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Bucky Bates

Bucky Bates | Page 2

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0

408 Reviews

5.0

408 Reviews

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Overview Reviews (408) Inventory (279)

Dealership Experience

12 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 4 mos

Languages Spoken

English

408 Reviews of Bucky Bates

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July 31, 2026

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Bucky was amazing! Very knowledgeable and helpful with getting us what we wanted at the best deal! Very knowledgeable and helpful with getting us what we wanted at the best deal! More

by kayla.ellendel

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Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

Jul 31, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re thrilled Bucky’s expertise helped you secure your new Kia Seltos at a great value. Congratulations on your Seltos and thank you for choosing us. We look forward to assisting you again.

July 31, 2026

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Bucky is amazing. He walked us through the entire buying process and made it easy and convenient. He walked us through the entire buying process and made it easy and convenient. More

by lakentabor

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Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

Jul 31, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Great to know Bucky guided you through each step smoothly and made everything convenient. We appreciate you choosing a new Kia Seltos. Enjoy your Seltos on the road!

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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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

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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Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

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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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

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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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

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!

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