Bangor’s Van Syckle Kia Now Under Ownership of Darling’s

One of Bangor's largest new and pre-owned car dealerships just got a little bigger with the purchase of another business, located just down the street.

Two Hogan Road Car Dealerships in Bangor Have Merged

The world of car dealership owners in Bangor just got a little smaller after an announcement on Tuesday that Darling's Auto Group has acquired Van Syckle Kia in Bangor. Both dealerships are located on Hogan Road and are well-respected in the community. Van Syckle, known as the #1 Kia dealership in Maine and Vermont, will now be known as Darling's Kia.

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Owner Jay Darling Says Kia Customers Will Still Enjoy Quality Service

Jay Darling, President of Darling's Auto Group says Van Syckle will continue its successful formula for customer service and quality vehicles.

Peter Van Syckle, Kim Hillier, and Ed Viner built a business that has risen to the highest ranks of Kia dealership across New England, we will carry this success forward alongside the staff everyone has come to know and trust for their automotive sales and service needs.

It appears as if the Kia Dealership will stay where it's currently located, at 729 Hogan Road in Bangor. Darling's Bangor Ford is located just down the street, at 403 Hogan Road.

The Darling's Auto Group Has Multiple Locations in Several Communities

Darling's Auto Group has eight other dealerships, located in Ellsworth, Bangor, Newport, Augusta, and Brunswick, and now Darling's Kia.