Ryan Briggs
Ryan Briggs at Paramount Kia of Hickory

Ryan Briggs

Finance Manager

Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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4.9
506 Reviews
4.9

506 Reviews

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506 Reviews of Ryan Briggs

October 08, 2026

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Today was the first time in 16 years that my husband and I finally took our time to pick out the car that we actually wanted! Thank you Tony Clarke for your patience and understanding to help pick the car w More

by johnnymoore1124
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Other Employees Tagged: Tony Clarke, Luke Audet

Oct 08, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

After 16 years of waiting, knowing you could finally take your time selecting the right Kia Seltos means a great deal to us. Hearing that Tony’s patience and understanding helped you find the car you needed is truly rewarding, and we look forward to seeing you again.

October 05, 2026

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Car buying can be like getting a root canal. ...But Paramount made the process very easy. Full disclosure: I did everything online, including locking in the price on my pre-owned Seltos. Walke More

by JSD
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Other Employees Tagged: Trenton Claxton, Kalli Kubik

Oct 05, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Your mention of handling the entire purchase online and locking in your price before stepping in illustrates the seamless process we aim for. Our team is pleased Ryan and our sales staff could make your pre-owned Kia Seltos purchase stress-free, and we appreciate you recommending us.

October 05, 2026

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Just bought a 2026 Sorento! Love it! Tim Whitener, our salesman, was amazing. Very informative about both cars I was looking at. Very professional and friendly! Ryan in finance More

by auburngirl1967
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Other Employees Tagged: Tim Whitener

Oct 05, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing that we met your expectations on your first purchase means a lot to our team. Tim was happy to provide information on both vehicles you were considering, and Ryan is glad the finance process felt seamless. Congratulations on your new 2026 Kia Sorento, and thank you for choosing our dealership.

October 03, 2026

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Overall great service and very friendly atmosphere! Cruz was amazing and would do business with him again. More

by ToriW
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Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Cruz

Oct 03, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Your new Kia Telluride is in great hands. Knowing you enjoyed our friendly atmosphere and exceptional service means a lot to our team. We’re glad our sales associate could make your purchase experience memorable, and we look forward to serving you again.

October 01, 2026

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This was easily the best car buying experience I have had. Kalli was helpful, and we were in and out of the door in around an hour. No aggressive sales tactics, just straight to the point and helpf More

by bbguy247
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Other Employees Tagged: Kalli Kubik

Oct 01, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Your note about our no-pressure, efficient process highlights how we aim to make buying simple. Kalli is pleased she could help you and keep everything moving smoothly. Hearing that you found our pricing competitive compared to other area offers is rewarding. Thank you for recommending us, and enjoy your new Telluride Hybrid!

October 01, 2026

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Great salesman in David Hoover and it was great working woth Andy who helped with our deal. More

by Hoover05
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Other Employees Tagged: David Hoover, Andy Harris

Oct 01, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Our team enjoyed helping you secure your new Kia K4. Knowing your praise of David and Andy means a lot to us.

September 29, 2026

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Fernando was extremely helpful. Very happy to sign with Ryan again and will come back here for my next car! More

by Macy Grace
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Other Employees Tagged: Fernando Cruz

Sep 29, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing you found Fernando extremely helpful and enjoyed working with Ryan again means a lot to us. Congratulations on your new Kia Seltos, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next car.

September 29, 2026

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Definitely not my best experience during purchasing a vehicle. Became overwhelmed with the whole situation and still have a few issues that hasn’t been taking care of More

by narissahuff
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Other Employees Tagged: George Ray, Tyler Richey

Oct 03, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for your review. We're sorry your visit didn't go as planned, and we'd like to address these issues with our team. If it's possible to discuss your visit in more detail, please send us a message. We strive to make sure that all of our customers leave happy, and it's disappointing to learn that we missed the mark here.

September 29, 2026

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Kaleb was a very respectable knowledgeable helpful in assisting us in finding a car that we enjoy and fit our budget. More

by asr_bwr_acr
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Other Employees Tagged: Kaleb Green

Sep 29, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing that Kaleb’s expertise helped you find a new Kia Sportage you enjoy and that fits your budget means a lot to our team. Congratulations on your Sportage, and enjoy every drive!

September 29, 2026

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Tim Whitener was great to work with and very professional. I'm glad I made the choice to switch to Kia. More

by thavil
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Other Employees Tagged: Tim Whitener, McKymron Ashley

Sep 29, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Knowing that Tim delivered a welcoming and polished experience means a lot to our team. We’re glad you chose Kia and hope your new Sportage Hybrid brings you many miles of enjoyment.

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