Regal 50th Anniversary

Serving Polk County Since 1976 & Celebrating 50 Years of Regal Automotive in Lakeland, FL

At Regal Kia, part of the growing Regal Automotive Group, we have over half a century of history. This year, we are celebrating our 50th year serving Lakeland, FL, and our wonderful surrounding communities. Originating in 1976, we have served Polk County with pride for years, offering a growing network of brands, community partners, vehicles, and vehicle service needs. Want to know more about our past? Well, you are in the right place.

Built on Family, Community, & Hard Work

Family, community, and hard work are the building blocks of the Regal Automotive Group. As a family-owned and operated dealership group, we strive to treat our customers and employees with kindness, passion, and a caring attitude. This year, we are looking back at the growth not only of our community but also of the people behind our success. Sal Campisi Sr.'s philosophy was to treat employees just like family, and customers like good neighbors.

That legacy is still going strong today under the leadership of Sal Campisi Sr.'s son, Sal Campisi Jr. With his direction and leadership, we will continue to build on our core values and service communities like Winter Haven and Haines City with pride.

Growing With Lakeland

A big part of what makes our dealership special is having the ability to watch our communities grow. Areas like Brandon, Lake Wales, and Bloomingdale, FL, have grown tremendously since the first days of our business, and so have we. We grow alongside Lakeland and our customers, offering new commitments to integrity and vehicle service. Here are some of the important events of our history:

Early Roots

1960: Sal Campisi Sr. began his career in auto sales in 1960 near Birmingham, the first step towards what would eventually become the Regal Automotive Group

1971: The Campisi brothers purchased a dealership in 1971, truly beginning the automotive journey

1975: The brothers added a Toyota franchise to their group

1976: Sal Campisi Sr. purchased Kerley Pontiac in Lakeland and changed the name to Regal Pontiac, Honda, Inc. in May 1976. The two original brands at the start were Honda and Pontiac

1976 Until Now

1982: In 1982, we added the AMC and Renault franchises (which later became Eagle)

1983: Our team added Jeep® vehicles to our store

1988: We added Daihatsu vehicles to our store in 1988

1991: In 1991, we added Precision Oldsmobile and GMC Truck to our growing group

1994: In 1994, we added luxury vehicles with our acquisition of Wedgewood Acura

2000: We added Daewoo American vehicles to the mix

2009: Regal Automotive Group expanded in 2009 with Chevrolet and Kia franchises and added a second location on Highway 98 South

Two Locations, One Commitment to Service

Regal Automotive Group offers two locations to shop or service your vehicle at. However, don't let that fool you. Even if we are split between two areas, we share the same commitment to customer and vehicle service. Regardless of which showroom you visit, you can browse a wide range of new vehicles and pre-owned models. You can also rely on our factory-trained technicians, who have years of experience under their belts and are ready to treat your vehicle with the care it deserves. Our core values will never change, and neither will our attitude. You will always be our priority.

A Legacy That Continues

Whether you are from Davenport, living in Lakeland, or visiting from out of town, you will discover that our legacy is thriving. We just want to say thank you, Lakeland, for being part of our Regal family. Without the loyalty of our customers, hard-working and passionate employees, and community partners, our journey would look very different. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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