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Coastal Kia

Wilmington, NC

4.8
5,794 Reviews
- Coastal Kia - Customer Service is our #1 Priority! - We’re Locally Owned and Operated! Your money stays right here in the community! - Concierge Service - Local Pick-Up and return of your vehicle within Wilmington Zip Codes - Pat Koballa, Owner, has been part of the Automotive Community in Wilmington since 1994 and will be in the dealership every day to assist with all your automotive needs. We value your business but most of all we value your friendship!! - We support many local civic, church and school organizations! - A+ Better Business Bureau rating!
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6115 Market St

Wilmington, NC

28405

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March 02, 2026

10/10 I recommend. Jan is the BEST very easy to work with. Go shop with him. More

by nc1stlady
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Jan Ramos
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Mar 02, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the amazing compliments and high marks! It was thoughtful of you to go online and rate your recent experience with our Product Specialist Jan Ramos. Thank you for mentioning Jan by name. Congratulations and enjoy! Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need us.

March 01, 2026

I worked with Jan to lease my new Kia K4GT. I really appreciated all his efforts to make me happy. I love my new Kia. More

by HEARLADY
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Jan Ramos
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Mar 02, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you for the five star review! We appreciate the high marks and are thrilled to hear you have fallen in love with your K4GT. It was thoughtful of you to mention Jan by name. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need us. Enjoy!

February 27, 2026

Recall after recall Kia made appointment and didn’t have the part! I made an appointment for another recall. I arrive at 7:30 and I am told it will be 10:00 when the recall is complete. At 9:15 a guy call More

by Robert Nichols
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February 27, 2026

Steve was wonderful! The entire sale went very smoothly and he was very kind and helpful! I appreciate salesman who are not pushy and actually listen to the customer! Th More

by Celeste
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Steve Kramer
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Cody Hamilton
5.0
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Feb 27, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you Celeste! We appreciate the five star Dealer Rater review and high marks for Cody and Steve. It was kind of you to go online and rate your recent experience. Thank you for choosing Coastal Kia!

February 21, 2026

Brian was great. He kept me posted on the progress of the service during my appointment. More

by brianpgraham
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Brian Benson
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Feb 23, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Thank you! Our entire team truly appreciates the five star service review. It was thoughtful of you to mention Brian Benson by name. 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.

February 20, 2026

Very nice service department and great waiting room. All my issues were resolved in a timely manor. More

by davej19wall
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Sam Weisman
4.0
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Gary Nelson
4.0
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Feb 20, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Wonderful news! Thank you for the five star review. We are thrilled to hear you were comfortable during your short stay. Thank you for commenting on your customer lounge experience. It was kind of you to rate your recent service experience online. Thank you for choosing Coastal Kia!

February 19, 2026

I visited the Jacksonville, NC KIA dealership prior to going to Coastal KIA, and the difference between the two dealerships was night and day. I stood around for about 10 minutes at Jacksonville before a More

by ranger225
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Riley Harlow
5.0
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Feb 20, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

We love this! Thank you! Your five star review and compliments for our team are greatly appreciated. We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. Thank you for recognizing Riley and Ever by name. We are here if you need us. Thank you for choosing Coastal Kia!

February 18, 2026

Great service. Would recommend Coastal Kia to anyone I know. Gary my service person is the bomb… Always very helpful. More

by DJB331
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Gary Nelson
5.0
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Feb 18, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Great news! Thank you! We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. We sincerely appreciate the five star review and compliments for our Service Consultant Gary Nelson. Thanks again, we are here if you need anything.

February 17, 2026

Great first maintenance visit with my 2025 Kia Sportage. Sam was personable and courteous, and the visit was efficient. I may be biased since this one was complimentary, but getting the car washed was a pl More

by Michele K
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Sam Weisman
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Feb 17, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Michele, we sincerely appreciate the high marks and compliments for our Service Consultant Sam Weisman. Sam is a true ambassador for our customer service culture. It was thoughtful of you to mention him by name. Thank you for trusting Coastal Kia with your automotive service needs.

February 17, 2026

I worked with Kelvin and Jan. Both were extremely helpful and patient during the process. They also were responsive to all messages and questions. More

by blehrschall
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Jan Ramos
5.0
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Feb 17, 2026 -

Coastal Kia responded

Great news! Thank you for mentioning Kelvin and Jan by name. We appreciate the five star review and gracious compliments. We strive to deliver a truly exceptional experience to every client during every visit. Congratulations and enjoy!

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