Glendale
Glendale History
Like many cities around Phoenix, Glendale’s history began with the Arizona canals. In the late 1800s, William John Murphy was a contractor helping to plan and build the canals. He bought land, leading to the settling of the area now known as Glendale.
In the 1930s land prices were about $1 an acre. This led the U.S. Government to buy Arizona land to train pilots. One of the largest installations was Luke Air Field, now known as Luke Air Force Base.
Today about 22,000 people make their home at the Air Force Base. It’s only 7 miles from the original Glendale downtown.
Glendale’s population in 2020 was 248,000. That was a leap from the 2010 Census which showed 226,721 residents.
The city’s thriving economy doesn’t stop many residents from having to commute long distances into Phoenix or other area cities. The US Census reported that 28.6 minutes is average for Glendale drivers. If you want a better ride, your Glendale AZ Kia dealer should be your next stop.
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Glendale Today
Historic preservation is a priority in Glendale, which is nicknamed Arizona’s Antique Capital. The downtown area includes ten blocks of antique stores and speciality shops. You can also see some original Craftsman bungalows and the area’s earliest subdivision, Catlin Court. For a touch of nostalgia, the Arizona Doll and Toy Museum is located in the Floralcraft Historic District.
A surprise to visitors, Xeriscape Botanical Garden is a quiet spot in a busy town. This four-acre garden is home to 400 desert plants and trees. Another historic area is at Sahuaro Ranch. This city park retains many historic buildings and plants from its ranching days.
Sports tourism is big business thanks to some major facilities and lots of golf courses. Excitement can be found on game days at the State Farm Stadium or the Gila River Arena. In addition to seeing the NFL Arizona Cardinals play their home games, these destinations host numerous concerts and events.
In the spring, the Camelback Ranch is home to spring training for two professional teams. The Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and 13 MLB competitors play games at the 10,000-seat stadium during the Cactus League season.
Day Trips in Your New Kia
Around here, it pays to have a really good car or SUV for day trips in Glendale AZ. There are so many exciting and interesting sites. After all, if you make an early morning start, you could make it to the Grand Canyon for a day visit.
However, you don’t have to go that far to see dramatic beauty. Glendale is close to the largest municipal park in the country. White Tank Regional Park offers up 30,000 acres of Sonoran Desert views. The sketches on rocks at Petroglyph Plaza help you imagine this place more than 1,000 years ago.
For a different desert view, it’s hard to beat the Painted Desert with its many colors. Even better, the drive is a 2-for-1 as you cruise the Petrified Forest Loop.
If you don’t want to go quite that far, you can head along the Red Rock road to Sedona. Then have lunch in town before taking off on Oak Creek Canyon Road toward Flagstaff. That takes you through one of the deepest and most scenic canyons in the United States.
Near Flagstaff, you can see how Arizonans once lived at Walnut Canyon. Before you reach Sedona, off I-17, you can stop off at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments.
There are many more opportunities for day trips when you live in Glendale. If you need a good car for the drive, you can head to our store. Earnhardt Peoria Kia takes the lead among Glendale AZ Kia dealerships.
Who We Are
Why should you choose our store to be your Kia Dealer? We have a big selection and competitive pricing. Plus, we excel at customer service. Our financing department will help you get a good loan or lease. Then our service department will help your Kia stay in tip-top shape.
Our family-run, family-owned store is a Bell Road car dealer located just off Loop 101. Just take the Agua Fria Freeway to West Bell Road. Then go north to find 17431 N 91st Avenue.
The Earnhardt Way
Our founder Tex Earnhardt set high standards. To do this day, his family ensures that all Earnhardt dealerships work hard to live up to his ideals. Earnhardt Peoria Kia is proud to be part of this legacy of customer service and quality.
Customer Service
Serving Phoenix, Peoria and Glendale shoppers is important to us. That’s why we emphasize customer service throughout our dealership in all departments. Our staff wants to make your shopping experience a good one and help you in any way that we can. You’ll find we are just as helpful whether you are window-shopping, getting a quote for a car you want to sell, or shopping for a new or used car.
Service
When your car needs repairs, you need the ASE-certified technicians at our service center. Each one has had extensive training as well as much hands-on experience. Our well-equipped center can handle a large volume of repairs, and we work hard to return your car to you in a timely manner.
A free multi-point inspection is included with your maintenance or car repair visit. Schedule service.
Parts
Kia OEM parts are a vital part of car repair. If you are repairing your Kia, you’ll want the genuine parts you can get from our store. Shop in person or online.
Financing
Loans and leases are available every day through our financing department. If you are ready to buy a new or used car, you don’t have to wait. In fact, you can easily get pre-approved and arrive at our store knowing what you can spend.
If you have been shopping around for the best rates, our finance department can shop around on your behalf. Furthermore, if you have a poor credit score, our No Bull Financing may be able to find you the loan you need for a used car.
If you aren’t sure how much you can afford, you should take advantage of our payment calculator.
New Cars and SUVs
You really can find the perfect car for you when you visit our large store. You’ll see the latest choices sitting side by side. The Kia lineup includes everything from bargain buys to luxurious large SUVs. You’ll find performance engines, frugal fuel economy, hybrid powertrains and electric powertrains all at one car dealer.
With our car prices, you don’t have to wait for special offers. However, if you want to know about price changes, you can just contact our staff and we’ll keep you updated on the pricing of the rides that interest you most.
Kia warranties are the best on the road. You drive away with 5-years/60-miles of limited warranty coverage and 10-years/100,000 miles of powertrain coverage. It’s free from Kia so don’t pay for this coverage at some-other-brand car dealership.
Used Cars
Rather than drive around looking here and there and everywhere, you can trust that our store is one of the best used Kia dealerships in Glendale AZ. We have a good inventory of car, truck and SUV choices in many different brands. Our No Bull Financing is sure to find you a good loan package.
Peace of mind comes with every Kia Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) ride. They are chosen carefully based on age, mileage and history. Then they must pass an inspection where our mechanics look at 150 points on the vehicle to ensure it is in good shape. CPO buyers enjoy the most important benefit, warranty coverage. You really can’t get a better used car than a certified pre owned Kia.
Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.