Dealership Experience
25 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
25 yrs, 3 mos
Specialties & Trainings
Voted Catawba County's Finest Salesperson 2016
Kia Professional Elite Certified
298 Reviews
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July 04, 2016
A Tale of Two Tims I have been a long-time customer of this dealership. When it came time to change vehicles, I decided on a lease this time. Tim Whitener was very pat I have been a long-time customer of this dealership. When it came time to change vehicles, I decided on a lease this time. Tim Whitener was very patient with me in giving me pertinent information on the lease program that was being offered, since I had never leased before. He brought me the vehicle that I was considering to sit in and see if I was comfortable in it and I liked it very much. At my request, he gave me price points for 10K, 12K and 15K miles per year. I asked him to give me about ten minutes to decide, which he graciously did. I chose the option was right for me. He then took me to Tim C's office to do the paperwork. As kind and as courteous as Tim W was, Tim C in Finance was not very personable. Even when I attempted chit-chat, he was very aloof. Good thing was, my paperwork was done quickly. He explained the forms well enough but he seems to be all business and not very affable. But, all in all, a good experience thanks to Tim W. Thank you so much. More
June 23, 2016
Excellent! we had a great experience at Paramount Kia. Tim, our salesperson, did a great job at showing us all the details of the new car. We love our new Sport we had a great experience at Paramount Kia. Tim, our salesperson, did a great job at showing us all the details of the new car. We love our new Sportage. More
June 20, 2016
New Car Purchase- zero hassle First time purchasing a vehicle without a co-signer and was completely thrilled with the over all experience. Purchasing the exact vehicle I wanted wi First time purchasing a vehicle without a co-signer and was completely thrilled with the over all experience. Purchasing the exact vehicle I wanted with particular options was a breeze. If you are with the hassle of car buying at a traditional dealership, I would definitely give the Paramount family a try. They are there to help you every step of the way without the pressure of buying a vehicle same day. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy (Credit/Finance Manager)
June 01, 2016
KIA of Hickory is the best I have night 7 vehicles from KIA of Hickory, I think the staff are great. I have my favorites that I work with when I go in. Tim Whitener is my sal I have night 7 vehicles from KIA of Hickory, I think the staff are great. I have my favorites that I work with when I go in. Tim Whitener is my sales guy, William Porter is my service guy, and Andy is my finance guy. I have my own team. All of the staff are friendly, When they call to confirm appointments, they are super nice. KIA OF HICKORY IS AWESOME More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy and Willaim Porter
May 20, 2016
I love my KIA and Tim Whitener is terrific!!!!!!! I had a great experience at Paramount KIA! Tim Whitener went out of his way to help us in any and every way he could but he was not pushy like most de I had a great experience at Paramount KIA! Tim Whitener went out of his way to help us in any and every way he could but he was not pushy like most dealers. My husband and I both recommend him to our friends and family and also KIA. I absolutely love my Sorrento! I couldn't be more happier and I am glad my husband recommended test driving one. I can't wait to drive it every day, it is like a dream! Thank you so much for a great experience and if I should need to get another car for some reason one day, I will definitely be coming back to you, Tim and Paramount KIA!!! Thanks again! More
May 16, 2016
Excellent Our Sales Person Tim W was excellent understanding our needs making the entire process simple and quick Jennifer R was wonderful kind and understan Our Sales Person Tim W was excellent understanding our needs making the entire process simple and quick Jennifer R was wonderful kind and understanding highly recommend both A+ as well the other staff we met Thank You for a GREAT Experience More
May 03, 2016
wonderful service I would recommend Kia for a new car.This is my third car that I have bought from Kia.Tim Whitner is the best! #1 guy! I would recommend Kia for a new car.This is my third car that I have bought from Kia.Tim Whitner is the best! #1 guy! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Crowder
April 24, 2016
Our experience buying a KIA was awesome! Tim is a great sake We have bought three KIAs from Tim Whitener. Tim Whitener does a great job and takes all of the hassle out of buying a car. We have bought three KIAs from Tim Whitener. Tim Whitener does a great job and takes all of the hassle out of buying a car. More
April 22, 2016
Easy decision After explaining to the sales rep exactly what we wanted and needed, he was able to give us three options which were all perfect. The deciding factors After explaining to the sales rep exactly what we wanted and needed, he was able to give us three options which were all perfect. The deciding factors were balancing the lowest price with good features. When getting the financial side done the payment was not what we were looking for, so the finance rep went back and showed us how removing the extended warranty brought the price down to where we wanted it to be... We were well taken care of from start to the end of our 6 hour stay at the dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy in finance
April 14, 2016
great car buying experience We came in to get our Kia van repaired...customer service has always been great in the past. And again it was fantastic. But after looking around...w We came in to get our Kia van repaired...customer service has always been great in the past. And again it was fantastic. But after looking around...we decided to trade in our 10 year old van...and upgrade to a new Forte. Tim in the sales department was very patcient with us and helped us choose on the perfect car for my retired mother! Financing was able to get her payments where she needed them to be because she is in a fixed income. My mom left driving a new Kia Forte with a huge smile on her face! It is the first car she has actually picked out and bought all by herself...at 81 years old! The staff at Paramount Kia in Hickory is warm and helpful and professional! It is the second Kia we have bought from them..and we would highly recommend them for anyone shopping for a car. More
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