Steve Appelbaum
General Manager
Kia Country of Charleston
2361 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29414
With over 20 years in the car business, half of those with KIA, I have held every position in the dealership from detailer and technician to GM. My experience affords me the ability to make your experience as enjoyable and smooth as possible. Boating, golfing, and my dog, Molly, round out my free time.
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January 16, 2024
This dealer looks after its customers and stands behind the vehicles they sell Tony Washington is the best the vehicles they sell Tony Washington is the best More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Washington, Corey Sullivan
October 07, 2023
Very good customer service Davis was great our neighbor told us about Kia country & it was great told us about Kia country & it was great More
Other Employees Tagged: Davis Smith, Isaac Roelfsema , Chuck Davis
July 29, 2023
Jorden is AMAZING. Only driving a Niro from now on until the end of time. Kia Country of Charleston is the only Kia dealership around as far as I’m concerned. Only driving a Niro from now on until the end of time. Kia Country of Charleston is the only Kia dealership around as far as I’m concerned. More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Richey, Corey Sullivan , Jorden Reaves
July 25, 2023
AFTER TWO WEEKS TO HAVE MY CAR. THE DELEARSHIP ASK ME TO BE RETURNED IT BECOUSE KIA FINANCE AMERICA DID NOT APRUVE THE LOAN. COREY SULLIVAN CALLED FROM KIA COUNTRY CALLED MY AND S THE DELEARSHIP ASK ME TO BE RETURNED IT BECOUSE KIA FINANCE AMERICA DID NOT APRUVE THE LOAN. COREY SULLIVAN CALLED FROM KIA COUNTRY CALLED MY AND SAID HIS IS GOIN TO CALL THE POLICE IF I DONT RETURN THE CAR INMIDIATLY. HE SAID EVERYTHING WAS MY FAULT BECOSUE I PUT IM MY APLICATION IM AN UBER DRIVER AND KIA FINANCE REFUSE TO WORK WITH UBER DRIVERS. I TOLD HIM THAT THAT IS NOT TRUE BECOUSE KIA FINANCE GAVE ME THE LOAN FOR MY KIA SORRENTO WITH NO PROBLEM. AND WHAT HE IS SAYING A BUT KIA FINANCE IS DISCRIMINATION. I CALLED KIA FINANCE AND THE SAID WE DO APROVE YOUR LOAN, WE ARE GETTIN READY YOR PPAPER WORKS TO SENT IT HOME. I TOLD COREY SULLIVA THAT WAS A MISTAKE BUT HE TOOK MY CAR ANYWAYS. WHE I WAS ABOUT TO LEAVE. SOMEONE FROM DE DEALER APROCHED TO ME ANS SAY " WE ARE GOIN TO GIVE YOU $750 IF YOU KEEP THE CAR. BUT THEY DONT GIVE ME ANY EXPLANATION WHY NOW I CAN GET THE CAR WITH THE SAME LENDER. IT TOTALLY DISCRIMINATION More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim LeRay, Adam Richey, Corey Sullivan , corey sullivan treat me as a thief and discriminated me.
February 28, 2023
Jimmy Walker, Go see him super easy, factual super nice! Didn’t push, and doesn’t kidnap you with a bunch of nonsense like MOST DEALERSHIPS DO! Very nice location and showroom. Everyone was very pleasan Didn’t push, and doesn’t kidnap you with a bunch of nonsense like MOST DEALERSHIPS DO! Very nice location and showroom. Everyone was very pleasant and easy to go through the process. More
Other Employees Tagged: Justin Mallard, Jimmy Walker, Jason Varner, Corey Sullivan
January 29, 2023
Elijah is simply the best! I have had some not so great experiences with the car buying process but with Elijah it was smooth sailing! Would definitely highly recommend and I I have had some not so great experiences with the car buying process but with Elijah it was smooth sailing! Would definitely highly recommend and I will be doing business with him in the future! More
Other Employees Tagged: Elijah Tucker
January 17, 2023
Our experience was amazing and we felt well taken care of by Will & through the entire process. Thank you. David & Diane Thompson by Will & through the entire process. Thank you. David & Diane Thompson More
Other Employees Tagged: Will Hutchinson , Zola Gearding, Andy Whetsell
December 30, 2022
This is the 6th car we have purchased from Norm and Kia Country. I feel we are always treated fairly both from a sales and service standpoint. Norm is always available to answer questions and guide us in Country. I feel we are always treated fairly both from a sales and service standpoint. Norm is always available to answer questions and guide us in the right direction. More
Other Employees Tagged: Mitch Jones, Norm L'Heureux, Chelsea Rowlands
November 03, 2022
It was a Great experience. We experienced a quick sale and we are very happy. We experienced a quick sale and we are very happy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chelsea Rowlands, Jimmy Walker
October 07, 2022
I had an excellent experience with Kia Country of Charleston. They made the buying process simple and painless. Never pushy, listened to what I wanted and delivered. My sales person was Elijah Tucker Charleston. They made the buying process simple and painless. Never pushy, listened to what I wanted and delivered. My sales person was Elijah Tucker and I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED working with Mr. Tucker. He knew all the features and benefits to the vehicles I was looking at. More
Other Employees Tagged: Elijah Tucker , Zola Gearding