Kia of South Austin

Some friends of ours had purchased from South Point Kia and told us about their great experience, so we went there. Shawn Hamze greeted us within one minute of us being there, but was not the "pushy salesm and told us about their great experience, so we went there. Shawn Hamze greeted us within one minute of us being there, but was not the "pushy salesman." I was very indecisive as to the color and options I wanted, but Shawn was more than willing to bring each car we wanted to look at to us, not us having to walk and follow him. I told him what was important to me about buying a new car, and he listened. He had absolutely no problem making the price work for us. The car I purchased was not the most expensive one, and Shawn never tried to convince me into something else. Definetly a positive experience! More

This has got to be the best Kia dealer in Austin! I am really enjoying my 2012 Kia Forte and the employees that helped set me up were very professional and friendly. really enjoying my 2012 Kia Forte and the employees that helped set me up were very professional and friendly. More

Not sure if this is the right South Point. I am so blessed to have been able to work with Renee. I can’t say that enough. I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WORK WITH RENEE!!! The first car dealersh blessed to have been able to work with Renee. I can’t say that enough. I AM SO BLESSED TO HAVE BEEN ABLE TO WORK WITH RENEE!!! The first car dealerships I called gave me the runaround while the others wouldn’t give me all the information I asked for. Just questions, that’s all. Renee was different. He’s not your typical car sales guy. Like, he told me to always ask what my interest rate was and what my term was, to find out what the amount being financed was. WHO DOES THAT? HONESTLY? With my low credit score, I knew I shouldn’t be so picky or difficult but these guys help steer you in the right direction, not just ‘sell a car’. He will ask you to write a review for him, and that’s a small thing to ask for after all that he’s done. Even if he you don’t buy a vehicle from him, he’ll help you in getting financed for one. Even with bad credit, your visit to a car dealership can be a productive and enjoyable one. You’ll actually learn how to buy a vehicle with just one phone call. Just be prepared to write a review =) He’s going to beg you for one !! More

South Point Kia is a great place to buy a car. If you visit I highly recommend Alex Blum to be your point of contact. My experience buying a car from Alex was great, he made the buying experience an eas visit I highly recommend Alex Blum to be your point of contact. My experience buying a car from Alex was great, he made the buying experience an easy one and worked his hardest to get me the deal I wanted; which I did. I was a first time car buyer and a little nervous about the whole process, but Alex reassured me I was getting a good deal and I trusted that he was being honest with me. Following my purchase he followed up with me to make sure I was happy with the car and let it be well known that if I had any troubles he would take care of them. In fact I did have problem with a defective rear trunk latch after I bought the car and Alex was right there with me at the service department explaining to them that I needed to be taken care of and that I was a VIP, which of course I am not, but that's just his philosophy, all his clients are VIPs and he treats them as such. More

Was driving by after dealing with a Capital Nightmare, and stopped in and all needs were met within hours. Thanks very much for a great experience! and stopped in and all needs were met within hours. Thanks very much for a great experience! More

This place offers no customer service after the sell. First issue I had is that I found out there is a known issue on the model car I purchased with the alignment pulling to left over 60mph. Kia even has First issue I had is that I found out there is a known issue on the model car I purchased with the alignment pulling to left over 60mph. Kia even has a Technical Bulletin on the issue TSB032. South Point Kia had my car on the lot for 4 months prior to me purchasing it and did not resolve the known issue while on the lot and let me drive off after purchase with this potential safety issue. When I approached the dealer about it they even refused to provide a loaner while the repair they failed to make is resolved. Second issue is instead of mailing my Registration Tags, they sent me a post card to pick them up. So I made the extra trip up there thinking I will just have them install the tags. No such luck!. The receptionist handed me the tags and I asked for the Salesperson to install them and was informed he was busy and to drive to service lane. I went to the service lane and was informed they would get to me in the next hour. An hour to install tags on a car! That's inexcusable. I do not recommend this dealer as they are only sales driven and have no idea what a good customer experience is. They just don't care. More

After a terrible experience at Capitol Kia on 183, I was without a car for 4 days. I was really stressed about having to start the whole process over again. I took some time to read the reviews about the ot without a car for 4 days. I was really stressed about having to start the whole process over again. I took some time to read the reviews about the other Kia dealership in Austin, South Point Kia. I saw that Shawn Hamze had great reviews overall and decided to email him before wasting any time on the lot. I told him exactly what car I wanted and exactly what I wanted to pay per month for "x" amount of months. The price per month that I requested was the same price I had asked the finance guy at Capitol Kia for…at Capitol Kia the finance guy told us that he would “loose his job if he offered that price”. Somehow magically, Shawn was able to offer us that price and he was able to do it without any haggling or “stepping out to talk to the manager” and he still has his job. Wow…it’s a miracle. Shawn responded to my email within 30 minutes, assured me he could meet our needs and started the financing paperwork over the phone so that we wouldn’t waste time at the dealership. Shawn never tried to sale me on a different car or different product. He never tried to sale me a lease instead of a finance contract. He quickly made my wishes into a reality and was very laid back the entire time we were meeting with him. He gave me a brand new car that had just been unwrapped from the factory with 4 miles on it. He had it detailed and filled it up with gas. It’s a black 2011 Kia Sorento LX and it is beautiful. While waiting for the financing guy to be freed up he took the time to walk through all of the warranty info and car info. The financing guy did not pull any tricks during our time with him. He filled out the contract exactly as Shawn had said it would be filled out which was a new experience for us. At capitol Kia the salesperson would promise things would go down one way in financing and the financing guy would come up with paperwork that was nothing like the salesperson promised so you would have to start all over again. We were so relieved when everything went easily in financing. South Point Kia was not pushy, the transaction went smoothly and they showed us how buying a new car is supposed to go. My husband and I were very happy with our entire experience at South Point Kia and specifically with Shawn Hamze as our salesperson. I highly recommend that you give Shawn a try, especially if you are walking away from a bad Capitol Kia 183 experience. If you want a no-haggling, drama free, mistake free, stress free car buying experience make the drive to South Point Kia or just email Shawn at sh102070@yahoo.com to see what he can do for you. More

My husband and I had the BEST experience ever with Shawn Hamze and Jose. I had found a vehicle that I liked online and immediately called Shawn. We made an appt., I test drove the car and I was able to take Hamze and Jose. I had found a vehicle that I liked online and immediately called Shawn. We made an appt., I test drove the car and I was able to take my new car home for Christmas! It was EASY! I had done my homework before and went in with lots of questions, but before I could even ask, Shawn was already giving me more information than what I had needed. The communication was easy and very thoughtful. I appreciate everyone that helped us out and all the wonderful customer service that we received. I have already told me friends and family to go to Shawn and the team at South Point Kia. I seriously do not want to deal with any other dealership here in town for the rest of my days. My next car will be a brand new one from there and I cannot wait! Thanks for the wonderful experience! More

This dealership is ,BY FAR, THE most dishonest, scam artist dealership my husband and I have EVER come in contact with! They tried to bait and switch us twice! Promised us a deal that we were happy wi artist dealership my husband and I have EVER come in contact with! They tried to bait and switch us twice! Promised us a deal that we were happy with and then tried to give us a Dealer Owned vehicle with 5000 miles on it without telling us. Then, when we didn't want it, they increased the price on the same vehicle and came back to us like we were getting the deal of the century. They promised us their showroom DVD package (witnessed by 3 of us) and installed a $300 DVD that was such low quality that they would not begin to suit our needs! They took my husband into their finance office that had "no working cameras" at the time, said what ever sounded good, had my husband sign and upon finding out several lies and overcharges, none of what the finance person said could be proven! They charged us in total $7,000.00 OVER sticker and, upon asking for an itemization of the charges, the finance person, Jose admitted that it was pure profit after trying to convince us it was for the "after-market tint" which ALL Sorento's and most SUV's come with darkened windows straight from the factory! We witnessed two of the Sales Persons Travis and Jarrod tell us that we would be getting the showroom DVD players and now Travis does not recall saying that and Jarrod told my husband he remembered saying it but has to "confer" with the rest of the team which basically means that they will come back and say they never said that! BUYER BEWARE!!! I'm a wife and a mother of a four year old. We live paycheck to paycheck like a lot of other people! This dealership took advantage in the biggest way! More

I can't speak as to the service, having purchased the car this past week, but the sales experience was the most agreeable I've ever had with a dealership. After visiting the north side Kia dealership and get this past week, but the sales experience was the most agreeable I've ever had with a dealership. After visiting the north side Kia dealership and getting the old "If you buy it today here's what I can do for you . . ." spiel, we found the low pressure atmosphere at Southpoint a welcome relief. Steven explained the features and answered our questions without any hyperbole and sat quietly as we took the car out and discussed its features. We always felt he was being honest with us. We took a friend with us who wanted to finance her car and Kia gave her what appears to be an excellent loan at a competitive rate of interest. We left with two Kia Souls. Will continue to document our experience, but so far so good! More