London Kia

In October 2015, we purchased a new 2015 Kia Optima from London KIA on Wharncliffe Rd. While I love my car, I would NOT recommend this dealership. At the time, I travelled about 120 km on the 401 daily, so, London KIA on Wharncliffe Rd. While I love my car, I would NOT recommend this dealership. At the time, I travelled about 120 km on the 401 daily, so, on the advice of the sales person I purchased the paint protection plan (for stone chips) along with the undercoating (rust proofing) for a cost of $1398 plus tax. About one year in, as expected, there were many stone chips on the hood and I took the car in to be examined and to get the hood repaired, only to find out that the sales person was “mistaken” and stone chips were not included in the paint protection package. Their solution at the time was for me to buy a paint pen and touch up the stone chips myself. A few years later, once the hood started rusting, I was able to get the hood fixed using the paint protection plan warranty. Fast forward to 2023 (car is now 8 years old and has been examined yearly by London KIA for under body rust), my brake lines had to be repaired because they rusted through and all my brake fluid leaked out. The mechanic where I took the car for repair told me that the car appears to never have been undercoated. I then took the car in for an examination at London KIA and they confirmed that the car had not been undercoated, even though I paid for the paint protection and undercoating package when I purchased the car. I approached London KIA for compensation regarding this “oversight” and was denied any monetary compensation. Part of their reasoning was that I had put in a claim for rust repairs to the warranty company for $1143, so I had already obtained good value for the money. However, they would re-apply the undercoating now if so desired. Well, I think that is awful customer service. First, why was the car not undercoated prior to delivery as promised? Second, why during the annual inspection did no one at London KIA notice that it hadn’t been undercoated? Three, really? No apology, just attitude and that is your solution and compensation? Put the undercoating on now? No thanks, I’ll go elsewhere, and I advise you to go elsewhere too. More

This has been my go-to dealership for almost 20 years now. But, lately, I'm pretty disappointed. The service costs seem to be a lot higher than they used to be, and by more than just the inflation issues now. But, lately, I'm pretty disappointed. The service costs seem to be a lot higher than they used to be, and by more than just the inflation issues that everyone is having. My last oil change with everything included was $1,000. What originally attracted me to Kia was their great warranty and financing options. Now the warranties are add-ons, and the financing is nothing special. Bought a new car last September, and was told it would take 4 months to come in. Ten months later, and it's not in. And I reach out and ask, and basically get told "it won't take much longer" but they've been saying that for 5 months now. The lack of communication and follow-up, and the seemingly false promises is pretty disheartening. The service people are super nice, but I'm overall pretty disappointed. Even just some follow-ups to let me know they're still working to get my new car for me would be great. But I hear nothing, and frankly, a lack of good customer service is enough to a kill a deal for me now. More

I bought this car new in 2014. Love the car but hate the dealer. Initially they were okay but this year the coninuasly overcharge. I will find a local non branded garage to mainta Love the car but hate the dealer. Initially they were okay but this year the coninuasly overcharge. I will find a local non branded garage to maintain my car. Always get overcharged when car in for service. They charge $130.00 just for looking at the car. I would understand this if you then would decide not to have the repair done, but no they just charge this anyway. Multiple examples. Bought 4 new wheels and they charged me for tire change and charged also for the new tires with rims. After discussing this they gave me $75.00 credit for a next service. Today just after I had my oil changed a month ago I asked them to look at oily leak that started after my car was in the garage (that can happen) there was a leaking connector at the radiator. The part was $39.00 before tax. They charged me $409.60 (after taking off the 75.00 credit I had from the last debacle. I almost spend over $6000.00 on repair this year for tiny thing. They calculate with a fork in stead of a pen. Although I have prepaid my oil changes for the life of the car, I will never go back there again. Don't buy your car here! More

I bought a used car on line from the manager. He sent me photos and full description. I pre paid for it (Big Mistake). When I picked it up the vehicle would not drive. The battery was dead and th He sent me photos and full description. I pre paid for it (Big Mistake). When I picked it up the vehicle would not drive. The battery was dead and the alternator was seized. I was told by the manager that it was my responsibility to get my new vehicle to drive. I couldn’t believe what I was told. I should have read their other reviews before I spent my money with London Kia. I will never do business with this dealership again More

Back in 2016 my wife and I bought a brand new Kia Rondo. although we experienced some difficulties, everything was covered by the new car warranty. This dealership was so very helpful, especially Glen The although we experienced some difficulties, everything was covered by the new car warranty. This dealership was so very helpful, especially Glen Therrien in solving the issue. More recently I've been dealing with Elyse Hegy and she has been professional, courteous, friendly and extremely helpful. To me, customer service is key and both Glen and Elyse have excelled. Plus, we love our car (now that the initial issues were solved). More

Sales rep Cara was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to deal with. Would highly recommend london Kia to anyone. to deal with. Would highly recommend london Kia to anyone. More

Brutal communication from this dealership. Bought a Kia sorrento (I think) back in November 2021. Traded in my 2018 ram truck for this car and was told it would be 2-3 months at the latest to Bought a Kia sorrento (I think) back in November 2021. Traded in my 2018 ram truck for this car and was told it would be 2-3 months at the latest to arrive. I’ve had to follow up with Tanner multiple times to get updates. Not a word from him unless I ask and every time I ask it gets pushed back without a single sorry for the inconvenience. His last response was Good news your car is coming in October 2022! He actually said good news. I couldn’t believe it. More

I bought my 2019 kia sportage in London kia wharncliffe and as always taking it there is a problem today changing the oil with 40,000 new brakes and even so I had to change them more than 500 dollars or bu and as always taking it there is a problem today changing the oil with 40,000 new brakes and even so I had to change them more than 500 dollars or but since I did not, Mrs. Elise Hegy wrote in My bill that I did not do it and now I lose the lifetime guarantee of the brake services and that I had to pay everything I was the worst customer service because when I bought it that the winter tires were free and lies They charged the customer service is the worst and if you do not pay what they say you lose all your guarantee More

Braden Johnson-Legar and Elyse Hegy Service advisor so unprofessional and rude! I will not visit there anymore worst experience! If you want to be humiliated and get ripped offf give them a visit! unprofessional and rude! I will not visit there anymore worst experience! If you want to be humiliated and get ripped offf give them a visit! More

Bought a new Sorento which had pre delivery dealer service. Could not start the vehicle today completely dead found the negative battery cable was completely loose never tightened down could lift it o service. Could not start the vehicle today completely dead found the negative battery cable was completely loose never tightened down could lift it off with ease. This was not rocket science should have been picked up on the dealer service More