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1st Kia of Simi Valley

(1,113 reviews)
Sales hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Service hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Friday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–9:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Sunday 9:30am–7:00pm Closed
(805) 842-0130 (805) 842-0130

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(1,113 reviews)

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Purchase was great

Purchasing went very fast and smooth. All options were explained and all questions answered. Car I was driving is 31 years old, in large part because I didn't want to deal with going to a buy a new car. The dealership was great and I don't regret finally making another purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Kevin, thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new car! We are very happy to hear that it was a smooth process for you as we know buying a car takes time out of your day. Enjoy your new car! Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

From February through May of 2020 they refused to perform

From February through May of 2020 they refused to perform an engine fire safety recall on my car; they kept blaming "server issues". When my engine began making noise last month I asked about coverage for the work performed and they lied to me- they said there was none at all. I found the recall notice with the correct terms and brought it in, their service rep Sang refused to even look at it. When I persisted, service manager Greg got involved and his contribution was hostility. He lectured about the length of his workday and the number of appointments they had. He called me a child and then refused to give his own name. Collectively their entire service department prioritized their own convenience over the safety issues their own work failed to resolve.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 1.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Dealer response

We acknowledge your review and are currently looking into the events you’ve detailed.

FRIENDLY SALES

FRIENDLY, KNOWLEDGEABLE, READY TO DEAL. WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY TO ACCOMODATE MY WANTS AND NEEDS. WOULD DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 4.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments! We couldn't be more pleased to hear ourselves described as professional, friendly, and courteous. We hope you enjoy your new <CAR MODEL> and we look forward to seeing you again whether for routine service or another purchase. Thanks again! Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Friendly, clean, honest workers

Friendly, clean, and honest workers we have been buying cars from 1st Kia for many years now. And we wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We always strive to meet the needs of our customers no matter the situation. Feel free to let us know if you have any concerns about your vehicle. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Great experience

Easy check in and quick check out. My service technician is honest and always reviews my service history. Delivered as promised.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you so much for your excellent input! We're proud of our service technicians and hope to pass along your great experience to all of our customers. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Great customer service

I came to first Kia because of a unplanned car repair and I was uncertain as to who and where to go and because I am from out of the area and the people from first Kia were tremendously helpful and professional and cordial and helping me through this unfortunate situation they were very forthcoming keep me informed and that lend me to recommend them to somebody else

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for the kind words. We're completely committed to providing top quality service and we're thrilled to hear that your experience reflected this dedication. We appreciate the time it took for you to give us this feedback. At Chuck, we value our customers and we look forward to seeing you down the road. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Quick and Easy

Ease of the experience. Sid was great, asked me the right questions and had the right answers. Financing was quick and easy process. I appreciated the support to get in and out given my tight schedule.Margarita kept checking in that things were going right for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 4.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Matthew, we love hearing about customers who have a great experience at 1st Kia of Simi Valley and we are glad you are one of them! We know that buying a car is an important decision and we are proud that you chose our dealership. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your new vehicle. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Smooth buying process

The staff was responsive to me on the phone and in person Sid Kahn was helpful in understanding the capability of the vehicle I bought. In addition Henry Sanchez made the paperwork process very smooth without stress or pressure.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Your kind words mean a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that our team was able to meet your needs. We always strive to provide the utmost in quality and customer satisfaction, and we try our best to make the car buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible. We look forward to assisting you with your future sales and service needs. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Great Service and Price!

Fast service without an appointment. They quickly isolated the problem we were having and gave a detailed explanation of how they were going to fix it. They gave me a courtesy ride home and had our car fixed the same day. Great service and price!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We always strive to meet the needs of our customers no matter the situation. Feel free to let us know if you have any concerns about your vehicle! Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005

Fast professional service

Fast professional service, loaner cars would be nice though for times when they need your car all day to service it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Dealer response

Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. Our customers are our greatest asset and we value your business. Your feedback will be reviewed with our team and please don’t hesitate to call us if you’d like to discuss anything in greater detail. Sincerely, Johnny Kia, GSM | johnnykia@firstautogroup.com | 805-306-1005