Paramount Kia Hickory — Voted #1 Kia Dealer by DealerRater.com
Paramount Kia of Hickory Earns 2025 Cars.com’s North Carolina & all of United States Kia Dealer of the Year Award as well as for Superior Customer Experience
Across North Carolina & the United States, Paramount Kia of Hickory is Best-reviewed by Kia Shoppers
Hickory, NC – 3/13/2025 – Paramount Kia of Hickory is awarded a 2025 Dealer of the Year Award in North Carolina as well as the entire United States by Cars.com (NYSE: CARS). The Dealer of the Year Award recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada that consistently exceed consumer expectations across all dimensions of the dealership experience, including speed, transparency, trade-in and financing experiences, and more.
“Local dealerships are the backbone of the automotive industry, which is why our annual Dealer of the Year Awards highlight those who put in the work to provide excellent consumer experiences and Paramount Kia of Hickory stood out among its peers for providing a top-notch experience,” said Jamie Oldershaw, vice president of customer experience at Cars.com. “With more than 13 million reviews on Cars.com, shoppers are able to select the best dealership to work with while local dealers and automakers leverage these valuable insights to improve operations and meet the needs of consumers. Automakers that support transparency, responsiveness, and seamless transactions across their dealer networks contribute to an all around superior experience.”
Nearly 90% of Dealer of the Year honorees actively respond to consumer reviews, compared to just 45% of non-winning dealerships. High levels of responsiveness and individual dealership employee accountability continue to win out as top predictors of dealer success in the Dealer of the Year Awards. Nearly 60% of Dealer of the Year winning dealers leverage Employee Profile Pages for their dealership staff and more than 200,000 dealership employees received more than 1.4 million individual ratings last year. Dealers can track what consumers think of their business if they utilize Cars.com’s Experience Report.
Paramount Kia Hickory has been voted the #1 Kia Dealer by DealerRater.com, recognized for our outstanding customer service, transparent buying experience, and commitment to serving drivers across Hickory, the Catawba Valley, and all of North Carolina.
Whether you’re shopping for a new Kia, looking for certified service, or want the best trade-in value in Hickory, our award-winning team is here to serve you. Come experience why customers across NC trust Paramount Kia Hickory.
✔ Awarded #1 Kia Dealer by DealerRater.com
✔ 5-Star reviews from real customers
✔ Best Kia deals in Hickory, NC
✔ No Payments for 90 Days (limited time)
✔ New & used Kia models in stock
✔ Fast, friendly, and transparent service
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