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Kia of Gastonia

Kia of Gastonia

4290 Wilkinson Boulevard
Lowell, North Carolina 28098


(704) 823-5010

Manufacturer: Kia

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  • Customer Service:

    4.7
  • Quality of Work:

    4.4
  • Friendliness:

    4.7
  • Overall Experience:

    4.6
  • Pricing:

    4.4

24-Month Rating

based on 27 reviews

4.6

4.6 out of 5

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About Kia of Gastonia

We started as a brand new KIA Dealership serving the Greater Charlotte-Gastonia Metro Area in April of 2007. Since then we have been in the top 50 nationwide for sales and service, we won the Prestigious Presidents Award and quallified for the KIA Dealer Excellence Program. We've come a long way in a short time by making our customers know that they are our #1 priority. We look forward to making you part of the KIA of Gastonia family.

Our Location

Sales/Showroom

Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sunday: Closed


Service

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed


Parts

Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday: Closed


Our Amenities

Free WiFi Express Service
Customer Lounge Area Instant Financing
Cable TV Parts Store
After Hours Drop-Off Shuttle Service
Drive-In Service Vending Machines

Shellyandstacey
5/9/2013 8:28:07 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Josh Harris
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    5
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

We purchased a 2013 Kia Optima SXL on 5/4/13 and we absolutely love this car! Josh was our sales person and he did an excellent job at everything. All we can say is this dealership is totally AWESOME! We were pleased with everything!

All we can say is keep up the great work, Kia of Gastonia! We will definitely recommend this dealership to others!

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 5/10/2013 10:44:54 AM

Thank you so very much for your recent patronage & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Our #1 goal at Kia of Gastonia is to build lasting relationships with our customers. I'm glad Josh was able to get you the car you wanted and give you the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new KIA Optima for many years to come and are so very glad you chose us for your automobile needs. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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DaisyGerena
4/8/2013 8:53:05 PM

Reason For Visit: Service
I Recommend This Dealer: No
Employee(s) Dealt With:
not sure
  • Customer Service:

    3
  • Quality of Work:

    1
  • Friendliness:

    N/A
  • Overall Experience:

    3
  • Pricing:

    3
  • Overall Score:

    2.5

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

They did the oil change so fast that I was shocked and they also did not rotate my tires normally you are told what needs to be changed on your car and maintenance repairs or changes. There was none of that done that it really makes me think if they even did the oil change. They always call me by the previous owner of the car that I have now and I have told them that multiple times and they supposebly changed on the computer, but always get it wrong. I DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS PLACE TO NO ONE. DONT COME HERE! THEY SUCK WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE..

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 5/10/2013 10:39:45 AM

Dear Customer,

Kia of Gastonia is committed to providing high quality customer service in both the sales & service departments. We strive to make your experience here a most pleasant one. Based on your review, you did not share that experience. That is very disappointing to us, and through this program we have the opportunity to work with you to resolve any issues with your experience at our dealership. Please feel free to contact me directly at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
(704) 823-5010

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hyper1banker
4/8/2013 10:12:10 AM

Reason For Visit: Service
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
adam Shepard
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    5
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    N/A
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

I was involved in an accident here in Charlotte 1200 miles from home. Our vehicle had damage to the radiator, condenser, and associated hoses and could not be driven any distance. I took the car in on a very busy Saturday and they were able to fit us in and determine the extent of the damage. On Monday morning Adam Shepard worked with our insurance agent in Wisconsin to get authorization to order the parts and make the repairs. By 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday we were on the road. I want to commend Kia of Gastonia and Adam Shepard for what I consider service above and beyond what could be expected. If you are looking to buy a Kia in the Charlotte area or need repairs for your existing Kia I would encourage you to go to Kia of Gastonia.

Thanks to everyone at the dealership that made our experience so good.

Gary A. Kemp
Ellison Bay, WI

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 4/9/2013 9:49:53 AM

Thank you so very much for your recent visit & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Adam does a great job with his customers and builds lasting relationships.We hate that your trip had to be interrupted with a visit to the repair shop, but I'm glad he was able to get your car repaired and give you the service you deserved!!! We are so very glad you chose Kia of Gastonia. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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labellavita992
3/26/2013 10:10:52 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Josh Harris
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    5
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

Josh was very professional and low pressure. Answered all of my questions and helped me pick the right vehicle for my needs. I would recommend Kia of Gastonia to anyone looking for a car just because of Josh's hard work. I absolutely love my new Kia Soul!!!

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 4/2/2013 6:13:54 PM

Thank you so very much for your recent purchase & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Josh does a great job with his customers and builds lasting relationships. I'm glad he was able to get you the car you wanted and the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new KIA Soul for many years to come and are so very glad you chose Kia of Gastonia. Don't forget, you're first oil change is on us. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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kgood159
3/18/2013 7:53:42 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Brian Eagan
  • Customer Service:

    N/A
  • Quality of Work:

    N/A
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

Brian Eagan (salesman)was friendly, knowledgeable,and went the extra mile to help us get the vehicle we wanted.
The other managers also helped us get great financing made this sale a great experience. Thanks also to Lloyd Nivens III(salesman) that let us take the new Sorento home overnight . This was a dealmaker because we were able to drive on our roads to see how we liked the SUV..
We got the best price here! We had been to other dealerships in the area. I recommend this dealership highly!!! They also took time
to explain all the bells and whistles as well as all the paper work and other things. Thanks guys!

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/25/2013 10:02:16 AM

Thank you so very much for your recent purchase & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Brian and Lloyd both do a great job with their customers and build lasting relationships. I'm glad they were able to get you the SUV you wanted and the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new KIA Sorento for many years to come and are so very glad you chose Kia of Gastonia. Don't forget, you're first oil change is on us. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia


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Lauren.a.ruiz
3/18/2013 1:30:27 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Darren ChapmanDarren Chapman
  • Customer Service:

    N/A
  • Quality of Work:

    5
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

Awesome! This was my second purchase and my second best experience with kia of Gastonia. I will be back! I would recommend this dealership to anyone. It is absolutely the best.

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/18/2013 4:24:20 PM

Thank you so very much for your recent patronage & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Our #1 goal at Kia of Gastonia is to build lasting relationships with our customers. I'm glad Darren Chapman was able to get you the car you wanted and give you the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your KIA for many years to come and are so very glad you chose us again for your automobile needs. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia


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nietzold
3/16/2013 9:21:47 AM

Reason For Visit: Sales (Used)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Ray BruceRay Bruce
Larry  EllisLarry Ellis
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    5
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    3
  • Overall Score:

    4.6

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

I worked with Brian Eagan as my sales person to buy a used sorento that was mechincally sound,clean and had leather seats. Boy did he find me a clean one! This is where I was introduced to Ray Bruce and his team, because there was a small issue mechincally with the car.This is where they earned my buisness! They were profesional and worked hard to resolve the issue and answered any question i had. I would recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a car new and used.

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/16/2013 10:57:33 AM

Thank you so very much for your recent patronage & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Our #1 goal at Kia of Gastonia is to build lasting relationships with our customers. I'm glad Brian Eagan was able to get you the car you wanted and Ray Bruce gave you the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your KIA Sorento for many years to come and are so very glad you chose Kia of Gastonia. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia



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HarleyCat
3/11/2013 3:05:33 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (Used)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Brian Eagan
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    N/A
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

Our experience with this Kia dealership, and specifically Brian Eagan, was by far the best car shopping trip we have ever been on. We have been looking to purchase a car for the past 4 months, and in the process have been to numerous dealerships that either were far to pushy, or simply did not listen to our needs and wants for a car. When we found the car we were looking for at Kia of Gastonia, we decided to make the 2 hour trip up to NC. I am so glad we did! Brian was excellent. From the moment we walked in he treated us like we were friends, answered all of our questions, and even made sure we had all of the information we needed to come back and purchase the car 4 days later. After putting down a deposit to hold the car, we were helped in filling out all of the necessary paper work so that when we returned to pick up the car everything was already in order, and our car had already been detailed and was waiting outside the door for us. After 2 trips to NC from our home in SC, I am happy to say that this was an awesome buying experience, and if we decide to purchase another car, we will definitely return! Thank Brian for making this experience so fantastic! Michael and Pamela Smith Elgin, SC

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/11/2013 3:19:54 PM

Thank you so very much for your recent patronage & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Our #1 goal at Kia of Gastonia is to build lasting relationships with our customers. I'm glad Brian Eagan was able to get you the car you wanted and give you the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your KIA for many years to come and are so very glad you made the drive up from Elgin SC. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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quarrymen
3/9/2013 4:34:49 PM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Brian Eagen
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    N/A
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

Brian was great!! He made our buying experience easy and helped us get the car we wanted, the Kia Soul! From his initial contact via email to the hand shake to tell us the deal was done, Brian went the extra mile to make us feel like a valued customer. The car we purchased was for my wife, but when the time comes to replace my car, I will be going back to Kia of Gastonia and Brian will be the salesperson I deal with. If you're reading this and want to deal with a caring and thoughtful salesperson, please contact Brian and tell him I sent you to him!! Thanks again Brian and happy selling!!

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/9/2013 5:21:48 PM

Thank you so very much for your recent purchase & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Brian does a great job with his customers and builds lasting relationships. I'm glad he was able to get you the car you wanted and the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new KIA Soul for many years to come and are so very glad you chose Kia of Gastonia. Don't forget, you're first oil change is on us. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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Lorime
3/9/2013 11:39:36 AM

Reason For Visit: Sales (New)
I Recommend This Dealer: Yes
Employee(s) Dealt With:
Josh
  • Customer Service:

    5
  • Quality of Work:

    N/A
  • Friendliness:

    5
  • Overall Experience:

    5
  • Pricing:

    5
  • Overall Score:

    5.0

My Review Of Kia of Gastonia:

I had a great experience. Everyone was friendly very helpful. Even though it's a large dealership, they have a 'small town' feel.

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Response From: Kia of Gastonia
Added: 3/9/2013 12:04:10 PM

Thank you so very much for your recent patronage & kind words. It's always great to hear from satisfied customers!!! Our #1 goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers. I'm glad we were able to help you find the car you wanted and give you the service you deserved!!! We hope you thoroughly enjoy your new KIA for many years to come and are so very glad you chose to do business with us. Don't forget that your first oil change is on us. Let me know if there's ever anything we can do to help in the future!
Thanks again,

Jeff Simmons
General Manager
KIA of Gastonia

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