I have been using KoB for my service needs since they opened their doors. I even purchased my 23 Telluride from them 6/2023. The service experience used to be amazing, not sure why it has declined in the last couple of years? I've found it difficult at times to engage with the serv mgr, as well as various serv advisors. Concerns brought to advisors and manager either go unanswered, or pushed to the side in hopes that the customer won't follow up. The reason for posting this review is the result of an incident with my 23 Telluride on 8/6/24. My SUV was involved in a crash and needed repairs. Kia was needed for assessment, reconfiguration, etc. After completion at the repair shop, my SUV was moved to KoB on 8/2/24 to have the issues completed by 8/8/24. The technology of Kia Valet Alert and Trip History in the app, meant I was able to see that my SUV had been driven off the KoB lot at 5:17 pm on 8/6/24, for 60.27 miles to London, OH. My 360-camera view allows me to see active photos of my SUV. My SUV was parked in front of a house in London, OH...I live in Xenia, OH. I saw the alert at 7 pm, and called KoB in hopes that someone could tell me what was going on. I called and explained that my SUV was there for repairs and needed to speak to someone to find out where my SUV was. I spoke to I believe, John, and he was not able to reach out to the serv mgr but verified that my vehicle was not on the lot and would call me back shortly. When he called me back, he stated that his Master Tech lived in London, and most likely took my SUV home for the night to test the sensors for any additional issues that needed attention. I was informed that several miles needed to be driven to ensure all active items were back in working order and that couldn't be done during normal working hours. I was also told that it is not out of the ordinary for techs to take customer's vehicles home for this type of assessment, but that I should have been advised by phone that my vehicle was going to be driven home by a service tech. I received no such call from anyone in the service dept or any other department at KoB. I've had no issues in the past receiving texts, calls/voice mails, and emails from KoB any other time my vehicle has been in for service. I was also told by John, that "he's known the Master Tech for years, he's a great guy and lives in a safe area and my vehicle would be safe and, in a garage, overnight." My 360-view photos show my SUV parked in front of a garage, but not inside of said garage... I also received low fuel alerts on my SUV and told this John, which he then replied, "we'll make sure the tank is full when you get it back, don't worry, won't be a problem." 8/7/24 - 6:31 am - fuel percentage at 50%. My gas tank was not in fact filled up as promised, and an additional 45.98 miles were added to my SUV. 106.25 total miles from 8/6/24 5:17 pm to 8/7/24 6:31 am were put onto my SUV, and a little over half a tank of gas was provided by KoB. The entirety of this situation and lack of communication is totally unacceptable, and downright shameful to be honest. It is now 8/9/24. My SUV was picked up from KoB by the repair shop on 8/8/24. Not only did no one from KoB call me to possibly further explain why they did what they did (regarding taking my vehicle off the lot without my knowledge), but they decided to bill the repair shop for the gas they put into my tank!!! An additional $35 was added to the invoice from KoB to the repair shop. What? I, along with the repair shop were totally shocked that this was even allowed to happen. When my repair shop questioned the charge and asked to speak to the service manager, he was told "he's not here". Anyone in a customer service-related position, should have immediately found another manager/supervisor to speak with about any concerns.
As of this posting 8/9/24, I have not received any communication from KoB regarding this situation.
Martin Group/Kia of Beavercreek, please do better for your customers in the future. read more