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Bulldog Kia
Athens, GA
2,154 Reviews
Bulldog Kia is located at 4305 Atlanta Highway in Athens, GA. We serve the local Athens and surrounding areas. Bulldog Kia offers an exclusive experience to those looking to ditch the old way of buying a car and those looking for a great, stress-free experience! We offer the Bulldog Kia Advantage which includes the following:
FIVE DAY LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT RETURN POLICY
We want you to love your New KIA or Pre-owned vehicle. If for some reason you're not happy you can bring it back within 5 days or 300 miles (whichever comes first). All we ask is that you return it in the same condition it was in when you took delivery. If the vehicle has been damaged we reserve the right to decline the return.
110% PRICE ASSURANCE GUARANTEE!
If you buy a vehicle at Bulldog KIA, and you find out you could have bought the same exact vehicle somewhere else for less, we'll refund you 110% of the difference.
THREE MONTH / 3,000 MILE LIMITED WARRANTY
Buy a pre-owned vehicle with confidence and peace of mind with our exclusive 3 month, 3,000 mile limited warranty. See Dealer for details.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND APPEARANCE PACKAGE
Complex blend of Ceramic Resin exterior protection for the first year
Anti-staining polymer interior protection for the first year
Master-Tech hydrophobic windshield treatment for the first year
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Free CarFax Vehicle History Reports
- Complimentary Vehicle Vacuum
- Customer lounge with complimentary refreshments, tv and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Uber ride up to 20 miles for all Service customers
- Complimentary ding and dent protection on all new Kias for the first year
- Complimentary first oil change, tire rotation and multi-point inspection on all new Kias
- As a Bulldog Kia customer you get to partner with us to help some amazing local charities that are making a difference in our community. We partner with local organizations (ESP, the Sparrow's Nest, the Clute Barrow Nelson Life Foundation, FCA, etc) and when you purchase from Bulldog Kia and service with our award-winning Service Department, you get to join us in that effort of making a difference in our local community.
Contact us for more information or to join our team by calling 888-431-3342. We'll see ya, at Bulldog Kia!
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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August 22, 2019
Great Experience We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bulldog Kia. Joe Miller was helpful and patient every step of the way with no pressure or bait-and-switc We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Bulldog Kia. Joe Miller was helpful and patient every step of the way with no pressure or bait-and-switch nonsense. Also of note is Steve Carter in the financial department. When our credit union dropped the ball with our loan Steve stepped in and got us a far better rate. Just a great experience, highly recommended! More
by Chaz
August 20, 2019
Excellent my car was ready and waiting They answered all my question and had the car ready when I got there. Price was on point did not have to spend time getting a lower price. They answered all my question and had the car ready when I got there. Price was on point did not have to spend time getting a lower price. More
by Ch123
Employees Worked With
August 20, 2019
Great service! We worked with three people during our time at Bulldog Kia: Joe, William and Steve. All three provided exceptional customer service with no pressure. We worked with three people during our time at Bulldog Kia: Joe, William and Steve. All three provided exceptional customer service with no pressure. We came in with fairly specific requirements, and they worked with us to help us get to them at a very fair price. We will definitely be recommending Bulldog Kia to friends and family, and we'll be back the next time we're in the market for a car. More
by Sharon
August 19, 2019
James was tireless!! James helped me to buy a used car - one I'd been looking for a while & finally found at Bulldog Kia! The sales process was great - gave me a fair pric James helped me to buy a used car - one I'd been looking for a while & finally found at Bulldog Kia! The sales process was great - gave me a fair price for my trade and a fair price for the car I bought. The car was in immaculate condition, so no one expected there would be a cooling system problem. I had to bring it back several times to get the problem fixed, but James was tireless in doing everything he could to fix the issue & make me a happy customer, which he did!! Cars can be frustrating, but James did a great job making it as easy as he possibly could. More
by Miataman
Employees Worked With
August 16, 2019
Great cars! Great people! Mike was awesome! He helped us find the vehicle we were looking for! Highly recommend asking for him when you go by! He is very knowledgeable and is n Mike was awesome! He helped us find the vehicle we were looking for! Highly recommend asking for him when you go by! He is very knowledgeable and is not a "pushy car salesman" which I know personally drives many people away. He is very honest! More
by peters03
Employees Worked With
Michael Newsome
August 12, 2019
Michael Newsome Mr. Newsome, sold me my new Kia last Friday and he was great. Bulldog Kia ask for him he’s the man to see. Thanks, Mahaffey Mr. Newsome, sold me my new Kia last Friday and he was great. Bulldog Kia ask for him he’s the man to see. Thanks, Mahaffey More
by Mahaffey
Employees Worked With
Michael Newsome
August 11, 2019
Inept Service Department Just finished the first service of my Stinger GT1 at the purchasing dealership. Car has just over 4300 miles on it, I've been moderately driving but n Just finished the first service of my Stinger GT1 at the purchasing dealership. Car has just over 4300 miles on it, I've been moderately driving but nothing crazy. However, I have two out of town trips planned for the following two weekends, so I figured now would be a good time to get some new oil. New car purchases from this dealer include two service visits (Oil & filter change, tire rotation, general inspection, and fluids). I arrived for my appointment and met with the shop manager (?), Justin. We talked about a few items: What type of oil are you going to use? I requested a full synthetic. Do you wash the car? If it's not touch-less, I don't want it. I need the driver tech camera sensor re-calibrated because the last dealership that replaced my broken sensor from the factory, somehow disengaged my Automatic High Bean Assist feature. No, problem - he says it's a quick fix with a tablet. I also mentioned the cover panel over the oil plug and my caution about over tightening the plastic oil cartridge cap. Yep - all good. After stressing those few points, they told me it would be about an hour, which is standard. I was looking to get some lunch instead of hanging out in the show room, and they were nice enough to set me up with an Uber service to and from a Chick-fil-a nearby. Very cool of them. I get back to the dealership and then my evaluation truly starts: The guy checking me out (Colin, not Justin, but a counter guy) tells me that they rotated my tires, which wasn't mentioned on arrival. This car has a staggered set of tires (different sizes front and rear). Just to double check, I asked if they had done a side-side rotation only. Cue dumbfounded looks all around. He goes to confirm with the "new guy" (of course) who did my service and wouldn't you know it, he did a standard rotation. They have to swap the 225s back up front. The tech later confesses to me that this was his first Stinger, but that he "took extra care of it." Strike 1. When checking out I also ask to confirm that the tech added the full synthetic oil that I requested. Cue more dumbfounded gaze. Counter guy check with the tech again - nope - synthetic blend. Sigh. Strike 2. Now my "Oh, s*#t. What kind of dummies did I just give my brand new car to?" alarm starts going haywire. So after saying my goodbyes and assuring myself that the wheels are in the right locations. I get home and double check the oil level. To my complete non-surprise it is showing well above full on the dipstick after proper checking method (warm up to temp, turn off, sit 5 mins, pull, wipe, dip, check). MFers are useless! Strike 3. Counter guy assures me that the High Beam Assist feature is now working correctly again. Just sat in the dark garage, turned on the high beams, and the "auto" wording still does not show. Unless the car needs to be on and moving - it's also not fixed. So today, I drained the dealer's oil, rechecked all the fittings/screws/covers/etc, and refilled the oil to the proper level. Wouldn't you know it, the idiot with the torque driver cross threaded three of the screws that hold on the underbody cover. I guess I'll just have to continue to live without the HBA (High Beam Assist) for a little while longer. Not too keen on visiting a dealer again any time soon. In closing, Bulldog Kia can keep their second oil change. I would not recommend their service department for anyone expecting knowledgeable or detailed service of a Stinger or any car for that matter. Although polite, they don't seem to have a good communication plan within the shop (or maybe they just don't give AF) and they have no idea (or training) of the nuances of this higher caliber KIA. Apparently there is a very low bar to start slinging a wrench at a KIA dealership. (Hint: This is why BMW and Audi customers are going to stay away or, at the very least, run back to a higher tier brand. KIA dealer service is a joke.) Oh - and they don't even wash cars anymore because their runoff was going directly into the storm drains. So at least they didn't get the opportunity to f*@k that up. From now on I will do my own maintenance CORRECTLY. This message will be passed along to any and all, including corporate, who inquire or are willing to listen. More
by rynil2000
Employees Worked With
Justin, Colin Edmonson
August 10, 2019
Best car buying experience! Maurey and Tony are awesome! They helped me find the perfect car within my budget. Truly went above and beyond any expectations that I had. I apprecia Maurey and Tony are awesome! They helped me find the perfect car within my budget. Truly went above and beyond any expectations that I had. I appreciate all of their efforts! Thank you so much guys and keep up the good work!! More
by Girlmom86
Employees Worked With
Tony Williams, Maurey Spencer
August 07, 2019
Love this place! Just bought a vehicle from here for the 2nd time! The customer service and atmosphere is outstanding! Everyone in the building makes you feel at home! Just bought a vehicle from here for the 2nd time! The customer service and atmosphere is outstanding! Everyone in the building makes you feel at home! No matter what’s going on, every employee comes to you making sure there isn’t anything you need while you’re there. Jason in finance is awesome, always makes you feel comfortable. Mike was my salesman and basically had everything done before I walked into the building except the whole signing of documents part! Everyone should go here, not to mention the 100,000 mile warranty Kia offers!!! More
by Ashcooper
August 06, 2019
Oil Change Service Bulldog Kia is where it’s at!! I would NEVER bring my Kia Sorrento anywhere else for any type of service. They’re always so helpful and kind. Not only Bulldog Kia is where it’s at!! I would NEVER bring my Kia Sorrento anywhere else for any type of service. They’re always so helpful and kind. Not only to me but they treat my entire family with respect. My boys love going there because they know it’s not going to be a boring trip to a dealership. Plus my car is always ready when they say it will be! Way to go Bulldog Kia. You deserve 10 stars! More
by Countrygal79
Employees Worked With
COLIN
