Bucky Bates
Bucky Bates at Paramount Kia of Asheville

Bucky Bates

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0
408 Reviews
5.0

408 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

12 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 4 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

408 Reviews of Bucky Bates

November 09, 2026

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My experience was extremely smooth and easy and pleasant with Bucky and his team. Looking forward to experiencing my new vehicle! More

by Maureenb8183
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Nov 09, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We hope you enjoy your new Kia Telluride Hybrid! We're happy to hear Bucky and our team made your purchase feel effortless and enjoyable.

November 07, 2026

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Was such a pleasure to get to work with Bucky on purchasing a 2024 Jeep Sahara. He made the process so smooth and was extremely thorough and answered any questions we had throughout the process! 100 More

by carl.davis1597
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Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

Nov 07, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Your kind words about Bucky’s attention to detail mean a lot to our team. We’re glad he made purchasing your Jeep Wrangler 4xe feel easy and answered your questions throughout the process!

October 31, 2026

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Bucky was courteous, caring, not rushed and always a gentleman. I appreciated being treated as an individual. He found me the exact vehicle I wanted.in a short time. It would a perfect world if all s More

by susanemengel
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Avery

Oct 31, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Your recognition of Bucky’s thoughtful, personal attention means a great deal to our team. We’re delighted he found the exact Kia Sportage Hybrid you wanted and made your purchase such a pleasure.

October 21, 2026

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Bucky Bates and Mike Masters were great. They were helpful and I love my car. More

by tabbynokat
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Avery, Michael Masters

Oct 22, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Your new Kia Sportage Hybrid looks right at home. We’re glad Bucky and our team could provide the support you needed, and knowing you’re enjoying your Sportage Hybrid means a lot to us.

October 12, 2026

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We purchased a certified used Kia vehicle at the Asheville dealership and had a wonderful experience. We are from Columbia, South Carolina and came up here to get a good deal. More

by Randy_SC
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Oct 12, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re glad finding the right deal on your certified pre-owned Kia Niro EV made the trip from Columbia worthwhile. Hearing that your experience was enjoyable means a lot to our team.

September 30, 2026

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Everyone is a pleasure to be around. Confident helpful and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this sales team. More

by sldavisw2
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Other Employees Tagged: Josh Flowers, Moses Elmore , Chris Apple

Sep 30, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Our sales team enjoyed helping you find your new Kia Sorento. Knowing you found our team welcoming and knowledgeable, and that you’d recommend us, means a great deal to us.

September 25, 2026

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Great experience with Bucky and the whole team! Purchasing was a relatively painless process and all needs were met. More

by Marandap13
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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle, Evan Woodward

Sep 25, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Knowing that purchasing your new Kia Sorento Hybrid felt effortless means a lot to our team. We’re glad Bucky and our staff could meet your expectations at every step.

September 22, 2026

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This is the third Sportage that I have bought from this dealership. I have nothing but compliments for the way I was treated and the way everything was handled. More

by larrywagoner
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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle , Chris Apple

Sep 23, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Attentive support is at the heart of how our team approaches every purchase. We’re honored you trusted us for your third Sportage Hybrid, and hearing that you felt well treated and that everything was handled smoothly means a lot to our team.

August 25, 2026

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bright determined & dedicated. lift this man up the ladder. The work of "the undercover boss" I respect. Bucky is One man, One Woman & One Teen. He Guides, he Leads. Lift him Up 💯 More

by maryloutravis58
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Aug 25, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re glad you experienced Bucky’s dedication and leadership during your Kia Soul purchase. Your recommendation to lift him up and respect for his approach mean a lot to our team.

August 17, 2026

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Bucky truly made our buying experience so stress free and amazing! I highly recommend him!!! More

by Kadenceray2
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Aug 18, 2026

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for the five-star rating and recommendation. We’re glad Bucky could make buying your new Seltos stress-free and enjoyable.

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