Meet Samantha Taylor, one of the Mission Viejo Kia Client Relations Advisor. Samantha has been involved in the auto industry for 15 years making her one of the best team members. She is a California native who grew up just 7 hours north of MV in beautiful Sacramento, California!

One question Samantha gets most frequently is “What is your best deal?”. As a very upfront and honest sales member, she reassures her customers they cannot go wrong with investing in a Kia, then she proceeds with the next steps to ensure she gets them set up with the exact vehicle that suits the customer's needs. There are several ideal Kia selections whether her customer is interested in a city commuter, mountain goer, or interstate driver.

Outside of work, Samantha loves helping others live a healthier life by sharing the widely known, doTerra essential oils. All doTerra oils and other products are ethically sourced and manufactured, and they ensure all their oils are of the highest grade, which Samantha supports through and through. During her downtime, she enjoys time resting and relaxing while watching a good movie series.

Samantha and her 8-year-old son, Zaine, are HUGE baseball fans. They love to support the local teams including the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels.

John Patterson, Samantha Taylor and her son, Zane and

When Samantha works with customers from out of town, she highly recommends the following restaurants once it’s time for a celebratory meal:

• Sushi Plantation specializes in preparing and serving top-quality sushi. Offering a blend of traditional and modern Japanese delicacy sushi. This is Samantha and Zaine’s go-to!
• Voted one of the best Persian restaurants in Orange County, Hatam serves the ethnic cuisine of Iran. The doors opened in 1990 by the Rajab family and they take pride in being one of the few Persian restaurants in Southern California that serve halal meat.
• Italian classics served with imported wines in a relaxed space with modern flair and a small patio, Ma’s Italian Kitchen is one you cannot miss!

Samantha's most fun memory since working at the dealership was the 2021 annual Beach Party at Huntington Beach hosted by the Orange County Auto Team. This party is thrown for all the employees, business partners, and guests of the dealership. After a few years without this fun gathering due to the pandemic, last year's party was one for the books!

One thing that comes along with the healthy work environment at Patterson Autos is its outstanding culture. Patterson Autos took Samantha and her son, Zaine to the Del Mar Horse Races to watch the thoroughbred horses and the industry's top athletes race at the Del Mar Racetrack. After the races, they capped off the night with a nice sushi dinner. Samantha is very delighted about how pleasant it is to work with such amazing individuals. She considers all her coworkers family!