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We will be closed for Remembrance Day     Reminder: Kelowna Kia will be closed on November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. We honor and remember those who have served and continue to serve.

Our October's Employee of the Month | 2024 Congratulations to Melvin Mann, our new Service Advisor at Kelowna Kia! Melvin is an absolute legend at the desk--customers love him, and so do we. His dedication, knowledge, and positive attitude make him a standout in our team. Keep crushing it, Melvin!

Huge Tires Sale is ON!  Mark your calendars for October 19th and save big on all tires -- winter, summer, all-weather, and more! Buy on this day and automatically enter our Kot Auto Group draw in November for a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes: $500 in parts & service credit! Get your quote started today by emailing: parts@kelownakia.com

Our September's Sales Belt Winner | 2024 Huge congratulations to our Sales Belt Champion of September, Jordan Barkett! With an incredible 14 cars sold this month at Kelowna Kia, Jordan has proven himself as a top performer and an invaluable part of our team! His hard work, dedication, and passion for helping customers find their perfect vehicle have truly paid off. Keep up the amazing momentum,...

Our August's Employee of the Month It's that time of the month again--time to recognize our top performer for August! A huge congratulations to Tyler Whitehead, our outstanding Sales Associate at Kelowna Kia, for being named the Employee of the Month! Well deserved!

4TH Annual $10K Giveaway Event! Our 4th Annual $10K Cash Giveaway at Kelowna Kia is officially in the books! Congratulations to our lucky cash winners and a huge thank you to all our amazing guests who joined us yesterday. Your energy made the day unforgettable. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you all again next year! #wesellcars #kotautogroup #kelownakia...

Congratulations to our Employee of June, 2024 - Jordan Barkett! Big congratulations to our June's Employee of the Month - our Sales Consultant - Jordan Barkett! Jordan had a fantastic month with 16 vehicles sold! Thank you for your hard work and dedication! 

Celebrating Success: Presenting $10,000 Cheque to our Central Okanagan Food Bank ✨Our Operation 100 is over and today, at Kelowna Kia, we are thrilled to present a $10,000 cheque to our local charity, the Central Okanagan Food Bank!  Thank you to each and every customer of Kelowna Kia for being a part of this meaningful cause! Together, we are spreading hope and making a positive...

Congratulations to our Employee of May, 2024 - Riley Erickson! It's that time of the month again, and we are thrilled to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of our team members! Today, we are happy to congratulate our Apprentice Technician - Riley Erickson on his Employee of the Month Title! Keep up the fantastic work, Riley, and thank you! 

Congratulations to our Employee of April, 2024 - Jovan Roy! Congratulations to Jovan Roy on his Employee of the Month Title! We appreciate all your hard work and Kelowna Kia is proud to have you in our team! Great job, Jovan! 

Video Contest at Kelowna Kia - Winner Announced!  We congratulate Kyle Catharell on his Best EV Video at Kelowna Kia! This year Kot Auto Group Video Contest Theme was "The Benefits of owning a BEV". We thank everyone who took part in the contest and created such remarkable and creative videos about benefits of electric vehicles! Fantastic job everyone! You can see the video on our YouTube...

Congratulations to our March's Sales Belt Winner - Chad Lupuliak! Congratulations to our Sales Belt Winner of the Month for March 2024 - Chad Lupuliak! He hit 17 deals this time which sounds incredible! We're proud to have you in our team! Fantastic job! 

Congratulations to our Employee of March, 2024 - Walter Rennie! We congratulate our outstanding Inventory Coordinator - Walter Rennie - on his Employee of the Month Title! We thank you for your hard work and we are proud to have you in our team! Keep up fantastic job! 

Congratulations to our Employee of February, 2024 - Tyler Faris! It's that time of the month to celebrate excellence! Congratulations to our outstanding Service Coordinator - Tyler Faris - on his Employee of the Month Title! He's been really impressive with his customer service, and we are proud to have you, Tyler, in our team! 

Congratulations to our Employee of January, 2024 - Jordan Barkett!  It's that time of the month to celebrate excellence! Congratulations to our outstanding Employee of the Month for January 2024 - Jordan Barkett! Your hard work and dedication truly shine. Well-deserved applause! We appreciate all your hard work and we are happy to have you in our team! 

Congratulations to our December Sales Consultant - Kyle Catharell! Congratulations to our Sales Belt Winner of the Month for December 2023 - Kyle Catharell! You did it again, Kyle! Congrats to our undisputed leader who outsold the rest of the team! Fantacstic job! 

Congratulations to our Employee of December, 2023 - Bailee King-Moch! Our favorite time of the month is here! Congratulations to our outstanding Receptionist, Bailee King-Moch, for being named the Employee of the Month for December! Well done, Bailee! Thank you for being such a valuable part of our Kelowna Kia team!    

2024 New Years Resolutions! Taking a moment to reflect on resolutions and accomplishments of 2023 and new goals for 2024 with the fantastic team at Kelowna Kia! What about your resolutions for the New 2024 Year? Check out ours below: 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! May this festive season will be full of unity and joy! Please note that we will be closed on December, 25th and January 1st.    

Congratulations to our Employee of November, 2023 - Jaren Wicinski! Meet our Employee of  November 2023 - Jaren Wicinski! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! We are proud to have you as part of our team! Your amazing work results continue to impress us!    

Congratulations to our October 2023 Sales Belt Winner - Tyler Whitehead!  Congratulations to our Sales Belt winner of October , 2023 -> Tyler Whitehead! The entire team at Kelowna Kia thanks you for your excellent work! 17 cars sold! Congratulations, we're wishing you all the best! Watch the video ->   

Congratulations to our Employee of October, 2023 - Tyler Whitehead! Meet our Employee of  October 2023 - Tyler Whitehead! We appreciate all your hard work and we are happy to have you in our team! 

Congratulations to our Employee of September, 2023 - Jackson Carroll! Meet our Employee of  September 2023 - Jackson Carroll! We appreciate all your hard work and we are happy to have you in our team! 

Congratulations to our Employee of August, 2023 - Devin Gelowitz! Congrats to our Employee of the Month - Devin Gelowitz, Sales Consultant at Kelowna Kia. Your work speaks volumes. Great job!

Congratulations to our August 2023 Sales Belt Winner - Jaren Wicinski!  Congratulations to our Sales Belt winner of August, 2023 -> Jaren Wicinski! The entire team at Kelowna Kia thanks you for your excellent work!  Who will be the next? 

Kelowna Kia's 10k Giveaway Event! Last night we had our annual 10k Giveaway event at Kelowna Kia. Thank you to everyone who came. We hope everyone had a lovely time. Congratulations to our winners of the night!   - Bev Miller (Swag Bag #1) - June Ellen (Swag Bag #2) - Hannah Plevy (Air Fryer) - Peter Werner (Sound Bar) - Emily Sali (50" TV) - Stewart Kawaguchi ($2,000) - Darryl...

Kelowna Kia's 10k Giveaway Event! Last night we had our annual 10k Giveaway event at Kelowna Kia. Thank you to everyone who came. We hope everyone had a lovely time. Congratulations to our winners of the night!  -Bev Miller (Swag Bag #1) -June Ellen (Swag Bag #2) -Hannah Plevy (Air Fryer) -Peter Werner (Sound Bar) -Emily Sali (50" TV) -Stewart Kawaguchi ($2,000) -Darryl...

Congratulations to our all-around Sales Consultant, Jaren Wicinski! Congratulations to our all-around Sales Consultant, Jaren Wicinski! The guy is always willing to lend a helping hand, and goes above and beyond to ensure that our customers are comfortable! Thank you for everything that you do, Jaren!

Our Sales Consultant of the Month for June is none other than, and he's pretty familiar with the belt, Kyle Catharell! An impressive feat to achieve, mainly because he did take time off to recover from surgery! Congratulations, Kyle!

Sales Consultant of the Month~May 2023 AND THE SALES CONSULTANT OF THE MONTH GOES TO... Chad Lupuliak! 18 cars sold in the month of May, the guy had a busy month. Congratulations, Chad!  

Fenella Wheaton ~ May's Employee of the Month & Red Seal Certificate No one is much more deserving of winning the Employee of the Month for May, other than Fenella Wheaton! She pulled more than 200 working hours as a technician last month, and she just became an official Red Seal Mechanic! CONGRATULATIONS, FENELLA!

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April's Employee of the Month ~ Kelowna Kia We have our Employee of the Month~April! Brandon Irvine has been with us for the past two months, and he recently got his two-month bonus, congrats Brandon! As a brand new technician to the Kia service team, Brandon has shown his skills, intelligence, and team spirit. Thank you for your hard work, positive attitude, and being an amazing addition...

March Sales Consultant of the Month That's 4 in arow for Mr. Kyle Cathrell! Not only did he win the belt again for March, he also entered the 20 Car Club sold in a month! Congratulations, Kyle! We see you working hard everyday! Link

The Employee of the Month ~ March! Congratulations to Kelowna Kia's Employee of the Month for March! Mr. Kyle Catharell! The guy is a hard worker. He's the 4-time consecutive Sales Consultant of the month, and for the month of March, he deserves this as well! Thank you for all that you do, Kyle! Enjoy! Link

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March Madness is onOur sales consultant Chad Lupuliak helped out our customers to shoot some hoops. Every ball that goes in was worth $10 for service credit! Congratulations on your $100 SERVICE CREDIT! To experience our March madness deal, come buy Kelowna Kia and purchase a vehicle now!Link

February Employee of the Month!Congratulations to Judy McPherson for being Kelowna Kia's February Employee of the month! As the dealership's accountant, Judy did a phenomenal job last month, particularly leading the team by herself for more than a week! Thank you and we appreciate you!

PICK OF THE WEEK ~ 2023 Kia Sorento LX Premium   Equipped with notable features such as Heated Seats, Navigation, 6-Passenger Captain Chairs, and much more! Need a vehicle that is a perfect fit for both your lifestyle & budget? Look no further than this 2023 Kia Sorento X-Line! With features you will love at a price that will not leave your wallet feeling light, your new ride only needs...

January's Sales Consultant of the Month!     Congratulations to our back-to-back Sales Consultant of the Month, Kyle Catharell! Thank you for your hard work this past month! You more than deserve this accolade!

January's Employee of the Month!Congratulations to Ethan Cullen! The Parts and Service Department went through a massive change this past month and Ethan stayed cool and collected like a steady rock! Thank you for all the hard work, and congratulations once again!https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ASqy5ORcbZ0

December's Sales Consultant of the Month!Congratulations to December's Sales Champion, Kyle Catharell! Ringing in the new year right! Sales consultant of the year and employee of the month! Continue the great work!Link

December's Employee of the Month!December's Employee of the Month! Congratulations to Kyle Catharell for being our Employee of the Month for December! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our company and customers! You deserve all of the accolades you've been given!

Pick of the week ~ 2023 Kia CarnivalPICK OF THE WEEK 2023 Kia Carnival -LX -FWD -Dual Sunroof -290 HP Engine -Passenger View Monitor Perfect for the family!

Sales Consultant for the month of November!Congratulations to our Sales Consultant for the month of November! Two months in a row! What a record, Damien! Keep up the good work!

President's Award TOP NEW DEALER for 2021.To cap off 2022, we would like to welcome Kelowna Kia's Newest hardware, the President's Award TOP NEW DEALER for 2021.To our whole team, from our general managers, the sales team, our service crew, the finance team, the parts department, all the way to our shuttle drivers... thank you for all the hard work and being part of this family.To our loyal customers,...

November's Employee of the Month!Congratulations to Kelowna Kia's November Employee of the Month! Justin Desjardins, Finance Manager, went above and beyond this month!

Kot Auto Group Coat Drive ~ Kelowna Kia deliveryTogether with with Kot Auto Group, Kelowna Kia has collected coats and other winter wear for November! This is our 4th Annual Coat Drive, and we are grateful for everyone who has donated, especially our lovely customers! This year, we donated to the fantastic organization Kelowna's Gospel Mission! A local social multi-service organization that reaches...

KAG 4th Annual Coat Drive ~ Kelowna Kia The Kot Auto Group Coat drive is a beautiful cause that provides winter wear for the less fortunate members of our community! This November, Kelowna Kia and all Kot Auto Group locations will be participating in collecting new or gently used winter gear! Come by Kelowna Kia and share some holiday cheers! 

October's Employee of the Month!Congratulations to our Employee of the Month of October! None other than our Lot Attendant, Mr. Ryan Courtemanche. A guy of many talents, a Jock of all Trades, and one wicked athlete!

Kot Auto Group Coat Drive ~ Kelowna Kia

Check out our pick of the week!Our very own Sales Manager, Andrew Hubbard, talks about our used car pick of the week... the 2022 Hyundai Ionig Plug-In Hybrid!

 October's Sales Consultant of the month!Congratulations to our Sales Consultant of the Month! Keep up the great work, and we are very glad to have you on the team!

Kot Auto Group 4th Annual Coat DriveIt's Kot Auto Group's 4th Annual Coat Drive!! Every Kot Auto Group location will be participating in this great cause! Come visit us and drop off any winter apparel that could contribute to our Coat Drive donations that will benefit our local Salvation Army! ❄

$10,000 Giveaway Event! | Kelowna KiaWe had our 3rd annual $10,000 giveaway at Kelowna Kia and we are thrilled to have 3 cash prize winners this year! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the event in the showroom. We have not been able to host it live in 2 years so it was great to see everyone in person again. We hope you had just as much fun as we did! Congratulations to our cash winners!1st Place...

Kelowna Kia Donates $10,000 to the Rotary Centre for the Arts for Operation 300!Watch General Manager of Kelowna Kia and Vice President of the Kot Auto Group, Jordan Kot, present a $10,000 cheque to this great organization!

Kelowna Kia's 10k Giveaway is back!Three prizes of $5000, $3000, and $2000 will be awarded to three lucky Kelowna Kia customers who purchase their vehicle in the months of July or August!

Congratulations Sheldon on winning the COVID Belt. He sold 20 cars during March to earn the title!

Kara Fry, our receptionist at Kelowna Kia, was chosen as our Employee of the Month for March! Congratulations Kara and thank you for all your hard work!

Meet the Kelowna Kia team -- quarterback style!

Welcome to the Kot Auto Group Team! We don't play Hockey, We Sell Cars! However, we love the NHL Season and we band our dealership teams together by wearing our favorite jerseys in support of everything hockey! Even though we rival against each other in sales with our competitive brands, at the end of the day we're still a team!

With the electric car market becoming more and more popular, we wanted to cover a few of the most commonly frequently asked questions people have regarding electric vehicles. Oliver Evans is excited to help out and answer anything you may be unsure about. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask away!

It's our favorite time of the month, when our General Manager at Kelowna Kia, Jordan Kot, picks an employee who has gone above and beyond to receive the title of Employee of the Month! During May, Harold worked incredibly hard to sell a total of 15 cars! Well done, Harold!

Summer is on, and so is our Operation 100! Link

How to Videos   Lane Departure Warning   Apple Car Play   System Pairing    Smart Key   Date and Time   Remote Functions   Ev Charging   Charging Your Vehicle   Remote Functions   3D Surround Monitor   Lane Departure Warning    Radio...

Pick of the Week ~ 2018 Ford EdgeEquipped with notable features such as Remote Keyless Entry with Push Button Start, Rear Parking Aid, Traction Control and much more! -No Accidents -Fully Inspected -Brakes Serviced -Wheel Alignment Performed Need a vehicle that is a perfect fit for both your lifestyle & budget?

Spectacular Black Friday!IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR!!! We have our Spectacular Black Friday Sales event! From November 21st to the 30th, where every used car is priced at $100 OVER COST! Visit us at Kelowna Kia to experience this spectacular sale!

Expert Car Care for your Kia Entrust your vehicle to the experts at Kelowna Kia, our highly qualified associates are here to provide efficient, affordable and top-quality service in a timely manner. From oil changes to transmission replacements, we are dedicated to maintaining top tier customer service, for both new and pre-owned vehicles! Allow our certified technicians and experienced specialists...

Community InvolvementPay it forward campaignIn December 2017 John and Trina Kot wanted to try a different approach to their traditional way of donating around the Christmas season and launched their first "Pay it Forward" Campaign. A campaign that allows for employee involvement. "Pay it Forward" provides $500 to each employee to donate to a cause or charity of their choice! Kot Auto Group believes...

Welcome to Kelowna Kia! We are Family owned and operated by the Kot Auto Group since 2019. At the Kot Auto Group we welcome you as family at any of our dealerships. Kelowna Kia is proud to be a part of the Kelowna community. We are very involved with local events and charities because our family believes in doing our best to make Kelowna and the surrounding areas a better place. We aim to...

Community Involvement Pay it forward campaign In December 2017 John and Trina Kot wanted to try a different approach to their traditional way of donating around the Christmas season and launched their first "Pay it Forward" Campaign. A campaign that allows for employee involvement. "Pay it Forward" provides $500 to each employee to donate to a cause or charity of their choice! Kot...

KOT AUTO GROUP ADVANTAGE OPEN TODAY! SALES: 8:30AM-6PM |  CALL US AT: (250) 491-5688 Family Owned Dealership As a family-owned dealership, we are invested in giving our customers and any person that steps into the dealership a genuine, fun, and great experience. We want customers to know that we care about them and can create a long-lasting relationship. Large...