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Gary Nelson
Gary Nelson at Coastal Kia

Gary Nelson

Service Consultant

Coastal Kia

6115 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28405

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4.8
298 Reviews
4.8

298 Reviews

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298 Reviews of Gary Nelson

September 06, 2025

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Very professionally. Comfortable surroundings. And service was quick. I come here because I can trust the mechanics. More

by GE2CASH
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Sep 07, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

This is wonderful! Thank you for your trust and high marks. We appreciate you trusting our service team with your automotive service needs. We are here if you need us.

September 03, 2025

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Coastal Kia personnel is professional and knowledgeable. I only bring my car for service to you. Thank you for the friendly experience as well. More

by ARUS.ARAMYAN
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Other Employees Tagged: John Wigger, Bob Tomlin, Sam Weisman, David Knowles

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Sep 03, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the five star review! We love the feedback including, "Coastal Kia personnel is professional and knowledgeable." We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. Thank you for trusting Coastal Kia with your automotive service needs. We are here if you need us.

August 29, 2025

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Everyone whom I spoke with were courteous,friendly,knowledgeable,welcoming, and professional!!! From when I dropped my car off and pick up. More

by brigett_comeaux
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Aug 29, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the five star review and high marks for our service team. It was thoughtful of you to go online and rate your recent experience. We sincerely appreciate you trusting Coastal Kia with your automotive service needs. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

August 22, 2025

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Great service and Gary was very friendly and informative. I will certainly return for service in the future. More

by tmccall3
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Aug 25, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you! We sincerely appreciate the five star review and compliments for our Service Consultant Gary Nelson. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need us. Thanks again!

August 21, 2025

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Took 2 months and 3 separate visits for them to tell me maybe the battery is why the car keeps stalling. Got my battery replaced at Walmart for half the price Kia quoted me and haven't had an issue since. More

by hlb2021
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Other Employees Tagged: Sam Weisman , Darren Gokey

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Aug 23, 2025

hlb2021 responded

Just kidding, my car stalled again yesterday.

August 20, 2025

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Awesome service always nice and cheerful never a question they can’t answer. Very clean More

by twodown1tago
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Other Employees Tagged: John Wigger, Bob Tomlin, Sam Weisman, Tony Kirschner, David Knowles, Jay Turner, Barbara Ness, Aubrey Madison , Darren Gokey

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Aug 20, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the gracious compliments. It was thoughtful of you to recognize so many of our team members by name. We sincerely appreciate the high marks.

August 12, 2025

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professional, courteous, clean and efficient! Waiting area was very clean and comfortable. Checkout after service was very smooth! More

by CDUNN4765
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Aug 12, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Wonderful news! Thank you! We sincerely appreciate the five star review and compliments for our staff and facility. We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. Thank you for choosing Coastal Kia for your automotive service needs. We are here if you need anything.

July 30, 2025

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Everything about the experience was top notch. The staff is professional and friendly, and the facility is beautiful. This was my first visit to Coastal Kia and I felt like a VIP. More

by Djvoorhees56
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Other Employees Tagged: Sam Weisman

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Jul 30, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the five star review and amazing compliments. You ARE a VIP! We appreciate you going online and rating your recent experience with our service team. Thank you for trusting Coastal Kia with your automotive service needs. We are here if you need us.

July 29, 2025

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Amazing and quick service as always! Such a nice team and always great on updates! More

by awilliamson5
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Other Employees Tagged: John Wigger , Darren Gokey

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Jul 29, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the five star service review! We love the feedback including, "amazing and quick service as always!" We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. We truly appreciate you trusting Coastal Kia with your automotive service needs. We are here if you need us.

July 23, 2025

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Smooth operation, friendly staff , work done in a timely matter. Check out was seamlessly and informative. More

by hogecarl
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Jul 24, 2025

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you! Your five star rating and gracious compliments are greatly appreciated. We love the feedback including, "smooth operation, friendly staff, work done in a timely matter." Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need us.

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