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PREMIER Kia of Carlsbad

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Sales hours: 9:00am to 8:00pm
Service hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Friday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–8:00pm 8:00am–3:00pm
Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm Closed
New (866) 822-9318 (866) 822-9318
Used (866) 228-3008 (866) 228-3008
Service (833) 867-1487 (833) 867-1487

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(159 reviews)

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I was surprised at the poor attitude and disrespect that

I was surprised at the poor attitude and disrespect that the entire service department has for customers. They do not answer the phone voice messages are not returned and repairs take far longer than I have experienced at any other dealership. When brought to their attention, they are unapologetic and rude. My spouse and I are were both going to buy new kias from next month, but not now.

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  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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Definitely coming back to this Kia Dealership

Had the best experience a buyer could ask for! If I could recommend anyone looking for a car new or used, you have to ask for Miguel Flores! He helped me and my family find the perfect vehicle for our needs and was always 100% open and honest about everything. If you need someone who will go above and beyond to get you the car you need this is the guy! If I could give him 10 stars for his patience and understanding and not pressuring us just to make a deal I would! Thank you Kia for having great team!

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Would definitely purchase again!

Ryan Munesato was my salesperson and he was great. He was very easy to communicate with and explained everything about the car in detail to me before I took the car home. I was a long distance buyer and he put in the effort to make me feel as comfortable as possible.

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hey Jim, we are flattered by your kind words, and are thrilled to hear that your car buying experience was seamless and enjoyable. Enjoy your new car and let us know if you have any questions!

Great car buying experience!!

Great experience from start to finish. Was in the market for a car for our daughter and Ryan M made it so easy from start to finish. He was straight forward and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. Extremely knowledgeable about the car and took the time to explain all features to our daughter. Made sure that once we were ready to purchase we were in and out in only a couple of hours. Highly recommend Premier Kia and Ryan M!!

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hello Melissa, your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

Thank you Ryan!

We worked with Ryan M to buy our daughter’s first car and it was a really pleasant experience all around. He was so helpful and knowledgeable and not high pressure at all. He spent a lot of time with her showing her all the features of her new car so she felt comfortable driving away in it. The whole process was easy and smooth because of Ryan. I hope he’s still there when we need to buy a car for our younger daughter!

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

Thanks Amber! We always want to hear back from our clients and we're glad you had such a positive experience with us! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, Premier Kia of Carlsbad.

Outstanding dealership.

Outstanding dealership. They did what they said and said what they did. Very transparent and excellent communication. Bought completely online and they delivered it. The whole experience was fun and exciting.

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

Hi Mark, our staff is committed to providing each of our clients with the best automotive experience! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!

Great experience at Premier Kia

Great experience at Premier Kia - our salesman, Ryan Munesato, was super attentive. We knew what model we wanted, the Kia Soul, but had a choice of two at the same price and had trouble deciding on the color! If that's the only problem you have with a car dealer, you're doing great. Good experience with everyone there, finance guy, etc. Would definitely go back. I wish I could have gotten both colors! Ha! Would definitely recommend Premier Kia and Ryan.

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hello Diane, your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

Ryan is your Guy!

After looking at many different dealerships, I was happy to have met Ryan at Kia of Carlsbad. He listened to what I was looking for and was able to find me everything on my check list! He also made the process of purchasing easy and quickly. But the thing that impressed me the most was after 6 months he remembered me and my husband. That showed me he actually cares about his costumers and you’re just not a sale to him.

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hi Kathy, thanks for highlighting some of our staff who helped make this such a great experience! Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional, we can do for you.

Great service!

Ryan of Kia was a big reason in why I purchased a car here. Very helpful and welcoming. He has been checked in after I purchased the car. Ben has also been very helpful in service. Highly recommend!

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hello Morgan, thanks for highlighting some of our staff who helped make this such a great experience! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Have a great day!

Best place to buy a car

Premier Kia of Carlsbad did an exceptional job in providing me with great service in finding the right car for me! I will recommend them to all of my friends and family. Highly recommend! Please ask for Ryan M!

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
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Dealer response

Hi Jack, we are glad that you had such a great experience with our team. We strive to deliver an excellent experience and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out!