Kia Essentials

GAP Insurance, or Guaranteed Asset Protection, protects you in the event your Kia is written off due to an accident, fire or theft.

When a car is declared as a write-off, your car insurance pay-out won't fulfil the outstanding amount of finance on your Kia car. This means you’re left to make up the difference which can be a hefty number.

GAP insurance pays this difference so you’re not left out of pocket.

For example, you have a Kia car on finance for the total amount of £20,000 and have paid off £5,000 already. The car is then written off due to an accident. Your car insurance provider values the vehicle at £12,000 so you have to make up £3,000. That’s where GAP insurance steps in and pays the remaining finance balance for you.

SMART Protect is a clever policy that maintains your no-claims bonus in the event of minor damage.

Unwanted chips, scratches, dents and scuffs detract from your car’s beauty. SMART Protect restores your vehicle to its original stunning looks without having to make an insurance claim and losing your no-claims bonus.

We use the award-winning repairers Shine! to carry out all SMART Protect work. A mobile Shine! repairer will arrange to visit your home or work place for complete convenience, and will remove any trace of dents, scuffs, scratches and more in no time. You can even organise all of your repairs via a dedicated Shine! app.

AutoProtect Tyre Insurance covers you in case you hit a nail, piece of glass, pothole, kerb or any other obstacle that damages your Kia’s tyres.

Tyre Protection refunds the full cost of repairing or replacing a tyre and covers both accidental and malicious damage. You’re covered for all five of your tyres, including the spare, as well as run-flat tyres. You can make a maximum of five claims whilst you’re covered.

Protect your car’s paintwork from UV damage, ensure a deep glossy sheen and make your car easier to clean with AutoGlym LifeShine.

Your Kia’s upholstery gets the same treatment to keep it looking fresh for much longer by preventing marks and stains. You can also easily wipe away spills!

A durable side and rear window coating improves visibility in wet weather, further helping with safety.

On top of all of this, you get a lifetime guarantee for all of the above work.

You can find out more about LifeShine here>>

Over time deterioration caused by weather, grime and other environmental impacts may take the form of unsightly staining, surface dirt or in more severe cases the corrosion of the substrate itself on your wheels.

Protect your alloy wheels using the most advanced polymer technology with WheelSeal*.

This treatment creates an invisible barrier that helps to protects against the everyday wear your alloys may experience and keeps them looking their best. You'll also receive an aftercare product to maintain this performance over time.