Chad Hawkins
Chad Hawkins at Kia of Lincoln

Chad Hawkins

Finance Manager

Kia of Lincoln

1145 North 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68504

5.0
76 Reviews
5.0

76 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

21 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

36 yrs, 5 mos

76 Reviews of Chad Hawkins

October 16, 2026

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Everyone was friendly and helpful throughout the entire process, from looking at vehicles to finding the right car for me, going through the paper work and introducing the new car features to me. More

by Mary
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Campbell, Jaxon Morrow

Oct 16, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Your note about our team guiding you through exploring vehicles, handling paperwork, and introducing your new Sorento’s features highlights what we aim for. We’re glad you felt supported at every turn while purchasing your new Kia Sorento. Knowing you found our team friendly and helpful means a lot to us.

October 13, 2026

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Fantastic buying experience. Scott was very knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. This was the easiest car buying experience I have ever had. I highly recommend Kia of Lincoln. More

by travnmarystone
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Lewis, Scott Campbell

Oct 13, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

We’re delighted the purchase of your used Ram 1500 felt effortless from start to finish. Your kind words and recommendation about Scott’s expertise, friendliness, and promptness mean a great deal to our team.

October 08, 2026

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Braiden was great to work with. Made the car buying process super easy. Would recommend Braiden and Kia of Lincoln. More

by trenton.meyer2
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Other Employees Tagged: Ron McLain, Braiden Strouf

Oct 08, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Your new Kia Telluride Hybrid is all set for the road ahead. Hearing that Braiden made your purchase process so straightforward means a lot to our team. Your recommendation of Braiden and our dealership means a great deal to us.

October 06, 2026

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Jaxon was such an amazing salesman! He made sure I walked out today with a car that fit me and my budget perfectly of course with the help of the finance department! I had a difficult t More

by sshecainah
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Other Employees Tagged: Jason Sweeney, Jaxon Morrow

Oct 06, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

We’re glad Jaxon and our finance department could guide you through your Seltos purchase and find the perfect fit for your needs and budget. Your kind words and five-star rating mean a lot to our team.

October 06, 2026

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Braiden was very easy to work with and the dealership experience was smooth & hassle free! More

by evacek
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Other Employees Tagged: Braiden Strouf

Oct 06, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Thank you for noting how easy Braiden made your purchase. We’re glad the experience of buying your new Sportage Hybrid was smooth and hassle-free.

September 25, 2026

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Great dealership! Kia of Lincoln made my first car buying experience stress free and easy! More

by Maddie Johnson
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Other Employees Tagged: Scott Campbell

Sep 25, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Knowing you found your first car buying experience hassle-free and straightforward means a lot to our team. Your new Sportage Hybrid is in great hands.

September 25, 2026

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Sometimes you walk into a dealership expecting to buy a vehicle, but you walk away realizing you received so much more than that — you were genuinely cared for, listened to, and treated like a person. That More

by shawna.brethouwer
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Sep 25, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Knowing you felt genuinely cared for and respected means a lot to our team. We’re glad the purchase of your Telluride felt comfortable and reassuring. It’s rewarding to know Jaxon, Larry, Kyle, and Chad provided the support you needed every step of the way.

September 19, 2026

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This was the most enjoyable car purchase I've ever experienced! The salesmen were so helpful, and did everything they could to make my purchase easy, affordable, and an all over great experience. I wi More

by crazyplantlady1963
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Sep 19, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Our sales team enjoyed guiding you through the purchase of your Chevrolet Traverse and making it smooth and affordable. Knowing our support made your experience enjoyable and straightforward means a lot to our sales team.

September 18, 2026

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Shawn was great. He showed me everything about the features of the vehicle, answered all of my questions. From the managers to finance everything was great. More

by brnsutliff@yahoo.com
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Sep 18, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Your mention of Shawn walking you through every feature and our managers and finance team supporting you highlights our commitment to clear, seamless service. Knowing that the purchase of your used GMC Terrain met your expectations means a lot to us.

September 16, 2026

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We had a great experience at the KIA of Lincoln dealership when Scott became our salesperson. He asked the right questions to lead us to buying our first hybrid vehicle. Taking him on the test driv More

by jimdiane72
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Lewis, Scott Campbell

Sep 16, 2026

Kia of Lincoln responded

Knowing that Scott’s thoughtful questions and patient guidance through the special features during your test drive helped you select your first hybrid means a lot to our team. We’re thrilled you found our dealership welcoming and hope every drive in your new Kia Sportage Hybrid exceeds expectations.

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