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    Business ProfileforHarris Kia

    New Car Dealers

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1.5/5stars

    Average of 2 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Harris Kia is a full service new and used vehicle dealership featuring Kia vehicles. We also have a full parts, accessories and tire business and service department.

    Products & Services

    Car, Trucks, Electric Cars, Service and repairs

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2575 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3L4
    BBB File Opened:
    20/7/2005
    Years in Business:
    24
    Business Started:
    9/5/2000
    Business Incorporated:
    9/5/2000
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Ted Boyd, General Manager
    • Dave Bare, Dealer Principal
    • Craig Sabourin, Director
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Ted Boyd, General Manager
    • Dave Bare, Dealer Principal

    Customer Contact

    • Ted Boyd, General Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Email Addresses

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Buying a new car

    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Customer Reviews

    2 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Caitlin V

    1 star

    27/11/2023

    I bought a used car for 25k. Thousands of dollars in repairs within the first year now there is a factory paint defect and it’s starting to peel. They won’t cover it even though there’s a major class action lawsuit. Customer service was horrendous and all they wanted to do was give me less than what I owed on my current loan and sell me a new car. They could paint the car to resell it again, but he wouldn’t help me. I have called for months and been thrown to the wayside. Do not shop here Eve.

    Harris Kia Response

    04/12/2023

    Unfortunately, if there is a paint defect it is a manufacturer issue. I understand the customer's frustration but we can't give someone the same amount for their trade that they paid a year ago. Although we have not heard of any paint related lawsuits, we have instructed the customer to reach out to the manufacturer with their concerns. There is nothing else we can do at the dealership level. I hope this helps clarify the issue.

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