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Bulldog Kia
Athens, GA
2,150 Reviews
Bulldog Kia is located at 4305 Atlanta Highway in Athens, GA. We serve the local Athens and surrounding areas. Bulldog Kia offers an exclusive experience to those looking to ditch the old way of buying a car and those looking for a great, stress-free experience! We offer the Bulldog Kia Advantage which includes the following:
FIVE DAY LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT RETURN POLICY
We want you to love your New KIA or Pre-owned vehicle. If for some reason you're not happy you can bring it back within 5 days or 300 miles (whichever comes first). All we ask is that you return it in the same condition it was in when you took delivery. If the vehicle has been damaged we reserve the right to decline the return.
110% PRICE ASSURANCE GUARANTEE!
If you buy a vehicle at Bulldog KIA, and you find out you could have bought the same exact vehicle somewhere else for less, we'll refund you 110% of the difference.
THREE MONTH / 3,000 MILE LIMITED WARRANTY
Buy a pre-owned vehicle with confidence and peace of mind with our exclusive 3 month, 3,000 mile limited warranty. See Dealer for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPEARANCE PACKAGE
Complex blend of Ceramic Resin exterior protection for the first year
Anti-staining polymer interior protection for the first year
Master-Tech hydrophobic windshield treatment for the first year
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Free CarFax Vehicle History Reports
- Complimentary Vehicle Vacuum
- Customer lounge with complimentary refreshments, tv and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Uber ride up to 20 miles for all Service customers
- Complimentary ding and dent protection on all new Kias for the first year
- Complimentary first oil change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection on all new Kias
- As a Bulldog Kia customer you get to partner with us to help some amazing local charities that are making a difference in our community. We partner with local organizations (ESP, the Sparrow's Nest, the Clute Barrow Nelson Life Foundation, FCA, etc) and when you purchase from Bulldog Kia and service with our award-winning Service Department, you get to join us in that effort of making a difference in our local community.
Contact us for more information or to join our team by calling 888-431-3342. We'll see ya, at Bulldog Kia!
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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July 14, 2012
Enjoy the sales/staff at Kia in Athens and love the new car. The pricing noted online is cheaper than I paid, only regret is that I didn't get it at that price which would have saved me at least $4,000. car. The pricing noted online is cheaper than I paid, only regret is that I didn't get it at that price which would have saved me at least $4,000. More
by kerijacob
Employees Worked With
Sam, Steven
July 09, 2012
Everyone we dealt with at Bulldog Kia was extremely nice and knowledgeable. We originally spoke with DeNorris Ross, but "sealed the deal" with James Montalvo. It was a very hot day and James still walked al and knowledgeable. We originally spoke with DeNorris Ross, but "sealed the deal" with James Montalvo. It was a very hot day and James still walked all over the lot with us and didn't complain. James Hammond and the other staff worked with us to get the deal we wanted and I just love my car. The customer service at Bulldog Kia is the best I've ever seen at a car dealership. You could give lessons! More
by bevermort
Employees Worked With
James Hammond
July 01, 2012
Very friendly sales and finance persons. Very good review of cars features. I am hoping the service department is as good as the sales department. I would recommend this dealership to a friend. review of cars features. I am hoping the service department is as good as the sales department. I would recommend this dealership to a friend. More
by Harry Kaempf
Employees Worked With
Steven White
June 29, 2012
My first contact for this purchase was by an email that was sent to me when I responded to an online inquiry. When Steven White sent me the original email, I ask that he not call me and he did not, which was sent to me when I responded to an online inquiry. When Steven White sent me the original email, I ask that he not call me and he did not, which impressed me. Past experience with car salesmen made me think that I would be receiving a call from him any minute, which did not happen. He did send me a message asking that I ask for him when I came into the dealership, which I did. When I arrived a the dealership, I ask for him by name and in a couple of minutes he came and introduced himself to me and my wife. Steven was very friendly and outgoing. I told him what we wanted to see and he took us to the cars. We decided on which one we wanted to test drive. While test driving it, he showed us some of the features of the car and answered any questions that I asked. Steven appears to an extremely honest and courteous salesman and above all he was very professional. There was absolutely no high pressure selling at all, which was something else that impressed me. I have purchased over 25 vehicles in my lifetime and I have never been so impressed with a dealership in my life. After the deal was done, paperwork completed, and the car delivered, Steven came out and sat with me in the car and answered other questioned and showed me other features on the car. He spent 10 to 15 minutes with me that he did not have too. I will definitely recommend Bulldog Kia and I will especially recommend Steven White as the person to deal with. More
by gdmoody
Employees Worked With
Steven White
June 28, 2012
The finance manager Steve Carter was great and did everything he could to get me fianced, he as the best... I am recently divorce and had a few credit problems and Mr. Carter did everything he possib everything he could to get me fianced, he as the best... I am recently divorce and had a few credit problems and Mr. Carter did everything he possibly cpould to help me. He is a great person to deal ith at Billdog KIA... More
by beanjabber
Employees Worked With
Steve Carter
June 26, 2012
Purchased a 2013 Sorento SX from Bulldog Kia after alot of visits to other dealers. Shannon and Steven were great to work with and made sure we were happy with what they offered. On Our first visit I expla of visits to other dealers. Shannon and Steven were great to work with and made sure we were happy with what they offered. On Our first visit I explained we were just begining to look and there was no presure. They let us take our time and decide what we wanted and not push us to buy what they were tring to sale. Would recommened Bulldog to anyone looking to buy a New Kia. Great experience. Thank You Steven White and Shannon Kernall. More
by harrisga
Employees Worked With
Steven White
June 25, 2012
I had been to many dealers before going to Bulldog KIA, and no experience was as enjoyable or fun as Bulldog! Stephen White greeted us immediately with a smile and enthusiasm. He had great knowledge of v and no experience was as enjoyable or fun as Bulldog! Stephen White greeted us immediately with a smile and enthusiasm. He had great knowledge of vehicles he showed me and plenty of patience to go over and educate me on many extras on the car, before and then again after the deal was finalize. Wendell Chatham was polite and patient during the paper process, and a few days afterwards. I highly recommend BULLDOG KIA! You deserve a 10! More
by Loca261
Employees Worked With
Stephen White, Wendell Chatham, Steven White
June 25, 2012
Very friendly and knowledgable staff. My only minor criticism would be that the selection was a little limited compared to some of the larger dealerships. I would recommend Bulldog Kia to anyone looki criticism would be that the selection was a little limited compared to some of the larger dealerships. I would recommend Bulldog Kia to anyone looking for a good deal on a new or used vehicle. More
by jbeitzel
June 24, 2012
I recently purchased a Kia Sorento from this dealership. The purchase was made too quickly on my part and I take responsibility for that. However, I believe other options could have been offered to me at t The purchase was made too quickly on my part and I take responsibility for that. However, I believe other options could have been offered to me at the time I was shopping that were not. For instance, right after purchasing the vehicle, I became aware through a TV ad of a lease promotion on a new model Sportage that I was not even made aware of. The lease was much more appealing to me due to the monthly payment and the Sportage is what I visited the dealership to look at in the first place. No used ones were available at the time and there was no offer by either Mr. Ross or Mr. White, both of whom I worked with that day, to attempt to locate one from another source. There were several new ones on the lot. Had the lease option been discussed, I might very well have leased a vehicle and in the long run been happier. The Sorento is a nice vehicle, however after the purchase of it - which per the contract, I had no recourse in 3 business days to return, I realized this car was not a good fit for me. It is too large for my needs, doesn't have several features I want and by the time the dealer fee, an absurd $600. and "GAP" insurance, (that the finance manager pressured me to purchase) was added on, the payment was beyond what I told everyone involved I wanted it to be. Mr. Ross was very helpful, what little I worked with him. However, Mr. White, though "friendly" enough tended to be sarcastic and condescending. To site a few examples, when telling him I preferred the color black, he advised me to "close my eyes" and that is what I'd see. When I commented that the vehicle I purchased did not have temperature or directional read outs, his comment, as he licked a finger and held it to the air was, "let me help you out - it's hot out here." I realize he thought he was being funny but what it showed me as a customer was that he really wasn't concerned with what I wanted, only with selling a vehicle. This was made more evident when I returned to the dealership after my purchase to discuss with him that I was not really very happy with the car and to see if there was anything KIA could do to get me in a car that would better fit my needs and have on it at least some of the features I was looking for. It was made even more evident during my visit that the only concern was that a sale was made and not that the customer was satisfied with the purchase. In hind sight I should have just walked away from this deal. I regret having purchased it and having gone to this dealership. More
by vbg0612
Employees Worked With
Steven White
