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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January 04, 2016
Amazing New Sportage Turbo Traded in my wife's Ford for the 2016 Sportage Turbo, I mention turbo as my daughters have named the car Turbo! Christine Wright was amazing to deal Traded in my wife's Ford for the 2016 Sportage Turbo, I mention turbo as my daughters have named the car Turbo! Christine Wright was amazing to deal with, from the first phone call to meeting her in person; she was quick, to the point and had done much of the leg work before my wife, daughters and I showed up at the dealership. We test drove the Kia right after test driving the Hyundia and loved the Kia; from the first moment walking through the door to when we drove off the lot the experience was the best car buying one I have ever had and this the 6th new vehicle we have purchased. We cant wait to tell anyone what a great experience we had and what a great purchase we made; even Dave helped us find a set of floor mats before we left. We will be back for all of our services and can't wait till we get another Kia. More
Other Employees Tagged: Krista Jakubowsky, Christine Wright
December 31, 2015
New purchase with hospitality and respect Purchased a new Optima Hybrid. No hassle over the available discounts and my trade-in. Quick delivery over Christmas period. My sales rep, the managem Purchased a new Optima Hybrid. No hassle over the available discounts and my trade-in. Quick delivery over Christmas period. My sales rep, the management and the service personnel were all very hospitable, friendly, helpful and efficient. I have no qualms about going back over the next few years to obtain service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Al Foster, Mike House
November 28, 2015
Friendly easy going group of people. Cameron Adams met us at the door with a smile and a hello welcoming us to the store. We told him what we were looking for in a new vehicle. Cameron Cameron Adams met us at the door with a smile and a hello welcoming us to the store. We told him what we were looking for in a new vehicle. Cameron came across as very genuine and eager to meet our needs. We test drove a vehicle which was explained to us including the options that were on the vehicle. After returning to the dealership it was suggested we try a model with more seating because of some changes that have happened in our family recently. Great suggestion we went with the next model up and more seating. While we were looking at the vehicles we met Jeremy Allen who was friendly and easy going. Jeremy did a great job at working a deal for us that would work for our family. It was great to have Dave Bare stop and chat with us and then thank us for our purchase. Al Foster was very easy going and explained our purchase to us helping us decide what worked best for us. His humour as we were working through the process was great. The staff at Harris Kia all had smiles on their faces. They are a happy bunch and that comes out with the way they are with their customers and fellow employees. It is nice to see a business where the staff is happy with their jobs and working with each other. We love our 2016 Kia Sorento EX. Highly recommended. More
Other Employees Tagged: Cameron Adams , Al Foster
November 22, 2015
Great team, Friendly, informative No pressure, listened to what we wanted and met our needs. comfortable environment and everyone appeared to work together as a team. Even though our s No pressure, listened to what we wanted and met our needs. comfortable environment and everyone appeared to work together as a team. Even though our salesman was new, he was very knowlageable and if he couldn't answer our questions he would aquire it from his co-workers promply. Everyone made us feel welcome when we arrived and departed the dealership. Nick was great to deal with and we would recommend him and the dealership to family and friends. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kolbi McLean, Doug Krem , Roy Berentsen, Audrey Findley, Al Foster, Nick Symons
November 13, 2015
Kia Soul No pressure. Great people and good fun! Our salesman, Nick Symons, is new to the dealership. Never the less, he was very knowledgeable and helpful, an No pressure. Great people and good fun! Our salesman, Nick Symons, is new to the dealership. Never the less, he was very knowledgeable and helpful, and was not afraid to admit it when he didn't know the answer to my endless questions. (He did find out the answers very quickly). He spent lots of time with us, had a great sense of humour, and made us feel relaxed, welcome, and "at home". We also dealt with Jeremy, Dave, and Al. Everyone was nice, even the receptionist. Everyone we talked to seemed to really enjoy working there. More
Other Employees Tagged: Al Foster, Mike House, Nick Symons
August 24, 2015
This Kia family is the BEST! Great, great service once again! My late husband and myself have dealt with Dave Bare and this Kia family for several years and now I will continue to Great, great service once again! My late husband and myself have dealt with Dave Bare and this Kia family for several years and now I will continue to do so. I was doing it alone this time and had the extreme pleasure to meet Natalie Dumont. She was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. I bought myself a new Kia Sorento 2016 and I love it!! Al and Roy made everything easy. A shout out to Grant, who was away. Everyone who works here is always very very friendly and a pleasure to meet. A great Kia family! Thanks again Natalie....you rock!! Doreen Steinke More
Other Employees Tagged: Roy Berentsen, Grant Brown, Al Foster
August 13, 2015
Sales I purchased a pre-owned car from Harris Kia in Nanaimo. My main sales contact was Christine Wright. She was professional, helpful, and a treat to work I purchased a pre-owned car from Harris Kia in Nanaimo. My main sales contact was Christine Wright. She was professional, helpful, and a treat to work with. She listened to us, worked with us and provided options we were not considering initially. We never felt pressured and she was always available when questions arose. A very enjoyable experience considering all things involved with purchasing a vehicle. Christine was the catalyst to us buying at Harris KIA. Dave Bare was a special treat in the whole purchasing of our used car. He met us, after we had agreed to terms, explained how the dealership operated related to customer service. He provided extra service for us related to some painting we requested. He personally picked us up when our car was ready for pick-up from the dealership. Sincerity and professionalism was what Dave Bare represents to me when thinking of the team at Harris Kia. The dealership, which, I had never been to before, was always helpful and not intrusive. I respect that. Christine Wright and Dave Bare made a sometimes gruelling experience move very smoothly, More
Other Employees Tagged: Al Foster, Christine Wright
July 05, 2015
Fantastic Customer Service! When my husband and I visited Harris Kia in Nanaimo, we were immediately greeted by Rani Wilson, one of the friendliest sales persons we have ever met When my husband and I visited Harris Kia in Nanaimo, we were immediately greeted by Rani Wilson, one of the friendliest sales persons we have ever met. As a woman, I felt comfortable talking to Rani right off the bat because of her welcoming personality, and this definitely made the difference between us just looking as opposed to going in and buying (we bought a new 2015 Kia Soul). Although Rani was fairly new to Harris Kia, the team at Harris Kia were incredibly supportive of her. Everyone at Harris Kia demonstrated a very high level of customer care and professionalism. They patiently explained the various financing options and then found the perfect financial fit for us. If you’re looking for a friendly, easy to talk to sales person, we would definitely recommend Rani Wilson; she is awesome! More
Other Employees Tagged: Al Foster, Mike House
July 01, 2015
A Sweet Deal. I am a senior woman who dreaded having to get a new car,Thoughts of high pressure sales people who would baffle me with terminology I couldn't underst I am a senior woman who dreaded having to get a new car,Thoughts of high pressure sales people who would baffle me with terminology I couldn't understand made me very apprehensive. As soon as I walked through the doors of Harris Kia I knew that my fears were groundless. I was greeted in a friendly manner by Natalie who asked if she could help me......from then on each and every person I came in contact with came across as interested in helping me. All were very courteous,knowledgable and not once did I feel that I was being led or pushed. This sales team could teach seminars on the true meaning of the word 'Service ' it doesn't stop in the sales room either. The car servicing Manager explained the future needs of my new car,and driving out I stopped by the Detailing section, and the Guys working there had smiles for this old lady too. I was very impressed with Harris Kia,and will be telling everyone I know. Continue to do well..... Jay-Cee. More
Other Employees Tagged: Al Foster, Mike House
June 03, 2015
Great Service We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Harris Kia. Christine was very professional, friendly and we felt no pressure while considering and purchas We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Harris Kia. Christine was very professional, friendly and we felt no pressure while considering and purchasing our new Forte. This is our first experience with the dealership and we were very impressed. We also had very good experiences with Al Foster in doing the finances and with Kobi McLean in Service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Kolbi McLean , Al Foster, Christine Wright