Why Choose Lloyd Kia?

Choosing your Kia retailer is just as important as choosing your Kia. Discover the experience, expertise and customer commitment that make Lloyd Kia a trusted Kia partner across Cumbria and the wider North West and North East region

A Kia retailer built on experience

Choosing where to buy and look after your Kia is an important decision. You want a retailer that understands your vehicle, values your time and has the experience to support you throughout your ownership journey.

As part of Lloyd Motor Group, Lloyd Kia combines the strength and experience of an established automotive group with the specialist knowledge and personal approach of a dedicated Kia retailer. For generations, we have built a reputation around trusted advice, quality customer service and long-term relationships with drivers across the communities we serve.

Our journey with Kia is built on a shared commitment to putting customers first. Through ongoing investment in our people, facilities and training, our teams continue to deliver the standards expected from a Kia retailer, whether you are choosing your first Kia, upgrading to a new model or maintaining the vehicle you already own.

From our sales specialists who help you find the right Kia, to our manufacturer-trained technicians who care for your vehicle after purchase, every part of Lloyd Kia is focused on making ownership simple, enjoyable and reassuring.

Discover more about our journey, values and the wider Lloyd Motor Group.

Our Journey with Kia

1976 - Lloyd Motor Group Established

Founded as a BMW dealership in Cockermouth.

Lloyd Motor Group founded in 1976

2019 - Kia Carlisle

Took on the Kia franchise serving Carlisle and Dumfries.

2019 - Kia Carlisle

2022 - Kia South Lakes

Acquired Rayrigg Motors retailer centres in Morecambe and Windemere, now known as Lloyd Kia South Lakes.


2022 - Kia South Lakes
2024 - Lloyd Volkswagen and Kia West Cumbria

Acquired N&M Walkingshaw Limited in Workington, West Cumbria, adding the Volkswagen brand to our portfolio and further strengthening our position with Kia.

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Your Local Kia Dealerships

Locations - Kia Carlisle

Lloyd Kia Carlisle

Your premium Kia centre in Carlisle. Expert sales team and full service facilities for all Kia models.

Lloyd Carlisle Kia
Locations - Kia South Lakes

Lloyd Kia South Lakes

Exceptional Kia experience in Levens. Browse the latest models and book your appointment.

Lloyd South Lakes Kia
Locations - Kia West Cumbria

Lloyd Kia West Cumbria

Serving West Cumbria with premium Kia vehicles, genuine parts, and skilled technicians.

Lloyd West Cumbria Kia
With Sales specialists, Product experts, Master Technicians and much more.

Kia Specialists Who Understand Your Journey

Every memeber of our sales team progress through the Kia Academy, the manufacturer's official training programme, covering everything from the latest EV technology to Motability Scheme eligibility and business and PBV vehicles. Many go on to achieve Kia Genius accreditation, the brand's highest level of product expertise. That means whether you're weighing up a petrol Sportage, going fully electric with an EV3 or EV6, or need a Motability Scheme specialist who understands your circumstances, you'll get advice that's accurate, current and genuinely helpful, not a sales script.

  • Kia Academy trained, with ongoing certification as new models and technology launch.
  • Dedicated Motability Scheme specialists at every site.
  • EV and hybrid product experts, not generalists.
  • Kia Genius-accredited specialists, Kia's highest product expertise standard.

Kia-Trained Technicians You Can Trust

Every technician working on your Kia is trained and certified through the Kia Academy, with many progressing to Master Technician status — the manufacturer's highest technical accreditation. That means your car is diagnosed and repaired using genuine Kia parts, manufacturer-approved methods and technology that's kept current as Kia's range evolves, including high-voltage EV and hybrid systems. It's the difference between someone who knows cars in general, and someone who knows your Kia specifically.

  • Technicians trained and certified directly through Kia, not third-party generic courses.
  • Master Technicians on-site — Kia's top technical qualification level.
  • Genuine Kia parts and manufacturer-approved repair methods.
  • EV and hybrid high-voltage trained for safe, correct servicing.

Manufacturer Standards At Every Stage

From the moment you walk into the showroom to years down the line at your Kia's annual service, you're held to one consistent standard — Kia's. That applies across all three of our sites, so whichever Lloyd Kia retailer you choose, you get the same manufacturer-approved experience: correct advice at point of sale, a handover that covers everything you need to know, and servicing that protects your warranty and your car's long-term value.

  • Consistent manufacturer standards across all three Lloyd Kia sites.
  • Warranty-protecting servicing, using Kia-approved parts and processes.
  • A single standard of care from first enquiry through to every service after.

People who know Kia

Lloyd Kia Carlisle Team
Lloyd Kia Carlisle Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia Carlisle, from sales and service executives, Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who will be here to help throughout your Kia journey.
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Lloyd Kia South Lakes Team
Lloyd Kia South Lakes Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia South Lakes, from ssales and service executives, to Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who are here to help throughout your Kia journey.
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Lloyd Kia West Cumbria Team
Lloyd Kia West Cumbria Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia West Cumbria, from sales and service executives, to Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who are here to help throughout your Kia journey.
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Lloyd Kia Carlisle Team
Lloyd Kia Carlisle Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia Carlisle, from sales and service executives, Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who will be here to help throughout your Kia journey.
Meet the Team
Lloyd Kia South Lakes Team
Lloyd Kia South Lakes Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia South Lakes, from ssales and service executives, to Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who are here to help throughout your Kia journey.
Meet the Team
Lloyd Kia West Cumbria Team
Lloyd Kia West Cumbria Team
Meet our team at Lloyd Kia West Cumbria, from sales and service executives, to Motability and business specialists, and manufacturer accredited technicians who are here to help throughout your Kia journey.
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Trusted by Kia drivers across Cumbria

4.5/5

Rating based on 13,009 verified reviews

Rating based on 13,009 verified reviews

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Friendly knowledgeable staff. Helpful to make the purchase as smooth as possible.
Simon M
South Lakes Kia - January, 2026
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Great service from the team at Lloyd South Lakes Kia!
Grace
South Lakes Kia - September, 2025
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Lloyd Kia Carlisle is such a welcoming showroom and all staff are so friendly!
Olivia Swailes
Carlisle Kia - March, 2026

Common Questions About Buying and Servicing With Lloyd Kia

Why buy a Kia from Lloyd Motor Group?

Because every member of staff, across sales and service, is trained directly through the Kia Academy, and we maintain consistent internal training in-house to uphold the highest standards of customer service across both teams. That means you get manufacturer-accurate advice, genuine parts, and a consistently high standard of care across our Lloyd Kia Carlisle, South Lakes and West Cumbria sites.

What does "Kia Academy trained" mean?

The Kia Academy is Kia's official manufacturer training programme for retailer staff, covering product knowledge, technical repair, EV and hybrid technology, and customer care. Staff work through structured levels, with the highest being Kia Genius for sales and Master Technician for service.

What is a Kia Genius?

A Kia Genius is a sales specialist who has completed the Kia Academy's highest level of product training, giving them the deepest level of knowledge on the full Kia range, including EV and hybrid models.

Are your staff trained to sell and support electric Kia models?

Yes. Our sales and service teams complete dedicated EV training through the Kia Academy, so you get accurate advice on range, charging and running costs, and technicians who are qualified to safely work on high-voltage systems.

Is servicing at Lloyd Kia the same as using an independent garage?

No, our technicians are trained and certified specifically on Kia vehicles, using genuine parts and manufacturer-approved processes, which independent garages typically can't offer. This also protects your Kia's warranty.

Do you have Motability Scheme specialists?

Yes, our sales teams include dedicated Motability-trained specialists at every Lloyd Kia site who can talk you through eligibility, the scheme and vehicle choice.