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Destination KIA
★ 4.6 (5,444 reviews) · 6,157 inspections in the last 12 months · Albany
- NYS Licensed Inspection Station
- NYS Registered Repair Shop
Inspections performed here
- 6,157NY State inspections in the last 12 months
- 19,038inspections at this facility since 2023
What they inspect
Counted from NY DMV inspection-transaction records, not estimated.
Vehicles they inspect
- Cars and light trucks
Inspected 193 electric and 992 hybrid vehicles in the last 12 months.
From NY DMV inspection-transaction records for the last 12 months.
Hours and services
- Monday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
From this shop’s public Google Maps listing. Call ahead to confirm.
DMV licence
- Facility number
- 7100673
- Licence type
- NYS Licensed Inspection Station, NYS Registered Repair Shop
- Original issue date
- November 3, 2005
- Expires
- October 31, 2027
Data from NY DMV as of September 2026. Check this facility in the NY DMV public record.
Reviews
- CCat★★★★★ August 8, 2026
I parked in the Nissan bay by accident (they are right next to each other) and the guy at Nissan backed it out for me and drove it right next door to Kia - greeted before I even walked in the door, told where to go, then was helped immediately - quick, efficient & friendly. Sat in the lounge in super comfy chairs, water, tea and coffee available - TV, charging outlets, when I left around noon a lady was even getting…
the popcorn machine going. Lol When they were done checking the KIA, everything was summarized, we planned a service date for repairs, I was led with my paperwork out to the KIA which was running with the a/c on and they must have put some new car scent in, it was clean and ready to go. . just wow. The chain of service was thoughtful and thorough, so I have to give it a solid 10. A pleasant experience in what typically usually isn't when it comes to vehicle repair. A+
Response from the owner · August 10, 2026: Thank you for the incredible review, Cat! We’re thrilled to hear our team made your service visit such a pleasant and seamless experience from the moment you arrived. It’s wonderful to know the team was welcoming, efficient, and thoughtful throughout the entire process, from getting your vehicle to the right service department to keeping you comfortable while you waited and clearly reviewing everything with you afterward. We truly appreciate you recognizing the care our team puts into the little details. Thank you for the 10/10 and for choosing us for your Kia service needs! We look forward to taking great care of you and your vehicle again in the future. - SScott★☆☆☆☆ February 3, 2026
Did not figure out what is wrong with our brand new Sportage that has 2500 miles on it. In addition when I came to pick the vehicle up at 5pm after speaking with John at 10:39 that morning, the car was completely covered in snow and had never been cleaned off. The General Sales manger came out and had the vehicle cleaned up. Extremely disappointing customer service on all ends. We even left a message and sent texts…
to David Miller and never heard a word back or any follow up to date. I thought your professionalism and culture there was much better than that but I guess not !!!
Response from the owner · February 19, 2026: Scott, we’re sorry for the issues you experienced. Please contact our management directly so we can learn more about your visit and work to resolve your concerns. - RRobert★★★★★ April 23, 2026
Alex and Josh were phenomenal. Alex was able to answer any questions that I had, and helped get the numbers around where I wanted them. Josh was great in finance, explained everything extremely thoroughly. Altogether, the experience was great and the people I dealt with made the process extremely easy and smooth. If anyone goes there, I highly recommend dealing with Alex and Josh.
Response from the owner · April 23, 2026: Thank you, Robert! We’re so glad to hear Alex and Josh provided such a smooth and easy experience. It’s great to know they were able to answer your questions and make everything clear. We truly appreciate your recommendation! - RRichard★★★★★ June 18, 2026
I made my first visit to Destination Kia yesterday, after a short and awful experience with service down the road. The service staff at Destination was very friendly and even managed to squeeze our car into the schedule for a warrantied problem that posed a safety concern ( drive 70 miles on our super well maintained NY highways with a blown shock, trust me, it's NOT fun! ). Every person I ran across was very…
friendly, so after walking around the lot for awhile we went into the sales room. I was greeting by a very nice young lady who took our names and asked if we would like to talk to a salesperson. I figured, what heck, why not. She introduced us to Breonna, who is truly a lovely person. We explained what was going on and our basic situation, long story short, we left with a new car and happy. What started off as a terrible day at 8AM ended nicely by the afternoon. I would recommend Breonna all day, everyday. Andrew in finance was awesome as well. I don't think I so much as walked past an employee without getting a friendly greeting. Great experience.
Response from the owner · June 18, 2026: Thank you for sharing your experience, Richard! We're glad our service team could assist with your vehicle concern and help turn a stressful day into a positive one. It's wonderful to hear that Breonna, Andrew, and the rest of our team made you feel welcomed and supported throughout the process. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy your new vehicle! - RRob★★★★★ July 14, 2026
I highly recommend Bryan Boodhoo as the salesperson to work with at this dealership. He is extremely knowledgeable and personable. The 'showroom' personnel have a friendly attitude, but Bryan stands out. He makes you feel comfortable, confident, and at ease buying a new car. He goes at your pace, answers every question, and does follow-up if you need. He treats you with respect, listens to you, and makes you feel…
heard.
Response from the owner · July 14, 2026: Thank you for your wonderful review, Rob! We’re thrilled to hear Bryan provided such a knowledgeable, respectful, and comfortable car-buying experience. We appreciate you recognizing his dedication to listening, answering questions, and making sure you felt confident throughout the process. Thank you for choosing us, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Bryan! - CCathy★★★★★ April 14, 2026
If you are looking to Lease or Purchase a Vehicle at Destination Kia I highly recommend you ask for Dennis. I was Leasing a Vehicle and wanted to turn it in and purchase a 2026 Kia Sportage SX Prestige. Dennis was wonderful he went above and beyond to make it happen. I Love my new car and can’t thank him enough. I have Leased 2 Vehicles from Dennis and now a Purchase. Thank you, Dennis as always it was a pleasure…
working with you. Cathy Massacani
Response from the owner · April 16, 2026: Thank you so much, Cathy! We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and kind words. We're thrilled Dennis could go above and beyond to help you make the switch and get into your new Sportage. Enjoy your new vehicle, and thank you again for trusting us over the years—it’s always a pleasure working with you!
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