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Tim Whitener

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Tim Whitener

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Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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5.0

302 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

25 yrs, 4 mos

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25 yrs, 4 mos

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Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016

Kia Professional Elite Certified

5.0

302 Reviews

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302 Reviews of Tim Whitener

July 07, 2026

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Tim is an amazing sales man, very helpful each time a family member or I buy a car, Highly recommend getting sales from this man!! family member or I buy a car, Highly recommend getting sales from this man!! More

by liv

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Jul 07, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with Tim and your used Kia Optima purchase. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to helping your family again.

July 07, 2026

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Tim made the whole process super easy and understandable for my daughter.This is the 3rd car she has bought from him and would recommend to anyone I know! for my daughter.This is the 3rd car she has bought from him and would recommend to anyone I know! More

by terrypitmann09

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Jul 07, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate you sharing your experience with Tim. We’re glad he made the process clear and effortless for your daughter. Congratulations on her new Kia Sportage Hybrid and thank you for recommending us!

June 20, 2026

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This dealership was very easy to work with and has so many kind and pleasant people. many kind and pleasant people. More

by Josephczernek

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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Thomas, Randy Rosenbalm, Evan Payne, Ryan Briggs, Trenton Claxton

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Jun 20, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re glad our team made the process easy and welcoming. Congratulations on your new Kia Sportage Hybrid. Thank you for sharing your kind feedback!

June 13, 2026

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Tim made selling my vehicle a breeze. The team was super quick to respond to my inquiry, gave me an almost instant quote that was higher than other sources, and was able to sell my vehicl The team was super quick to respond to my inquiry, gave me an almost instant quote that was higher than other sources, and was able to sell my vehicle in under a day. I was hesitant to sell through a dealer, but Tim and the team made it quick, easy, and profitable. More

by Robert

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Jun 13, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It’s wonderful to hear that Tim’s swift quote and our team’s quick follow-up helped you sell your vehicle in under a day for a competitive price. We’re delighted the process felt seamless and profitable for you. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

June 01, 2026

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Great experience, bought 2 cars in 2 weeks time. Our sales guy Kaleb Green was outstanding to work with and the finance guy Eli Reese made the paperwork side of things so easy. I highly recommend th Our sales guy Kaleb Green was outstanding to work with and the finance guy Eli Reese made the paperwork side of things so easy. I highly recommend these 2 guys to all buyers. More

by jjones7299

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Other Employees Tagged: Kaleb Green , Eli Reese

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Jun 01, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for choosing Kia twice in just two weeks and congratulations on your new K4s. We’re glad Kaleb provided outstanding support and that our finance team made the paperwork so straightforward. We appreciate your recommendation.

June 01, 2026

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Simo was very kind and compassionate and very helpful. I would recommend him to all buyers! I would recommend him to all buyers! More

by audrey.rae93

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Other Employees Tagged: Kaleb Green, Tony Clarke, Trenton Claxton, George Ray, Fernando Cruz, Simo Ouanzil

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Jun 01, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re grateful you experienced Simo’s compassionate and helpful service. Thank you for recommending him to other buyers, and we’re delighted you chose the Kia Carnival. Enjoy every drive.

May 28, 2026

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Had a wonderful time there. Was treat very well and I’ll recommend this dealership and Tim to my friends and family. Thank you!!! Was treat very well and I’ll recommend this dealership and Tim to my friends and family. Thank you!!! More

by brooks602

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May 28, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re thrilled you had a wonderful experience and appreciate you recommending us and Tim to your friends and family. Enjoy your new Kia and let us know if we can assist you in the future.

May 25, 2026

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Andre was a help in the start of the search but thanks to Andy and Tim I was able to move forward and close the deal. Tim was a pleasure to work with and making sure that they were able to drive the car back Andy and Tim I was able to move forward and close the deal. Tim was a pleasure to work with and making sure that they were able to drive the car back to Charlotte to surprise my wife. Thank you More

by tommieapettie

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May 25, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re grateful for your feedback about Andre’s support at the start and how Tim helped you close the deal on your new Kia. We’re glad Tim arranged delivery to Charlotte so you could surprise your wife. Congratulations on your purchase, and please let us know if we can assist again.

May 23, 2026

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Great experience with Simo. I felt that I gained a friend rather than a salesperson. I felt that I gained a friend rather than a salesperson. More

by dpresnell10

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Other Employees Tagged: Simo Ouanzil

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May 23, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re delighted to hear you felt like you gained a friend in Simo. Congratulations on your new Kia and let us know if we can assist you further.

May 22, 2026

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It was a pleasure doing business at Paramount Kia. Everyone there is professional and nice. They made it so easy and pleasurable. I highly recommend this dealership! Everyone there is professional and nice. They made it so easy and pleasurable. I highly recommend this dealership! More

by jonesaf22

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Other Employees Tagged: Kaleb Green , Eli Reece 5 stars!

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May 22, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’re delighted to learn the team made your purchase effortless and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing a new Kia and for recommending us. We look forward to your next visit.

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