Manahawkin Kia

The guys over at Manahawkin Kia deserve every great rating that can be given. They really set the bar high in regards to the overall experience of purchasing a vehicle. This was my first time buying a rating that can be given. They really set the bar high in regards to the overall experience of purchasing a vehicle. This was my first time buying a new car and they could not have made the process any easier. They were willing to work with me and ended up getting me in the car that I wanted. I would recommend this dealership to anyone who is looking for a stress free, pleasant, and easy car buying experience. More

The dealership was a pleasure to work with, Jon Brooks was very knowledgable, friendly and listened to my questions. He reviewed all the operations of the car with me. The price was fair and where I expec was very knowledgable, friendly and listened to my questions. He reviewed all the operations of the car with me. The price was fair and where I expected it to be. I would buy my next car from them. I felt very comfortable thru out the entire purchase. Good job. More

Ken Scalia was very very patient with us. My wife does a lot of homework when purchasing a new vehicle, we had visited Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, Ford, Dodge, Nissan and Kia. We were looking for a 2014 SUV. lot of homework when purchasing a new vehicle, we had visited Toyota, Hyundai, Mazda, Ford, Dodge, Nissan and Kia. We were looking for a 2014 SUV. This took about 3 months. We must of stopped to see Mr. Scalia at Kia in Manahawkin about 10 times, driving different cars and sitting down with him about prices, etc. He was very knowlegable about all the cars features and if he didn't know an answe, he went into the office and came back out with the answer. Mr Scalia never pushed himself on us in a way that would of not had us come back, he was very patient and respectful. He ordered a specific car (Kia Sorento top of the line model) and when it finally came in it had a different color interior and my wife did not want it. Mr. Scalia was kind enough to call around and look for that specific vehicle that she wanted, but it was not in stock yet . On April 13, 2012 at 5:00 pm we went to look at the vehicle that he ordered, which only came with black interior and my wife wanted gray. After driving the vehicle and opening the sun roof and finding out that the dashboard (from Ken) was black in all the Kia models, I finally explained to my wife that this particular car, model that she wanted only came in black or other colors that she didn't want. When I opened the full sun roof she saw the difference that she was looking for, that open feeling and not feeling squeezed into the vehicle. We purchased the vehicle and everyone, especially Mr. Scalia was extremly helpful. They close on Saturday's at 6:00 pm and stayed later to make sure we had the car detailed and had all the paperwork signed. Mr. Scalia should be recognized at your dealership and given some type of recognition/raise for his efforts. We enjoyed talking to him he made our car buying experience a pleasure. We will send other friends and family to this Kia dealership and tell them to ask for Ken Scalia when purchasing a car. More

Great experience. We walked out of another dealer and came here. We didn't feel pressured. Salesman very knowledgeable. I have already passed his card along to a friend. came here. We didn't feel pressured. Salesman very knowledgeable. I have already passed his card along to a friend. More

My wife and I recently leased a new Optima SXL from Manahawkin KIA. This beautiful car has caused much head turning and compliments. Our experience with the dealership-and especially the young salesman Manahawkin KIA. This beautiful car has caused much head turning and compliments. Our experience with the dealership-and especially the young salesman Jon Brooks-could not have been better. Low key, excellent communication (much over the phone, Jon always called right back), great price, no pressure, family atmosphere. The dealership seems to be a "happy ship." Five stars all around. Highly recommended! More

The deal went flawlessly, I had no trouble from any of the employees there and I felt no pressure into buying a product. Jon was extremely helpful and I enjoyed working with him to get myself a car. It's the employees there and I felt no pressure into buying a product. Jon was extremely helpful and I enjoyed working with him to get myself a car. It's my first purchase and it is a big commitment, but I feel confident it'll go well. I want to thank Jon for making it go without a hitch. We even got to talking on topics we both found interesting while we were waiting for news and updates throughout the process. The car runs beautifully and I couldn't be happier. Thanks all of you at Manahawkin Kia, but especially Jon. More

I walked in to Kia looking to buy my first car. Jon helped me so much and was very patient throughout the whole buying experience and made it a quick and easy process! helped me so much and was very patient throughout the whole buying experience and made it a quick and easy process! More

Had a very well knowledgeable sales representative, named Cary Gardner. She was quite professional in her dealings of the purchase of a 2013 Kia Optima. She took her time explaining all the purchase details Cary Gardner. She was quite professional in her dealings of the purchase of a 2013 Kia Optima. She took her time explaining all the purchase details as well as sitting with me and my husband showing us thru all of the functions of the car. Great experience, great dealership, great people working at Kia Manahawkin! Thank you, I love the car! More

I am currently happy that I did business with manahawkin kia. At first blush I wasn't going to buy my kia at manahawkin kia, but at second blush I am glad that I went back to work out a deal. My salesman Al kia. At first blush I wasn't going to buy my kia at manahawkin kia, but at second blush I am glad that I went back to work out a deal. My salesman Al Angelo is a real natural, cordial,down to earth, displaying truth, and honesty type of fellow. He was not your usual pushy, buy it now, or don't waste my time, kind of sales person. I got the feeling when I first met him that he was experienced, and wanted to offer what was right for me. Al is one of the main reasons that I bought a car from manahawkin kia. In my opinion he is a plus for this dealership. Al sought out the help of Dirk DeHooge, Jr., sales manager to help give me the kind of deal that I felt I should be getting. Dirk didn't only go that "extra mile", he went an "extra 2 miles" to gained my trust, and business for manahawkin kia. In all my years of car buying (and that's about 34 cars) I must say that I can't remember a sales manager with the personality, and people skills as Dirks. He did all that he could do to make a deal, (short of offering to make my payments for me, ha!,ha!) My wife wasn't with me when I agreed on the deal, but when I went in two days later to sign the papers, my wife said she had to go in, and meet these two gentlemen, because she knew of some of the treatment that we had gotten over the 34 car experiences, some were nightmares. Of course we didn't buy cars from those that did treat us poorly. Also, I must say that Woody, the business manager is the most down to earth, pleasant (to deal with) business mgr. that I have ever met. My overall experience at manahawkin kia (because of these people) is why I am going to send anyone that asks me (and some I will start the conversation with) to go and buy a kia from manahawkin. I look forward to my relationship with manahawkin kia over the next several years, and hopefully give them repeat business. Additionally I have talked to the service mgr., Brian, and look forward to a good, stress free experience with the service dept. for maintenance (hopefully a problem free kia) going forward. Oh, by the way, my wife, and I after one week are loving our new kia sorento. Marv G. More

Jon Brooks was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable about the cars and made the buying experience a pleasant one! I will definitely be recommending friends and family to Jon. extremely knowledgeable about the cars and made the buying experience a pleasant one! I will definitely be recommending friends and family to Jon. Everyone else at the dealership were extremely friendly and helpful. We were very pleased with every step of the process. We had shopped several different dealerships before going to Manahawkin and we were so glad we purchased our new vehicle at Manahawkin and will be back when it is time for our next car. More