My name is Dave Bare and I am the Dealer Principal here at Harris Kia. I am proud of our dealership and the Kia brand but more than anything I am proud of the hard working, honest and passionate people that are our employees. We work hard every day to ensure a terrific experience whether you visit us in our sales department or our service center and that means in person, on the telephone or on-line. Contact me at Dave.Bare@harrisauto.ca Follow me on Twitter @dpbare
Read moreDealership Experience
19 yrs, 10 mos
Industry Experience
43 yrs, 3 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Head Coach and Mentor to an outstanding group of people.
92 Reviews
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December 20, 2019
Marcelo, A true pleasure to deal with! Thank you my friend! It was a true pleasure to deal with you today Thanks for your help with our recent acquisition !! You, Alison & Mike definitely Thank you my friend! It was a true pleasure to deal with you today Thanks for your help with our recent acquisition !! You, Alison & Mike definitely stepped up to help make me, Santa of the year !! I’ll be sure to send you pictures of the big reveal !! It’s gonna be hard keeping this quiet. Lol. Thanks again team H.K. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kolbi McLean , Alison Bates, Jason Carter, Mike House, Matt McIntosh, Marcelo Suvillaga
August 01, 2019
Knowledgeable helpful sales! We are one week into our Kia Soul EV ownership and just loving the car. We wanted to thank you and your team for the excellent service we were pr We are one week into our Kia Soul EV ownership and just loving the car. We wanted to thank you and your team for the excellent service we were provided at your dealership. Marcelo in particular was who sold us on our purchase from Harris Kia. Marcelo was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We have been to a total of four Kia dealerships and 1 Toyota dealership, and came all the way back on the ferry to purchase from Marcelo and Harris. Thank you again for taking the time to show us the Niro's and provide great information. We will be looking for our second EV or PHEV vehicle in 2020 and hope to see you again. Fingers crossed Kia comes out with a PHEV or EV like a Sorrento! Thank you! More
Other Employees Tagged: Marcelo Suvillaga
March 01, 2019
Great people, friendly, knwledgeable service! We had wonderful experience working with Harris KIA. There were no surprises or hidden costs. Everything was delivered as promised, the staff were fr We had wonderful experience working with Harris KIA. There were no surprises or hidden costs. Everything was delivered as promised, the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and patient, we were never rushed or pressured. The whole process was streamlined from start to finish and we left confident that we had made the right choice with our purchase and dealing with Harris KIA, Dave Bare and his crew are wonderful. No regrets, Ron+Donna More
Other Employees Tagged: Nick Symons
January 23, 2019
Fantastic.. personal / prompt / professional.. Dave is incredible .. knowledgeable & kind .. could not ask for better service .. the quote I was given was the same as my bill .. no surprises .. Ca Dave is incredible .. knowledgeable & kind .. could not ask for better service .. the quote I was given was the same as my bill .. no surprises .. Car was returned cleaned and on time More
Other Employees Tagged: Not sure of their names .. but the whole team is amazing
November 05, 2018
Wonderful service Six weeks after I purchased a used Kia Ronda from the Harris dealership the power steering momentarily failed. I live in Courtenay so the best I could Six weeks after I purchased a used Kia Ronda from the Harris dealership the power steering momentarily failed. I live in Courtenay so the best I could do was to drop the car off at the dealership here at home and leave a message for the office in Nanaimo where I bought the car. First thing Monday morning Dave called me and inquired about what had happened. To make a fairly short story even shorter, Dave payed for the repairs (a worn belt) and organized everything with the Courtenay office for me. After work I picked up my car (nicely detailed) without paying for anything. I am so grateful and happy, and if I ever need another vehicle I will go back to the Harris dealership in Nanaimo ! More
May 03, 2018
Harris KIA supports Haven Society Huge thanks to Dave and the staff at Harris KIA for supporting Haven Society at the recent Bridge for Haven event hosted by the Cedar Heritage Bridge Huge thanks to Dave and the staff at Harris KIA for supporting Haven Society at the recent Bridge for Haven event hosted by the Cedar Heritage Bridge Club. We are incredible grateful for your support! The support we receive from the community allows our organization to provide services and support to nearly 4000 woman and children in the mid-Island area. Thank you so much for supporting your community and contributing to the safety and care of our clients who are experiencing domestic violence! More
May 02, 2018
Do I like KIAs? xxxx yeah! When we went looking for a new car in 2010 we tried several dealers and decided that the KIA Rondo was the best vehicle for a number of reasons the ma When we went looking for a new car in 2010 we tried several dealers and decided that the KIA Rondo was the best vehicle for a number of reasons the main one being the ample headroom when entering and exiting the car. (I have a stiff back) Since then we have had two mre Rondos and now drive a new Sedona. There has never been any trouble with them and the scheduled services are itemized and explained in detail so that you have confidence you are always driving a reliable vehicle. The people at KIA are always ready to help with things like pairing your phone to the car which defeats me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kolbi McLean , Ryan Biggs, Jan Cox, Nick Symons
April 05, 2018
A great place, with great no pressure, to purchase a vehicle We have had the pleasure of visiting Dave and the team at Harris KIA once again. In December it was for snow tires, this time a new 2018 Sportage EX T We have had the pleasure of visiting Dave and the team at Harris KIA once again. In December it was for snow tires, this time a new 2018 Sportage EX Tech. We cannot say enough about how the entire team bent over backwards to ensure we were well looked after and our needs met. We came from the Lower Mainland to shop at Harris KIA, well worth the trip. I am not really sure I can capture the delight we experienced, words do not capture it. Jag our sales consultant did not pressure us, rather treated us with respect and listened to what our needs were. We did know the features we wanted! Once we had made our decision the colour we really wanted was not one they had in stock. They found one and had it brought over. We did not have to wait for weeks to get the Sportage we really wanted, they had it on the lot the next day. Thanks guys. We also had a trade in We had been looking around in the Lower Mainland and had received some quotes, Dave and the gang did not disappoint. The only thing we could say was "done deal!" We can only say this was one of the best experiences we have had purchasing a new vehicle. We definitely recommend Harris KIA and are sharing the good word with all those we know who are in the market. Well done guys, and thank you! More
Other Employees Tagged: Doug Krem , Jan Cox, Jag Mahil
December 19, 2017
Great customer servicr Here in Nanaimo from langley on a family emergency, was not prepared for the snow. Dave and the Harris team were able to get me in and set us up with Here in Nanaimo from langley on a family emergency, was not prepared for the snow. Dave and the Harris team were able to get me in and set us up with snow tires without a second thought. The service was beyond compare, Dave held my hand through the entire process. They made sure my car was safe for the winter driving conditions. Shout out to Kolbi and Mike for the care they took. I really feel like a part of the Harris Kia family. Thanks guys. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kolbi McLean , Mike House