Tim Whitener
Tim Whitener at Paramount Kia of Hickory

Tim Whitener | Page 23

Sales

Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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5.0
292 Reviews

Dealership Experience

25 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

25 yrs, 2 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016

Kia Professional Elite Certified

5.0

292 Reviews

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292 Reviews of Tim Whitener

May 20, 2017

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Friendly and professional. Great experience overall. Tim Whitener was a pleasure to work with. Had good knowledge of the vehicle that we were looking at and made good sound su More

by Patricia Lineberger
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May 22, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Patricia, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We are pleased to hear about your great experience at Paramount Kia of Hickory with Tim, Patrick, and the rest of our team! If there is anything else we can do for you, just give us a visit! Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

May 08, 2017

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Excellent Experience This was our first buying experience with Paramount Kia and we couldn't be happier. Our salesperson, Tim Whitener, was very helpful and patient. He ma More

by llgk818
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Yes
May 11, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our highest priority is satisfying our guests and I am delighted to know that Tim made sure your concern was addressed properly. I look forward to working with you again and if there are other things you need assistance with, do not hesitate to contact us. Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 29, 2017

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Great experience at Hickory Kia We had a great experience at the Hickory Kia! Tim was awesome and helped us so much decide on our new vehicle. He took his time to make sure we got th More

by Kpfaff
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May 01, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such great feedback. Our primary focus is to provide each and every customer with exceptional service. Our team also strive to answer every question and address every concern in making a decision. It’s encouraging to know Tim able to show you dedicated and personalized service. Happy driving! - Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 26, 2017

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Tim Whitner did a great job. Tim Whitener did a great job helping my son find his College Graduation car. He walked us thru the options and made sure we didn't have any questions. More

by CmdrK2
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May 01, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for giving us the opportunity in providing you with a fantastic customer service experience. Tim will be very happy to hear your review. Congratulations to your son’s graduation and new car! - Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 11, 2017

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Tim Whitner is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Entire staff is helpful and pleasant! Tim has helped me a lot over last 3 weeks with my other vehicle beingbeing totaled, was more helpful to me than More

by Jlreece
Recommend Dealer
Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Patrick (finance)

Apr 12, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thanks for your outstanding review! I'm very happy to hear that Tim was of such help to you. We strive to provide excellent customer service, and we're glad that this was the case for you! Please let us know if there's anything else we can do for you. Bets regards, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 10, 2017

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BEST THERE IS THE BEST THEY ARE & THE BEST THEY EVER WILL BE AWSOME PLACE TO PURCHASE A VECHICLE WE ONLY DEAL WITH PARAMOUNT KIA SALES ,IS AWSOME EVERY CAR WE HAVE BOUGH TIM WHITINER HAS SOLD IT TO US HE IS A AW More

by KIAMAN
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Other Employees Tagged: William Porter , Aaron Bisesti, Scott Collins, David Walling, Preston Woods, PATRICK BUTLER AWSOME IN FIANCE

Apr 11, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating! It is great to hear we were able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a remarkable experience. Feel free to call or stop by if there is anything else we can do for you. Warm regards, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 04, 2017

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Best car buying experience I've ever had! Tim not only went out of his way to find the right car for my family's needs, but went above and beyond expectations to find the right financing optio More

by Heather Hughes
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Apr 05, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Heather, thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating! It is great to hear Tim was able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience. Feel free to call or stop by if there is anything else we can do for you. All the best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

March 28, 2017

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Sold me two lemons then did not include service plan Tim is the biggest crook of a sales person you will ever meet. I was sold two lemons. The current optima I have has a bad transmission with only 13,00 More

by Womanofsteel82
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February 28, 2017

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2016 Kia sedona Tim was a great salesman, the process was smooth and easy going I never felt pressured to buy. In the end we went with a used vehicle, It was very cl More

by Matthew J Hogan
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Mar 01, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Matthew, thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your purchase! I am very happy to hear that it was a smooth and easy process for you as we know buying a car takes time out of your day. Thank you for your recommendation as well and enjoy your vehicle! All the best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

February 18, 2017

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No hassle car buying at its best I knew what I came for and the guys helped make it happen. Always friendly, personalized service. Easy process start to finish. This is my third vehic More

by Iij0716
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Roepel

Feb 20, 2017

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate your input. I am glad to hear that you are impressed with the customer service we offer here at Paramount Kia of Hickory. If there is anything more we can do for you please come back and see us any time! Take care! Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

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