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Bucky Bates

Bucky Bates | Page 2

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0

389 Reviews

5.0

389 Reviews

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Overview Reviews (389) Inventory (316)

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 10 mos

Languages Spoken

English

389 Reviews of Bucky Bates

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March 16, 2026

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Clean, prompt, helpful and friendly. Was greeted right away with smiling faces and they worked with me on my trade in Was greeted right away with smiling faces and they worked with me on my trade in More

by Heiremansg

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Mar 16, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for rating us five stars and for choosing us for your Jeep. We’re glad our team greeted you promptly and helped make your trade in seamless in our clean, friendly showroom. We hope to welcome you back soon.

March 07, 2026

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Bought a Kia soul. Bucky was very helpful and courteous. Thank you. Y y y Bucky was very helpful and courteous. Thank you. Y y y More

by vrthornton

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Mar 07, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for choosing a new Kia Soul and sharing your experience with Bucky’s courteous assistance. We’re happy his support stood out during your visit. If you have any questions or need further help, please let us know.

March 07, 2026

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Great experience at Asheville Kia—Bucky was friendly, helpful, and made the entire car-buying process easy! 🚗 helpful, and made the entire car-buying process easy! 🚗 More

by Beckythornton74

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Mar 07, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

How great to hear that Bucky was friendly and helpful throughout your Kia purchase. We’re happy the process felt easy and hope you enjoy every mile in your new Kia.

March 02, 2026

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Paramount Kia of Asheville is great to work with. They try to help without being pushy. They try to help without being pushy. More

by kristiegail1972

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Mar 02, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re delighted our team assisted you in a helpful and respectful manner. Bucky is pleased to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for choosing Kia and for the five-star rating.

February 14, 2026

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Buddy was very good to work with. Patient and accommodating. Listened to what I said. Patient and accommodating. Listened to what I said. More

by louise.faustini

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Feb 14, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re delighted our team could be patient and accommodating while you chose your used BMW i3. Listening to your needs is important to us. Enjoy every moment behind the wheel and let us know if you need anything else.

February 14, 2026

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Was attentive and easy to talk to. Kept in contact regarding my interest in purchasing. Kept in contact regarding my interest in purchasing. More

by kayla_rubin

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Feb 15, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you, Kayla, for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

February 05, 2026

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As always, I appreciate Josh's help. This will be the third Kia I have purchased through him. This will be the third Kia I have purchased through him. More

by KerryRice

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Other Employees Tagged: Josh Flowers, Aaron Avery, Andre Moseley

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Feb 05, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for choosing Kia with Josh’s help for the third time. We appreciate your continued trust in him. We look forward to assisting you with your next Kia.

January 24, 2026

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Excellent service. Bucky was very patient and knowledgeable. We would definitely buy from you when the right car comes in. Thanks. Bucky was very patient and knowledgeable. We would definitely buy from you when the right car comes in. Thanks. More

by bcallen56

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Jan 24, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit.

January 22, 2026

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Dealership was very clean and inviting, with everyone being very friendly. Sales was easy to deal with and very informative, as was finance and the drive out person. Great people to work with. being very friendly. Sales was easy to deal with and very informative, as was finance and the drive out person. Great people to work with. More

by philiperobinson101

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Jan 22, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Asheville.

January 17, 2026

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Bucky was professional and friendly and made our car buying experience smooth and fun. Thanks! buying experience smooth and fun. Thanks! More

by Troyryoung

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Jan 17, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We work hard to make sure our guests have an exceptional experience. We will share your comments with our team, and we look forward to working with you again.

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