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Bucky Bates
Bucky Bates at Paramount Kia of Asheville

Bucky Bates

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0
310 Reviews
5.0

310 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

10 yrs, 8 mos

Industry Experience

10 yrs, 8 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

310 Reviews of Bucky Bates

March 13, 2025

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Great to work with as a salesman. Happy to work with him and will keep working with him on any other trades I have in the future. More

by tonyacraig26
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Mar 13, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star rating. Congratulations on your new purchase. We truly appreciate your business.

March 11, 2025

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Wonderful experience and he was very courteous. Extremely helpful in negotiating price. Honest and pleasant More

by bgw.adams1960
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Mar 11, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you so much for choosing Paramount Kia of Asheville! Please let us know if we can be of any more assistance.

March 08, 2025

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Bucky went to huge lengths to get me in the car I wanted! He made sure to listen to what I needed and got me exactly that. We have went to Bucky several times and he ALWAYS pulls through! More

by Kayla Stanley
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Mar 10, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Kayla, Thanks for sharing about your experience with Paramount Kia of Asheville. Bucky and our team appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

February 18, 2025

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Always have a great experience at Paramount. Bucky Bates is completrly knowledgeable and always a real pleasure to deal with. Check them out! More

by Keith M.
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Feb 18, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It's fantastic to hear that Bucky provided you with great customer service while assisting you! We truly appreciate the opportunity to do business with you. Thanks for choosing Paramount Kia of Asheville, Keith.

February 15, 2025

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Bucky and everyone that helped us at Paramount Kia were all wonderful. They were very attentive to our wants and needs and got us into a great new vehicle. Thank you! More

by Bryant
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Feb 16, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Bryant, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're happy to hear it went well Bucky, Alena, and our team and truly appreciate your feedback.

January 30, 2025

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Thanks for the use of your office. You helped us have a great experience. Best Wishes More

by Gradychurch
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Jan 31, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your experience with Paramount Kia of Asheville. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

January 15, 2025

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Bucky has been a pleasure to deal with throughout the whole process from inquiring and purchase of the vehicle. I really appreciate the honest approach since we traveled from Georgia to make our purchase More

by jmm2643
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Jan 15, 2025

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! at Paramount Kia of Asheville are glad to have you as a customer.

January 15, 2025

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Bucky was incredibly helpful and pleasant to work with. Great dealership, and I am glad I bought from them! More

by graymiller10
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Jan 15, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Gray, Thank you so much for your kind words for Bucky, and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback!

January 14, 2025

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Bucky Bates was my sales guy and it all went smooth as butter! Really enjoyed my experience. More

by Brownauston44
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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

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Jan 15, 2025

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

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

December 29, 2024

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Bucky Bates was great! Very reliable and friendly. I definitely will be back! Thank you! More

by bmp0514
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Dec 29, 2024

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are delighted to learn about your positive experience with Bucky! If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are always happy to help!

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