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Gay Family Kia Helping our community find reliable cars with unbeatable service. Family owned since 1948, customer focused, and here to get you on the road with confidence.
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Marie Gay and her husband Carl started their career together in the early 1940s. They began traveling the country with their magazine business and brought their crew of salespeople along to help. After returning to the Dickinson, Texas area in 1948, Marie and Carl created Gay Pontiac on Highway 3. In the 1960s, they moved the store's location to the newly built Gulf Freeway where their business began to flourish. During the entire 68 years that the store has been in operation, it has received numerous awards for setting sales records, including the prestigious General Motors Master Dealer Award. Gay Pontiac was one of only five dealerships nationwide to receive this honor 25 years in a row. Marie was, in fact, one of the first female dealers to be recognized by General Motors. Car buyers enjoyed Marie's welcoming greeting on the showroom floor and her dedication to making sure their experience was excellent. Because she was on site every day, she could keep a watchful eye on her customers and be available if they ever needed her. She commanded the respect of her employees by being tough, but also caring and approachable. The car business was her life and that meant her customers and employees always came first. Marie was always selling cars. Even into her last years, she was selling to nurses and doctors who supervised her care in the hospital. Marie and Carl also operated Houston International Raceway on the Gulf Freeway in the 1960s, which began their lifelong passion for drag racing. Later, they became part owners in Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, Texas. Their sons and grandsons all went on to continue the rich racing tradition of the Gay family, and are still well known in the Houston metro area today because of their racing history. Marie had a zest for life that was uncanny, and she passed that attitude on to all those around her. She loved to travel the world with her family and friends, and was particularly fond of her Las Vegas and Italy trips. Marie and Carl also loved football and were probably the biggest fans of the Houston Oilers. They rarely missed an Oilers home game in the Astrodome, and they frequently traveled to away games with the team. Mrs. Marie Gay passed away on March 10, 2016 at the age of 95, but her legacy will live on with everyone that she touched. She was an excellent role model for other women interested in owning their own business, and she helped supply the vital need of vehicle transportation and service to the Dickinson and Houston area communities. In fact, it is still possible today to see thousands of cars around the metro area that bear the Gay nameplate. She also built a great place to work that has allowed hundreds of her employees to provide for their families over the last 68 years. Marie Gay is greatly loved, and she will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and employees.

Norma Rodriguez and her gently used 2026 Kia America Sportage 🙏❤️😎
10/13/2026

Norma Rodriguez and her gently used 2026 Kia America Sportage 🙏❤️😎

Andrew Ford & Wife Gena came in on Sat. 10/3/2026. Andrew traded in his 2024 EV9 to get to a more economical monthly pay...
10/13/2026

Andrew Ford & Wife Gena came in on Sat. 10/3/2026. Andrew traded in his 2024 EV9 to get to a more economical monthly payment ~ Andrew purchased the new EV3 Wind (Black) right off of the Showroom Floor!

10/09/2026

We are excited for the BAHBT’s upcoming season. We are also honored to be awarded the BRAVO! award for the hard work Kate Gay has contributed to the organization over the past 10 years. Make sure you get your tickets for Dracula-October 23rd-25th. ❤️🙏

Buddy & Cheyennr Wilson (from Angleton, Tx) went to Big Star Hyundai 1st but ended coming to us; met Dr. Mike. They tra...
10/09/2026

Buddy & Cheyennr Wilson (from Angleton, Tx) went to Big Star Hyundai 1st but ended coming to us; met Dr. Mike. They traded their 2017 Ford Explorer. They purchased a 2027 Telluride X Line SX Prestige!

Eric Reese was referred by Jessica Kossie (previous customer with Dr. Mike). Eric came and purchased a Wolf Gray 2026 Sp...
10/07/2026

Eric Reese was referred by Jessica Kossie (previous customer with Dr. Mike). Eric came and purchased a Wolf Gray 2026 Sportage EX today!

10/06/2026
Kayden Williams and his 2026 Kia K5 his first car! Congratulations 🎉 Kayden! ❤️🙏🙏🎉
10/03/2026

Kayden Williams and his 2026 Kia K5 his first car! Congratulations 🎉 Kayden! ❤️🙏🙏🎉

Rene Sieraski (to Dr. Mike’s left) with husband (Larry to Dr. Mike’s right). Rene was rear-ended recently after purchasi...
09/30/2026

Rene Sieraski (to Dr. Mike’s left) with husband (Larry to Dr. Mike’s right). Rene was rear-ended recently after purchasing a Sportage in June. Rene & Larry came back and purchased a 2027 Sportage Hybrid EX with Dr. Mike & Patrick Branyan assisting!

Delisa Evans and her 2026 Kia Sorento barely used! 🙏❤️😎 Byron Evans helped her find the perfect one 1️⃣ 🙏
09/29/2026

Delisa Evans and her 2026 Kia Sorento barely used! 🙏❤️😎 Byron Evans helped her find the perfect one 1️⃣ 🙏

Tanner Mateka and his wife Megan came in to have her 2022 Telluride serviced. They started looking at the 2027 Telluride...
09/28/2026

Tanner Mateka and his wife Megan came in to have her 2022 Telluride serviced. They started looking at the 2027 Telluride on the Showroom Floor; spoke with Dr. Mike and ended up leasing a 2027 Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige AWD. Tanner’s Birthday as well!

Address

2801 Gulf Freeway
Dickinson, TX
77539

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm

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+18322103122

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