Interesting facts about
Kia cars

 

At webuyurcar we love all things car related and so we thought it would be a fun idea to collate some of the nuggets of information that we have picked up from years of being in and around the automotive industry.

All car manufacturers have interesting back stories of how they started or how certain models came to be built and so here is a selection of some of our favourite Kia facts.

Some interesting facts about Kia...

Kia is a South Korean manufacturer. The company was founded in 1944 as Kyungsung Precision Industry and initially built motorbikes and bicycles before starting to build cars in the 1970s.

The Kia Ceed was the first Kia model to be designed specifically for the European market. The name Ceed is an acronym for 'Community of Europe and European Design'.

One of the brands most popular models in the UK is the Kia Sportage. The current version of the Sportage is the fifth generation of the model, having been originally released in 1994. The current version consistently ranks within the top 10 of the UKs best selling cars.

The name Kia In Korean translates to mean 'Rising from Asia'.

Kia is a subsidiary of that other South Korean car giant Hyundai. Combined they are the third largest manufacturers of cars in the world.

The Kia line-up of models saw a complete restyling starting in the mid noughties when the company hired a new chief designer. One of the key styling elements to be introduced was for all models to have the same distinctive grille so that the brand would have a recognisable 'face'. The new grille design is called the Tiger Nose.


If you think we have missed out a good Kia fact then if you tweet it, making sure to include our Twitter username @webuyurcar we will add your fact to the list!

You can also read our facts about: Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Ford, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Vauxhall, Hyundai and Nissan



Are you looking to sell your Kia?

Well, the good news is you have come to the right place. Here at Webuyurcar we purchase all types of Kias, so if you currently own a Ceed, a Picanto, a Rio, a Sportage, a Stinger or any other type of Kia then we will buy it from you today!

We have made the process of vehicle selling easy and hassle-free. There is no longer the need to haggle on a part-exchange deal or to spend hours with a steady stream of tyre-kickers when trying to sell privately. Instead all you need to do is submit a few details on our website and you can be booked in for a no obligation appointment in a matter of minutes.

How do I sell my Kia?

The process is very straight forward. Firstly, you need to generate an initial valuation for your vehicle. You can do this by entering your vehicle registration at the bottom of this page. Our system will then produce a pre-inspection valuation that will be displayed on screen, it is free and takes only a few seconds to generate.

Kia Logo If you are happy with the valuation, then we can arrange an appointment where one of our vehicle purchasers will assess your vehicle before making you a final offer. If you are happy to proceed with the sale of your vehicle, we then pay you the agreed amount via instant bank transfer. The payment is made while we are still at the appointment and so if you have access to online banking this gives you the added peace of mind to be able to confirm you have received the payment before our vehicle purchaser leaves.

Appointments typically take less than one hour to complete and can be booked seven days a week.

If you have any outstanding finance remaining on the vehicle, then we will also help you to take care of that on the day by dealing directly with your finance company on your behalf to pay off the remaining debt using money from the purchase price.

We will come to you to buy your Kia

Yes, that's right! There is no need for you to drive to us, we will visit you at your home or place of work to view your vehicle. We have vehicle purchasers located throughout the country who will visit you in one of our branded vehicles. This means that on the day, if you sell your vehicle to us you are not left stranded having to rely on public transport or the generosity of family and friends for a lift back home.

With appointments taking place every day of the week there is no easier way of selling your car!

We don't just buy Kia cars

Of course, it is not just Kia cars that we buy, we will buy any make of car, so if you are looking to sell a BMW, Ford, Honda, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volvo or any other make, just enter your registration details below for your free, instant valuation and your car could be sold within just a few days!



Still not sure if this is the best way to sell your car? Why not read our 'how to sell my car' guide, which covers all your different options. You will also find an explanation of why using an online car buying service is the quickest and most convenient way to sell your car and how webuyurcar does things a little differently than most car buying services by visiting you to purchase your vehicle at a time that best suits you. It is how we are able to offer our 5-star hassle-free service.



Further Questions?

If you have any further questions, then you may find an answer in our frequently asked questions section. Alternatively, you can call our friendly team seven days a week, who will be happy to help. Click here for contact details and opening times.