James Barnes
James Barnes at Casey Kia

James Barnes

Finance Director

Casey Kia

11999 Jefferson Ave
Newport News, VA 23606

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5.0
174 Reviews

Dealership Experience

6 yrs, 11 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

5.0

174 Reviews

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174 Reviews of James Barnes

May 09, 2026

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Amazing dealership, very nice helpful people who are willing to help you in whatever way they can!! More

by katelynfaith10
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Other Employees Tagged: Roberto A. Dial, Charles Archer , Priscilla

May 13, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Katelyn for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer and the rest of my staff! We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Thank you for your loyalty! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

May 05, 2026

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This is my 2nd car I purchased with Charles and the process was quick and easy. If you need someone to make it happen then you need to go see Charles. More

by Kishab757
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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Archer

May 13, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Kisha for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business for the second time! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer! We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Thank you for your loyalty! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

May 02, 2026

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Charles Archer was our sales person at the Kia dealership in Newport News, Virginia.We have usually found the experience of buying a new car a difficult and a stressful experience, but Charles mad More

by davidlilley52
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May 13, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much David for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer! We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

March 04, 2026

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Charles was beyond kind and helpful! He was respectful and very informative! He took the time to patiently answer my questions and was nonjudgmental! More

by GabrielleBosch
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Mar 04, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Gabrielle for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer! We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Thank you for your loyalty! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

February 21, 2026

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Thank you for taking care of me and doing an awesome job. . I appreciate you and the service that I received today. More

by slomo1971
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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Archer, Joseph Miller

Feb 26, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Thank you for your loyalty! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

January 12, 2026

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Charles was wonderful to work with. Treated us like family. He was honest and clear on everything presented to us. More

by Zaccook24
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Jan 13, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Zachary for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

January 07, 2026

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Had the right vehicle that I wanted. They gave me a great value for my trade-in. And worked the deal quickly. Jermont Davis took good care of me. More

by DB
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Other Employees Tagged: Jermont Davis

Jan 07, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much DB for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Jermont Davis. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

Jan 13, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you David for the additional endorsement of my Used Car Manager. His name is Nick Schmierer. We look forward to seeing you in the future for any automotive needs. Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

Jan 08, 2026

DB responded

I would also like to thank the used car manager (I don't remember his name) for starting the deal with my trade-in value. Thanks again, David

December 30, 2025

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Car number 7 done with Charles Archer at Casey Kia. Charles is a consummate professional that takes the time to know his customers and what they really want. He makes the process easy, quick and thor More

by Shaycoates
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Jan 02, 2026

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Shay for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Thank you for your loyalty! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

December 10, 2025

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Service was great and the sales man Johnnie was very helpful and great to work with. More

by elizabeth.mcculler
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Other Employees Tagged: Johnnie Jordan Jr.

Dec 16, 2025

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Elizabeth for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business! Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Johnnie Jordan. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

October 22, 2025

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We've purchased from Casey Kia multiple times now. Dual sportages years ago and today, a new Sorento! Charles was the best salesman we've had so far! Knowledgeable, courteous and quick. He made the pr More

by groceaj
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Other Employees Tagged: Charles Archer, Nick Schmierer , Jonathan Schilbach 5 star clean

Oct 22, 2025

Casey Kia responded

Thank you so much Anthony for the five star review! We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to earn your business on your KIA Sorento. Also thank you for the wonderful endorsement of Charles Archer. We strive to exceed the expectations of all of our guests with radical hospitality. We look forward to taking care of all of your automotive needs in the future! Sincerely, Roberto A. Dial -General Manager

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