Ocean that does extreme damage to the ocean, its inhabitants, and our world. 

If you've been asking the question, "Does my car need an alignment?" the answer is, "Most likely, Yes." With the warmer weather shining down upon us, there's plenty of potential to knock your car's alignment out of place. Whether you're traveling through the pothole-infested roads of Harrisburg or Carlisle, taking the rutted dirt roads around Mechanicsburg, or trying to avoid any bumps throughout your daily travels, your vehicle goes through a lot and may need to have an alignment to get back in perfect working order.

 

Whether your vehicle requires a quick tune-up or a complicated repair, you want to bring it to a service center you can trust. At Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg, you can feel confident handing over the keys of your Kia sedan or SUV to our experienced technicians. Our team is dedicated to ensuring you get the most out of your Kia model. Learn more about everything our Kia service center near Carlisle has to offer before scheduling an appointment today.

Finding the right place for your Kia car maintenance and repairs is essential to keeping your vehicle as like new as possible. Here at Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg, we have a service center that's prepared to get you safely back out on the road in no time.

Why Choose Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg for Your Next Kia Service Appointment?

We understand that there are many mechanics and garages around Carlisle, Harrisburg, and beyond. So, why schedule an appointment with our Mechanicsburg team? 

Testing your car battery from time to time will reduce the chances of you needing to have the battery jumped when it goes dead.

• Consider these tips when testing your car battery.
• The battery contains dangerous acid, so always wear rubber gloves when doing any work on the car battery.
• Be sure you are wearing safety goggles if doing anything with the car battery in the event sparks or fluid hit your face.
• Always remove the negative terminal cable first, then cast it to the side. Once removed, it kills the power to the car and will reduce the chances…

Tire pressure is essential to safety and mileage. It also helps tires wear evenly to give you the longest possible useful life before replacement. The manufacturers provide some automatic assistance to keep track of tire pressure; the tire pressure monitor is a standard feature on modern vehicles.

While the tire pressure monitor may be convenient, it can fail to work properly. Further, the monitor may not detect low inflation when tires lose pressure gradually. Mechanicsburg-area drivers should notice changes such as poor steering, sluggish performance, and difficult handling...
 

You’re driving along and suddenly you notice your brakes aren’t working as they should. You immediately think your brakes are bad and need to be replaced. You may be spending more than you need. You vehicle may just need to have the brake fluid replaced. The service techs working at Fred Beans Kia of Mechanicsburg will inspect your vehicle and only perform the service your vehicle needs.

Brake fluid is an inexpensive yet vital part of your vehicle’s brake system. Brake fluid flows to the brakes so that your vehicle slows down and stops...