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Kia was founded initially as a bicycle manufacturer in 1944 - a humble beginning for what is now one of the world's largest car makers. At the 2023 Autocar Awards, Kia was named 'Best Manufacturer', a prestigious accolade bestowed by one of the leading automotive publications. It also earned 'Car Brand of the Year' at the 2022 Which? Awards and 'Manufacturer of the Year' at the 2022 Top Gear Awards.

Like many car brands, Kia has forged some connections in Hollywood, partnering with Twentieth Century Fox in 2016 to create the Sorento X-Car, inspired by Wolverine, to promote the film X Men: Days of Future Past.

A car's electrical system has many components, including the starter motor, battery, alternator, indicators, lights, radio, power steering and heater. The battery stores electricity generated by the alternator and sends it to the vehicle's ancillary circuits.

Car electrical problems can vary greatly, from loose wires and faulty fuse boxes to starter problems, so it is difficult to know what is wrong without the help of a knowledgeable car electrician.

If your car doesn't crank properly, its headlights aren't working as they should, fuses keep blowing, or your battery dies, these are all signs your car's electrical system is failing.

Find out what to do when your car battery dies in this guide.

Some issues, such as a loose spark plug repair, are easy and cheap to fix, whereas an alternator replacement may be more costly. The good news is that mobile auto electricians will come to you if you can't get your car to a garage.