Dealership Experience
12 yrs, 2 mos
Industry Experience
12 yrs, 2 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Hyundai Star Program Recognized Salesman
Genesis G90 GXM Immersion Training
116 Reviews
Write a Review116 Reviews of Colby Cloninger
February 26, 2026
Traded in my wife’s vehicle that had a lot of negative equity. Carl worked with us to find the vehicle that not only fit our needs but was in a price range we could work with. equity. Carl worked with us to find the vehicle that not only fit our needs but was in a price range we could work with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carl Roth, Allen Queen
February 26, 2026
Carl was my salesman and he was absolutely phenomenal, I came with a lot of questions and he was extremely patient and made sure I got the exact deal I wanted. came with a lot of questions and he was extremely patient and made sure I got the exact deal I wanted. More
Other Employees Tagged: Carl Roth, Allen Queen
February 20, 2026
This is the second Genesis we have purchased in the last three years here at Paramount Genesis. We have had 110% sales and service from the very beginning and will always recommend Paramount Genesis to our three years here at Paramount Genesis. We have had 110% sales and service from the very beginning and will always recommend Paramount Genesis to our family and friends. Jamie Wright has always gone above and beyond for us and is not only our salesman, but has become a good friend as well. Laney in service has the same drive to give us the best service experience possible. She always makes sure we are aware of whats going on during the service and keeps us up to date on appointments. The finance department (Colby Cloninger and Karrie Powell) went out of their way to help me with my finance and service packages and patiently went through them all and answered any questions I had. In closing, Paramount Genesis is number one on our list of dealerships we have had experience with. Keep up the good work! More
Other Employees Tagged: James Wright, Karrie Powell , Laney, service department
February 07, 2026
Hyundai Paramount in Hickory has a very welcoming atmosphere and supportive employees. We do not get any of the "icky" car salesman vibes when shopping there and the continued support after purchase atmosphere and supportive employees. We do not get any of the "icky" car salesman vibes when shopping there and the continued support after purchase is great! This is our second new car purchase from this dealership. Shout out to Andre Jefferson, who was a pleasure to work with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Andre Jefferson, Allen Queen
January 09, 2026
Wonderful professionals, wonderful experience for the purchase of my beautiful 2025 Genesis G90! Our rep, Matthew Cook was SOOO personable and so genuinely nice! Sales Manager Colby Cloninger was amazin purchase of my beautiful 2025 Genesis G90! Our rep, Matthew Cook was SOOO personable and so genuinely nice! Sales Manager Colby Cloninger was amazingly pleasant, utterly accommodating, and totally responsive. And Karrie Powell was simply lovely to deal with. This was my first experience dealing with Genesis of Hickory and even though they are about 60 miles away from where I live, I would absolutely do business with them again without ANY hesitation for any future car purchases - even though I have Genesis dealerships that are located much closer to me! Thank you, Paramount!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Karrie Powell, Matthew Cook
January 07, 2026
Great cars, customer service was great once I was helped, manger was not helpful with the deal, sales person was pivotal in make my deal, manager wasted my time back and forth over pennies. 4 Salespeople wal manger was not helpful with the deal, sales person was pivotal in make my deal, manager wasted my time back and forth over pennies. 4 Salespeople walked by me without greeting me or asking me did i need help. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Pridgen, Jeff Briggs, Karrie Powell, Brad Walters, Shayle Gash
December 30, 2025
Just wow! From the fair pricing to the truly outstanding customer service, I cannot recommend this dealership enough. I drove over six hours to purchase a vehi From the fair pricing to the truly outstanding customer service, I cannot recommend this dealership enough. I drove over six hours to purchase a vehicle, sight unseen. Shayle promised me the car was in showroom condition and he delivered! Very quick paperwork with a friendly staff got me on the road in just over an hour. Truly what you want in a car purchase experience. These guys are genuine, fair, and respectful of your time. I hope to do business with Shayle and the Paramount Auto (VW) team again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Shayle Gash
December 21, 2025
He showed me all the details of my car, how to work all the new things. I’ve never seen very friendly very helpful very polite. the new things. I’ve never seen very friendly very helpful very polite. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andre Jefferson, Allen Queen
December 04, 2025
I contacted the dealer to discuss my lease that was ending mid. Jan. Tried to reach Colby but he never returned my call. He had some other person contact me who seemed to only want to communicate via t ending mid. Jan. Tried to reach Colby but he never returned my call. He had some other person contact me who seemed to only want to communicate via text. As a result, I've purchased my next car at another dealer. Now I'm on this questionnaire and it only lets have Hyundai as the make of car I'm inquiring about. Odd. More
Other Employees Tagged: Valerie Rorie
November 01, 2025
Shayle, Colby, and Karrie made my dreams come true at Genesis of Hickory the process was quick and they were determined to help me get what I wanted. This team is a 10/10 and could not be happier with th Genesis of Hickory the process was quick and they were determined to help me get what I wanted. This team is a 10/10 and could not be happier with the GV70 or the Experience I had here at Paramount, I will highly recommend anyone looking to come by Paramount as they are the best around. More
Other Employees Tagged: Karrie Powell, Shayle Gash

