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Dishonest Dealership Aug 2019 - Kia of Gastonia employs dishonest and non-ethical methods to sell cars. My wife and called ahead and negotiated the final "out-the-door" Aug 2019 - Kia of Gastonia employs dishonest and non-ethical methods to sell cars. My wife and called ahead and negotiated the final "out-the-door" sales price of a new Telluride listed on their website. Because of our long drive, we wanted to ensure we knew what we would be spending. Shortly after we arrived the paperwork was presented with the same sales price we agreed to over the phone. Everything "seemed" to be in order. We then waited over an hour to finalize the sale with the “Finance Manager”. Once he finally sat down with us, he presented a hand-written cost work-up that was over $1000 more than what we agreed-to both over the phone and when we first arrived. Disgusted and weary, we left extremely disappointed. These are dishonest people who feel no shame for leading people on and wasting significant amount of customers' time. Avoid at all costs. More

Expect the Unexpected Didn't intend to purchase a car. Husband found something on the internet of interest so we went by on our way to Sams Club. Never made it to Sam's Clu Didn't intend to purchase a car. Husband found something on the internet of interest so we went by on our way to Sams Club. Never made it to Sam's Club. Not because they were pressuring or pushing, they were anything BUT that. But because they were really going to the mat to give me a deal on the van I had and still owed on and the van they had that was a year older, less miles, more stuff. They listened when I explained about how I was not going to buy a car. I have a tight budget and am really pushing to get out of debt, all the while we were having great conversations and laughing and having a good time. When they came back with numbers that I could live with, well, I could not refuse. I had no money to put down (because I didn't come prepared to buy a car) and did not want the new payment higher than my old payment (but it did go up but within my comfort zone) and guess what!! They delivered!! My sales guy, Vic, was extremely knowledgeable about the two vehicles I drove. So much so that I was quite surprised. He out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and that this was what I wanted. We had used their service department in the past and had been pleased and now I am pleased with the sales folks too! More

Sneaky Service My wife had to have our vehicle towed to this dealer, a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid because of a supposedly faulty safety plug in which needed to be replac My wife had to have our vehicle towed to this dealer, a 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid because of a supposedly faulty safety plug in which needed to be replaced and they didn't have. Since we were stuck here I had called other dealerships for the part in which the KIA should have done to source the part. I found multiple other KIA dealers with the part and they were all cheaper than this dealership was going to charger me for it. On top of this I found that the fuse inside the Safety Plug could be order and was only a $25 fuse (priced at another dealer) and not the entire safety plug they told us we need to replaced. They is a bulletin from KIA stating this for the vehicle. FROM KIA itself!!!! I will never trust this place with any vehicle. We brought our vehicle here for this expert KIA service and got shade tree mechanic, part changer service. More

Avoid this dealership at all costs. This is an ok dealership to purchase a car from. I just wish they were more upfront and explained the paperwork thoroughly so the customer will under This is an ok dealership to purchase a car from. I just wish they were more upfront and explained the paperwork thoroughly so the customer will understand what they are signing. This would be my second vehicle I have purchased from this dealership. You will still be there 4 to 6 hours before you even get in the room to sign your contract. They need to streamline this process and I think they need more than 2 finance managers there on busy days. Overall they are okay. Would I recommend someone to buy from them? Maybe, but I would stress to them read, read, read their contract because the dealer is not going to explain it to you. Update: So I went back to the dealership to cancel a warranty service contract that I purchased and didn't need at the time. The financial manager said that he would send it in to the warranty company and never did. It has been over 2 months and I have been keeping an eye on my loan to see if the amount would drop so I called the warranty company and they said that they haven't received the proper paperwork from the dealership. So I have to do it. I have dropped my rating because of this. I am learning to never put my trust in a dealership in doing what they say they are going to do. I know if I did this same exact thing at my company I would be put on probation or terminated. Anyway, what is done is done. Lesson learned. Update (7/7/2018): I contacted this dealership because I am still waiting on my refund to go back to my loan holder from the Vehicle Warranty I cancelled from Fidelity Warranty Services. The money was sent to Kia of Gastonia in May it is now July and nothing has been done. This is the worst customer experience I have ever faced ever. The dealership doesn't do what they are supposed to do and I guess expects the customer to do their job for them. Never again am I buying from the dealership if this is what I have to go through with them. And here I gave them 4-1/2 stars initially. They are a 1-star now. Please send the refund back that you received from the Warranty company. I don't want to have to take any other steps to resolve this issue. I am giving you guys a chance here. More

Terrible experience They advertise "ALL NEW KIA of GAstonia" Nothing can be further from the truth. First the facility is old dirty and cramped unlike other Kia dealer They advertise "ALL NEW KIA of GAstonia" Nothing can be further from the truth. First the facility is old dirty and cramped unlike other Kia dealers in the area. Secondly and more importantly, They tell you they will honor their advertised prices over the phone just to get you down there then when you arrive they try to steer you (or at least me) into a shady lease after telling me the advertised online prices are for leases only. So after 6 hours in their, thankfully the finance man Larry was honest and the deal was cancelled when KIA didn't want to give me the lease deal that THEY had proposed. I have purchased over 25 cars in the past 10 years and this was by far the worst experience of all. More

Superb Service! I recently bought a Kia Sorento out of state before moving to NC. I had a few problems with it and issues getting an honest answer from other Kia loca I recently bought a Kia Sorento out of state before moving to NC. I had a few problems with it and issues getting an honest answer from other Kia locations. Once I moved to NC my neighbor referred me to Kia of Gastonia. Once I got there I was greeted by Morris the service manager. Morris was legitimately concerned about the issues I had been having and assured me he would personally ensure my vehicle was taken care of. Turns out I had an electrical short from a wire that was worn down and it took them some effort to find it. After my vehicle was serviced by Morris and his team, I have had no problems. Those guys are highly professional and they truly care. As long as I have this vehicle I will continue taking it to Kia of Gastonia because I know it will be done right and I won't get the run around like I seemed to get at other dealerships where I didn't actually purchase the vehicle. If you live in the area I urge you to go see Morris and his team because they are first class! More

A Great New Kia Marvin was very helpful with finding us a new car. Great price, great options, and Great car! Thanks again for a wonderful new Kia! See you soon for o Marvin was very helpful with finding us a new car. Great price, great options, and Great car! Thanks again for a wonderful new Kia! See you soon for our first oil change. More

Excellent, fast, courtesy, friendly employees This dealership is the best experience I have ever had the please of dealing with. The service dept. is outstanding! Mark, Rachel, Angie and Morris ar This dealership is the best experience I have ever had the please of dealing with. The service dept. is outstanding! Mark, Rachel, Angie and Morris are the people I felt with. Always smiling and go the extra mile to insure patient satisfaction. I would recommend this place ro ANYONE! If you like quality, curious, promt, car care, this is the place to go! More

First experience at purchasing a new vehicle Marvin was my salesman.....Excellent customer service.....They listened to my requirements and met every one !!!! Very pleased with my first new car p Marvin was my salesman.....Excellent customer service.....They listened to my requirements and met every one !!!! Very pleased with my first new car purchase....Highly recommend this dealership.....Give them my name as a referral.... More

Great experience I got the car I wanted for less than I was hoping! My salesman kept me laughing and I never felt sold to. Even got a smoothie out of the deal! I got the car I wanted for less than I was hoping! My salesman kept me laughing and I never felt sold to. Even got a smoothie out of the deal! More