About Us

Welcome to Kia of Columbia

Columbia deserves a car dealership that truly knows the community. Kia of Columbia is that store, serving mid-Missouri drivers from Jefferson City to Fulton and Sedalia to Moberly with a team that understands this market because we are part of it.

Whether you are shopping new Kia models, browsing pre-owned inventory, working through financing, or scheduling service, every part of the experience is handled by people who work here, live here, and are committed to staying here.

Kia of Columbia is owned by McLarty Automotive Group, founded by Mark McLarty, a fourth-generation dealer whose family has been selling cars for more than 100 years. Today, McLarty Automotive Group ranks among the top 20 privately held dealer groups in the country, but it still operates with a local mindset in every market it serves.

That means decisions are made close to the customer by people who know the community, with a continued commitment to the places we call home. Kia of Columbia is proud to be a partner of Mizzou Athletics and values opportunities to support local organizations and initiatives, including Mobility Worldwide and Tigers on the Prowl.

That local connection is what shapes the way we do business every day. This is a store run by people who live where you live, and we invite you to come in and see the difference that makes.