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About This Business

Don Franklin Somerset Kia provides new and pre-owned Kia vehicles, including sedans, crossovers, minivans, hybrids, and electric models. The company assists clients with vehicle selection, financing options, and service maintenance.

BBB Accredited Since: 6/1/2019

Years in Business: 12

Products and Services

Car Sales, Auto Sales, Auto Dealer, Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, Kia Accessories, Kia Crossovers, Kia EVs, Kia Hybrids, Kia Minivans, Kia Sedans, New Kia Vehicles, Paint Protection, Parts Center, Pre-Owned Vehicles, Tire Center, Trade-In Valuation, Vehicle Financing, Vehicle Service

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
7/31/2018
Business Started:
12/11/2012
Business Incorporated:
12/8/2017
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Business Management:
Mr. Marc Lowe, General Manager
Mr. John Lanham, Gen Sales Manager
Mr. Eddie Franklin, President

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Eddie Franklin, President
Customer Contacts
Mr. Marc Lowe, General Manager
Mr. John Lanham, Gen Sales Manager
Mr. Eddie Franklin, President

Additional Information

Business Categories
Car Dealers, New Car Dealers

Latest Reviews

  • Karin R

    "I had my car towed to this dealership - paid extra money out of my own pocket because I didn’t want to do any business with my local Kia dealership. My car suddenly had all alarms going off and wouldn’t drive and since it was under Kia’s warranty it needed to be repaired by Kia." ... Read full review

  • Tony W

    "We bought a new 2025 Kia Telluride in November 2024 with 2 miles on the odometer. Less than 10k car dies and totally dies in the middle of a road." ... Read full review

  • Daniel V

    "This Dealership will not honor requests for removal from their call lists. I have not had any business dealings with them in over a year, yet they continue to call and harass me on the phone." ... Read full review

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