AutoTown Kia is poised to shine

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Local auto dealers Chris Dyck and Evan Titchkosky have been a couple of very busy guys. The dynamic duo, who have owned and operated AutoTown Sales Corporation for more than a decade, have recently purchased Horizon Kia in the Waverley Auto Mall. Effective immediately the dealership will now be know as AutoTown Kia.

When the City of Winnipeg began making plans to purchase their former sales lot, located at 222 Pembina Highway, to make way for the upcoming rapid rail project, Dyck and Titchkosky contacted the owner of Horizon Kia and offered to purchase the dealership. A deal was struck and the pair took possession of the former Horizon Kia on Wednesday. "We have always been in the south end of the city and it was a great fit for us," said Dyck, "we are extremely excited about this new opportunity and are really looking forward to selling and servicing the popular Kia line-up."

The majority of the employees from both dealerships have been retained throughout the merger, and Dyck offered that customers, employees and Kia executives have been extremely supportive throughout the transition. In addition to selling new Kia models that include the exciting new Forte and Soul, AutoTown Kia will also continue to sell and service the full line of Kia vehicles and will offer a large selection of pre-owned cars and trucks. "We anticipate an inventory of approximately 300 new and used vehicles," said Dyck, who is also the vice-president of the Manitoba Used Car Dealers Association.

Despite their young ages, both Dyck, who is 35 and Titchkosky, who is 32, are both recognized as accomplished leaders in the Winnipeg used car market and their youthful exuberance should be a nice fit for the Kia line-up, a brand of vehicles that has been growing rapidly in popularity, especially with the under 40 crowd. "Because of their affordable pricing and versatility Kia vehicles are very attractive to the younger segment of the auto market," added Dyck. "We feel that this is an outstading product and that we are in a great position to forge a long-lasting relationship with our customers."

Conveniently located in the Waverley Auto Mall, the building was constructed only two years ago and features all of the modern amenities required to sell and service Kia’s ever-expanding line-up. All aspects of the dealership are fully operational and the new company website is also now online at www.autotownkia.ca

A grand opening celebration is slated for late September.