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We just had a new vanity installed, and due to either the vanity not being perfectly square, the wall, or a combination of both, it doesn’t sit completely flush against the wall. We didn’t expect it to be perfect, but this is what we ended up with.

That said, what’s the best way to address the gap? It’s not large enough for anything to fall down the side, but it is large enough to allow water in and is noticeable aesthetically.

I don’t have a measuring tape handy, but the sink is roughly two inches below the outlet. Do sidesplashes come in narrower widths? Similarly, for the back, are there narrower backsplash options? The sink’s drain mechanism is fairly close to the wall behind the faucet, so I’m wondering if a standard backsplash would even work there.

This is our first bathroom remodel, so we’re learning as we go!

Thanks for your help.

At the end of June, my partner and I excitedly purchased a 2026 Kia Sportage EX Hybrid. It was our first Kia after 20 years of owning Subarus.

Less than 24 hours after the sales ink dried—on our first local drive after bringing it home—the check engine light came on. The Kia Access app showed misfire codes for four cylinders.

I immediately called the dealership, and the sales manager told me this definitely shouldn’t happen. He even said they would most likely do a one-for-one replacement with an identical vehicle.

Fast forward 10 days with little communication from the dealership (I had to make the calls nearly every time). When I finally called for an update, I was told they had replaced the spark plugs, which cleared the misfire codes. Then an O2 sensor code appeared, so they replaced that as well. The service manager now believes the O2 sensor was the root cause all along.

This is on a brand-new vehicle that had only about 300 miles on it when we bought it.

The dealership has since walked back the idea of replacing the vehicle, saying that was only “an option if there was a major engine failure.”

To make matters worse, it took three days of pushing before they finally got us with a loaner, even though this was our family’s only vehicle. When I told them this had been a terrible first experience with the Kia brand, they seemed genuinely surprised.

My questions for those with more mechanical experience are:
Does the explanation about the spark plugs and O2 sensor sound plausible?

How concerning is it that a brand-new hybrid had misfires on all four cylinders almost immediately?

If the repairs appear to have fixed it, would you trust the vehicle long-term?

Would you escalate this to Kia corporate, or continue working with the dealership?

What would you consider a reasonable resolution in this situation? I want to avoid ending up with a problem vehicle from day one.

The dealer says they’ll contact Kia to see if they’ll offer some type of goodwill compensation, but at this point I’m not confident they’re looking out for our interests and I’m willing to take this on.

I’d really appreciate any advice or similar experiences.

Thanks!