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How to Drive Safely at Night in Cape Girardeau, MO  

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Tips for Safe Night Driving in Cape Girardeau, MO  

Navigating roads under the cover of darkness can be both enchanting and challenging. Cape Girardeau, MO’s serene atmosphere contrasts with the potential hazards of nighttime driving. This blog by the Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau team sheds light on the best practices for driving safely at night in Cape Girardeau. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor exploring this beautiful city, these tips will help ensure your nighttime journeys are as safe as they are enjoyable.  

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Trade-In Your Vehicle: Where to Find the Best Trade-In Deals

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Where Can I Trade in My Vehicle in Cape Girardeau, MO? 

Are you considering upgrading to a new vehicle? If so, trading in your current vehicle can be a smart and convenient option. Trading in allows you to leverage the value of your current vehicle towards purchasing a new one, simplifying the process and saving you time and effort. Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a newer model or want to explore your options, trading in your vehicle can be a viable and practical solution. 

So, where can I trade in my vehicle in Cape Girardeau, MO, you ask? Look no further than Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau. Our dealership offers a seamless and hassle-free trade-in process, ensuring a smooth transition to your next vehicle. 

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Want to Order Kia Parts in Cape Girardeau, MO? You’ve Come to the Right Place!

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Get Genuine Kia Parts and Accessories at Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau 

When you’ve been driving a Kia for a long time, you’re aware that it’s one of the most reliable and suave cars in the market. Kia models rank high on efficiency, performance, and drive quality. However, prolonged use is bound to cause wear and tear on the parts. You must regularly replace faulty parts with new genuine parts to maintain optimal quality. Where can I order parts in Cape Girardeau, MO, you ask? You can get genuine Kia parts and accessories at Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau! We provide an overview of how to do so. 

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Learn about maximizing the life of your Kia EV! 

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How to extend EV battery life? 

With a rechargeable battery as its power source, Kia EVs are propelled by an electric motor. They are designed on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) to provide increased driving range, more interior space for cargo and passengers, powerful driving experience, and strengthened safety features. Moreover, charging a Kia EV is quicker than ever!  

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Vehicles with Heated Seats in Cape Girardeau, MO

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Where Can I Purchase a Car with Heated Seats in Cape Girardeau, MO?  

Automakers these days equip their vehicles with a host of comforting features to elevate your driving experience. Seat heaters are a very useful feature considering the season, designed to keep you warm on a chilly day. Although many drivers might wonder how often they will use this feature, heated seats are more useful than you suspect. Previously this feature was mainly found on luxury vehicles, but now you will find it in many cars, SUVs, trucks, and minivans. However, you might need to upgrade your car to a top trim level to utilize this feature fully. If you want a new car with heated seats, you can check out our exquisite Kia lineup at Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO. Continue reading below to learn about the advantages of having heated seats.  

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Video Illustrating the All-Powerful Kia SUVs with Available AWD

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Which Kia SUVs Come with Available AWD?  

Take new terrains head-on with the all-powerful Kia SUVs with available all-wheel drive (AWD). Kia AWD SUVs offer Cape Girardeau, MO, drivers outstanding off-roading abilities and better road handling during harsh weather conditions like rain or snow. At Auffenberg Kia Cape Girardeau, we can help you learn which Kia AWD SUVs are available and help start the financing process today! Watch this video below and learn more about these SUVs today to help you choose your favorite all-wheel-drive-equipped Kia. 

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Kia Highway Driving Assist

Watch Now: What Is the Highway Driving Assist Feature in Your Kia?

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How Does the Kia Highway Driving Assist Feature Work?

The Kia brand’s Highway Driving Assist feature reduces driver fatigue and alleviates peace of mind on highways. It reduces the driver’s engagement in using the steering wheel or while accelerating and braking in several scenarios. It also continues to show critical information on the LCD head-up display. How does the Kia Highway Driving Assist Feature Work? It uses the Kia brand’s radar and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging radar) systems to detect lane markings, keep the Kia centered in the lane, and maintain a set distance from the vehicle right ahead of you. At Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, we provide you with a video prepared by Kia which gives an overview of the Highway Driving Assist Feature.

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Watch Now: Driver Assistance Features Offered by Kia

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How Do the Kia brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance Features Work?

The Kia brand offers the Kia DRIVE WiSE autonomous driving and assistive technologies on most of its vehicles. The Kia DRIVE WiSE system includes the Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot View Monitor, Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, and Lane Following Assist. How do the Kia brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance features work? At Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, we provide you with short videos prepared by the folks at Kia that explain the mechanism of these features.

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Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission

How does the Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission work?

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Advantages of the Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission System

The Kia brand is known for innovation and effectiveness. The engineers there are continuously trying to refine the features on Kia vehicles. One such innovation by the Kia brand is the Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) System. This system, which is a form of a continuously variable transmission, provides great efficiency and ensures gear shifts like automatic transmissions. At Auffenberg Kia of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO, we provide a video prepared by the folks at Kia to help you understand the Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission better. The video also highlights the advantages of the Kia Intelligent Variable Transmission System.

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Can I Buy a Car Online Near Cape Girardeau and Jackson?

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How to Buy a Car Online in Cape Girardeau, MO?

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, you try to get most of your work done online without any sort of physical contact or by maintaining social distancing. Whether it’s shopping for groceries, buying medicines or art supplies for your child’s next school project, you can get everything online. Why, then, go to a dealership to buy a car? If you’re in Cape Girardeau, MO, you can even buy your car online. Auffenberg Kia’s Virtual Retail Tool, Shop by Payment, is easy to use. Below, we give you the lowdown on how to buy a car online in Cape Girardeau, MO, from Auffenberg Kia.

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