Herson's Kia

I went to purchase a telluride today (03/18/2021) and after my experience I will never go to a Kia nor support their store ever again. After speaking with 2 sales associates over the phone for 2 days, an after my experience I will never go to a Kia nor support their store ever again. After speaking with 2 sales associates over the phone for 2 days, and emailing back and forth with a sales manager, Jazz Santos, I decided to drive the 2 hours to this dealership for the specific Telluride I was going to purchase. While waiting for the final walk out price of the vehicle, after taking note of the MSRP price on the window sticker, which was what I prepared to pay,.. a gentleman came down the stairs from his office, and started whispering and pointing about the Telluride to his sales staff at the finance counter. I overheard this gentleman tell the other sales associates that the vehicle outside (the vehicle I planned to purchase) was marked incorrectly and it was actually supposed to be $5000.00 more than what was listed Due to its Popular Color (Wolf Gray). Jazz the manager I had already spoken to me, came back to my table and started telling me what this other gentleman told him about the price being increased due to the color of the vehicle, and explained that if I chose another a vehicle that was a different color, I would not have to pay the extra $5000.00. I was quite shocked at this point, as I had spoken to 4 people at this point over the course of 2 days, and noone was going to tell me this until I was ready to see my final walkout/purchase price. I explained that this was absolutely not going to happen and quickly pointed out that this specific vehicle already has a charge of $500.00 listed on the window sticker for the specific paint color. It just did not make sense to charge me an extra $5000.00 out of the blue due to the color, when the prince clearly already reflected the paint color. When Jazz went back to this same gentleman to explain, the gentleman made a point to speak loud enough that the whole store could hear him say “I don’t care if she f’ing buys it or not”. This pricing issue was clearly either due to the fact that I was a female (who had done her research by the way), and they thought that they could take advantage me. However, this pricing issue was clearly an error on their part for not advertising the actual price of the vehicle. I argued that no one in their right mind would have the intent of purchasing something for one price, and then still purchase that item after being told at check out the item price was increased by $5000. Whoever this other gentleman was, was extremely rude, cocky, and wore his arrogance on his sleeve. He made it very clear that he wanted no parts in hearing what I had to say. In fact, he didn't even bother coming to me and answering my questions, he let his staff handle the brunt of the situation as he stood and watched in background. What a poor manager (if that is what he was), and shame on him for hindering a potential sale and screwing his sales associated out of a guaranteed sale over his own pricing error! I know dealerships want to make as much as they can off of a vehicle, and its the name of the game, HOWEVER, not disclosing a price change until the final parts of a sale is Ludacris!! He should have honored it, and fixed his pricing error on the remaining vehicles, or he should advertise that there is potential mark up on certain vehicles. While leaving empty handed (the gentleman would not even considering budging or working with me), the same gentleman was outside and made it a point to make a comment loud enough for all to hear saying "she's just mad because she could not afford the care, and we wouldn't give it to her". I lost my mind and said my peace with all of the potential customers hanging in the background. But that's another story in itself. ALL AND ALL THIS COMPANY WAS ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE AND I HAVE NEVER FELT SO EMBARRASED OR DEGRAGED. Had they been honest with me instead of trying to pull a fast one, they may have salvaged the purchase. I have been speaking to an attorney regarding this situation, and intend on following through with their advice. More

This KIA dealership provided us with great buying experience. I highly recommend purchasing your car here. The salesperson very knowledgable and the paperwork process was automated and efficient. experience. I highly recommend purchasing your car here. The salesperson very knowledgable and the paperwork process was automated and efficient. More

They tried to tell us the car we had for trade in was only worth $2500 saying it was rear ended when we bought it a few years back. B.S. We did our homework on the car by getting Kelly book value befor only worth $2500 saying it was rear ended when we bought it a few years back. B.S. We did our homework on the car by getting Kelly book value before going. We had to give the VIN so that would have came up. After they offered $2500. We laughed and walked out. We went to Carmax & they offered $6000. What does that say about this dealer. Would never do business with this dealer after something like that. More

Predatory Financing Please do you research before you go to Herson's Kia. I was in a bind and needed a new vehicle, but I was upside down. I ended up having the negativ Please do you research before you go to Herson's Kia. I was in a bind and needed a new vehicle, but I was upside down. I ended up having the negative equity added to the end back in September 2019. Since my payment was pretty high, I wanted to see my trade-in options this weekend. The first Kia Dealership I went to said that they can offer rebates to cut my negative equity in half, but I would have to come up with the rest. They told me that they could not move forward unless I had the remainder. I went back to Herson's Kia to see what they could do. They offered me a great deal at 0% interest and I would pay $100 less a month. The catch, I will end up adding an additional $10,000 to my already negative balance. So I would end up being upside down a total of $27,000. Luckily, I do not need to trade and I can pay my loan off sooner, however, the offer was extremely predatory. To add insult to injury, the finance manager tried to convince me that it was a great deal. He said that I would end up paying less for the life of the loan because it was with a 0% interest rate. The reality, if I have to trade in sooner than the end of the term, I will be upside down $30,000 at the least. More

I came into the dealership to get it in my tires. After getting it filled, the brought it back and I saw nail it the back passenger tire. They took care of it with no issues at no charge. They were extreme getting it filled, the brought it back and I saw nail it the back passenger tire. They took care of it with no issues at no charge. They were extremely friendly and gave no issues. Mark in the service department and the General sales manager Kevin Murphy are the BEST!!!!! More

Really bad dealership, general manager really rude call the police on us because didn’t want to fix a problem. They sell a car that get wet from the front bottom of the passengers and the first tien they s the police on us because didn’t want to fix a problem. They sell a car that get wet from the front bottom of the passengers and the first tien they say it was fix but rains again same thing happen the first time we talk to Kevin the general manager he get mad because he tell him that we didn’t wan the car anymore and he says that it won’t happen again and he give 100% warranty that anything like that would happen, we went the 2nd time and I told him hey what’s going on with the car you give my 100% watt tha and here I’m again he call the police and tell me to get out of the dealership because his gonna but charges on me Never buy no cars here’s they are on bad condition and the general manager don’t help at all More

Horrible business They don't disclose important information to screw you put of warrenties and cost you money. The manager didnt care about thr feedback of his employer They don't disclose important information to screw you put of warrenties and cost you money. The manager didnt care about thr feedback of his employer. Don't shop there More

Unethical Sales Practices Wanted to purchase a vehicle listed online (their website). Called to explain that I was interested in purchasing and if I could put a deposit down a Wanted to purchase a vehicle listed online (their website). Called to explain that I was interested in purchasing and if I could put a deposit down as I live in eastern OH. Sales manager said that the vehicle was coming in the next day and were not taking deposits on it. So I explained that I was willing to purchase the vehicle today (I have preordered and purchased off plenty of other dealers in the past). He said he would not sell to me until he had the vehicle on the lot. Not sure how you can actually post a vehicle online with a price on it but it not be "for sale" or available to purchase. Needless to say I contacted Kia customer care. They explained that what this dealer was doing was "unethical" however they had no control over how they operate as dealerships are all independently owned. She explained he was probably doing this to get several people to show up the day next day when the car arrived to create somewhat of a "bidding war". I have no problem with a dealer wanting to take advantage of supply by marking up off of MSRP, however, the practice of listing a price but refusing a sale just draw in people to create a bidding war is unethical business practice in my opinion. Stay clear of this dealership. More

Great Buying Experience Our objective was to locate and purchase a replacement vehicle for a 15 year old car. Jazz and his team made the experience productive and seamless. A Our objective was to locate and purchase a replacement vehicle for a 15 year old car. Jazz and his team made the experience productive and seamless. Additionally, the overall process was very comfortable with no regrets. More

Very professional and helpful Aaron little and jazz Santos went all d way to make sure I get d best deal available, thanx for making my dream come true. Aaron little and jazz Santos went all d way to make sure I get d best deal available, thanx for making my dream come true. More