Reviews
never again!!
I bought a 2011 Kia Sorento EX at the end of 1/2015 from Van Syckle Kia in Bangor. Within 20 minutes of leaving the lot I noticed the front struts needed to be replaced, which they did for free that same week. Fast forward to today 5/26/15... the oil pressure switch is faulty, which spewed the $75 synthetic oil change I just had done 1000 miles ago all over the ground, there needs to be some other suspension work done, this is the 4th major component to fail in the last 4 months and all I was told is that the powertrain warranty they talked me into rolling into my loan does not cover this $350 repair! They told me the warranty would have my back if anything went wrong so I spent the extra $1000 on it. I’ve only made 4 payments on this vehicle and they are unwilling to help me?!! They offered me a 15% discount on the repair. I will never do business with these people again. Not ever. They sold me the vehicle and warranty under false pretenses that I would not have to worry about car repairs for quite some time and that they would be covered by the warranty only to turn around and weasel their way out of it in the end. Ive notified my financier. I've filed a complaint with the BBB and am currently looking for an attorney to get me out from under this lemon of a vehicle.
- Customer service 1.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair —
- Overall facilities —
- Overall experience 2.0
- Does not recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a used car
great service and knowledgeable
My father brought my kia in for me for an oil change and to check out my front end. It was quick process and easy fix when kia identified my issue. Very friendly customer service
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process 4.0
- Quality of repair 4.0
- Overall facilities 4.0
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Came in for service or repair
- Did not make a purchase
Hi Christopher and thanks for the great feedback! We're very happy that the team was there to give you the customer service we know you deserve! Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Very satisfied with the work, employee attitudes.
I was greeted politely and treated the same. The representative explained everything to me and the work on my vehicle was done to my satisfaction. My car had been "keyed" and their employees did a wonderful job in buffing and removing almost all signs of the damage. I was very satisfied with the work and the way I was treated by their employees.
- 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
Thank you for your outstanding rating of our service department. We appreciate the opportunity to service your vehicle needs and look forward to doing so in the future. Thanks for taking the time to write the review. It really matters to our dealership! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
D. Wood
Our sales guy, Jeremy, was great. We stopped in out of curiosity, as I have never owned a Kia vehicle before, and he made the experience great through out the process and not only convinced us that we should own one but got us very excited about it. The car is beautiful and I was very happy with my experience.
- 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
Dennis, I am happy to hear your time spent with Jeremy was pleasant. Congratulations on your new car! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your new vehicle, please come back to visit us. We look forward to seeing you in the future. Be sure to check us out on Facebook so you can take advantage of our many great specials and incentives! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Great Service, Supportive sales team
We really appreciated the time our salesman Jeff took to get us into a vehicle. He made sure we were very happy and left there with a car we were happy with!
- 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
- Shopped for a used car
- Did make a purchase
Timothy, congratulations on your new purchase! It's wonderful to know you feel confident in your decision to choose Van Syckle Kia as your dealer. It is imperative to us that we make the car-buying experience seamless and efficient and I am glad that Jeff was able to provide that. Be sure to visit us on Facebook for access to our unbeatable coupons and specials offered to our likers! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Salesmanship
Everyone was very friendly and helpful, they answered all my questions and I feel everyone I worked with went above and beyond most sales persons from other dealerships. Chris Aquilina took extra steps making sure that I understood all the controls on my KIA Serento.
- Customer service 5.0
- Buying process —
- Quality of repair —
- Overall facilities 5.0
- Overall experience 5.0
- Does recommend this dealer
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
Robert, congratulations on your brand new Sorento! Chris is a great asset to our team, so it does not surprise me that he was able to get you set up with your perfect vehicle. We make it a goal of ours to show you all the options and features your new car has to offer so that you are completely comfortable with your new purchase. All of us hope to see you again when the time comes to service your new car. Take care! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Great Service
The customer service was excellent. The sales staff made sure we got exactly what we were looking for in a new vehicle. Great selection of high quality vehicles to choose from.
- 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 used car
- Did make a purchase
Travis, I thank you for taking the time to submit this amazing feedback. Our team works hard at maintaining top notch customer service and they will be ecstatic to hear you left our store satisfied. We thank you for continually trusting us with your car buying needs and it was a pleasure working with you. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook to take advantage of our exclusive online coupons and discounts! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
great salesmen
The attitudes of the sales pEople. Everyone i walked by smiled and said hi. It was buSiness but yet it wasn't "stuffy"... i felt i was treated with respect. I really couldn't have dealt with anyone better then Kyle and Ryan. Thank you.
- 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
- Shopped for a new car
- Did make a purchase
Wendy, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us! We work hard to make sure our guests have an unforgettable experience. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Kyle and Ryan. We look forward to seeing you again! Drive safe! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Stressfree Buying Experience
Sales consultant John Costello is very professional and did an excellent job in guiding my wife and I through this new car buying experience. I was not yet in the market to purchase a vehicle, but after talking with John at the Bangor Mall and having him show us the Souls in the mall, we became more interested. The financial incentives that John explained to me later on over the phone that I qualified for is what sealed the deal.
- 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
Edgar, it was a pleasure to read about your first buying experience working with John. Congratulations on your new car! Our top priority is delivering informative service at an efficient pace, without making our guests feel rushed or pressured in any way. It's delightful to know that we were able to provide you with such a memorable and pleasant experience. We look very forward to seeing you again in the future! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager
Friendly salespeople and comfortable KIA
All the people are very friendly and helpful, and while they are salespeople and service people and want to sell and fix cars, I feel they are very honest for the most part.
- 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
Thanks for the feedback, Adrienne! At Van Syckle Kia, we are determined to deliver friendly, honest, and personalized customer service. Your glowing review is a reflection of our intense dedication to going the extra mile to please our guests. We would love to work with you again. Find us on Facebook; we offer exclusive specials for our likers! Kind regards, Don Greenwood-Customer Service Manager