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Harris Kia

Nanaimo, BC

4.4
840 Reviews
We were proud to receive Kia Motors most prestigious honor, the Kia "Platinum Dealer" Award. At the Harris Auto Group, our mission is to be an industry leader in providing automotive solutions and services. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime. By creating an atmosphere that encourages employee excellence, integrity and teamwork we constantly endeavor to meet the changing needs of our customers.
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2575 Bowen Road

Nanaimo, BC

V9T 3L4

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December 02, 2022

Terrible service. no ownership when problems arise. Unroadworthy. I bought a 2017 dodge ram 3500.first they gave me a inspection for a different vehicle that said it More

by jonathan N
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Dave Bare
1.0
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Ted Boyd
1.0
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Other Employees : Liam Singleton
Dec 08, 2022 -

Harris Kia responded

Jonathan, You failed to mention the fact that we paid for ALL of the repairs. I am not sure why you have decided to make it your mission to attempt to publicly shame us for making a mistake that we went out of our way to fix. We made a mistake and we owned it; I personally owned it. You sat in my office, I apologized and told you that I would cover all of the costs for the repairs; because it was the right thing to do. Yes, our Kia technician missed a few things on the Ram 3500 Diesel you purchased from us. Yes, in hindsight we should have sent the truck to a Ram dealership for reconditioning as we don't sell very many big trucks. Making mistakes is a fact of life but making them right is what counts. The thing is, we paid the shop of your choosing to fix ALL the items that needed to be repaired. to the tune of $6,000. I'm not sure how that is not "making it right"? The fact that you are now bringing this all up again publicly is beyond my comprehension; particularly as a local business owner yourself. The items that you are now asking us to fix, 6-months later, are maintenance items. If they were a problem 6-months ago then your technician (at SuperTech Diesel) would have noted them on the estimate and I would have gladly covered the cost, as I did all the other items at the time. Nothing was noted. The fact that you are now sending us emails threatening to slander us on every available platform is, in my opinion, a direct reflection of your character, particularly when your comments are full of lies and exaggerations. I can sleep at night knowing I did the right thing to fix a mistake that we made and would do the same if it ever happens again. Ted Boyd General Manager Harris Kia 250-751-1168 ted.boyd@harrisauto.ca

Dec 08, 2022 -

jonathan N responded

Had you read and comprehended what I originally wrote, you would see that I mentioned you paid for some of the repairs, however, the amount that I have had to pay out of pocket for the remainder of the work that the truck needed BEFORE IT WAS SOLD and the fact that your response is so completely out of line shows YOUR CHARACTER. In the future, perhaps read a little more closely before you respond. There is nothing you can say to make yourself look good anymore. Worst experience ever.

Dec 08, 2022 -

jonathan N responded

Also, the fact that you would even mention Supertech is completely out of line.

October 22, 2022

Exceptional customer service , explained all aspects of my new vehicle! I will br a repeat customer for sure !Thankyou Harris Kia! More

by Kristap56
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Elliott James
5.0
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Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Kristap56, Thank you for the kind words and for your business. Welcome to the Harris Kia family! Warm regards, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

October 05, 2022

Arsene was our salesman and he did an outstanding job relating to what we were looking for and worked hard to get it done. When it is time to find another vehicle , he will be the first person we co More

by lonewolfnan
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Arsene
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi lonewolfnan, I really appreciate you taking the time to review our store and your sales person, Arsene. Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers! Dave Bare Dealer Principal

September 12, 2022

I moved to QB July 15th and wanted a Kia Soul. Arsene & Josh were great to work with. I stopped in to say Hi & meet Arsene & Josh after speaking with them on the phone earlier in the week. Never More

by Shirley B.
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Cameron Adams
5.0
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Other Employees : Arsene, Josh Hawker
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Shirley B, Thank you so much for the kind words and for your business. We look forward to serving you again soon and welcome to the Harris Kia family. Cheers! Dave Bare Dealer Principal

August 26, 2022

I had the most exceptional experience when I took my car in to be serviced! All of the women who helped me were incredible; they were open and honest and friendly and so non-judgemental about my lack of car More

by Molly Burton
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Cindy Driver
5.0
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Michelle Harper
5.0
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Mackenzie Heil
5.0
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Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Molly, Thank you so much for the kinds words. We are VERY fortunate to have such a caring team to look after you and your vehicle! Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you again soon. Cheers! Dave Bare Dealer Principal

August 02, 2022

Happy with our trade in. Jeff is a great salesman not too pushy and honest. Cameron made numbers work in our favour. Thank you harris kia! More

by Scott B
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Cameron Adams
5.0
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Michelle Harper
5.0
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Other Employees : Jeff Phee
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Scott B, We really appreciate your kind words and the five star review. Welcome to the Harris Kia family! Best wishes, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

May 26, 2022

Elliott and Cameron in the Sales Department and Bintou in the Finance Department did a phenomenal job meeting all the details i was looking for in a vehicle..everything was complete from picking a vehicle to More

by coriemiller
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Employees Worked With
Cameron Adams
5.0
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Elliott James
5.0
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Other Employees : Bintou Bouare
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi coriemiller, Thank you so much for the five star review and the kind words about our team. Enjoy your new vehicle and welcome to the Harris Kia family! Warm regards, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

May 19, 2022

Rebecca was a pleasure to deal with! She was personable, knowledgeable and helped us find the right car. More

by longlifestories
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Yes
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Rebecca Wood
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi longlifestories, Thank you for the warm message and the great review. We appreciate your business and want to welcome you to the Harris Kia family! Best wishes, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

May 18, 2022

I find the team very trustworthy and honest. Always open to communication and understanding where the client is coming from. Thank you to Jacob for going above and beyond to give me a great expe More

by michelle_lcorb
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Michelle Harper
5.0
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Mackenzie Heil
5.0
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Other Employees : Robin, Jacob Calvert
Mar 04, 2023 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for taking the time to review our dealership and more importantly, our people. Thank you for your business and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Warmest regards, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

May 17, 2022

Elliott and his team at Kia were first class with my new car purchase. The team is professional, detailed, and excellent to work with. We have been with Kia for a decade and service levels are 5+ stars al More

by Gerry
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Kolbi McLean
5.0
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Elliott James
5.0
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Other Employees : Marcelo Suvillaga, Joshua Cornelissen
May 17, 2022 -

Harris Kia responded

Hi Gerry, Thank you so much for sharing your experience here in our dealership and thank you for your loyalty over the years. It was our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to doing so for many years to come. Warmest regards, Dave Bare Dealer Principal

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