Used Cars- Frequently Asked Questions

Here at Flear & Thomson, we’re one of the top 3% of global Kia dealers and we ensure the following:

• Carefully hand-picked and comprehensively inspected used vehicles
• A maximum seven-year warranty with our used Kia cars
• First-class aftersales care

• It comes from a reputable source – Flear & Thomson is one of the top 3% of Kia dealers globally.
• It’s been carefully sourced – our expert technicians choose only the best pre-loved vehicles.
• It’s been exhaustively inspected – tests are carried out by our manufacturer-trained technicians.
• It’s warranted – we’ll provide you with the balance of the original seven-year warranty.

Simply divide the quoted mileage by the age of the car (how many years it’s been on the road). If the answer doesn’t exceed 7,500, you can consider it to be a good (i.e. low) mileage.

At Flear & Thomson in Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline – we stock approximately 200 high-quality used cars.

A wide range of brand new Kia cars are available for our Motability and business customers to lease at our Perth, Dunfermline and Stirling branches.

It depends on your everyday motoring needs. Please get in touch to receive impartial advice.

Yes, but only if purchased from a reputable source such as Flear & Thomson. Our manufacturer-approved technicians carefully choose and fully inspect each and every used car that comes our way, rejecting those that don’t meet up to our exacting standards.

A used car is usually cheaper to insure than a new car. However, there are factors to consider, such as the cost of replacement parts, the number of safety components, etc.

Make sure you’re buying from a reputable source (such as Flear & Thomson).

September and March are generally considered to be good times. This is because these months follow the introduction of new number plate formats, and it’s often when owners choose to trade-in their old vehicles for new ones.

• Cash – arrange to meet the seller at a bank so that the notes can be verified.
• Immediate bank transfer – with Clearing House Automated Payment System (CHAPS) or Faster Payment Service.
• Cheque – this will take time to clear (and the seller won’t provide you with the car until they receive the funds).
• Banker’s draft – meet the seller at a bank to ensure the banker’s draft is legitimate, and bear in mind that it will take time to clear.

It depends on the car and where you’re buying it. If you buy from a reputable source such as Flear & Thomson, you’ll enjoy peace-of-mind purchasing.

We have high-quality used cars for sale in Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline.

If you’re based in or around Perth, Dunfermline or Stirling, Flear & Thomson has around 200 top-quality used cars for you to browse.

Flear & Thomson in Perth, Dunfermline or Stirling – we have a wide range of high-quality used cars and we’re a dealer you can trust.

With Flear & Thomson, buying a new or used car is extremely safe and secure.

Some are good and some are not so good. We can only speak for ourselves. Flear & Thomson has been in operation since 1870 and we choose only the very best used cars which are comprehensively tested by our manufacturer-approved technicians.

A mileage of no more than 7,500 for each year a car’s been on the road is generally considered to be good.

It depends what you want from your car. Please get in touch with Flear & Thomson and we’ll do our utmost to pair you with a car that fully accommodates your driving needs and budget.

Always buy from a reputable source. Flear & Thomson has been in operation since 1870 and our highly trained technicians carefully select and fully test every used car, and accept only the very best examples.

Based in Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline, Flear & Thomson is an authorised Kia dealer and service provider.

Here at Flear & Thomson, our new and used Kia vehicles are offered at very competitive price points, and with money-saving offers and flexible financing.

Kia is one of the best car brands in the UK – third best according to the 2022 Driver Power survey, which takes into account value for money.

According to Carwow, the Rio and Ceed are among the 10 most reliable used cars in the UK. Meanwhile, Auto Express’ Driver Power survey has the Sportage at number one and the Sorento in third spot.

If a used Kia has done no more than 7,500 miles in each of the years it’s been on the road, this can be considered good mileage.

In Perth, Dunfermline and Stirling – at Flear & Thomson, one of the UK’s oldest and most reputable motor retailing companies.

At Flear & Thomson in Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline.

Flear & Thomson in Perth, Stirling and Dunfermline – we have around 200 high-quality used Kia cars for you to choose from.

Yes. The Kia brand as a whole came third on Auto Express’ Driver Power survey in 2022.

In Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline, from Flear & Thomson, purveyors of top-quality used Kia cars.

Kia is an exceptionally reliable car brand. For instance, with six of its seven Optima reviews, Carbuyer provided a full five-star rating (and a four-star rating for the other one).