Steve Appelbaum
Steve Appelbaum at Kia Country of Charleston
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Steve Appelbaum

General Manager

Kia Country of Charleston

2361 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29414

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4.7
100 Reviews

With over 20 years in the car business, half of those with KIA, I have held every position in the dealership from detailer and technician to GM. My experience affords me the ability to make your experience as enjoyable and smooth as possible. Boating, golfing, and my dog, Molly, round out my free time.

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4.7

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100 Reviews of Steve Appelbaum

January 16, 2024

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This dealer looks after its customers and stands behind the vehicles they sell Tony Washington is the best More

by mshowalter
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Other Employees Tagged: Tony Washington, Corey Sullivan

Jan 17, 2024

Kia Country of Charleston responded

Thank you so much for supporting Kia Country and recognizing Tony. We appreciate you more than you could know :)

October 07, 2023

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Very good customer service Davis was great our neighbor told us about Kia country & it was great More

by blair_ nancy
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Other Employees Tagged: Davis Smith, Isaac Roelfsema , Chuck Davis

Oct 11, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

So happy you stopped in and chose Kia Country. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the greater Charleston area :)

Oct 11, 2023

blair_ nancy responded

Davis Smith was very helpful with our new car

July 29, 2023

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Jorden is AMAZING. Only driving a Niro from now on until the end of time. Kia Country of Charleston is the only Kia dealership around as far as I’m concerned. More

by K.A.R.
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Adam Richey, Corey Sullivan , Jorden Reaves

Aug 09, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

Thank you for choosing Kia Country of Charleston. Happy to have you as part of the family :)

July 25, 2023

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AFTER TWO WEEKS TO HAVE MY CAR. THE DELEARSHIP ASK ME TO BE RETURNED IT BECOUSE KIA FINANCE AMERICA DID NOT APRUVE THE LOAN. COREY SULLIVAN CALLED FROM KIA COUNTRY CALLED MY AND S More

by DISCRIMINATION
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Other Employees Tagged: Tim LeRay, Adam Richey, Corey Sullivan , corey sullivan treat me as a thief and discriminated me.

Sep 08, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

I’m sorry you felt like you didn’t have a positive experience with us. We do not have control over the banks changing their mind on providing you a loan due to being an Uber driver. We wish you luck in your car search and are sorry we couldn’t help you.

February 28, 2023

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Jimmy Walker, Go see him super easy, factual super nice! Didn’t push, and doesn’t kidnap you with a bunch of nonsense like MOST DEALERSHIPS DO! Very nice location and showroom. Everyone was very pleasan More

by Woof12!
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Mar 02, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

LOL. No kidnapping in Kia Country. Thanks so much for a great review. Jimmy and our team appreciate it very much.

Mar 03, 2023

Woof12! responded

Super great Jimmy, Thank you for making it possible for Helen to get Wheels. ❤️❣️

January 29, 2023

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Elijah is simply the best! I have had some not so great experiences with the car buying process but with Elijah it was smooth sailing! Would definitely highly recommend and I More

by Kayla
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Other Employees Tagged: Elijah Tucker

Feb 13, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

You were in the hands of a seasoned pro. Thanks so much and congratulations.

January 17, 2023

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Our experience was amazing and we felt well taken care of by Will & through the entire process. Thank you. David & Diane Thompson More

by Diane
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Other Employees Tagged: Will Hutchinson , Zola Gearding, Andy Whetsell

Jan 18, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

That's what we like to hear. Thank y ou so very much and congratulations on your new car.

December 30, 2022

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This is the 6th car we have purchased from Norm and Kia Country. I feel we are always treated fairly both from a sales and service standpoint. Norm is always available to answer questions and guide us in More

by Mattcav15
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Jan 23, 2023

Kia Country of Charleston responded

We could not appreciate you more. We appreciate your loyalty, support, and kind words. Thank you and congrats on #6.

November 03, 2022

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It was a Great experience. We experienced a quick sale and we are very happy. More

by Elianaibanez
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Other Employees Tagged: Chelsea Rowlands, Jimmy Walker

Nov 03, 2022

Kia Country of Charleston responded

That's awesome. Thank you and congratulations on your new Kia.

October 07, 2022

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I had an excellent experience with Kia Country of Charleston. They made the buying process simple and painless. Never pushy, listened to what I wanted and delivered. My sales person was Elijah Tucker More

by Kimpossible
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Other Employees Tagged: Elijah Tucker , Zola Gearding

Oct 10, 2022

Kia Country of Charleston responded

As it should be. We certainly appreciate that you took the time to spread the word. On behalf of Elijah, Zola, Steve and the entire Kia Country team, congratulations and thank you.

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