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Matthews Kia of Schenectady

Buyer's Guide grade B · 2,451 public reviews · September 2026

Matthews Kia of Schenectady earns a B. 2,451 public reviews average 4.4 stars and 13.6 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 35 percent of graded dealers around Albany.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 13.6 percent, higher than the 10.9 percent typical near Albany
  • Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 157 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Kia dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.4 from 2,451 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.39. 13.6 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star1,946 79%
4 star127 5%
3 star45 2%
2 star42 2%
1 star291 12%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

car buying experience 157polite staff 115leasing 111new car purchase 66telluride 53no pressure sales 44vehicle selection 36great deal 25engine replacement 6thorough explanations 6

Reviews here bring up engine replacement. A topic showing up does not say which way the review went, but those are the subjects that tend to surface after a sale goes badly. Have any car from this lot checked before you sign. What review words tell you.

Buying From Matthews Kia of Schenectady

Matthews Kia of Schenectady sells new Kia vehicles and usually takes trade ins, so its used lot is a mix of brands. A certified car from the brand program comes with a factory backed warranty. A used car that is not certified is sold on the same terms as any other used car, so read the window sticker. How certified cars work.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address3900 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone518-847-0800
Websitematthewskiaofschenectady.com
Listed featuresOil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
TypeKia dealer

Hours

Monday9 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday9 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday9 AM to 7 PM
Thursday9 AM to 7 PM
Friday9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday9 AM to 5 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Matthews Kia of Schenectady a good dealer?
Matthews Kia of Schenectady earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 2,451 public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, with 13.6 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Matthews Kia of Schenectady inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Schenectady. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.
How is the grade worked out?
It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.
Is Matthews Kia of Schenectady open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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