Belts and hoses move everything under a hood of a Kia vehicle that's designed to move. There's at least one of each for just about every system, too. That means, when they go bad, replacement costs can add up fast.

Serpentine belts, for example, run anywhere from $155 to $190 CAD or so, and they're some of the least expensive replacements you can make. The average cost of changing brake hoses, though? Between $215 and $260 CAD, usually -- and it's just uphill from there.

Radiator hoses can run between $570 and $600 CAD on average, for another instance, while fuel hose replacement costs swing wildly, often between $165 and $685 CAD or more on average. The average cost to put in a new timing belt is one of the priciest -- between $825 and $1,065 CAD, usually. Expenses only gets worse on larger Kia models like, say, Telluride or Carnival.

Luckily, you can avoid what can turn into a huge bill all at once. Keep an eye out for belts or hoses failing, and switch them for new ones sooner rather than later.

What are the Signs of Bad Belts and Hoses?

They include:

Obviously loose or damaged parts

Strange noises, like screeching or chirping

Fluid leaks

Battery problems

Malfunctioning interior lighting

Engine overheats or misfires

Otherwise, when to change a belt or hose is straightforward. Most belts, for instance, you swap out when you hit the mileage benchmarks listed in your owner's manual. Serpentine belts, for instance, you replace every 90,000 miles; timing belts, on the other hand, you take care of every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. Timing chains, you shouldn't have to switch out unless they break. Most hoses, then, you replace every 4 years.

If you're not sure about something, ask the pros; a certified Kia service centre will be happy to help.

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