Frank Salamone
Frank Salamone at Kia of Port Charlotte

Frank Salamone

Sales Advisor

Kia of Port Charlotte

202 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953

4.8
189 Reviews
4.8

189 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

6 yrs, 2 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

189 Reviews of Frank Salamone

September 23, 2026

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Jake Hensz is the best salesman! He made the purchase of our Jeep from Kia of Port Charlotte a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about every car on the lot, even the vehicl More

by mandylynn7916
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Other Employees Tagged: Austen Roman, Jake Hensz

Sep 24, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

Our team enjoyed guiding you through your first hybrid purchase. Jake’s expertise and extra time the next morning to walk through your Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe reflects the dedication we strive for, and knowing it made your experience great means a lot to us.

September 07, 2026

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Excellent Explained everything Very helpful Went over every thing Not pushy Very nice Great job More

by Fancy.McFancyson1
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Sep 08, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

Knowing you found every step clear and pressure-free means a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing your new Kia Carnival; we hope it delivers many miles of reliable service.

August 12, 2026

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Very cool in this office, give respect and let you make a better choice you need More

by gedeonpr81
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Aug 13, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

Knowing you felt respected and free to choose the best Chevrolet Equinox for your needs is rewarding. Your five-star rating and kind words mean a lot to our team.

June 26, 2026

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Getting the info while doing the work on the vehicle is great. The videos are helpful More

by lstj42
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Other Employees Tagged: Leslie Adams

Jun 26, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

Thank you for highlighting how the video updates kept you informed throughout your Kia Sportage service. It’s great to know the information provided during the work was helpful. Please reach out if you need anything else.

May 31, 2026

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they helped me get a great deal in my time of need when my car broke down More

by jakeh
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May 31, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

It’s great our team could step in when your Toyota broke down and secure a great deal for you. Thank you for the five-star rating and your trust. We look forward to assisting you again.

May 22, 2026

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Accommodating. Not pushy. Fair and straight to the point. Professional. That's it Done Done Done More

by j.bauer1020
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Other Employees Tagged: Frank Salamone

May 22, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

We’re delighted you found the process fair, direct, and professional. Frank and our team thank you for choosing the new Kia Sorento and for highlighting our accommodating approach.

May 11, 2026

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Best car buying experience I've ever had! ! The inventory was, WOW! SSOOO many cars! The energy was amazing, both staff and customers! Definitely is the best managed dealership I have ever s More

by MATTMARTIN904
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Other Employees Tagged: Mukamba Bukasa Mukamba Bukasa , Christian

May 12, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

What a pleasure to hear you enjoyed our extensive Kia lineup and the lively atmosphere with TVs, charging stations, and refreshments! Frank and Mukamba Bukasa are delighted your new Kia K4 purchase was both fun and efficient. Thank you for recommending us and we can’t wait to welcome you back.

May 09, 2026

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The hard sell once in finance wasn’t appreciated. We also waited an extremely long time after we agreed to the price to get into financing. The sales staff were very pleasant and helpful. More

by drini57
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Other Employees Tagged: Marshall Jones Jr

May 13, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

We appreciate your business. We'd like to know more about your visit and where you feel we can improve in order to make your next visit a 5-star experience. If it's possible to discuss your experience in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly or let us know the best way to contact you and we will reach out. Thank you again for your input, and we hope to hear from you soon.

April 30, 2026

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Everyone at Kia was so inviting and friendly. Offered water and snacks throughout the while process especially to my little ones. Even went out of his way and got her a coloring book. More

by car09guy1215
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May 01, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

Thank you for your kind review and the five stars. We’re glad our team made you feel welcome and kept your little ones happy with refreshments and a coloring book. We look forward to helping with any future Kia needs.

April 26, 2026

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Everyone was terrific from the moment I drove in. . better than the last time I was there. More

by sweetangel1442
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Other Employees Tagged: Tilly Ritch

Apr 26, 2026

Kia of Port Charlotte responded

It’s wonderful to hear our team made you feel so welcome from the moment you arrived, and that this visit surpassed your last one. Thank you for trusting us with your Kia Seltos service. We look forward to assisting you again.

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