Dealership Experience
23 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
23 yrs, 1 mo
Specialties & Trainings
Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016
Kia Professional Elite Certified
214 Reviews
Write a Review214 Reviews of Tim Whitener
April 21, 2024
I have to admit, I wasn't looking forward to going to any dealership. I've had bad experiences before. After seeing a friend's Soul, I knew that's what I wanted. The sales team at Paramount Kia wasn't pushy dealership. I've had bad experiences before. After seeing a friend's Soul, I knew that's what I wanted. The sales team at Paramount Kia wasn't pushy and were very helpful in answering my questions. Thanks guys! More
April 08, 2024
The best car purchasing experience, ever. I drove from Raleigh, NC to Hickory, NC to buy my car from Tim Whitener, my sales professional. Tim is highly knowledgeable, understood what I wante I drove from Raleigh, NC to Hickory, NC to buy my car from Tim Whitener, my sales professional. Tim is highly knowledgeable, understood what I wanted and made me feel comfortable and important. Easy to negotiate which was done online and Tim had the car ready for me. He was professional, honest with strong moral principles. I purchased a car from Tim a few years before and this experience was even better and I plan to return again. If you are planning to buy a car, talk to Tim at Paramount. You will leave with a positive experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Arrowood
March 05, 2024
I cannot say enough great things about this dealership and the personnel that work there. I could tell that they really care about their customers and wanted to make sure that they got what they wanted w and the personnel that work there. I could tell that they really care about their customers and wanted to make sure that they got what they wanted without hassle or wasting valuable time. I met with Tim Whitener on 8 February 2024, and he assisted my wife and I in looking at the different models of Tellurides available because we were not very sure about the differences between them as it can be a little confusing until you see them. I told him then that I more or less knew what I wanted and did not want to be harassed or have my time wasted with minutia and monotonous talk and bickering. Tim stayed after hours that night to ensure that all of our questions and concerns were addressed. He did that to a tee and with a smile on his face. We left that night, and I told him that I had research and shopping around to do to ensure that I was making the right decision with the right dealership. Also, I met Evan Payne during this visit, and he was a pleasure to deal with also. I came back to the dealership on Tuesday the 13th to discuss a little more and left with more knowledge and confidence in the dealership and my selection. Then on the 15th, my wife and I returned to negotiate a deal and purchase a vehicle, if the price was right and we could negotiate a deal. I can say that between Tim and Evan we struck a deal fairly quickly and I felt appreciated and respected as a customer and a veteran. After the deal was struck, we met with C.J. Underwood and all I can say is there's probably not a better individual at this location than that man. He was very kind, compassionate, and just all-around good guy. We enjoyed talking with him as we walked us through the paperwork and took our payment. We were probably with CJ for the better part of an hour, and he was a pleasure to talk to and walked and talked us through all of the paperwork. The whole time we were with CJ, Tim was waiting for us to come out so that he could cover the vehicles features and answer any questions we had about it prior to us driving it home. Once again, Tim was there after hours and so was CJ. This dealership is truly top-notch, and these three individuals are true professionals that deserve to be recognized many times over, especially if this is how they treat all of their customers or potential customers. I highly recommend Paramount Kia for any vehicle purchase, and I would advise anyone to see these gentlemen. Thank you all for our NEW RIDE. WE LOVE IT!!! Randy and Jennifer Ly More
Other Employees Tagged: Evan Payne , CJ Underwood
February 10, 2024
Tim Whitener once again has impressed myself and my son with his knowledge and helpfulness. Made buying a new vehicle extremely easy and enjoyable. Tim is a super star and an all star. We always go to h with his knowledge and helpfulness. Made buying a new vehicle extremely easy and enjoyable. Tim is a super star and an all star. We always go to him whenever we need to purchase a new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs , Hannah
January 30, 2024
Outstanding customer service and support, highly recommended, very informative and very caring, from sales to management and finance recommended, very informative and very caring, from sales to management and finance More
Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Leger
December 30, 2023
Great experience. Everyone was so professional and helpful. Shout out to Tim and young man that did our financial needs. We love our car Everyone was so professional and helpful. Shout out to Tim and young man that did our financial needs. We love our car More
December 06, 2023
Always followed up, answered my questions and documentation request quickly. Purchase process was transparent and got us on the road quickly. Highly recommend. documentation request quickly. Purchase process was transparent and got us on the road quickly. Highly recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Leger
November 30, 2023
I love this dealership it is a very friendly and clean place. I have owned 4 Kia Sorento's and this is the second one I have bought from Tim Whitner i love this guy he is very friendly and honest he is e place. I have owned 4 Kia Sorento's and this is the second one I have bought from Tim Whitner i love this guy he is very friendly and honest he is easy to work with. I drive an hour one way just to use this dealership.Big shout out to the dealership and Tim Whitener Thank You for heaping me get into my new Sorento. And a big Thank you Ryan Briggs in the finance dept. for making this happen More
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs
November 15, 2023
We recently bought our third Kia from Paramount Motors, and specifically from salesman Tim Whitener. We value his honesty and competence, which is why we didn't even stop in anywhere else before buying ou and specifically from salesman Tim Whitener. We value his honesty and competence, which is why we didn't even stop in anywhere else before buying our new Sportage Hybrid. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Leger