7,500 square foot addition doubles service capacity, expands EV capabilities, enables next-day appointments, and features locally commissioned mural celebrating the Moreno Valley community
GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Car Pros Automotive Group today announced a newly expanded service center for Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley. The $2.25 million, 7,500 square-foot addition increases the dealership's service bays from 13 to 27 and establishes Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley as the largest Kia service facility in California's Inland Empire. The expansion more than doubles daily service capacity, from 40 to 50 appointments per day to more than 100, with staffing growing approximately 20% to support rising demand across Riverside County.
To celebrate its community, the dealership also unveiled a new large-scale mural commissioned from Patrick Barwinski, a local artist born and raised in Moreno Valley. The artwork, displayed prominently on the exterior of the service center, reflects the vibrant landscape of the Moreno Valley.
"Expanding our Moreno Valley service center allows us to better support Kia drivers across Riverside County," said Matthew Phillips, CEO of Car Pros Automotive Group. "By adding 14 new service bays, increasing technician staffing, and creating new jobs we are further strengthening our connection to the local community while enabling faster, more consistent turnaround times and next-day appointment availability for most routine services."
The new facility was built to meet strong demand from one of the fastest-growing Kia ownership bases in Southern California. Completed over six months, the expansion doubles the store's service throughput and significantly enhances its regional service capabilities. The facility features dedicated quick-lube lanes, expanded express service capability, and additional Kia Certified Master Technicians with hybrid and EV expertise, supporting rising EV adoption across the Inland Empire.
Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley is one of the fastest-growing Kia dealerships in the country. In 2025, the store achieved record-breaking sales and ranked as the #7 Kia retailer overall in the US, an extraordinary milestone reached nearly four years after opening in March 2022.
"As Kia's momentum accelerates, we're investing in the people, training and electrified vehicle expertise needed to deliver exceptional care for every customer who walks through our doors. And, as part of our investment in our community, we are proud to unveil this beautiful mural adorning an exterior wall of the new service center, signaling how important our customers are to us," said Juan Alarcon, President and COO of Car Pros Automotive Group.
"I hope the mural brings a smile to your face," said mural artist Barwinski. "If I were to give a title to this mural, it would be 'Joy Ride'… live life, enjoy the ride, cruise and take it easy."
Car Pros, which is committed to changing lives through high-performance and values-led dealerships, was founded in 1993 by the Phillips family as a small used car lot with two employees. Since then, under the leadership of CEO Matthew Phillips, Car Pros has grown into one of the top dealership groups in the United States, with more than 500 employees and six dealerships in Southern California. Through its Car Pros Cares initiative, Car Pros extends its values beyond the showroom, supporting the communities it serves in Los Angeles, Glendale, Huntington Beach, and Moreno Valley.
About Car Pros Automotive Group
Car Pros Automotive Group is a leading automotive sales and service group, with dealerships in Southern California representing Kia, Honda, BMW and MINI. Founded in 1993 by Ken Phillips, Car Pros is the top selling Kia retailer in the nation, having retailed over 185,000 new Kia models. The retailer is committed to changing lives through high-performance and values-led dealerships. Led by CEO Matthew Phillips, Car Pros is shaping the future of automotive retail: Franchise, professional, tech-savvy, values driven, and people focused. Visit carpros.com to learn more.
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