Tim Whitener
Tim Whitener at Paramount Kia of Hickory

Tim Whitener

Sales

Paramount Kia of Hickory

1205 S Center St
Hickory, NC 28602

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5.0
287 Reviews

Dealership Experience

25 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

25 yrs, 1 mo

Specialties & Trainings

Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016

Kia Professional Elite Certified

5.0

287 Reviews

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287 Reviews of Tim Whitener

April 14, 2026

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Tyler was awesome to work with! Understood my situation and was very eager to help me. The whole process took less than 30 minutes! Go see Tyler to get an amazing deal!! More

by Amy
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs, Tyler Richey

Apr 14, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It’s fantastic Tyler handled your situation so attentively and wrapped everything up in under 30 minutes. Thanks for recommending his support, and please reach out if we can help again.

March 30, 2026

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I will recommend Tim to my friends and family,such a good guy, he knows everything about the cars he s selling More

by Simohammed
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Mar 30, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate you recommending Tim to your friends and family. His in-depth knowledge and friendly approach make all the difference. We look forward to helping anyone you send our way.

March 28, 2026

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Great guy helped us get everything done in a timely manner would definitely recommend him to anyone thats looking for a new kia More

by Trevstheman55
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Mar 28, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We appreciate your recommendation to future Kia buyers. We’re glad we could complete everything promptly for you. Enjoy your new Kia.

March 27, 2026

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Brij has went above and beyond to help us find our perfect car! Very helpful and kind. More

by Hallamanda17
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Mar 28, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for sharing your experience with Brij’s dedication in finding your new Kia Telluride. It’s wonderful to hear how helpful and kind Brij was during the process. We hope you enjoy every moment behind the wheel.

March 11, 2026

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Tim is an awesome and knowledgeable sales person. Very polite and helpful. Wouldn’t have been able purchase my vehicle without his help along with financing people. More

by Mellonie Squarles
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs , Jason Greene

Mar 11, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for highlighting Tim’s knowledgeable and polite support and for recognizing our financing team’s efforts during your Toyota Corolla purchase. We’re glad their guidance helped make the process smooth. Enjoy your Corolla and safe travels ahead!

March 06, 2026

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Really fantastic experience with Tim Whitener. His knowledge and insight were extremely appreciated. We love our new KIA More

by Cortbaker1982
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Mar 06, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It’s wonderful to hear you had a fantastic experience with Tim. We’re glad his insight and knowledge made a positive difference. Enjoy your new Kia and thanks for sharing your feedback.

March 04, 2026

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Paramount Kia has always been good to me since we started doing business with them back in 2005 I believe. They have and will continue to be my go too. Tim Whitener had been my go to for car salesman and he More

by tdb1432
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Yes

Other Employees Tagged: Randy Rosenbalm

Mar 04, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

We truly appreciate your loyalty since 2005 and are glad Tim continues to provide outstanding service. Congratulations on your new Kia Soul and we look forward to assisting you for years to come.

February 16, 2026

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Paramount Kia of Hickory is a great dealership to work with. Their laid-back, no-pressure approach makes the whole process feel comfortable and straightforward. They really take the time to work with you, More

by Amanda.rhea85
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs

Feb 17, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

It’s rewarding to hear that our relaxed, no-pressure approach kept the process comfortable and straightforward. Thank you for trusting our team to help you find the Kia you wanted at the right price.

January 22, 2026

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Exceptional car buying experience. Full transparency regarding both the pricing and the trade in offer to help you find the best deal for your situation. A nice balance of professional More

by Kevin
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Briggs

Jan 22, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.

January 19, 2026

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For me, buying a car has always been stressful! ! For someone that has a not so great credit score, no co-signer, and not a lot to offer as a down payment, it seemed like every dealership that promi More

by sestallings8766
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Other Employees Tagged: I can’t remember the finance managers name but he definitely should be included!! He was super nice and engaging!

Jan 19, 2026

Paramount Kia of Hickory responded

Thank you for your business and this review. We're happy to hear our team was able to serve you and demonstrate our commitment to great service. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please let us know.

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