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Shelby Kia

(114 reviews)
Sales hours: 9:00am to 7:00pm
Service hours: 8:00am to 6:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–6:00pm
Friday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–7:00pm 8:00am–3:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed
New (855) 570-5513 (855) 570-5513
Used (888) 881-1791 (888) 881-1791
Service (877) 468-7147 (877) 468-7147

About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since October 2025.
We are proud to be your premier Kia dealer in Shelby. From the moment you browse our extensive inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles, you’ll enjoy an unparalleled car-buying experience. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team is here to help and answer your questions at every step so you can make the best buying decisions for your Gastonia and Kings Mountain driving needs. As a trusted car dealer in Shelby, we are a one-stop shop for new and used vehicle sales, financing, and service. Sales You can always shop with confidence at Shelby Kia. We are a new and used car dealer in Shelby, providing a wide-ranging selection of cars and SUVs.

Service center

Phone number (877) 468-7147

Service hours

Monday
8:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am–6:00pm
Thursday
8:00am–6:00pm
Friday
8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday
8:00am–3:00pm
Sunday
Closed

Reviews

(114 reviews)

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We bought a new K4 for our daughter from here a few days ago. The process was pretty straight forward and no hidden fees like some of the other places we checked out. Was nice to go to a place that didn't try to bash us over the head with stuff we didn't need.

We bought a new K4 for our daughter from here a few days ago. The process was pretty straight forward and no hidden fees like some of the other places we checked out. Was nice to go to a place that didn't try to bash us over the head with stuff we didn't need.

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5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
  • Did make a purchase
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Thank you for sharing your experience with Shelby Kia. We're glad the process was straightforward and transparent for you. We appreciate your feedback.

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46+ DAYS AND COUNTING — TRADE-IN STILL NOT PAID OFF It has been more than 46 days since this dealership took possession of my trade-in, and the loan STILL has not been paid off. Because of their failure to complete the payoff, I am making payments on a vehicle I haven't possessed in more than six weeks while simultaneously making payments on the vehicle I purchased from them. I'm also out approximately $1,600 for repairs that the dealership agreed to reimburse me for two weeks ago. I am still waiting for that money as well. And getting anyone to respond has been nearly impossible. No one answers the phone. Calls and voicemails aren't returned. Emails go unanswered. At this point, the dealership has my trade-in, I am still paying the loan attached to it, I am paying for my new vehicle, and I am waiting for $1,600 in promised reimbursement—yet I can't even get someone to return a phone call or email. I fulfilled my obligations the day I signed the paperwork and handed them the keys to my trade. More than six weeks later, I'm still waiting for them to fulfill theirs. Anyone can provide great customer service while trying to sell you a vehicle. The real measure of a dealership is what happens after they have your money, your signature, and your trade. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this dealership. If you decide to do business here, document everything and verify any trade-in payoff directly with your lender. Do not assume that because they have your vehicle, they have paid off your loan. To make matters worse, I also saw someone else post on Facebook that they had also been waiting over 45 days. The salesperson, Christian, is the only positive thing I can say about this dealership. He was great.

46+ DAYS AND COUNTING — TRADE-IN STILL NOT PAID OFF It has been more than 46 days since this dealership took possession of my trade-in, and the loan STILL has not been paid off. Because of their failure to complete the payoff, I am making payments on a vehicle I haven't possessed in more than six weeks while simultaneously making payments on the vehicle I purchased from them. I'm also out approximately $1,600 for repairs that the dealership agreed to reimburse me for two weeks ago. I am still waiting for that money as well. And getting anyone to respond has been nearly impossible. No one answers the phone. Calls and voicemails aren't returned. Emails go unanswered. At this point, the dealership has my trade-in, I am still paying the loan attached to it, I am paying for my new vehicle, and I am waiting for $1,600 in promised reimbursement—yet I can't even get someone to return a phone call or email. I fulfilled my obligations the day I signed the paperwork and handed them the keys to my trade. More than six weeks later, I'm still waiting for them to fulfill theirs. Anyone can provide great customer service while trying to sell you a vehicle. The real measure of a dealership is what happens after they have your money, your signature, and your trade. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this dealership. If you decide to do business here, document everything and verify any trade-in payoff directly with your lender. Do not assume that because they have your vehicle, they have paid off your loan. To make matters worse, I also saw someone else post on Facebook that they had also been waiting over 45 days. The salesperson, Christian, is the only positive thing I can say about this dealership. He was great.

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1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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CJ was awesome! He was straight forward. Answered every question I had. Helped me set up my car. He made my first car purchase great! (Magic Mike and Todd were also super helpful as well. All around great experience. I am super happy with my purchase. Jean Parker

CJ was awesome! He was straight forward. Answered every question I had. Helped me set up my car. He made my first car purchase great! (Magic Mike and Todd were also super helpful as well. All around great experience. I am super happy with my purchase. Jean Parker

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5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our team at Shelby Kia. We're glad to hear your first car purchase went smoothly and that you felt supported throughout the process. We appreciate your feedback.

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Im Francis Scott and I bought a new Kia and my sales representative was Christian Swint and he was phenomenal!!! I told him what I wanted and he listened to EVERYTHING! Best car buying experience in my whole 72 years! If you decide to come here be sure to ask for Christian!!

Im Francis Scott and I bought a new Kia and my sales representative was Christian Swint and he was phenomenal!!! I told him what I wanted and he listened to EVERYTHING! Best car buying experience in my whole 72 years! If you decide to come here be sure to ask for Christian!!

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  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Thank you for sharing your experience with Shelby Kia. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear about your positive car buying experience.

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I was immediately assured when I walked in. I was Unsure what I wanted and Adrien was very patient and kind with me, and really worked with me to get the best fitted care for my needs. Finance went the extra mile to keep my payment as close to what I needed and I truly appreciated that,

I was immediately assured when I walked in. I was Unsure what I wanted and Adrien was very patient and kind with me, and really worked with me to get the best fitted care for my needs. Finance went the extra mile to keep my payment as close to what I needed and I truly appreciated that,

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5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Thank you for sharing your experience with our team at Shelby Kia. We're glad to hear you felt supported throughout the process. Your feedback is appreciated.

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Everyone was very professional, friendly, and helpful to our needs. We did not wait one second upon arrival, and were helped immediately.

Everyone was very professional, friendly, and helpful to our needs. We did not wait one second upon arrival, and were helped immediately.

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  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a new car
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Thank you for recognizing our team's professionalism and prompt service. We appreciate your feedback at Shelby Kia.

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They were quick, got me around the payment I needed. I took the car home that day.

They were quick, got me around the payment I needed. I took the car home that day.

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3.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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It's great to hear that our staff was able to get you exactly what you needed. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thanks for choosing our dealership!

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Honest service advisors that value safety and prioritize finding several solutions so I could make the best decision.

Honest service advisors that value safety and prioritize finding several solutions so I could make the best decision.

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5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Came in for service or repair
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We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and that our team could make this a top-notch experience. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future!

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Excellent team. New ownership has really shifted the way this dealership does business. Excellent experience here!!

Excellent team. New ownership has really shifted the way this dealership does business. Excellent experience here!!

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5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did not make a purchase
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We appreciate your feedback on the changes at Shelby Kia. Our team is focused on providing a strong experience. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

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I purchased a used car from Shelby KIA. while the people with whom I interacted were personable and helpful, the dealership utilizes all sorts of deceptive tactics such as a $3500 "Elite Care" package that is presented as non-optional but is not included in the advertised price. The document fee is well above average at $999 as well. In short, the advertised price of the vehicle was $10500 but their initial negotiation price was over $17,000. They did negotiate down, but not even to the initial price. The car's interior was not well cleaned and the remote didn't work... which I pointed out at the time but their service department "had just closed" and it was "probably just a battery issue" which it wasn't. Moreover, no one gave me any information about the "Elite Care" package except that it was implied that it included all sorts of additional after purchase benefits. Simply put, this dealership is about creating the appearance of a helpful and transparent experience, but mine was quite different and I would not recommend purchasing from Shelby KIA unless you are fully prepared to cut through the false image and play the kind of hardball that you'd expect from an old-style dealership with a bad reputation.

I purchased a used car from Shelby KIA. while the people with whom I interacted were personable and helpful, the dealership utilizes all sorts of deceptive tactics such as a $3500 "Elite Care" package that is presented as non-optional but is not included in the advertised price. The document fee is well above average at $999 as well. In short, the advertised price of the vehicle was $10500 but their initial negotiation price was over $17,000. They did negotiate down, but not even to the initial price. The car's interior was not well cleaned and the remote didn't work... which I pointed out at the time but their service department "had just closed" and it was "probably just a battery issue" which it wasn't. Moreover, no one gave me any information about the "Elite Care" package except that it was implied that it included all sorts of additional after purchase benefits. Simply put, this dealership is about creating the appearance of a helpful and transparent experience, but mine was quite different and I would not recommend purchasing from Shelby KIA unless you are fully prepared to cut through the false image and play the kind of hardball that you'd expect from an old-style dealership with a bad reputation.

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2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet the high standards that guests have come to expect from our dealership. If there's anything we can do to resolve the issue or if it's possible to discuss this matter in more detail, please feel free to contact us directly or let us know the best way to contact you and we will reach out. We'd love to get to the bottom of this and turn things around for you.

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