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Aug 22, 2020

One of the biggest questions Kia owners ask when their vehicle needs some repairs is whether they should take it to an official Kia dealership or a local garage. The same question arises when you’re looking to buy a new vehicle: should you get one from the dealership or from a local private car lot? Official dealerships not only have a wider selection of vehicles on sale, but they also have the best equipment, highly skilled technicians, and they follow the manufacturer’s guidelines to the letter. This makes them infinitely more reliable than an independent garage or a private car lot for all the services they offer.Front of Kia Car

3 Top Services You’ll Find at an Official Kia Dealership

1. Professional Servicing

As every car owner knows, diligently servicing your car keeps it on the road for longer. A regular service schedule will not only keep your car in full working order, but it will also help you get a good price for it, should you ever decide to sell it on.

Getting your Kia serviced at an official dealer will ensure it gets serviced by qualified technicians and that original parts are used for every replacement. It’s worth noting that some warranties require that you have your car serviced at the dealer under certain circumstances. Failure to do so may void your warranty prematurely.

2. New Car Sales

Most of the other functions of a Kia dealership revolve around this one. Every dealership offers a number of Kia models for sale, typically displayed in an expansive showroom. Every single one of these cars comes with a manufacturer’s warranty. Any service done on your car during this period will not cost you a dime, something that a grey importer will never offer you.

The coverage of the warranty differs between models, but at the very least, each will a cover you for a few years or a few thousand miles, whichever comes first.

3. Used Car Sales

In the past, manufacturer-backed dealerships only sold new cars. Recently, however, many of these officially sanctioned dealerships have begun to sell used cars. Each of these used cars is certified, meaning that the vehicle has undergone a thorough inspection, after which any problems it might have been carrying have been fixed. What’s good is that these second-hand cars are cheaper than their brand new counterparts.

The lower price bodes well for people who are looking to get good cars on a tight budget. Even though you can find ways of importing a used car from a grey importer, you run the risk of buying a vehicle with hidden faults that will only come to light after driving off.

Buying and servicing your car at an officially licensed dealer ensures it serves you for longer. If you drive a Kia or want to get one, contact Darcars Kia of Temple Hills today to schedule a test drive, service session, or to learn more about Kia’s offerings.