Bucky Bates
Bucky Bates at Paramount Kia of Asheville

Bucky Bates | Page 37

Sales Consultant

Paramount Kia of Asheville

1000 Ridgefield Blvd
Asheville, NC 28806

5.0
389 Reviews
5.0

389 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

11 yrs, 10 mos

Languages Spoken

English English

389 Reviews of Bucky Bates

September 06, 2016

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Great Experience Bucky was great to work with. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional and courteous. The dealership didn't have a car with the options we were looking f More

by Kris
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Alfano

Sep 07, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments, Kris! We couldn't be more pleased to hear our team described as knowledgeable, friendly, professional and courteous. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle and we look forward to seeing you again whether for routine service or another purchase. Thanks again!! All the best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

September 02, 2016

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Wow! So nice, so easy, and very painless :-) We came in expecting to spend all day, but within 2 hours, I was driving out in my new car... They worked with me in every way to find my cheapest opt More

by Casey Burris
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Alfano

Sep 05, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Casey, we appreciate you taking time to leave us a great review! We are pleased to hear Bucky and Tony did a great job in assisting you in your purchase. If there is anything else we can do for you, please don't hesitate to let us know! Best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

August 16, 2016

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Best car buying experience EVER!!! Everyone go see Bucky!!!! Everyone was so polite and from sales to finance! I would recommend this dealership to anyone and everyone looking for a More

by Moose198031
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Other Employees Tagged: Anthony Alfano

Aug 17, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Your kind words mean a lot to us. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that Bucky was able to meet your needs. At Paramount Kia of Asheville, we always strive to provide the utmost in quality and customer satisfaction, and we try our best to make the car buying experience as easy and stress-free as possible. We look forward to assisting you with your future sales and service needs. All the best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

August 05, 2016

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Happy We had only planned to look the day we went to the dealer, I did not intend to buy. Bucky was easy to listen to and very knowledgeable. Once I drove t More

by Lov'in it
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Aug 08, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thanks for allowing us to help you. It is great to hear that you had such a positive and fulfilling dealership experience. With excellent fuel economy, passenger room, and a comfortable ride the Soul is an excellent choice that I'm sure you'll enjoy. We will be sure to pass along your praises to Bucky and all of us hope to see you again soon. Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

August 02, 2016

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Amazing experience I had an amazing experience here, the people there really work hard to get you in a car that day. They feel more like family then customers!! If you More

by Iloveme123
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Other Employees Tagged: Aaron Hill, Jordan Ogle

Aug 04, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We work hard to make sure our guests have an amazing experience. We will share your comments with our team and we look forward to working with you again down the road. Warm regards, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

August 02, 2016

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Good Experience I really appreciated the way my wife and I were treated. The sales associate and the finance associate communicated with me and my wife instead of pre More

by Family Man
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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

Aug 04, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

We appreciate you for letting others know about your experience at Paramount Kia of Asheville. If you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know. Take care! Warm regards, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

July 29, 2016

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Buying new car Had to shop for a new car due to my old car's engine failing. The salesman, Bucky Bates, made my shopping experience Smooth. He did not pressure me in More

by Tcrocker111889
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Jul 29, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your new car! We are very happy to hear that it was a smooth process for you as we know buying a car takes time out of your day. We’ll pass your wonderful feedback along to Bucky. Take care and happy trails! Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

July 20, 2016

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Quick and easy purchase I was only shopping but ended up leaving with a new Kia Soul after only 3choura which included driving 2 different cars and signing all of the documen More

by Rebecca Mccall
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Jul 20, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

It is very kind of you to write us such a nice review. We're proud to offer our customers a pressure-free shopping experience, and we are glad to hear that was the case for you on your recent visit to Paramount Kia of Asheville. Thank you so much for your business and we will be sure to share your feedback with Bucky. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do for you. Best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

July 15, 2016

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My First Big Purchase I sat out looking for a 2016 Dodge Durango and after being let down after test driving one, I test drove a Kia Sorento EX at Kia of Anderson in South More

by hollieSC11
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Other Employees Tagged: Jordan Ogle

Jul 18, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review about your experience. We truly appreciate it. We would like to congratulate you on your new vehicle! We are very glad to hear that your experiences with it have been very positive. It was great doing business with you. We hope to see you again! Best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

July 09, 2016

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Friendly Service Our salesman was Bucky Bates. He is the best car salesman we have ever dealt with. He was very friendly, patient, informative... And most important he More

by Supergirl16!
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Jul 11, 2016

Paramount Kia of Asheville responded

Congratulations on your new vehicle! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us!  We work hard to make sure our guests have a remarkable experience.  We will share your comments with Bucky and with the rest of our team. We look forward to seeing you at our dealership in the future. Best, Paramount Kia of Asheville Team

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