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
292 Reviews
Write a Review292 Reviews of Tim Whitener
February 06, 2017
Great buying experience It was a great buying experience. They worked with us and made sure we had the vehicle we needed with the terms we were comfortable with. Tim wad a pl It was a great buying experience. They worked with us and made sure we had the vehicle we needed with the terms we were comfortable with. Tim wad a please to work with and I would recommend this dealer to all my friends and family in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Crowder
January 12, 2017
Very good experience I have been using this dealership since 2009 and always have been treated well. This is the 2nd vehicle I have purchased from Paramont. The employees I have been using this dealership since 2009 and always have been treated well. This is the 2nd vehicle I have purchased from Paramont. The employees always remember your face and sometimes even your name. More
January 04, 2017
Good Experience We went in with a lot of negative equity in our trade and explained that to Tim from the start and he was more than willing to help us find a car that We went in with a lot of negative equity in our trade and explained that to Tim from the start and he was more than willing to help us find a car that fit our needs even under this circumstance. We ended up purchasing a new Kia Sorento and my wife loves it! Tim was very helpful and easy going. There was absolutely no pressure at any point and that made for a very good experience. If you're in the market for a new car I would definitely recommend you go see Tim Whitener at Paramount Kia in Hickory. More
Other Employees Tagged: Patrick Butler in Finance
December 21, 2016
Used Car Purchase Had recently lost a vehicle and was in the market to replace same with a similar model/type. I saw on the company web page that they had one that fit Had recently lost a vehicle and was in the market to replace same with a similar model/type. I saw on the company web page that they had one that fit my category. I test drove the vehicle as well as tested the market in other areas. I came back to Paramount Kia and worked with Tim Whitener. It was a pleasant experience as I hate buying cars..... Tim was very patient and accommodating as it is my nature is to ask a lot of questions and review all data.. I believe I got a very fair deal and my wife is happy which is an added bonus. More
Other Employees Tagged: Teudi Flores
December 14, 2016
A very happy and satisfied Kia owner I have told everyone, "If you need to find a new car, if you need to feel trust in the transaction, if you want hassle free salesmanship, then I sugge I have told everyone, "If you need to find a new car, if you need to feel trust in the transaction, if you want hassle free salesmanship, then I suggest Paramount Kia of Hickory. I for one, know nothing about purchasing vehicles. I have never in my life owned a new one. But due to the great team at Paramount Kia of Hickory, I am a new brand new owner of a brand new 2016 Kia Soul. I suggest you look for Tim Whitener. He is the best I have ever met. Thank you all for providing me with the most confidential and comfortable transaction I have experienced in quite a while. More
Other Employees Tagged: Patrick
November 23, 2016
Very calm experience From the moment I introduced myself to Tim he made me feel very comfortable and at ease!! Listening to what my wants was and immediately started helpi From the moment I introduced myself to Tim he made me feel very comfortable and at ease!! Listening to what my wants was and immediately started helping me with my goals! Very thorough with my paperwork and went over the vehicles functions with me! He was very polite and patient and very descriptive! And to beat it all....He was just as excited for me as I was to be purchasing my new Kia ! More
November 21, 2016
Paramount Kia of Hickory Tim was awesome! If I ever need another car, I would ask Tim to help me again. He worked with me and helped me with finding a car and getting everythi Tim was awesome! If I ever need another car, I would ask Tim to help me again. He worked with me and helped me with finding a car and getting everything I needed taken care of. The reason I didn't give the 5 star rating was due to the finance guy. He just came off like an arrogant a--hole. He kept telling me that Kia was losing money selling me the car, told me that he wasn't giving anything away for free. I spent over 6 hours at paramount and the last 45 mins dealing with the finance guy was the worst. All in all, I would tell anyone and everyone to buy a car from paramount, with the exception of dealing with the fiance guy I dealt with. After getting this review, Paramount called me and gave me 2 oil changes and 2 car washes to say they were sorry for what I dealt with. More
November 11, 2016
We love our new Sorento! My wife and I are very happy with our new Sorento and our experience buying a car at Paramount Kia in Hickory. Our salesperson, Tim Whitener, was ple My wife and I are very happy with our new Sorento and our experience buying a car at Paramount Kia in Hickory. Our salesperson, Tim Whitener, was pleasant, polite and professional, and Tim was the reason we went back to Paramount after first looking into Sorentos last November. The car is new, the process is new, so we hope our future experience at Paramount is a great one too. More
Other Employees Tagged: Teudi Flores
October 15, 2016
It was wonderful I had the best walking in and service that I have ever possibly ever had. I would recommend Paramount to anybody because there's where you get the bes I had the best walking in and service that I have ever possibly ever had. I would recommend Paramount to anybody because there's where you get the best service. The prices for incredible and they have a good selection of vehicles. More
October 05, 2016
"Easy and Quick" I found a car on auto-trader. The price was fair (Kelly Blue Book).. Tim was not high pressure, just helpful and pleasant. The transaction was painle I found a car on auto-trader. The price was fair (Kelly Blue Book).. Tim was not high pressure, just helpful and pleasant. The transaction was painless and quick. No upselling other than to just ask if we wanted extended warranty or GAP. This dealership was awesome. I wasn't force into the purchase the vehicle. I recommend this dealership for all Kia lovers... More

