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January 2024 by Polly Cawthon
I purchased a 2024 Kia Seltos today! Doc was the best and most friendly salesman I have ever worked with. He worked very hard to meet my needs and did everything he could to make this a smooth process. The Kia Seltos is the most beautiful car! I am so excited to be a part of the Bulldog Kia family.
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January 2024 by Debbie Groves
VERY disappointed in the dealership and lack of response to help with all the rental bills and providing a new car when my has been in the shop for two months. They call to say it's fixed and when I get there it won't start. They don't provide loaner car so I'm expected to pay for towing and rental cars. The rate of reimbursement doesn't cover my expenses. A car under warranty should not cost money when it takes two months to fix or find the problem. Now the car isn't trust worthy and ask them for a good deal on a trade. My Aunt is an 87 year old widow who shouldn't be treated this way.
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January 2024 by Paula Langston
Maurey was the best he tried to solve on his own all the complications I had with purchasing this new car. And there was a lot!! He was customer satisfaction from the beginning and I can’t thank him enough!!!!!
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December 2023 by Jeff Allen
While I did not purchase my 2024 Telluride from Bulldog, they have earned 5 stars and my loyalty because of the service side. This includes Matt in Parts, Beau in Service, and one of the owners that I chatted with today, Mr. Hammond.I wanted to purchase a tow hitch for my new 2024 Telly and the dealership where I purchased was less than accommodating after the sales to the point I started shopping around for a dealership that would become my go-to for service. Some dealerships even told me it was not even available although I shared a letter from KIA US that outlined the details around tow hitches for 23/24 Tellurides.I found Bulldog Kia fit the bill with my first interaction with Matt, the Parts Manager. Matt is incredibly personable and engaging to the point he may be Bulldog's best salesperson. Beau in service was helpful and answered my all my questions prior to me even ordering the hitch from Matt. Once the tow hitch came in (and much faster than I expected) Christina called to schedule the install appointment.I arrived at my scheduled day and time and was quickly checked in and within a couple of hours, my Telluride had its hitch professional installed at a fair price. As I was waiting around, I had one gentleman ask me if I needed assistance because I was lurking in the check-in area watching the work on my hitch, I said no and we struck up a conversation only to find out it was James Hammond one of the owners working and interacting with customers. Having a local engaged owner who interacts with customers is impressive in this day and age so I applaud this owner and the entire Bulldog team in Athens.Now, my only thought is how do I turn back time so I could have purchased the Telluride from them in the first place?PS: I gotta give an extra shoutout to Matt for the nice surprise he left in my car when the work was done, you will see me wearing the KIA hat that he left in the Telly. Thx again Matt!
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November 2023 by Sharifa
I had a great experience at Bulldog Kia. I have been to several Kia Service departments including Duluth and Buford, however, I receive the very best service at the Athens location! I don't mind the 30-minute drive because I know that the customer service, mechanical work, and knowledge about my vehicle will be exceptional. I also enjoy the automatic phone service update with making appointments, it was quick and easy, and so much better than waiting to speak to a service manager.
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October 2023 by APRIL Shubert
Charles Russell is a great salesman at Bulldog Kia. He was nice, professional and helpful. He guided me in the process of buying my Kia Sportage. He answered every question and gave me plenty of time to make my decision.
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October 2023 by Amanda P.
I wouldn't even give this service department one star. we have went through all the steps of an oil consumption test and they still won't replace my engine on my Sorento that's still under warranty. Taylor is the worst service advisor. She never returns phone calls or picks up the phone. I will never buy from Bulldog Kia again just because their service department is horrible.
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October 2023 by Herkey01
My daughter owns a used 2015 Kia Optima. She had engine problems so she took it to Bulldog Kia. She was told she needed a new engine. There was a recall on that engine but since the last owner didn’t take any action the engine would not be covered. They replaced the engine with a new one, at a cost of over $7000, on September 6, 2023. On August 9, 2023 I get a call from my daughter saying her engine was acting up again. She took it back to Bulldog Kia and they said that she needed a new starter and they could replace it for $900. Seems a little high to me. I priced starters and found one for $179. I contacted various mechanics and labor was around $130. It appears as if they are taking advantage of young college students. My daughter is a UGA student and so far, we put more into this car than we bought it for.
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September 2023 by Emily Caldwell
Paul Above Byun was absolutely amazing! He has a great personality, really helps, and explains everything to you! Greeted us with a big smile and ready to make your dreams happen! I highly recommend him… the whole experience was amazing!
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September 2023 by Devin Wells
I had initially only intended to go looking at cars the particular day that I visited Bulldogs, I walked up and was greeted by Josh who I told everything that I was looking for. Ended up in a test drive and then next thing I knew we were in the office doing paper work.Josh was beyond helpful and knowledgeable about the entire process as well as knowledgeable about the vehicle it's self. He really did go above and beyond to make my FIRST BRAND NEW car buying experience as smooth as possible.Once the time came I was passed along to the final stages of the process with Steve, who, like Josh was just an absolute delight to be paired up with. He was extremely thorough and detailed about everything that was being signed and explained it if I was unsure of it.The whole process was painless and actually really fun. I whole heartedly recommend Bulldogs of Athens. They are the real deal and super kind and helpful! 10/10
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September 2023 by sherri prince
For the past month or so my husband has been looking around for a van. Bulldog Kia had been recommended to us, so last Saturday we drove up to the dealership. Everyone who approached us while we walked around was friendly. Even in the lobby employees walking by made sure to smile or say hello. It was Maury, however who assisted us with our purchase, he was always smiling, very respectful and funny. We will definitely be making the hour long drive when we need a vehicle in the future. If you are reading this review, Maury is the man!
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September 2023 by Kristen Head
We had been car shopping for about a year and finally picked out a 2024 Telluride online that we loved. Maurey was quick to reach out and confirm it’s availability as well as schedule a time to meet with us. He went above and beyond to get us the best deal and walk me through how to use all of the new features in my car. I truly felt like he cared and wanted the best for my family’s new car. The customer service was 110%!
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August 2023 by Tim and Ellen Mofield
Recently made our 2nd purchase for our family at Bulldog Kia. We traded in our Sorrento of 8 years for a Kia telluride. Paul “above” Byun handled our transaction for us and truly lived up to his name to go “above and beyond” in his service. Thank you Paul and Bulldog Kia, we are proud to show off and drive our new telluride!
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August 2023 by Ansley Prosperi
Just bought my first Kia Telluride with Bulldog Kia! Maurey was my sales specialist. He was kind, helpful and communicative during the buying process. I am living in Atlanta so he made sure to send me text updates and videos of each car that I was looking into. Maurey made sure to show me every telluride in the lot, ensuring I found the exact one I wanted. He even handled getting my rental car back to the rental service so that I could drive my new car off the lot. He was upfront and kind and made sure I got the exact car I was looking for!!
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August 2023 by Becky Watson
Mourey was absolutely the best salesman I have ever had. He went far beyond my expectations to help with purchasing my vehicle. Not only was he knowledgeable, professional & personable but one of the kindest and most genuine individuals while assisting in making a difficult decision that was new and stressful for me. If I could give him a score from 1-10 for overall satisfaction, I would give him a 15 without hesitation.Becky Watson
