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Tyler Desmarest
337 Reviews
Tyler started in the automotive business here at Coastal Kia two years ago. His professionalism, leadership skills, and attention to detail helped him to move up quickly from being a Product Specialist to Finance Manager. Tyler served six years in the Navy as an Intelligence Officer and was stationed at Oahu, Hawaii. During his off time, Tyler enjoys boating and spending time with his two Great Danes.
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7 yrs, 4 mos
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7 yrs, 4 mos
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Finance Manager
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337 Reviews of Tyler Desmarest
November 25, 2025
I was in and with a great new Kia Seltos within 45 minutes. The Coastal Kia team is always friendly and great to work with. Will be back again! minutes. The Coastal Kia team is always friendly and great to work with. Will be back again! More
by Mark M.
Verified CustomerOther Employees Tagged: Brandon Wright, Isaiah Torres
November 14, 2025
They did everything by the book , and they treated me with respect , and IThey did everything by the book and they treated me with respect , and I appreciate that The dealer went out of his way.Thank you with respect , and IThey did everything by the book and they treated me with respect , and I appreciate that The dealer went out of his way.Thank you very much More
by WILLIAMDAVIES571
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Kramer, Brandon Wright, Cody Hamilton, Jan Ramos, Riley Harlow, Aiden Hanafin, Roland Matthews, Tacoma Reda, Alex Gutierrez
September 10, 2025
Brandon, GQ and Isaiah were very personable and professional. I hadn't bought a vehicle in a long time and they made the process easier than I expected. professional. I hadn't bought a vehicle in a long time and they made the process easier than I expected. More
by lhhatlestad
Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Wright , Uber Hernandez
August 19, 2025
Jordan was amazing and did everything he could to get me the payment I wanted and needed in two separate vehicles. I would surely recommend Jordan to friends and family the payment I wanted and needed in two separate vehicles. I would surely recommend Jordan to friends and family More
by psceltics33
Other Employees Tagged: Patrick Koballa, Michael Mascavage, Guder "GQ" Quezada, Heber Quezada , Uber Hernandez, Jordan Royal
August 15, 2025
I was very happy with the first experience of getting a new car. I would gladly go back to branding to purchase another car. new car. I would gladly go back to branding to purchase another car. More
by EDDIEDUDE_2005
Other Employees Tagged: John Wigger, Bob Tomlin, Michael Mascavage, Brandon Wright
July 09, 2025
If I could choose ZERO stars I would. BUYER BEWARE: I had the worst possible experience buying a car from Coastal Kia of Wilmington. As a single mom with young kids and little time for BUYER BEWARE: I had the worst possible experience buying a car from Coastal Kia of Wilmington. As a single mom with young kids and little time for shop due to an upcoming trip and current vehicle not reparable. I believe they took advantage of my circumstances along with many other mistreatments during the process. I found a 2020 Kia Telluride at Coastal Kia, but after confirmation and I scheduled appt. it was sold when I arrived an hour later. Despite explaining my preferences and budget, It was suggested that I purchased a 2015 Honda Odyssey with over 120k miles, even being told by Uber "I know you are trying to get out of your mommy era", keep in mind that is what I was driving prior (which was a 2012 w/ 222k miles) and made it very clear I no longer wanted a Van. I was eventually shown a 2020 Kia Sorento, not listed on their site, but it had serious issues, including violent shaking during the test drive. The dealership pressured me to buy it immediately and take it home that night threatening it wouldn't be there if I didn't and waited for them to repair it. The assured me it was just a weight that had fell off the tire, offering IOU repairs but insisting I commit first. I left without buying the car due to the feeling of deceptiveness and fishy facts. After further communication, I was told the car was repaired, It was not a weight but the front CV joints were broken. I agreed to test drive it again, there were still issues. On the test drive I drove it to a mechanic to confirm that the repair was completed correctly due to my uneasy feelings i was being lied to, he did confirm that the Axel and CV joints were repaired. I ended up purchasing the vehicle under pressure, with multiple price discrepancies, terrible communication and poor customer service. Immediately afterward, Like driving it home that same night I purchased it, I faced more issues with the vehicle, including brake and roof noises. I reported it first thing the next morning. When I reached out for help, I was met with disrespect and demeaning behavior from the dealership, further compounding my frustration and feelings of deception with this purchase. I was denied promised paperwork from multi-point inspections to repair paperwork from service department for the axel and cv joints. After agreeing to look at issues the service department advised me there is nothing wring with the breaking system and sent me on my way to an over 1400 mile trip to work it out and then bring back in if it did not correct itself. Only to be denied repairs or help upon my return. I was also misled about financing options told I had no choice but in-house financing, charged daily interest in while I was trying to obtain the payoff letter to transfer to my bank, and had to fight to get the loan corrected which was put in my previous name not my legal name. The whole experience was deceptive, disrespectful, manipulative, and exhausting. *Steven Kramer - Floor Sales Manager, initial contact not helpful and pushover *Uber Hernandez- Finance Manager, intimidator and bully *Jan Ramos - Product Specialist, withholder of financial information *Chad Duke - Product Specialist, dismissive avoider *Tyler Desmarest - Use car Manager, domineering, condescending, interruptive, overbearing and felt very misogynistic or even sexiest. Should I have made this purchase probably NO, was I in a bad spot and needed something urgently for me and my family YES. Lesson learned. I hope no one has to deal with this dealership and these people like I did. Since the purchase I have received 6 emails requesting I leave a review. This is #5 of #6. More
by nancyelis13
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Kramer, Jan Ramos , Uber Hernandez, Chad Duke
June 04, 2025
I've always had a great experience at Coastal Kia. They take excellent care of you! Tyler and Don are awesome to work with. They take excellent care of you! Tyler and Don are awesome to work with. More
by demeester79
Other Employees Tagged: Sam Weisman , Don Nguyen
April 13, 2025
Great dealership for a customer to work with! !! We enjoyed meeting all the employees!!Everyone was friendly and pleasant!! Would definitly recommend to our friends and family… !! We enjoyed meeting all the employees!!Everyone was friendly and pleasant!! Would definitly recommend to our friends and family… More
by mfherlocker
Other Employees Tagged: Jan Ramos , Don Nguyen
April 01, 2025
Luis and lsaasia are fabulous. I would recommend both if buying a Kia and to get it from y'all. They are both so very courteous and always offered me something to eat or drink. I would recommend both if buying a Kia and to get it from y'all. They are both so very courteous and always offered me something to eat or drink. They make me feel like family. What more could you ask for. Again they are the absolute best!!!Just More
by suegin91
Other Employees Tagged: Heber Quezada, Jan Ramos, Isaiah Torres , Luis Fuentes, Uber Hernandez
