# South Korean automotive and used car market activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-automotive-and-used-car-market-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-17T01:33:03.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Automotive companies and platforms in South Korea have engaged in various promotional and service-oriented activities. During the Chuseok holiday, Hyundai Certified Pre-owned launched a ‘BIG Festa’ offering discounts on approximately 200 vehicles, including Grandeur, Palisade, and Genesis models. Simultaneously, the mobility platform AutoInside initiated its ‘2026 My Car Shopping Festival,’ featuring vehicle giveaways and discount coupons.

Following these promotional efforts, the Auto Inside platform, operated by AutoHands, received the ‘2026 Korea Customer Satisfaction Award’ for the second consecutive year. The platform maintains a direct-management system for certified used cars, utilizing a 205-point inspection process for vehicles under eight years old with less than 100,000 km. Service enhancements include interior sterilization via Cesco Car Care solutions, a six-month or 10,000 km warranty, and a seven-day refund policy for online ‘Home Service’ customers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Auto Inside wins second consecutive customer satisfaction award

Auto Inside, an AutoHands platform, has won the ‘2026 Korea Customer Satisfaction Award’ for used car platforms for the second year running, citing its rigorous 205-point inspection and warranty services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/auto-inside-wins-second-consecutive-customer-satisfaction-award

### 2026-09-13: Hyundai and AutoInside launch Chuseok automotive promotions

South Korean automotive companies are holding Chuseok holiday promotions, including Hyundai Certified Pre-owned's vehicle discounts and AutoInside's prize giveaways and coupons.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-regions-host-direct-sales-markets-for-chuseok-holiday

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