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Ron Tonkin Kia

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Sales hours: 8:30am to 7:00pm
Service hours: 7:00am to 6:00pm
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Monday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Friday 8:30am–7:00pm 7:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 8:30am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am–7:00pm Closed
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New (503) 914-4433 (503) 914-4433
Used (503) 914-4350 (503) 914-4350
Service (503) 914-4316 (503) 914-4316

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About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since December 2020.
Ron Tonkin Kia is proud to provide the Gladstone Portland and Milwaukie areas with a large selection of inventory easy financing options and outstanding Kia maintenance and repairs. We have a strong and committed staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers? needs. Our focus on customer experience and satisfaction is what sets us apart and we continually strive to improve our customer experience daily. If you?re on the hunt for a quality new or used car in the Gladstone area our sales team will be happy to help you find the Kia that suits all of your needs. Stop by our dealership at 19335 McLoughlin Blvd.
Ron Tonkin Kia - Portland's Volume Kia Dealership!

Service center

Phone number (503) 914-4316

Service hours

Monday
7:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am–6:00pm
Thursday
7:00am–6:00pm
Friday
7:00am–6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am–5:00pm
Sunday
Closed

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(1,188 reviews)

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Arrived early for appointment.

Arrived early for appointment. Was greeted by Makayla at service desk. Very helpful ant courteous. Mikaela listened to my concerns and addressed them all. I was very pleased with the service and kind reception by Makayla.

Arrived early for appointment.

Arrived early for appointment. Was greeted by Makayla at service desk. Very helpful ant courteous. Mikaela listened to my concerns and addressed them all. I was very pleased with the service and kind reception by Makayla.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Steve, we're delighted to hear that Makayla provided you with such attentive service at Ron Tonkin Kia. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

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They promptly fixed my issue with my check engine light

They promptly fixed my issue with my check engine light on my 2023 Kia Niro. They also took pictures and offered me additional maintenance, but were not pushy when I denied some additional parts. Staff is always very friendly and communicates well throughout all of my service appts there.

They promptly fixed my issue with my check engine light

They promptly fixed my issue with my check engine light on my 2023 Kia Niro. They also took pictures and offered me additional maintenance, but were not pushy when I denied some additional parts. Staff is always very friendly and communicates well throughout all of my service appts there.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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We're delighted to hear that our team at Ron Tonkin Kia was able to promptly address your check engine light issue and provide a friendly, communicative service experience. Thank you for trusting us with your 2023 Kia Niro's maintenance needs, Jacqueline!

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Very helpful and enthusiastic sales team.

Very helpful and enthusiastic sales team. Made something that can feel overwhelming more manageable. Thanks!

Very helpful and enthusiastic sales team.

Very helpful and enthusiastic sales team. Made something that can feel overwhelming more manageable. Thanks!

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  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Lauren, we're glad to hear our Ron Tonkin Kia team made your experience feel easygoing and enjoyable. Thank you for the positive feedback!

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On a Thursday the dash lights all lit up and would cycle

On a Thursday the dash lights all lit up and would cycle through a suggestion to check half a dozen items related to warning lights. After discussion with the service department they let me know the car was safe to drive, but they would need to have me bring it in to physically check it. A time to do that was found that matched my schedule. After a quick examination (45 minutes) they confirmed the problem was the failure of the front camera. Again, a time was scheduled to give time for the part to arrive and worked with my schedule. I was told the time to remove, reinstall, and calibrate could take 3.5 to 4 hours. The work was actually completed in 2 hours. The staff was friendly and helpful all the way through.

On a Thursday the dash lights all lit up and would cycle

On a Thursday the dash lights all lit up and would cycle through a suggestion to check half a dozen items related to warning lights. After discussion with the service department they let me know the car was safe to drive, but they would need to have me bring it in to physically check it. A time to do that was found that matched my schedule. After a quick examination (45 minutes) they confirmed the problem was the failure of the front camera. Again, a time was scheduled to give time for the part to arrive and worked with my schedule. I was told the time to remove, reinstall, and calibrate could take 3.5 to 4 hours. The work was actually completed in 2 hours. The staff was friendly and helpful all the way through.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did make a purchase
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Thank you, Don, for your business and this review. We're happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know. Geoff Walker Service Manager Geoff.walker@tonkin.com

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They were quick and friendly when purchasing, but there

They were quick and friendly when purchasing, but there are a number of other issues. First, they were very responsive until I filled out the survey. I was told by the sales rep that I would receive 1000 charge credits with my purchase, but I didn't receive the code for them. I followed up and they indicated that they were working on finding out the issue. I mistakenly filled out the survey, and from then on they stopped responding to me. I texted a couple of times to follow up, no response. I then called to find out what was going on and was told that the credits weren't offered any longer, despite being told I would get them. When I brought up I was told I would get them and therefore should still receive them as their mistake wasn't my fault, the salesperson said they would have have their manager call me back the next day. Four days later, and haven't heard back. Beyond that, I used their website to price my trade in. My car had very low miles and was excellently maintained. They offered the value in the range their website gave for that model with twice as many miles. I realized shortly after when they priced out the my trade in, they didn't put the actual miles in for the trade in value, but went with the default, expected miles. All in all, I can't recommend them, it has been a very, very frustrating experience. I used Costco, and will be reaching out to them to update my review with them. The first part of this review, above, was originally posted on Google, and a representative replied asking for me to reach out via email to discuss my issues with the dealer. I did so the following evening (Thursday the 20th at about 9:30 PM). It has been a week since I emailed (today being the 28th), and there has been no phone call or email. I'm beginning to wonder if not responding is part of their customer outreach training program. This is one of the absolute worst customer experiences I've had. Usually companies have the decency to not respond to you before you do a survey, as well as after, but to make it so blatant that the survey is the only thing that matters is quite shocking.

They were quick and friendly when purchasing, but there

They were quick and friendly when purchasing, but there are a number of other issues. First, they were very responsive until I filled out the survey. I was told by the sales rep that I would receive 1000 charge credits with my purchase, but I didn't receive the code for them. I followed up and they indicated that they were working on finding out the issue. I mistakenly filled out the survey, and from then on they stopped responding to me. I texted a couple of times to follow up, no response. I then called to find out what was going on and was told that the credits weren't offered any longer, despite being told I would get them. When I brought up I was told I would get them and therefore should still receive them as their mistake wasn't my fault, the salesperson said they would have have their manager call me back the next day. Four days later, and haven't heard back. Beyond that, I used their website to price my trade in. My car had very low miles and was excellently maintained. They offered the value in the range their website gave for that model with twice as many miles. I realized shortly after when they priced out the my trade in, they didn't put the actual miles in for the trade in value, but went with the default, expected miles. All in all, I can't recommend them, it has been a very, very frustrating experience. I used Costco, and will be reaching out to them to update my review with them. The first part of this review, above, was originally posted on Google, and a representative replied asking for me to reach out via email to discuss my issues with the dealer. I did so the following evening (Thursday the 20th at about 9:30 PM). It has been a week since I emailed (today being the 28th), and there has been no phone call or email. I'm beginning to wonder if not responding is part of their customer outreach training program. This is one of the absolute worst customer experiences I've had. Usually companies have the decency to not respond to you before you do a survey, as well as after, but to make it so blatant that the survey is the only thing that matters is quite shocking.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Providing a positive experience is our top priority, so we're disappointed to hear this. Thank you for bringing it to our attention, and if you'd be willing to give us some more details, please send us a message with your contact information so that we can reach out. We would love the opportunity to touch base with you and address your concerns once we've been able to get the whole story. Greg Batiste General Sales Manager greg.batiste@tonkin.com

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Service was helpful and they successfully coordinated a

Service was helpful and they successfully coordinated a repair of my car. My service representative was awesome. She was direct and knowledgeable. I experienced a great effort to provide me good service in my situation.

Service was helpful and they successfully coordinated a

Service was helpful and they successfully coordinated a repair of my car. My service representative was awesome. She was direct and knowledgeable. I experienced a great effort to provide me good service in my situation.

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  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer response

Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and we are thrilled that you found your experience with us to be a positive one. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything else. Greg Batiste General Sales Manager greg.batiste@tonkin.com

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Although the service was fine (I went in for a software

Although the service was fine (I went in for a software update recall), they recommended an air filter and cabin filter replacement for twice the price. And the quote for a trailer hitch purchase and install was outrageous, price gouging at its finest. Make sure you shop around for everything they try to sell you.

Although the service was fine (I went in for a software

Although the service was fine (I went in for a software update recall), they recommended an air filter and cabin filter replacement for twice the price. And the quote for a trailer hitch purchase and install was outrageous, price gouging at its finest. Make sure you shop around for everything they try to sell you.

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  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
  • Did not make a purchase
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. If you would like to further discuss your visit, Mike, feel free to contact us at your convenience. Geoff Walker Service Manager Geoff.walker@tonkin.com

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Best car buying experience I've ever had.

Best car buying experience I've ever had. Everyone very knowledgeable making it a quick and easy process

Best car buying experience I've ever had.

Best car buying experience I've ever had. Everyone very knowledgeable making it a quick and easy process

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

It's great to hear that we were able to help you out. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Ron Tonkin Kia! Greg Batiste General Sales Manager greg.batiste@tonkin.com

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I had an amazing experience at Ron Tonkin Kia.

I had an amazing experience at Ron Tonkin Kia. All of the staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful for my first solo car purchase. I felt very taken care of. Greg ansked me great questions anbout my finance goals to set me up with the right vehicle. Aimen in sales was amazing in helping me find a vehicle i loved. All my questions were carefully answered and i felt really grateful and happy at the end of my purchase. 10/10 recommend going here for your next car purchase, their staff takes care of you and makes sure you leave with the car of your dreams. (Also rebecca was the sweetest in helping me get setup when i arrived!! )

I had an amazing experience at Ron Tonkin Kia.

I had an amazing experience at Ron Tonkin Kia. All of the staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful for my first solo car purchase. I felt very taken care of. Greg ansked me great questions anbout my finance goals to set me up with the right vehicle. Aimen in sales was amazing in helping me find a vehicle i loved. All my questions were carefully answered and i felt really grateful and happy at the end of my purchase. 10/10 recommend going here for your next car purchase, their staff takes care of you and makes sure you leave with the car of your dreams. (Also rebecca was the sweetest in helping me get setup when i arrived!! )

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  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Dealer response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that Greg, Aimen, and our team had the opportunity to provide you with great service. We thank you for choosing Ron Tonkin Kia! Greg Batiste General Sales Manager greg.batiste@tonkin.com

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Im very happy with my new car thank you Jose for you help

Im very happy with my new car thank you Jose for you help me is good

Im very happy with my new car thank you Jose for you help

Im very happy with my new car thank you Jose for you help me is good

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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Dealer response

Thank you, Jorge! It has been a pleasure serving you. Quality customer service is always our number one priority, and we're happy to hear that we met your expectations. Thank you again for choosing Ron Tonkin Kia. We look forward to having you as one of our valued customers for many more years to come! Greg Batiste General Sales Manager greg.batiste@tonkin.com

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