The 2019 Kia Forte may not be a compact sport sedan but it certainly feels like one. On curvy roads, the Forte is firm and responsive, but comfortable. The CVT, despite its lack of fixed ratios, does a decent job of behaving like a 6-speed automatic and can be driven in three different modes: Normal, Smart, and Sport. Smart mode adapts to how the car is being driven and toggles between Sport and Normal. The 2019 Kia Forte comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen and minimalist interior. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. For our money we鈥檇 add the 320-watt Harman Kardon stereo on the Forte EX as well as navigation, wireless smartphone charging and LED lights. For 2019 Kia also offers a Launch Edition package which includes a suite of active-safety features like smart cruise control, sunroof and alloy wheels. While the new 2019 Volkswagen Jetta has sacrificed some engine options for the new model year, it still remains a fun, agile and lively car to drive. It still drives like the European sedan it is鈥攔esponsive, direct, and enjoyable in corners. Great fuel economy, room enough for five, characteristic styling, and some of the best warranties out there. 26,000 you can get into the top-of-the-line Forte EX Launch Edition and you get a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Optional transmissions and a fun, dynamic, European-style driving feel. It鈥檚 a bit of a toss-up between the Kia Forte and the Volkswagen Jetta. While the Kia offers more bang for your buck, it may suffer in terms of resale down the road when compared to the Volkswagen Jetta. Ultimately however, for our money, we鈥檇 go with the Kia Forte in this head-to-head because of its value proposition, good looks and packaging that makes it a solid buy.
My Volkswagen Jetta won't start. It cranks over fine and the battery is okay, it just won't kick over. What else should I check to figure out the problem? It's possible that your Jetta is not getting fuel. Take a test light and check if there's power to the injectors. If your car is turning over and you can hear it trying to fire or if you can smell fuel while starting the car, this might be a spark or ignition problem. You should also see if the "Check Engine" light is on. If yes, use a scanner to pull a code in order to identify the issue. My Volkswagen Jetta's air conditioning unit is dripping water on the passenger's side of the car. Aside from that, it's also letting out a foul smell whenever I switch on the A/C. Is there any way I fix these? For the dripping water, the condensation drain line of your A/C might be clogged up.
You can find the drain line on the passenger side of the lower center console almost under the dashboard. You will have to pull back some carpet to get to it. As for the foul smell, you might have to change the cabin filter, which is also under the dashboard on the passenger side. Many Jetta owners are not aware that the cabin filter exists, which makes this part one of the most neglected components of the car. Make sure to change it regularly in order to prevent the same incident from happening. The alarm of my Volkswagen Jetta won't disengage when I attempt to start the car. The ignition turns over and the radio and other components work, but the engine doesn't start. How can I fix this or at least disable my alarm? You may have to take your Jetta to a dealership, which should be able to disable the alarm for you. However, this might not be good in the long run since you are deactivating your car's security feature. For a permanent solution without disabling the alarm, open your car door with a key holding to unlock it.
This should disarm your car. If the alarm sounds when you open the door, take out the 15Amp fuse in the fuse panel that has the key symbol on the diagram. This should stop the alarm but at the same time prevent your car from starting. Next, open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, then put your key into ignition and try starting it. Then, while leaving the door open, reconnect the negative battery terminal. Finally, turn the ignition again and your car should start by now without sounding the alarm. I am planning to replace the factory radio in my Volkswagen Jetta but I can't unlock it. How can I find the security codes to remove it? Check your owner's manual to see if the security code is there. If it's not available, you will have to bring your car's serial number along with the V.I.N. They will input both information into their computer, and if both serial number and V.I.N. This process is quick and will only take you a few minutes.
