How to Choose a Kia Dealer Near Floydada, Texas
If you are searching for a Kia dealer near Floydada, you have probably been told to start with the nearest one. For a Kia, that is a short search. Group 1 Kia Hub City, at 6006 19th Street in Lubbock, is Lubbock’s Kia franchise and the closest Kia store to Floydada.
The drive is 55 minutes, so the choice that protects your time gets made before you leave town. Do the trade value, the pre-approval, and the written price first. Then the trip is one drive, and what is left to judge is the buying conversation and the service department you will come back to.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Lubbock. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
The closest Kia dealer to Floydada is Group 1 Kia Hub City in Lubbock
Group 1 Kia Hub City is the closest Kia store to Floydada, and Lubbock has no other Kia franchise to weigh it against. The address is 6006 19th Street, on the west side of the city. The drive from Floydada is 55 minutes.
We sell new, used, and certified pre-owned Kia vehicles and run service, parts, and financing on site. The lineup runs from the K4 and K5 sedans through the Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride SUVs and the Carnival, plus the electric EV3, EV6, EV9, and Niro EV.
That makes the Floydada question simpler than it sounds. You are not picking between two Kia stores in Lubbock. You are deciding which Kia fits your family and how to get it bought in one trip.
Gene Messer Kia is the same store, now Group 1 Kia Hub City
If you see Gene Messer Kia on a map listing or an old search result, it is the same store at the same address. We took the Group 1 name, and the 19th Street location did not move. Much of the listing record online still carries the old name.
So a search for either name leads to 6006 19th Street. Check the address when you call or plan the drive. If a listing shows 6006 19th Street in Lubbock, it is us.
Value your trade and get pre-approved before the 55-minute drive
Doing the trade value and the pre-approval online is what turns the Lubbock drive into one trip. 63% of 2,300 recent buyers said blending online and in-dealership steps is the ideal way to buy, while only 7% bought fully online (Cox Automotive, 2026). Most buyers want both halves, and the online half is the one you can finish from home.
On our site you can shop the Kia inventory, value your trade, and get a fast pre-approval before you go. Your trade matters for the money too. Texas charges its 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax on the sales price minus your trade-in allowance (Texas Comptroller, 2026), so a fair trade number lowers what you owe in tax as well as what you pay for the car.
Know what you owe on the trade before you ask for a number. 28.2% of trade-ins in July 2025 carried negative equity, with buyers owing an average of $6,902 more than the vehicle was worth (Edmunds, 2025). It is much better to learn that at your kitchen table than at the desk after a 55-minute drive.
Get the price and every fee in writing on the exact vehicle
Ask for the price and every fee in writing on the specific vehicle you plan to buy, before you leave Floydada. A written number on one unit settles the question you would otherwise argue over in person. We show pricing and terms on a specific vehicle, and we handle the honest-price part with no games and no hidden fees.
Texas gives you real fees to ask about. The TxDMV base registration fee is $50.75, a $4.75 processing and handling fee is added, and the local fee runs from $0 to $31.50 depending on your county of registration (TxDMV, 2026). Texas sets no hard cap on a dealer documentary fee. A seller that charges $225 or less files nothing with the state, and one that charges more must file a notification and a cost analysis (Texas OCCC, 2024).
Use that as a checklist. Ask for the vehicle price, the documentary fee, the registration and title charges, and your trade allowance as separate lines. If every line is in writing before you drive over, the trip is for signing and picking up keys.
Judge the buying conversation before you sign
The buying conversation is the truest test of a dealership, because it is the part you cannot read off a sticker. A good one explains the car, answers every question, and never leaves you guessing about the deal. 22% of new-vehicle buyers want a dealership follow-up a few weeks after delivery, and 53% of them never get one (J.D. Power, 2025). Notice early whether a store treats you as a person to guide or a sale to close.
Our reviewers talk about this more than anything. In a July 2026 Google review, Scott H. wrote: “By the end of the visit, I was confident that I was getting a fair deal which had not been my experience with a previous dealership in Dallas.” He was buying a K5 GT.
Another buyer described the speed. In an August 2026 Google review, Liz T. wrote: “we got approved, signed everything, and were out the door!” That is what online pre-approval is for, and it matters most when your drive home is 55 minutes.
Amarillo and Abilene are a longer drive for the same Kia
Amarillo and Abilene both have Kia dealers, and both are a longer drive from Floydada than Lubbock. Going farther does not change the Kia you buy. It changes how many hours the trip takes, and it makes a second trip more expensive if something is left open.
Value the trade, get pre-approved, and get the price and fees in writing before you set out, wherever you go. Those steps cost you the same few minutes at home wherever you go. Since Lubbock is the shorter drive, it is the place where preparation pays back fastest.
Pick a Kia service department you will return to for years
The service department is the half of the dealership you will use most, so judge it before you buy. Oil changes, tire rotations, warranty work, and recall work bring you back for the life of the car. We run Kia service and parts on site, with ASE-certified technicians and genuine parts.
Our customers name the people who looked after them. In a September 2026 Google review, Michelle H. wrote: “I got to this dealership 20mins earlier than my appointment and they still took me in.” In a July 2026 Google review, Elsa G. wrote: “I’ve been going there for over 10 years.”
A visit to Lubbock for service is a real drive from Floydada, so ask about it up front. Book an appointment, and when you buy, ask what routine service your Kia needs and when. A department that answers that plainly is one you will want to return to.
How the three ways to buy a Kia from Floydada compare
Doing the online steps first gives you one trip. Here is how the three real choices for a Floydada buyer line up.
| Option | Trips from Floydada | Kia franchise | What is settled before you leave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Kia Hub City, online steps done first | One 55-minute drive each way | The only Kia franchise in Lubbock, at 6006 19th Street | Trade valued, pre-approval done, price and fees written on the exact vehicle |
| Group 1 Kia Hub City, arriving with nothing done | Two trips if the trade value or financing is left open | The only Kia franchise in Lubbock, at 6006 19th Street | Nothing settled until you are at the desk |
| A Kia dealer in Amarillo or Abilene | A longer drive than Lubbock each way | A Kia franchise in another city | The same steps apply, over a longer drive |
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest Kia dealer to Floydada, Texas?
Group 1 Kia Hub City at 6006 19th Street in Lubbock is the closest Kia store to Floydada. It is Lubbock’s Kia franchise, and the drive takes about 55 minutes.
Is Gene Messer Kia the same as Group 1 Kia Hub City?
Yes. The store on 19th Street traded as Gene Messer Kia before it took the Group 1 name, and the address is the same. Many third-party listings still show the old name.
Can I get pre-approved for a Kia before I drive to Lubbock?
Yes. You can value your trade and get a fast online pre-approval on our site, then finish the purchase in the store. The online steps are already done when you arrive.
Does Group 1 Kia Hub City sell used and certified pre-owned Kias?
Yes, we sell new, used, and certified pre-owned Kia vehicles. A Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicle must be less than 6 years old with up to 80,000 miles and pass a 165-point inspection by a factory-trained technician (Kia America, 2026).
Do you service Kias after the sale?
Yes. We run Kia service, parts, warranty, and recall work on site, so the store that sells you the car is the one that keeps it running. Book ahead for the long drive from Floydada.
Should I drive to Amarillo or Abilene instead of Lubbock?
For most Floydada buyers, no. Both are a longer drive than Lubbock, and the Kia lineup is the same. Lubbock is the shorter trip and the one with a Kia store built around buyers from the South Plains.
The store was settled before you searched
Floydada buyers are told to pick the nearest dealership, and for a Kia the nearest one is already known. Group 1 Kia Hub City in Lubbock is Lubbock’s Kia franchise, whether you find it under that name or under Gene Messer Kia. What is left to decide is how much of the 55-minute drive you spend on paperwork you could have done at home.
Group 1 Kia Hub City simplifies Lubbock drive with online pre-approval
You should not have to make the 55-minute drive twice, so we let you finish the open questions before you leave Floydada. You can shop the new and used Kia inventory, value your trade, and get a fast online pre-approval, then complete the purchase in our store with those steps already done.
Customers rate us 4.5 stars across 2,045 Google reviews. At least 1,659 of those are five-star ratings. In a September 2026 Google review, Stephanie T. wrote: “Had a great buying experience. Chris White was amazing in his customer service and in checking in with me prior to my purchase.” In a July 2026 Google review, Legene B. wrote: “I ALWAYS look for him when coming to KIA.” She was talking about our service advisor John Stewart.
We guide, we do not pressure. Come with your trade valued and your price in writing, and the conversation on 19th Street stays short and plain.
Group 1 Kia Hub City makes the 55-minute drive from Floydada a single trip once your trade, pre-approval, and written price are done online. Start with your trade value and pre-approval, then finish at our 19th Street store in Lubbock.
Group 1 Kia Hub City answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Lubbock showroom, or call (844) 402-3025.
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