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Bucky Bates

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0

396 Reviews

5.0

396 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

12 yrs

Industry Experience

12 yrs

Languages Spoken

English

396 Reviews of Bucky Bates

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July 21, 2026

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Came back due to the professionalism of the team, especially Bucky Bates! The 3rd Kia I bought from him! especially Bucky Bates! The 3rd Kia I bought from him! More

by Alikoko

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Jul 21, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for choosing us again, and for highlighting Bucky’s professionalism. Enjoy your new Kia, and please reach out if there’s anything else we can help with.

July 13, 2026

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Bucky is terrific. He knows his stuff and doesn't just try to put you in the car HE wants to sell. He listens in order to put you in the YOU want/need. He knows his stuff and doesn't just try to put you in the car HE wants to sell. He listens in order to put you in the YOU want/need. More

by wncmayers

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Jul 13, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We appreciate you sharing how Bucky focused on finding the Sportage Hybrid that suited you. Congratulations on your new Kia, and we hope to assist you again down the road.

July 13, 2026

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Bucky is our favorite — we just bought our fifth Kia, and this was the third one in a row we bought from Bucky. He is knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and fun. this was the third one in a row we bought from Bucky. He is knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and fun. More

by ashecoach

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Jul 13, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re thrilled you chose your fifth Kia, the new Sportage Hybrid. Bucky’s knowledge, patience, and friendly approach clearly made this process enjoyable. Your loyalty means a great deal to us.

July 11, 2026

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Absolutely loved the experience I had! Bucky was an incredible sales person. Brand new to buying a car and he walked me through the steps and was personable! Definitely a great salesman if Bucky was an incredible sales person. Brand new to buying a car and he walked me through the steps and was personable! Definitely a great salesman if you’re interested in Kia! More

by Photored2020

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Jul 11, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your purchase of a new Kia K4 and that Bucky’s guidance made each step clear and personable. Enjoy every moment behind the wheel of your K4.

July 09, 2026

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Bucky was great this is the 2nd car we purchased from him…awesome job….if we need another car he will be the one. him…awesome job….if we need another car he will be the one. More

by robinmeserve

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Jul 09, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for choosing Bucky again for your new Kia. It’s wonderful to know he delivered another great experience, and we’ll be here to help whenever you’re ready for your next vehicle. Wishing you many happy miles ahead.

July 09, 2026

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Bucky is very easy to work with and took the time to show me all of the features of my new car me all of the features of my new car More

by scottmeserve

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Jul 09, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for sharing your feedback about Bucky. We’re glad he walked you through all the features of your new Kia Telluride Hybrid. If you have any questions, please let us know.

May 27, 2026

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Worked with us listening to our asks and finding our perfect match on day one! perfect match on day one! More

by spriggletts

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May 28, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and that our team could make this a top-notch experience. We look forward to continuing to serve you in the future!

May 22, 2026

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Great to deal with and easy to talk to about vehicles and very informed and knowledgeable very informed and knowledgeable More

by Mh23wilson

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May 25, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It's great to hear that we were able to help you out. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Asheville!

April 18, 2026

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Great Great customer service worked with us until the payment was right and and within our budget . This place is great. We've been customers here for a long time. We appreciate great customer service an payment was right and and within our budget . This place is great. We've been customers here for a long time. We appreciate great customer service and will continue to deal with Kia More

by aprilhamby88

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Apr 18, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We're grateful for your long-time support and delighted that Bucky could help secure a payment plan for your Jeep that fits your budget. Your trust means a lot to our team. We look forward to serving you again.

April 17, 2026

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Fantastic salesman. Easy going, and fun to be around. Highly recommended for the next customer. Easy going, and fun to be around. Highly recommended for the next customer. More

by justintucker26

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Apr 17, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

What a pleasure to hear Bucky made the experience both easygoing and enjoyable. Congratulations on your Ford Explorer and thank you for recommending us to future customers. We look forward to supporting you down the road.

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