I assume you can ask the salesman to check the on line Kia service history etc

Not on a Kia. There is no central computerised service records. The dealer keeps their own (or should do). That is why Kia require you to keep a fully stamped book and all your receipts to ensure your warranty is intact. No receipts, no warranty.

I asked our dealer what would happen if we were in the north of Scotland, had no service records with us and needed warranty work. Simple he said, get him to ring us for confirmation services are up to date. That is fine if you know who did the service and its a Kia dealer. If its an idy I would suggest its pointless.

But that also applies to any brand that has been serviced outside the official network, indies cannot update or access central records.

So the rule is simple. If you want to buy a 3 year olf Kia with 4 years warranty only buy form an official Kia dealer and insist on seeing the paperwork. No paperwork walk away.

Never believe a salesman, remember the rules

1 all salesmen are liars

2 all salesmen are liars

3 refer to rules 1 and 2

Kia do have a central computerised record for recalls and campaign updates, why they cannotr add services to that is beyond me.