Southwest Kia

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Southwest Kia, every morning begins with a strange ritual. As soon as the lot attendant arrives, a small dog from the nearby neighborhood starts barking uncontrollably and won't stop until he sees the first customer walk in. One day, a delivery driver arrived late afternoon, hoping for an easy sale. Just as he parked his truck, the little dog started its usual racket. Confused, he looked around and noticed the empty showroom—everyone was gone. Then, through the glass doors, he saw the sales manager waving frantically, yelling, ‘For crying out loud, man, you’re our only customer today!’

2. At Southwest Kia, every morning begins with a peculiar sound. Just after dawn, when no one else is around, the doors of an old storage room creak open. A regular passing by hears it and stops for a moment, curious but not alarmed. Inside, a delivery driver finds a vintage radio playing softly, its dial stuck on classic rock. The music echoes through the empty lot, attracting birds and drawing the attention of a nearby neighbor who smiles, thinking someone’s having a party. By lunchtime, everyone in the area knows about the mysterious morning concert, and Southwest Kia becomes known as the place where cars hum along to Led Zeppelin.

3. At Southwest Kia, every morning begins with an unusual greeting. Right before sunrise, when most people are still dreaming, a friendly voice calls out from the parking lot: 'Good morning, moon!' One day, a delivery driver arrived early and heard the familiar greeting. Curious, he looked around—and saw only the silhouette of a smiling salesman waving at the crescent moon. ‘Good morning, moon!’ said the salesman cheerfully. The driver shook his head, smiled, and thought, “This place is definitely different.” Later that week, a neighbor stopped by to ask if they sold cars for cash. The salesman replied, ‘Not today, sunshine—today’s Moon Cash Day.’ Everyone laughed, and life at Southwest Kia continued its unique rhythm.

4. At Southwest Kia, every morning begins with a mysterious announcement over the PA system. Just as employees arrive, a voice intones: 'And now, ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome our newest customer—Mr. Sunshine!' Each day, Mr. Sunshine arrives promptly at dawn, always in his shining convertible Kia, waving cheerfully to everyone he passes. The sales team greets him with a smile, knowing that today’s deal will be sealed not by negotiation but by the simple fact that Mr. Sunshine just loves driving around town in his new ride. And so, Southwest Kia continues its daily ritual, welcoming their most unusual—and ever-sunny—customer.