Last updated 1 day 14 hours ago
Big Red Sports in Norman, Oklahoma is the areas #1 Kia & Suzuki dealer and wants to share some money-saving car tips with their valued customers. These six easy tips will help add extra years of life to your Kia or Suzuki vehicle.
- Squeeze as much life as possible from your Kia or Suzuki battery by making it a habit to turn off the radio, AC, heater and fan before you turn off your engine. This prevents them from drawing juice every time you start the car.
- Dirty windshields shorten the life of your Kia and Suzuki wiper blades, so make it a habit to wash your windows every time you fill up so you aren’t relying on your wiper blades to be your car wash.
- If you carry heavy items in your trunk - especially things with pointed parts - protect the lining by using cargo nets, storage bins, or by putting a piece of plywood on the trunk floor to support the load.
- Don’t use dish soap to wash your car. It’s high in phosphates that gradually eat through the Kia or Suzuki factory-applied clear coat that protects the paint, and once the clear coat is gone you’ll begin to damage the paint itself.
- Instead of replacing your Kia or Suzuki air filter with a disposable paper one, choose a reusable filter element made of wire mesh and cotton gauze. The extra cost will be offset by their long life and they improve airflow and performance.
- To improve gas mileage, keep tires inflated properly. To get an accurate reading, check the tires when they’re cool and use the gauge on the gas station’s air hose, unless you have one on your compressor. Some Kia and Suzuki models may even have a digital tire pressure readout on the electronic dash window.
Big Red Sports of Norman wants to invite you into their dealership to check out all of their new and used car inventory, discuss financing options, or have your current vehicle serviced by their award-winning service department.
If you visit the Big Red Sports Service & Parts page online you will find Service Specials like the $149.95 Full Detail and the $49.95 Nitrogen Tire Fill to add even more longevity to your vehicle. In addition, you will find Parts Specials like $49.99 for certain Suzuki Air Filters and $19.95 for the Kia Air Conditioning Refresher Kit. Kia keychains and pens are also available for free with some purchases. See the Big Red Sports website for details.
You won’t find better prices or customer service anywhere in Oklahoma! In fact, many people come from Tulsa, Shawnee and Lawton to purchase and service their Kia and Suzuki vehicles. Call, click or drive over to Big Red Sports today and check things out for yourself!
Last updated 7 days ago
At Big Red Sports in Norman, Oklahoma your safety is their priority. Big Red Sports is Oklahoma’s #1 Kia dealership and they sell plenty of Sorento, Sedona and Sportage vehicles to families with children and are very familiar with the need for parents, car manufacturers and car seat makers need to keep kids safer in vehicles.
The Lower Anchors and tethers for Children (LATCH) system has been in place since 2002 and in March 2011, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) updated its car seat guidelines. It now recommends keeping your children in rear-facing seats longer, as well as keeping older children in the backseat longer.
When you are looking to purchase your next new Kia vehicle, Big Red Sports has plenty of options to choose from and will help you in your decision making process. From the model, trim level and vehicle inventory in-stock, to your financing and trade-in needs, Big Red Sports wants to keep you happy, make things affordable, and most importantly put you and your family in a safe and reliable vehicle.The service & parts department can assist you with questions you might have.
When it comes to car seats, no matter what seat or system a parent uses, what’s crucial is proper installation and use. NHTSA urges parents to read the owner’s manuals for their seat and their car, and to find a local fitting station to be sure they’ve done everything correctly. There are many things to take into consideration after you’ve chosen the Kia that best fits your needs.
- Using the “safest” position in the vehicle.
- Using LATCH when available.
- Using LATCH correctly.
- Take weight limits into consideration.
- Using booster seats and seat belts properly.
- Consider options like SeatSnug with booster seats and seat belts.
For questions on your next Kia purchase, visit Big Red Sports in Norman, Oklahoma.
Last updated 10 days ago
When Big Red Sports Kia & Suzuki Customers hit the open roads of Oklahoma for vacation this summer they don’t leave home without their Emergency Roadside Travel Kit. Just like your family has an at-home emergency evacuation plan you and your passengers should have one for the road as well. Here is a short-list of must-haves for anyone planning a family vacation this summer in Oklahoma whether you drive a new Kia, Suzuki or other vehicle.
o Cell Phone: This is the most useful item you can have in your car. Make sure your cell phone is fully-charged before you go, and also be sure you have a car-charger on board in the event your battery begins to die. Disable your phone “locks” and/or make sure those traveling with you know your pass code. If you’re traveling with young children it is best to keep the phone unlocked and explain to them very simply how to dial “911” in the event you are unable to.
o Flashlight: A flashlight is key for many obvious reasons. If your car battery dies you won’t have working lights. If you are in an extreme hot or cold situation you will need to conserve gas and not run the engine (ac/heat) whenever possible. Make sure the batteries work and consider having an extra set.
o Owner’s Manual: If you can’t reach roadside assistance, you will need to be able to self-assess and attempt to fix the problem your car is having.
o Tire Pressure Gauge: You will need one on hand to properly maintain the air pressure in your car’s tires. The Owners Manual will provide you the information for correct pressure.
o Accident and insurance information: This basic information is necessary to drive at all times, so make sure it is current and easy to find in general, but especially before a road trip.
o Flares & Warning Triangle: It’s a smart idea to have both. If your car is broken down along side of the road you will want to make sure other motorists can see you and help can find you. A triangle will divert other cars on the road, but if you are in a remote location flares will be seen from the sky above.
o Tire Jack & Iron: Every car should come standard with these items. Double check your supply!
o Extra Oil & Coolant: It is always a good idea to have spare engine oil and radiator coolant on hand.
o Jumper Cables: Even if your car doesn’t break down you might need to help someone else who is having problems on the road.
o Blanket: A blanket is a must, even in summer, if you are stranded overnight it might get cold.
o Bottled Water & Sealed Food: Never travel without a minimum of two days of water and food-per person! Think about food items that won’t spoil quickly, won’t melt, don’t take up a lot of room for the energy and nutrition they provide...sport nutrition bars and Vitamin Waters are a great option.
In addition to the above list of what items you need to have in your emergency road-trip kit, keep in mind these additional tips for pulling to the side of the road:
o Put on your hazard flashers and move over as quickly as possible.
o Avoid stopping on the left shoulder if at all possible. Pull to the right!
o If it is dark out attempt to park under the most well area you can get to.
o It is always safer to be inside your vehicle with your seatbelt on than out of your car on the side of the road.
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Last updated 16 days ago
Kia drivers know that their Kia vehicles run great on Regular Gasoline! In fact the owner’s manual of the Kia Forte, Optima, Rio, Sedona, Sorento, Soul and Sportage are all recommended to be used with regular fuel, which is just another reason Kia owners are loyal Kia customers. With the price of gasoline at an all-time high, driving a Kia continues to make economic sense.
At Big Red Sports in Norman, Oklahoma, Kia customers are busy getting their cars checked out and tuned up for their upcoming summer “road trip” family vacations. The Service & Parts Department at Big Red Sports is the #1 Kia service center in all of Oklahoma and Big Red Sports customers trust their Master-Trained technicians, and fuel-up their Kia cars with Regular Gas.
In today’s automobiles, advances in engine technology mean that even if the owner’s manual recommends premium gasoline, the car will typically run on regular without knocking, and its performance won’t noticeably suffer, while saving about 20 cents a gallon. Since the engine doesn’t make quite as much power with lower-octane fuels, there will be slower acceleration in cars for which premium fuel is recommended. However, unless you have a heavy foot and accelerate rapidly from both a dead stop and while changing lanes at highways speeds it should hardly be noticeable.
The important thing to know when making the decision to downgrade is whether premium gasoline is merely recommended or if it’s required. If your vehicle is “premium recommended” then you’re OK to switch to regular unleaded gasoline. However, if your car is “premium required” then you should run premium fuel exclusively. Today engine control systems have the capability to effectively tune engines on the fly and give drivers more flexibility in the grade of fuels that they can safely use.
If you have questions about your vehicle and what gas to use, the Service Technicians at Big Red Sports in Norman will gladly assist you. In fact, Kia customers regularly drive from Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Lawton, Edmond and even Ardmore to have their Kia vehicles serviced by the best. You can visit Big Red Sports website and schedule your service appointment online today.
If you aren’t a current Kia owner then stop into Big Red Sports, located at 418 N. Interstate Drive, and test-drive a new or used Kia vehicle. Big Red Sports will not be undersold in the pricing game, can not be beat in the finance department, and guarantees you the best trade-in value for your current vehicle around. Stop in today and start saving on fuel with a new Kia. Big Red Sports stocks more vehicle inventory to choose from than any other Kia dealer in Oklahoma.
Last updated 20 days ago
The 2012 Kia Optima earned a top five-star rating for overall safety performance, with five stars awarded for both overall frontal and side-impact tests, in government crash tests.
This 2012 “family sedan” is more than just safe...it’s a styling standout, with a level of aggression and modernity inside and out that are seldom found in cars at this price range. In addition to its safety and beauty, the 2012 Kia Optima offers a better-than-average ride quality and superior driving dynamics.
Available in a 200-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine or a 274-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter or the efficient Optima Hybrid model, the Kia Optima comes loaded with value. There are plenty of standard features, as well as optional features such as the UVO voice command system, an attractive price, long warranty coverage and TOP SAFETY SCORES!
The 2012 Kia Optima is a midsize sedan available in five trim levels: LX, EX, EX Turbo, SX and Hybrid. Big Red Sports in Norman, Oklahoma stocks plenty of Optima vehicles in a variety of color and trim combinations. Big Red Sports is the #1 Kia dealership in Norman and you won’t find better customer service in all of Oklahoma. Big Red Sports has unbeatable prices, an award-winning service department, financing options, great trade-in values, and repeat customers to prove it!
The 2012 Optima comes with standard safety features such as the four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, side airbags, side curtain airbags and hill start assist. Optional is a rearview camera. Call, click or drive over to Big Red Sports at 418 N Interstate Drive in Norman, OK 73072 and get started on your new 2012 Kia Optima purchase.
