Evan Payne
Evan Payne at Paramount Kia of Hickory

Evan Payne

Sales Manager

Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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4.8
145 Reviews

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 8 mos

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 8 mos

4.8

145 Reviews

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145 Reviews of Evan Payne

October 02, 2026

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Great experience at Paramount Kia of Hickory. Kalli was friendly, helpful, professional, and made everything easy. More

by jaretezatu
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Other Employees Tagged: Kalli Kubik

Oct 02, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re glad purchasing your new Kia Carnival Hybrid felt effortless. Kalli is happy she could guide you smoothly through each step, and knowing that our helpful approach made everything easy for you means a lot to our team.

September 03, 2026

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Andre made buying a car such an easy and enjoyable experience! He was friendly, helpful, and made the entire process simple and stress-free. He listened to what I was looking for, answered all my ques More

by Mrs.Rogers
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Andre Jefferson

Sep 03, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It’s rewarding to know that Andre’s friendly, pressure-free approach made your Telluride purchase so simple. Your recommendation and five-star rating mean a great deal to our team.

September 02, 2026

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Very nice and friendly. Answered all my questions and made me feel less stressed out More

by kanthony1123
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Sep 03, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing your purchase experience felt stress-free and informative means a lot to our team. We’re pleased we could answer all your questions and help you feel at ease with your new Kia Sorento.

September 02, 2026

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The finance manager made the car-buying process easy and stress-free. He took the time to explain all of the warranty options in detail without making me feel pressured, and he worked hard to find the best More

by Mrs.Rogers
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Andre Jefferson

Sep 02, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing the financing process felt easy and pressure-free means a lot to our team. Our finance team is pleased we could explain warranty options thoroughly and secure a competitive rate for your new Telluride. Your five-star rating and praise inspire us to maintain this level of service.

September 02, 2026

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I had a great experience working with the sales manager during my car purchase. He went above and beyond to make the process easy and stress-free. He worked with the numbers, made adjustments where he coul More

by Mrs.Rogers
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Andre Jefferson

Sep 02, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing the purchase of your new Kia Telluride felt effortless and stress-free means a lot to our team. We’re glad our sales manager could work with your budget, make those adjustments, and include accessories to bring everything together. Your kind words and five-star rating are truly appreciated, and we hope you enjoy every mile in your new Telluride.

August 13, 2026

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We had a very good experience at Kia of Hickory! Cruz and Evan were both very helpful and kind. More

by skeene117
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Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Cruz

Aug 13, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for the five-star rating! We’re happy Evan and our staff could make your visit welcoming and supportive.

August 04, 2026

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5 STARS- Could not have asked for better! By far my best car buying experience with Michael and the Paramount KIA team. I have been scoping the new 27 Telluride Hybrid and they had the exact More

by Brittany J
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Aug 04, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing your purchase of the new Kia Telluride Hybrid felt effortless from start to finish is rewarding for our team. We’re glad we had the exact trim and color you wanted in stock, and that Michael could answer your questions and make everyone, including your three-year-old, feel at ease throughout.

July 27, 2026

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I just wanted to leave a quick review saying that I had a great experience buying a car from Paramount Kia of Hickory! Everyone was super helpful and the process seemed to go by pretty fast! Highly recommend More

by TSR1988
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Other Employees Tagged: George Ray , Tyler Richey

Jul 27, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate your five-star review! We’re glad our team could make the process smooth and efficient for you. If there’s ever anything else you need, please feel free to reach out.

July 17, 2026

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This was a great experience. They were all so kind and helpful. They went above and beyond to help us. More

by Burnstina977
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Tony Clarke

Jul 19, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and let us know how we are doing. Our customers are our top priority and your feedback is greatly appreciated! All of us at Paramount Kia of Hickory are glad to have you as a customer.

Jul 17, 2026

Burnstina977 responded

Thankful to have Tony and glad to have had such a nice person help us.

July 17, 2026

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Tony was amazing from the beginning to the end. He helped work out the perfect deal. Highly reccomend him and Ryan in finance. More

by Ashleyburns946
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Tony Clarke

Jul 19, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you, Ashley, for choosing Paramount Kia of Hickory. Your feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We're glad Tony was able to help, and we hope to see you again!

Jul 17, 2026

Ashleyburns946 responded

Thankful for my experience at this dealership

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