
Autoworld Kia
East Meadow, NY
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Happy Customer Gregory was amazing another sales rep sold me on a lease when I came to pick it up I was not happy with the car but Gregory did all he could to make i Gregory was amazing another sales rep sold me on a lease when I came to pick it up I was not happy with the car but Gregory did all he could to make it right even though it wasn't his sale and I walked out happy with a lower payment. More
Total theft of consumers in hidden fees I went in to Autoworld kia to purchase a car on Saturday 17, 2018. The salesman gave me an attitude from the beginning after coming back from seeing a I went in to Autoworld kia to purchase a car on Saturday 17, 2018. The salesman gave me an attitude from the beginning after coming back from seeing another vehicle.. They tried to add $599 dealer fees to the advertising price, and there are no such thing. We even called and verified that prior to coming into their showroom. When we sat down and tried to get the cost of the vehicle the cost of the fees, the interest rates. Nothing was written down. We told the salesman we are putting down payment everything but $10,000 they came back with financing the whole amount at 6%. We questioned as to the high payments, the answer was "that's what it is" so we wanted proof, to see what they are looking at,because nothing was adding up. When we finally got a finance guy in front of us 45 min later he came in with an attitude and said he has 20 years experience and that's the number. so we started to look over the numbers and they were gonna run our CC for a deposit but not give us credit for it, and finance the whole car deal. Which means they were adding 5-6 thousand dollars to the price of the sale. So we told the finance manager that the down payment is wrong, and he kept redoing the down payment 3 different times until the number came out to be correct to what a loan calculator stated. When we finally agreed to the number of correct financing, and the correct amount we sat back at the salesman's desk. At that point the original salesman pawned us off on some young salesman not explaining anything. We sat around waiting for another 1/2 hr until the new sales kid came and told us that the price went up because the DMV registration fees were not added in the original time. We just wanted him to write the cost down and he would not. We asked what it was, he said 348 and we wrote it on the sales order ourselves. He took it away and whited the contract out, then came back that the price for DMV fees is only 227. Thats less than the first time! Finally after being there for 4 hrs trying to purchase a car, we were told we cannot take the car home, because they failed to set up the inspection during the hours their service guy who does NYS inspection was working. So we left there with no car and a huge down payment put down, and we were told no one could do an inspection on the car till Three days from now! The next morning we show up speak with a manager on duty Kendrick, very nice gentlemen. He tried to salvage the situation and got technician to come in, do an inspection on the car. When that was all set and taken care of I sit down and the interest rate was increased on me by .49%! it went from straight 6% to 6.49% overnight after they received my deposit! I asked why we were not told about this day before and the response i got was it was a "round ball park figure"! how is an interest rate a ball park figure? that is illegal to raise the rate up. I had no choice after wasting two days there to just sign off and agree to it. I believe that this dealership needs to be audited, for they are not truthful and very fraudulent. They lie about their advertising, they lie about registration costs, they lie about the interest rates. and overall they cheat their consumers. More
Worst dealership ever. Went looking for a Kia Forte Ex for my son to take to college. First, no parking anywhere. They filled the dealership with used cars in the customer Went looking for a Kia Forte Ex for my son to take to college. First, no parking anywhere. They filled the dealership with used cars in the customer parking spaces. Everywhere I parked they made me come and move my car. When I finally went in and spoke with the receptionist, I asked for a salesman. That took 20mins even though guys were looking right at me. I finally got some and told him what I need and he left me standing to find out if they had the car for another 20 mins. I will never go there again and I warned all about dealerships like this. More
I expected better. Very disappointed. Cannot be trusted. K C Completely untrustworthy. They say one thing and do something completely different. I was promised an automatic starter and got nothing.. then tried t Completely untrustworthy. They say one thing and do something completely different. I was promised an automatic starter and got nothing.. then tried to speak to management and they never return your call. More
Jimmy in parts is awesome!!!!! I have a 2009 Kia Sorento and needed some help with parts. I called up and spoke with Jimmy, who was knowledgeable and extremely nice. He was able to I have a 2009 Kia Sorento and needed some help with parts. I called up and spoke with Jimmy, who was knowledgeable and extremely nice. He was able to answer all my questions and get me the information I needed for my vehicle. I've called other KIA dealerships and felt like they didn't want to be there or help anyone. Jimmy was friendly the entire conversation and will be dealing with him in the future for all my KIA parts needs. More
Amazing Experience! I went to Autoworld Kia to look at the Kia Sorrento. I was greeted by Gregory Sofio, who was warm and friendly from the start. He took his time and sh I went to Autoworld Kia to look at the Kia Sorrento. I was greeted by Gregory Sofio, who was warm and friendly from the start. He took his time and showed me multiple Sorrentos with different packages. I never felt pressured or rushed. I leased a car that night and I couldn't be happier. It was a great experience and I would definitely go back to Autoworld and absolutely work with Gregory again! More
very unprofessional Visted dealer after answering ad for a kia Cadenza Limited.called dealer spoke to salesman and verified vehicle was on ground and made appointment to Visted dealer after answering ad for a kia Cadenza Limited.called dealer spoke to salesman and verified vehicle was on ground and made appointment to view vehiicle in 2 hours. went into dealer and was informed car was sold to owners relative, also cars description in ad was not correct in fact it was not a new vehicle but a demo,being annoyed after driving to dealer and getting runaround, salesman wanted to price out another vehicle, I opted not to proceed with this establishment and the salesman asked do you think this was a bait and switch plot And I replied I believe that was exactly what it is and for you to ask such a question it obviously is not the first time this was implied I subsequently purchased vehicle from another dealer More
Excellent very comfortable area feel a lot of confidence salesman was very polite I choose it because Christine convinced that was the location I need to go and I did it thanks you a salesman was very polite I choose it because Christine convinced that was the location I need to go and I did it thanks you a More
Humanizing the Car-Buying Experience I was unexpectedly forced to go on a car-buying expedition, after my car was destroyed by a terrifying accident on one of Long Island's roadways. Car I was unexpectedly forced to go on a car-buying expedition, after my car was destroyed by a terrifying accident on one of Long Island's roadways. Car shopping is one of my least favorite activities, but my experience at Auto World KIA helped to transform the experience. The salesman, Gregory Sofio, was easy to speak with, informative, patient and reassuring. Ivy, the financial consultant, was also wonderfully patient and informative , as she helped to thread the way through the daunting amount of paper work. More
Out of area on a trip, still got me in. I needed a replacement headlamp, and was visiting family for just one day. They got me in despite the fact that they had cars running out the street w I needed a replacement headlamp, and was visiting family for just one day. They got me in despite the fact that they had cars running out the street waiting. Michele Gerdon was very helpful and everything was done when she said it would. More