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Paramount Kia of Hickory
Hickory, NC
2,783 Reviews
As one of several North Carolina KIA dealers, we believe when you choose Paramount KIA Hickory you are making the right choice.
Paramount KIA Hickory maintains a commitment to customer service. We strive to provide a large inventory so we can offer you a good choice of cars, trucks or SUVs. We know that saving money matters to you, so we keep our prices low and competitive. In putting our customers first, Paramount KIA Hickory puts service first. We work hard to be your best choice in the Charlotte area!
Located at 1205 South Center St, Hickory, NC, Paramount KIA Hickory is your source for new and used KIA vehicles. Our goal is to make as many NC, Mooresville, Shelby and Morganton customers as satisfied as possible when it comes to selection and low prices. It is through quality service that Paramount KIA Hickory separates itself from KIA dealers throughout North Carolina.
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Monday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 26, 2011
My husband and I got a letter in the mail stating that we could get 120 percent of our cars value. Even though I had 2010 I thought why not. I might be able to get a brand new car for what I was paying a m could get 120 percent of our cars value. Even though I had 2010 I thought why not. I might be able to get a brand new car for what I was paying a month or for just a little extra. We decided to look into the Sorento and Optima. We decided we couldn't afford the monthy payment of the Sorento and my husband didn't like the 4 cylinder so we decided on the Optima. I love my new Optima it's sleek and sporty looking, gets better mileage than 2010 and the body style looks 100 percent better than the 2010 and I love the extra features that the 2011 offers that the 2010 did not. Thanks again to the Kia team for helping us get a great vehicle. More
by lmb0101
Employees Worked With
Amee
May 25, 2011
I bought a 2009 Kia Rio from Paramount Kia Hickory. It was a very pleasant experience for me from start to finish. Jeremy was wonderful to work with, was very accommodating, answered all of my questions s was a very pleasant experience for me from start to finish. Jeremy was wonderful to work with, was very accommodating, answered all of my questions satisfactorily, and I believe he deserves recognition for being the most personable and laid back car sales representative I've met. After bad experiences I've had at other dealers, buying a car from this dealer was a walk in the park. I would also like to thank Daryl Horton, the finance manager who spent a lot of time looking for a good financing deal for me. These guys are awesome! More
by kswiss1987
Employees Worked With
Jeremy Porter, Daryl Horton
May 12, 2011
My wife and I purchased a new Serento from Brent Huffman. We could not have been treated any better . Everyone at the dealership was very friendly and helpful. I would refer Paramount Kia to all my friends We could not have been treated any better . Everyone at the dealership was very friendly and helpful. I would refer Paramount Kia to all my friends . Two other families at our church have bought new Kia's from this dealer recently and have very happy with their purchase. The service department has been great also. More
by grandaddy6
Employees Worked With
Brent Huffman
May 03, 2011
Salesman, Jim Moir, did little to NO educating us about the car. He was slow to get the paperwork done. He did not at any point discuss with us the maintenance schedule. The finance person, Ryan, rolled hi the car. He was slow to get the paperwork done. He did not at any point discuss with us the maintenance schedule. The finance person, Ryan, rolled his eyes and made faces when we were discussing the Gap insurance coverage option. Very Rude! In fact, so rude that we decided to purchase our second Kia from another dealership. The buying experience was as different as night and day. We have not at any point received follow up calls from Paramount of Hickory to thank us for our purchase or to see if there were any questions/concerns that they could help us with. We are super disappointed with the overall buying experience from this dealership! We will not have our vehicles serviced with them or give them any business at any point in the future. More
by 2011kiabuyer
Employees Worked With
Jim Moir, Ryan (in finance)
April 23, 2011
I was treated so nice I have never been treated as nice as they did everyone that you came in contact with was so nice and helpful. Scott was so great he took time to talk to us and just to to know us it w as they did everyone that you came in contact with was so nice and helpful. Scott was so great he took time to talk to us and just to to know us it was not just about the sale it was like visting friends you almost forget that you was there to buy a car. I will be going back there again and I tell everyone I meet to go there and buy a car. susan More
by susan0000
Employees Worked With
Scott Burns
April 19, 2011
This was my first solo car purchase and I could not have asked for a better experience. Patrick was a big part of why I chose to purchase the vehicle. He was very personable and extremely knowledgeable of a asked for a better experience. Patrick was a big part of why I chose to purchase the vehicle. He was very personable and extremely knowledgeable of all the vehicles. I really appreciated that he was not pushy and was very helpful trying to find the vehicle that I would benefit the most from. I would, without a doubt, recommend any family and friends to go see Patrick for their next purchase. More
by mwinters12
Employees Worked With
Patrick Butler
April 13, 2011
I had a great experience with all the people at Paramount Kia, even those that I did not work with one on one. Everyone was very nice and friendly. My salesman, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable about the d Kia, even those that I did not work with one on one. Everyone was very nice and friendly. My salesman, Jonathan, was very knowledgeable about the different cars on the lot. He was very nice and friendly and was able to answer all my questions. I would most definitely recommend this dealership to anyone. More
by terrilail
Employees Worked With
Jonathan Taggert
April 10, 2011
On April 7, 2011 my husband and I drove to Hickory to look at vehicles. I had looked online at Kia Souls and similar vehicles. We started off going to Carmax first and looked at several used vehicles. We look at vehicles. I had looked online at Kia Souls and similar vehicles. We started off going to Carmax first and looked at several used vehicles. We then test drove a Nissan Cube. We were not planning on buying that day. We decided that we would drive to the Kia dealership and test drive a Soul. I was not intending to buy that day. I hate pushy salespeople to be honest and that is what I am used to at car dealerships. I was with my husband when he bought both his new trucks and it was not pleasant. This time I was very pleased. When Tim came out, he was not pushy. He gave us time to look and ask questions. He took us for a test drive and I was very pleased with all the information that he gave us. When we got back from the test drive, he asked us if we were interested in trading our vehicle and said he could do a quick appraisal, no more than 15 minutes. He was right. It was around 15 minutes and he had a quote of what we could buy the car for and what they would give us for ours. We were very happy with the offer made on our car. It was higher than KBB and a bit higher than another offer we had been made. We decided to buy! He then showed us all the features our new car had and made sure we knew what we were getting. He was great! I would not hesitate to recommend Paramount Kia and I would especially recommend Tim Whitener as a salesperson. Thanks, Denise Manus More
by dmanus
April 10, 2011
I bought my Kia Sedona from this dealership 6 years ago & have had a great experience dealing with them over the years. So when it was time to trade & look for another vehicle, I went back. Jim Moir, one o & have had a great experience dealing with them over the years. So when it was time to trade & look for another vehicle, I went back. Jim Moir, one of the salesmen, promptly met me on the lot & showed me around. Every step of the way through the purchase, Jim was very helpful.What impressed me about Jim was that he knew the salesman I had dealt with 6 years ago---it showed me he had been around Paramount Kia of Hickory awhile. The new service department is more accessible than before with friendly people working in there. Jim showed me around the different departments & offered me different vehicles to compare. I settled on the Soul & Jim found the one with everything I wanted on it plus the color I liked. Overall I would tell others of the good deal I got at this dealership on a new car plus the service they provide after the sale. More
by omegaman2000a
Employees Worked With
Jim Moir
April 07, 2011
Everyone we came in contact with from the moment we entered your store was helpful and very friendly. We were treated with respect. Jonathan was very polite and sincere. He was very knowledgeable about entered your store was helpful and very friendly. We were treated with respect. Jonathan was very polite and sincere. He was very knowledgeable about the Kia Soul and answered all our questions. Jonathan walked us through the process with ease. We never expected to leave the same day with a new car. We want to thank all of you for your wonderful service and attention to detail in selling us a new vehicle. More
by donnabogie
Employees Worked With
Jonathan Taggert
