Tim Whitener
Tim Whitener at Paramount Kia of Hickory
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Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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5.0
214 Reviews

Dealership Experience

23 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

23 yrs, 2 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016

Kia Professional Elite Certified

5.0

214 Reviews

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214 Reviews of Tim Whitener

May 12, 2023

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Paramount Kia of hickory was quick to help me with purchasing the car I was looking for! After months of looking for a specific car, the hickory location had the one!! I made a phone call to confirm i More

by Amberlmoore16
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May 14, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Congratulations on your new vehicle! We are so glad that we had the opportunity to work with you, and that our team could make this a top-notch experience. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle, Amber, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the future!

March 16, 2023

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I was very pleased with the help, information, and effort put into the sale. The salesman and financial advisor both were patient with all my questions. They both worked with me to make sure I was happy with More

by kdlackey13
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Other Employees Tagged: Evan Payne, Brandon Leger

Mar 16, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Hickory. Your feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We're glad Tim and our team were able to help, and we hope to see you again!

March 11, 2023

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I bought a car at this dealership and I had a pleasant time while getting my papers done by Tim Whitener. I'm glad that everything went smoothly! Tim was very kind and nice throughout the whole process, a More

by mindyvang
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Mar 13, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with Tim here at Paramount Kia of Hickory. Congratulations on your new vehicle! We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

March 08, 2023

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Jim Whitener spent important time teaching me the fine points of automobile leasing. With his help and encouragement, I was able to make an informed decision to lease a new Kia K5 sedan. It's a great car More

by olddoug
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Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Leger

Mar 09, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It's great to hear that Jim was able to get you exactly what you needed. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Hickory!

February 27, 2023

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Paramount Kia was very helpful with us with each part of buying a car. We appreciate that there was no pressure to buy. More

by tommympickren
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Other Employees Tagged: Evan Payne

Feb 27, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Tommy. We work hard to make sure our guests have an exceptional experience. We will share your comments with our team, and we look forward to working with you again.

February 21, 2023

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I was very pleased with Tim Whitener! The showing of the car and how he helped me was awesome and I am very pleased with Paramount KIA! Thank You More

by Rturner781
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Feb 21, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Hickory. Your feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We're glad we were able to help, and we hope to see you again!

Feb 23, 2023

Rturner781 responded

A great buying experience! Everyone was nice and welcoming!

February 17, 2023

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I went in as a long shot with negative equity in my trades. They were able to get me into a brand new Kia Seltos with affordable payments. This all happened in record time. 2 hours in and out. I'm so u More

by borbonus.m80
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Feb 19, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled that Tim had the opportunity to provide you with the perfect vehicle and deal. We are so excited for you to enjoy your new Kia Seltos, and we thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Hickory!

January 24, 2023

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The dealership was clean and inviting. Was greeted by employees asking if they could help or they would contact the person I was there to see. More

by selmartin95
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Jan 24, 2023

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your experience with Paramount Kia of Hickory. Tim and our team appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

December 29, 2022

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Very good service and friendly staff. Bought several vehicles from Kia and I have been very satisfied. More

by Sandra
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Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Leger

Dec 29, 2022

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Here at Paramount Kia of Hickory, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We always do our best to make sure our customers leave with the car they desire! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and it was a pleasure having you at the dealership. We appreciate your review!

December 24, 2022

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The issue that I has was with Evan Payne slipping in the gold plan. shame shame. when i total him I did not want it. His response to me when I requested the service warranty to be cancelled, this may take o More

by jsearles.01
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Other Employees Tagged: Evan Payne, Brandon Leger

Dec 28, 2022

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We’d like to thank you for sharing details of your recent experience at our dealership. Above and beyond customer service is what we strive for daily with our customers. Please contact me at your earliest convenience so I can discuss your experience and learn more. I look forward to hearing from you. Daryl Horton | dhorton@paramountauto.com

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