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Ask Matt Castrucci Kia: Your used car questions answered!

What are the most common questions about used cars?

If you have your eye on the perfect vehicle, you may already be knee-deep in the car research process. Maybe you’ve read all the brand comparisons and are trying to decide whether you should buy your dream car new or used. We’re here to help. At Matt Castrucci Kia, we receive many questions from our customers about the benefits of buying a used car. Here are some of the most common ones we receive.

Are used cars cheaper to insure?Used cars at a parking lot

It really depends on the vehicle. Newer vehicles are usually less expensive to insure because these models have advanced safety technologies. However, you can get these advanced safety features on many pre-owned models. If you decide to purchase a pre-owned model that is only a few years old, you may end up paying less in insurance compared to if you bought a model that is 12 years old. The rate you pay is really dependent on a number of factors.

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Are used cars sold as is?

No. At Matt Castrucci Kia, we handpick every vehicle for our inventory and put each through a vigorous multi-point inspection. If the vehicle is in good shape overall but needs a few minor repairs, our team of Kia factory trained master service technicians will make those fixes. When those are complete we carefully detail the vehicle and then add it to our inventory. As you can see, every used vehicle goes through a complicated review process to ensure that it’s perfect. You can always expect the best at Matt Castrucci Kia!

Are used cars worth it?

Yes! Pre-owned cars, trucks and SUVs are a great option for every car buyer. Best of all, you’ll find a huge selection at Matt Castrucci Kia with over 400 pre-owned models to choose from! Do you have your heart set on buying new instead? Shop our over 250 brand new Kia vehicles today. Our team is here to help you at every step of the car shopping process. Stop by and see us!