About Us

Thelen Kia, conveniently located in Bay City, Michigan, is part of Thelen Auto Group, a family owned and operated company proudly serving the Great Lakes Bay Region since 1977.  Thelen Auto Group is now in our third generation of Thelen family members focused on providing our valued customers with an excellent experience you can always count on. Thelen Kia serves the entire Great Lakes Bay Area region and Mid-Michigan, including Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Grand Blanc, Mount Pleasant, West Branch and Gladwin. No matter where you are coming from, we look forward to welcoming you to Thelen Kia for a test drive of an exciting Kia car, SUV or minivan model.  We also have an amazing selection of gently pre-owned vehicle models for you to choose from.

For over forty years, the Thelen family has built our dealerships on the principal of strong customer service, honesty and integrity.  We always offer a great selection of new Kia vehicles, pre-owned Kia models, and other pre-owned vehicles.  If we don't have what you are looking for, we are eager to help you find it!  Depend on our state-of-the-art Service Department and Body Shop with expert technicians for your vehicle's routine maintenance and vehicle repair needs.  You can count on us to use genuine Kia OEM Parts and Accessories.  Plus, our Parts Department has quality OEM Kia parts and accessories you need if you choose to do your own vehicle servicing or customizing.

In addition to providing superior service to our customers, we also believe in giving back to the Great Lakes Bay Region we live in. Thelen Kia is a proud sponsor of the following local organizations and charities:

• American Cancer Society
• Bay Area Family YMCA
• Bay City Fireworks Festival
• Cool City Classic Car Show
• Bijou Orchestra
• Delta College
• Northwood University
• Salvation Army
• Bay City State Theater
• Toys for Tots
• And many more!

We pride ourselves that you may speak to our general manager, Mike Thelen, at any time, for any reason. If you have questions, comments, or concerns about your experience with Thelen Kia, we invite you to contact us. Our personal guarantee is that you'll feel like family at Thelen!

Thank you,

Mike Thelen and the entire Thelen Family