Dealership Experience
12 yrs
Industry Experience
12 yrs
Specialties & Trainings
Hyundai Star Program Recognized Salesman
Genesis G90 GXM Immersion Training
112 Reviews
Write a Review112 Reviews of Colby Cloninger
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
October 02, 2025
I know Shayle personally & I asked him about information in regards to buying a car and the process while dealing with some outside circumstances. When I’m ready to buy I’m coming to Shayle because I know a in regards to buying a car and the process while dealing with some outside circumstances. When I’m ready to buy I’m coming to Shayle because I know and trust and I’ll be treated the right way. More
Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Bisesti, Brad Walters, Patrick Lewis, Shayle Gash
September 01, 2025
In my efforts to find the ideal vehicle, I had explored every option on the market and interacted with every conceivable type of dealer and salesperson. Some were okay, some were stereotypically bad. Only every option on the market and interacted with every conceivable type of dealer and salesperson. Some were okay, some were stereotypically bad. Only one dealer and salesperson was end-to-end extraordinary. From the moment I drove up in my mother’s car (a tactic I use to see if I’m going to be judged fairly), I was greeted only with enthusiasm and sincere interest in assisting in my vehicle search. Shayle Gash was the outstanding salesperson who listened to me describe what I was looking for and helped guide me to the correct test vehicle - the one I eventually purchased. Shayle even stayed late beyond our second meeting’s originally scheduled time when previous commitments made it impossible for me to arrive on time. It is the best car buying experience I’ve ever had, and it’s not even close. I recommend Shayle and Paramount to anyone in need of a reprieve from the grind of car shopping. More
Other Employees Tagged: Karrie Powell, Shayle Gash
August 16, 2025
I recently purchased a vehicle from Paramount Hyundai of Hickory, and even though I live over two hours away, the experience couldn’t have been better. Carl and Colby were absolutely fantastic to work with Hickory, and even though I live over two hours away, the experience couldn’t have been better. Carl and Colby were absolutely fantastic to work with from start to finish. Everything was handled online and over the phone, and they made the process incredibly smooth and stress-free. There was no pressure at all—just honest, straightforward communication and a fair deal. They answered all my questions, kept me updated, and made sure I felt confident and comfortable throughout the entire transaction. Buying a car online can be nerve-wracking, but Carl and Colby earned my trust quickly. If you're considering buying from them, even from a distance, I can confidently say you're in good hands. Highly recommend! More
Other Employees Tagged: Karrie Powell, Carl Roth
July 21, 2025
Great people and customer service as always. The sales team delivery team and finance team are top notch. The sales team delivery team and finance team are top notch. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shayle Gash, Andre Jefferson, Allen Queen

