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Bucky Bates

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0

376 Reviews

5.0

376 Reviews

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Overview Reviews (376) Inventory (318)

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 8 mos

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English

376 Reviews of Bucky Bates

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March 02, 2026

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Paramount Kia of Asheville is great to work with. They try to help without being pushy. They try to help without being pushy. More

by kristiegail1972

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Mar 02, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re delighted our team assisted you in a helpful and respectful manner. Bucky is pleased to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for choosing Kia and for the five-star rating.

February 14, 2026

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Buddy was very good to work with. Patient and accommodating. Listened to what I said. Patient and accommodating. Listened to what I said. More

by louise.faustini

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Feb 14, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We’re delighted our team could be patient and accommodating while you chose your used BMW i3. Listening to your needs is important to us. Enjoy every moment behind the wheel and let us know if you need anything else.

February 14, 2026

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Was attentive and easy to talk to. Kept in contact regarding my interest in purchasing. Kept in contact regarding my interest in purchasing. More

by kayla_rubin

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Feb 15, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you, Kayla, for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

February 05, 2026

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As always, I appreciate Josh's help. This will be the third Kia I have purchased through him. This will be the third Kia I have purchased through him. More

by KerryRice

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Other Employees Tagged: Josh Flowers, Aaron Avery, Andre Moseley

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Feb 05, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for choosing Kia with Josh’s help for the third time. We appreciate your continued trust in him. We look forward to assisting you with your next Kia.

January 24, 2026

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Excellent service. Bucky was very patient and knowledgeable. We would definitely buy from you when the right car comes in. Thanks. Bucky was very patient and knowledgeable. We would definitely buy from you when the right car comes in. Thanks. More

by bcallen56

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Jan 24, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit.

January 22, 2026

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Dealership was very clean and inviting, with everyone being very friendly. Sales was easy to deal with and very informative, as was finance and the drive out person. Great people to work with. being very friendly. Sales was easy to deal with and very informative, as was finance and the drive out person. Great people to work with. More

by philiperobinson101

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Jan 22, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Paramount Kia of Asheville.

January 17, 2026

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Bucky was professional and friendly and made our car buying experience smooth and fun. Thanks! buying experience smooth and fun. Thanks! More

by Troyryoung

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Jan 17, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. 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.

January 17, 2026

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Bucky was amazing! Knowledgeable and professional! We were in and out. No hassle. Thanks Bucky! Knowledgeable and professional! We were in and out. No hassle. Thanks Bucky! More

by caylajlance

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Other Employees Tagged: Faith Pugh

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Jan 17, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for taking the time to write this review and let us know how we are doing. Our customers are our top priority and your feedback is greatly appreciated! All of us at Paramount Kia of Asheville are glad to have you as a customer.

January 06, 2026

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Very friendly, helpful, and personable. I am buying a car by myself for the first time and Bucky made the whole process really smooth. Would definitely recommend to future customers! I am buying a car by myself for the first time and Bucky made the whole process really smooth. Would definitely recommend to future customers! More

by Atbattin

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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

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Jan 06, 2026 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

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

December 20, 2025

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Bucky was super personable! Helped us get into the car we really wanted and was super nice! Dealership was awesome to work with! Helped us get into the car we really wanted and was super nice! Dealership was awesome to work with! More

by mrsashleyswangler

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Dec 20, 2025 -

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely value your business and look forward to your next visit.

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