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Chad Hawkins
Chad Hawkins at Kia of Lincoln

Chad Hawkins

Finance Manager

Kia of Lincoln

1145 North 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504

5.0
34 Reviews
5.0

34 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

21 yrs, 3 mos

Industry Experience

36 yrs, 1 mo

34 Reviews of Chad Hawkins

May 29, 2026

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Had a great experience! Sergio found me exactly what i was after. Made the process easy! More

by Samanthalmcatee
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Other Employees Tagged: Jon Tinnerstet, Sergio Sandoval, Adam Coffin

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May 29, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

It’s fantastic Sergio found the new Kia Telluride Hybrid you were looking for and kept everything smooth. Thank you for choosing our team and we look forward to assisting you again.

May 20, 2026

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Great communication. Warranty and vehicle features made the purchase a great value. No pressure sale. More

by snelson1
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May 20, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Thank you for noting our clear communication and the warranty that enhanced the value of your new Kia Sportage. It’s rewarding to know you appreciated the vehicle’s features and the pressure-free sales approach. Your 5-star rating means a lot, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you.

May 20, 2026

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Scott was very helpful and knowledgeable about the cars. He made the process easy. The Finance manager was great to work with, as well. Very smooth process! More

by ameans134
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Campbell

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May 20, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

It’s wonderful to hear Scott’s knowledge guided you smoothly through selecting your new Kia Seltos. Our finance manager is glad to have made the paperwork seamless. Enjoy your new Kia Seltos!

May 19, 2026

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It was a great experience. Jason explained everything really well and went out of his way to help. More

by erin4hansen
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Other Employees Tagged: Kyle Hager, Jason Sweeney

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May 19, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased Jason took the time to explain everything clearly and went the extra mile to assist you. Congratulations on your new Kia and please reach out if we can help again.

May 19, 2026

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They were very helpful in getting us into the vehicle that we wanted at the right price, we will be back again More

by arthandy1
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Other Employees Tagged: Shawn Keys

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May 19, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

We appreciate your feedback on how our team helped you find the Kia Seltos at a price that worked for you. We’re happy to have made the process smooth and look forward to assisting you again on your next visit.

May 16, 2026

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Great service! Have purchased 3 KIAs from your location in Lincoln. Wonderful experience each time. Jason handled the last two with awesome serviced during and af More

by christy68869
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Other Employees Tagged: Jason Sweeney, Ashley Gallagher

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May 16, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Thank you for returning to our Lincoln location and for choosing us for all three of your Kia vehicles. We’re glad Jason provided excellent support during and after your last purchase. We look forward to helping you again in the future.

May 16, 2026

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They did a great job. We appreciated their friendliness and professionalism. Thanks for your help. More

by Ken P.
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Other Employees Tagged: Jon Tinnerstet, Shawn Keys

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May 16, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

It’s wonderful to hear our team was friendly and professional. Thank you for choosing Kia for your new Carnival Hybrid. We look forward to assisting you again.

May 13, 2026

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Shawn and everyone at dealership were nice and very helpful. Will recommend your service to others. More

by Prestonforney
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Other Employees Tagged: Jon Tinnerstet, Shawn Keys

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May 14, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

It’s wonderful to hear Shawn and our team provided helpful service. Thank you for recommending us to others. Enjoy your new Kia Carnival Hybrid!

May 09, 2026

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The process was easy, they didn't try to haggle, and everyone was so kind and knowledgeable. More

by tristalynsibert
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Other Employees Tagged: Jon Tinnerstet, Sergio Sandoval

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May 09, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

It’s fantastic to hear the purchase of your new Kia Sportage Hybrid was straightforward and transparent. Our team enjoyed guiding you with friendly, knowledgeable service. Thank you for choosing Kia!

May 09, 2026

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The service department is phenomenal and I would strongly recommend getting all warranty coverage offed. More

by jdebey785
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Other Employees Tagged: Ashley Gallagher

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May 11, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your service feedback with us. We are delighted to learn about your positive experience! If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please let us know. We are always happy to help!

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