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
May 03, 2016
wonderful service I would recommend Kia for a new car.This is my third car that I have bought from Kia.Tim Whitner is the best! #1 guy! I would recommend Kia for a new car.This is my third car that I have bought from Kia.Tim Whitner is the best! #1 guy! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Crowder
April 24, 2016
Our experience buying a KIA was awesome! Tim is a great sake We have bought three KIAs from Tim Whitener. Tim Whitener does a great job and takes all of the hassle out of buying a car. We have bought three KIAs from Tim Whitener. Tim Whitener does a great job and takes all of the hassle out of buying a car. More
April 22, 2016
Easy decision After explaining to the sales rep exactly what we wanted and needed, he was able to give us three options which were all perfect. The deciding factors After explaining to the sales rep exactly what we wanted and needed, he was able to give us three options which were all perfect. The deciding factors were balancing the lowest price with good features. When getting the financial side done the payment was not what we were looking for, so the finance rep went back and showed us how removing the extended warranty brought the price down to where we wanted it to be... We were well taken care of from start to the end of our 6 hour stay at the dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy in finance
April 14, 2016
great car buying experience We came in to get our Kia van repaired...customer service has always been great in the past. And again it was fantastic. But after looking around...w We came in to get our Kia van repaired...customer service has always been great in the past. And again it was fantastic. But after looking around...we decided to trade in our 10 year old van...and upgrade to a new Forte. Tim in the sales department was very patcient with us and helped us choose on the perfect car for my retired mother! Financing was able to get her payments where she needed them to be because she is in a fixed income. My mom left driving a new Kia Forte with a huge smile on her face! It is the first car she has actually picked out and bought all by herself...at 81 years old! The staff at Paramount Kia in Hickory is warm and helpful and professional! It is the second Kia we have bought from them..and we would highly recommend them for anyone shopping for a car. More
April 14, 2016
Excellent service! Tim Whitner and everyone at Paramount Kia in hickory were very helpful and kind! I would definitely recommend them and we will definitely be going bac Tim Whitner and everyone at Paramount Kia in hickory were very helpful and kind! I would definitely recommend them and we will definitely be going back in the duture! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Crowder
March 02, 2016
Nice people. Nice products. Nice precision! My experience in dealing with larger dealerships has never really been that great. That is, until my wife and I visited Paramount Kia in Hickory. I em My experience in dealing with larger dealerships has never really been that great. That is, until my wife and I visited Paramount Kia in Hickory. I emailed and inquired about a certain vehicle and set up an appointment for the next day. We showed up, test drove it, and then within 2 hours later, had finalized the deal. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a vehicle. More
February 21, 2016
Great Experience I recently purchased a Kia Forte through Paramount Kia Hickory. Salesman, Tim Whitner provided courteous and professional service during the procedur I recently purchased a Kia Forte through Paramount Kia Hickory. Salesman, Tim Whitner provided courteous and professional service during the procedure, and prompt follow-up after the sale. I recommend Paramount for anyone's automotive needs. I also thank owner Benny Yount and Paramount for supporting the arts of Catawba County, especially Hickory Community Theatre. More
January 02, 2016
Bought a Kia Soul!!!! Quick and smooth deal. We had a great salesman (Tim Whitener) who was willing to answer all our questions and help us get out of a car with a small fi Quick and smooth deal. We had a great salesman (Tim Whitener) who was willing to answer all our questions and help us get out of a car with a small finance company with high interest for something we really wanted. More
December 30, 2015
DONT DO IT My problem was resolved thanks of taking care of my problem apparently Tim finance mgr knows what's going on he gets problems resolved paramount you My problem was resolved thanks of taking care of my problem apparently Tim finance mgr knows what's going on he gets problems resolved paramount you now have a new asset More
Other Employees Tagged: ANDY AND TIM
November 19, 2015
Replacing my new Kia Soul Had only made two payments on my new Kia Soul from Paramount, when I was involved in an accident. After dealing with insurance, repairs, being told m Had only made two payments on my new Kia Soul from Paramount, when I was involved in an accident. After dealing with insurance, repairs, being told my new car was going to be totalled, because of the air bag deployment (seriously?), I stopped by Paramount to see what, if anything could be done to help. Even though I had no trade in, not cash reserve, and good but very little credit ratings, inside of 1 1/2 hours, Tim Whitener had me in another new Kia Soul, and my payments only went up a little. Went to Paramount first because they are a corporate season sponor for Hickory Community Theatre, where I am Production Stage Manager. I have and will continually highly recommend Paramount Kia to anyone looking for a new, or grand quality used vehicle. These folks helped me get rid of all the "lot lizard" jokes and tales I had ever heard. Thank you Tim and Paramount Kia for making my life a little easier. Thom Hutchens More

