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1st Kia of Simi Valley

Simi Valley, CA

2.1
160 Reviews

2081 First Street

Simi Valley, CA

93065

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160 Reviews of 1st Kia of Simi Valley

September 25, 2026

Terrible customer service there only interested in selling you a car and taking your money after that good luck More

by comcoating
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia, Sang Bae, Greg Thoma, Brian Keelan, Dean Coonce, Joshua Galanti
Sep 26, 2026 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you sharing your experience with us. At 1st Kia of Simi Valley, we strive to provide excellent service throughout the entire car buying process and beyond. I encourage you to reach out to me directly to discuss your concerns, as your satisfaction is important to us. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

May 20, 2026

So I went to first Kia of Simi Valley to purchase a brand new 2026 Kia EV. I asked the dealer if Kia would buy out the remaining five months of my lease. They agreed to do so and I purchased a 2026 Kia EV. I More

by sonny2005
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Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia
May 20, 2026 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Sonny. I appreciate your feedback, and I understand your concerns regarding the disposition fee. It’s important to me that customers have a clear understanding of all terms associated with their vehicle purchases. Please reach out to me directly at 1st Kia of Simi Valley to discuss this matter further and work towards a positive experience for you in the future. Your satisfaction is important to me, and I value the opportunity to address your concerns. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

January 14, 2026

Worst of the worst. ......when the dealership did not like my review on Yelp following a dispute about the service on the vehicle that was referred to the State Bureau of More

by Wyatt Earp
Service Price Transparency
Workmanship
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia
Jan 15, 2026 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Wyatt. We strive to provide the best service at 1st Kia of Simi Valley and your feedback is important. I encourage you to reach out to me directly to discuss your concerns further. I appreciate your input as it helps us improve our service. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

September 05, 2025

I typically do not leave negative reviews, but my recent experience with this service department was deeply disappointing. From the outset, communication was inconsistent, and several commitments made durin More

by dtybdgopqagjyurutn
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia, Sang Bae, Greg Thoma
Sep 06, 2025 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us regarding our service department at 1st Kia of Simi Valley. I acknowledge your concerns about communication and responsiveness, and we strive to provide excellent service to all our customers. I encourage you to contact me directly to discuss your experience further. Your input is valuable in helping us improve our processes. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to better serve you in the future. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

July 02, 2025

I charged $3,000+ over MSP when I purchased my Niro. Knowing I was in desperate need of a vehicle, they said "pay it or we will find someone who will". I had no choice unfortunately. After having it ser More

by NiroOwner
Sales Price Transparency
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia
Jul 04, 2025 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I understand how frustrating it can be to feel pressured during a purchase, especially when you're in need of a vehicle like the Kia Niro. Your feedback regarding the service and communication you've received is invaluable, and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention. At 1st Kia of Simi Valley, we strive for transparency and accountability, and it's concerning to hear that it seems we fell short in your case. I would like to discuss your concerns further, so please reach out to me directly at your convenience. Thank you again for your feedback. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

March 04, 2025

Brian was great and explained what service would be done, this was my first visit and I left very happy and will return anytime I need service on my 2023 Kia Forte. More

by Cherylgifis
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Brian Keelan
Mar 04, 2025 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Thank you, Cheryl, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first visit with us at 1st Kia of Simi Valley and that Brian took the time to explain the service for your 2023 Kia Forte. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again whenever you need service! Safe travels! Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

February 27, 2025

This service manager is honestly the worst I've ever dealt with and I've bought seven or eight cars from different dealerships over the years. Customer service is a thing of the past, at least with thes More

by Siavo
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Workmanship
Service Time
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Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Noah Kiedaisch, Sang Bae, Greg Thoma, Brian Keelan
Mar 03, 2025 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Our team has acknowledged this review.

November 16, 2024

I would not own a Kia if this dealership was my only choice. Service is non-existent, model inventory is minimal, phones are never answered and calls are not returned. The most unprofessional dealershi More

by TuscanRider
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Service Communication
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Did not get a name in sales or service
Nov 21, 2024 -

1st Kia of Simi Valley responded

Our team has acknowledged this review.

June 22, 2024

Johnny, general sales mgr was rude, unprofessional, and I would not recommend this dealer to anyone. They have lots of complaints about rude treatment, and I was the subject of his unprofessionalism, spoke u More

by Psych evaluator
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Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Johnny Kia, Noah Kiedaisch
April 24, 2024

Me and my sister contacted Kia of Simi Valley on Sunday, April 21st. The salesmen's who picked up the phone was Josh, a very nice and polite guy. I explained to him about the car that I'm looking for and I More

by avi91356
Sales Price Transparency
Finance Experience
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Josh, Johnny Kia
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