Tim Whitener
Tim Whitener at Paramount Kia of Hickory

Tim Whitener | Page 27

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

November 10, 2015

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Paramount Kia is a reputable car dealer. We were pleased with our experience at Paramount Kia. Everyone was courteous and knowledgeable and not overly aggressive about selling us a car. We ha More

by Kattybug
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Nov 25, 2015

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We love hearing about guests who have a wonderful experience at our dealership and we are happy you are one of them!We understand that buying a car is an important decision and we are honored that you chose Paramount Kia of Hickory.Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on your new purchase. Rudi Rudisill, Sales Manager jrudisill@paramountauto.com

July 16, 2015

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Easiest car puchase The whole purchase experience at Paramount was a breeze. From the time I entered the showroom to the time we drove away I enjoyed the excellent servi More

by Camp
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Jul 17, 2015

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Your marvelous review means a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that Tim and the rest of our team were able to meet your needs and provided you the attention and service you deserve. At Paramount Kia Hickory, we always strive to provide the utmost in quality and customer satisfaction, and we try our best to make the car buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible for all of our customers. We look forward to assisting you with your future sales and service needs. Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

May 22, 2015

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Buying new car . Tim whitener and staff gave my wife and I excellent service .Would highly recommend this dealership to any one.pamount Kia of hickory gets my vote . More

by Screaming eagle
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May 26, 2015

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback on your latest purchasing experience at the dealership. We're glad to hear that Tim and the rest of the team were able to give you an overall positive experience. Thank you for your recommendation and enjoy your new vehicle! Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com  

May 10, 2015

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great experience! I just recently purchased a vehicle from Paramount Kia of Hickory. My knowledge of purchasing a new vehicle was not that great, but they were there to More

by joshua
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May 12, 2015

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Joshua, thank you for writing such a great review about your experience at our dealership! We appreciate the feedback and are pleased that your vehicle purchase experience with Tim was so positive. We always do our best to make sure all of our customers leave with the right vehicle and we're glad that you're enjoying yours. We look forward to seeing you again. Best, Chris Pridgen | General Sales Manager | cpridgen@paramountauto.com

January 24, 2015

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K900 experience After doing some online research on the K900, I decided to go to Paramount Kia Hickory and see if I would like the K900. Wow, was I impressed. My sa More

by Hardeb
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Other Employees Tagged: Daryl Horton, Chris Williams

Jan 26, 2015

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It was a pleasure to read about your fourth car buying experience at our dealership. Congratulations on your vehicle! Our top priority is delivering informative service at an efficient pace, without making our guests feel rushed or pressured in any way. It's delightful to know that Tim was able to provide you with such a memorable and outstanding experience. Thank you for taking the time to write this outstanding review. It's fantastic that we have earned your trust and repeat business; we look forward to seeing you again in the future! Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

December 11, 2014

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loving my Kia Rio Everyone at Paramount Kia of Hickory was very friendly and worked with me to keep my payments as low as possible. I went to test drive my car and love More

by wendyrich41
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Dec 12, 2014

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Congratulations on your new Kia Rio, Wendy! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and are happy to hear that Tim was able to meet your needs. We always strive to provide the utmost in quality and customer satisfaction, and we try our best to make the car buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible for all of our customers. We look forward to assisting you with your future sales and service needs. Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

December 01, 2014

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Her first Kia experience My daughter and I stopped by Paramont Kia to meet Tim who was going to show us around. He was very nice to me and my daughter and didn't mind answerin More

by peknight
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Daryl Horton

Dec 02, 2014

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

What an enjoyable review to read! It is reassuring to know that Tim provided you with a hassle-free and welcoming shopping experience. Our primary concern is delivering flawless customer service; that means giving each of our guests the time and attention they deserve. I’m happy to hear that you left our dealership feeling confident about your purchase. Don’t hesitate to call or stop in if you should have any additional questions or concerns. Take care! Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

August 06, 2014

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Fast and Friendly...that's KIA I apprecaited Tim Whitener and all his hard work. I would recommend him to everyone. I was in and out driving my new car in less than two hours. Other More

by Stacy Cox
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Aug 06, 2014

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Congratulations on your new car, Stacy! It’s wonderful to know that you feel confident in your decision to choose Paramount Kia of Hickory as your dealer. It is imperative to us that we make the car-buying experience painless and efficient from the initial negotiations to the final paperwork. Thanks for the recommendations. Have fun driving your new car! Best, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

July 03, 2014

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2015 Kia Sorento My experience was great. I have now purchased 4 Cars from Kia of Hickory. I was given a great deal for a brand new car. Sales and Staff were very nice More

by 2KidsACrump
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Jul 07, 2014

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

First I would like to thank you for your loyalty to our dealership. Secondly, thanks for taking the time to write this review. Our sales excellence is always consistent and I’m glad that your experience with us supports that. We aim to turn every person that visits us into a repeat customer. Please continue to visit us whenever you have questions, and we’ll continue to provide great service. Sincerely, Dave Estes | destes@paramountauto.com

April 30, 2014

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great dealership My wife and I thought the sales staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about there product. Salesman done a wonderful job explaining the cars featu More

by ricksteph
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Other Employees Tagged: KC finance guy

Apr 30, 2014

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Congratulations on your brand new car Rick! We make it a goal of ours to show you all the options and features your new car has to offer so that you are completely comfortable with your new purchase. Our knowledgeable sales team is patient and eager to assist. Thank you for taking the time to notice those efforts and leave us with this star review. Thanks for your recommendation. I will be sure to pass along your praises to our team and all of us hope to see you again when the time comes to service your new car. Take care, Dave Estes destes@paramountauto.com

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