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Bucky Bates

Bucky Bates | Page 2

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0

400 Reviews

5.0

400 Reviews

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Overview Reviews (400) Inventory (311)

Dealership Experience

12 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 2 mos

Languages Spoken

English

400 Reviews of Bucky Bates

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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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Yes

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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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Yes

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.

April 04, 2026

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This man knows how to sell a car! Told him what I was looking for and bam! He found it! Told him what I was looking for and bam! He found it! More

by cecebrad3000

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Apr 04, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re glad Bucky found the right Kia Sorento for you so quickly. Thank you for your feedback!

April 04, 2026

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Bucky helped me 9 years ago with my car & my wife again today with hers. Excellent all around! today with hers. Excellent all around! More

by Eric88keys

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Apr 04, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It’s fantastic that Bucky could support you again after nine years and assist your wife with her Kia. Thank you for your continued trust and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you both in the years ahead.

March 30, 2026

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The people here are very professional and will take the time to actually discuss things with you and explain things you don’t know. time to actually discuss things with you and explain things you don’t know. More

by kerstetteravery

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Mar 30, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It’s rewarding to hear our team took the time to guide you through every detail of your used Kia Niro. Bucky is thrilled you found our staff professional and informative.

March 26, 2026

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Bucky was absolutely amazing. I was pre approved for a vehicle when i desperately needed one and got me in and out with an amazing car! I love all the workers at paramount but Buc I was pre approved for a vehicle when i desperately needed one and got me in and out with an amazing car! I love all the workers at paramount but Bucky has been phenomenal! More

by hailey.drake1998

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Mar 26, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Bucky. We’re proud he made everything move quickly and got you into your Kia Soul when you needed it most. It’s reassuring to know our staff could step in and help when you needed a vehicle urgently.

March 26, 2026

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Bucky was awesome very professional and super friendly. Made sure my wife got in the exact car she was wanting and made us feel just over all grateful. Made sure my wife got in the exact car she was wanting and made us feel just over all grateful. More

by Arnolddallas1

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Mar 26, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It’s great to hear that Bucky’s professional and friendly service helped your wife get the exact Kia Soul she wanted. Thank you for sharing your experience and awarding us five stars.

March 26, 2026

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Bucky was helpful and kind. Nice space within the dealership. Friendly people close to our house Nice space within the dealership. Friendly people close to our house More

by billcavallaro

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Mar 26, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We’re glad Bucky could assist you and that our space felt welcoming. It’s rewarding to know our convenient location worked for you, and we hope you enjoy your new Kia Sportage Hybrid.

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