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"I was impressed with his willing to stay after hours to complete the sale." - lallen349

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Car Tip of the Week: Keep the caps on!

You step out into driveway ready to start your morning commute only to discover a flat tire. How in the heck did that happen overnight? If the tire valve is missing its cap, the culprit might be a leaky valve. Those little caps keep out dirt and moisture that can cause leaks, so be sure to keep caps on all your tire valves.

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Thanks for these Two "Excellent" Reviews on Google+ Local!

 "Jarred is very nice there. Knows his cars. Buy one from him." - Janine A.

"The price of the car was great and I would definitely go back to buy my next car. Great people. Great Service, and I love my new Kia Soul!" - Alexandria W.

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Thank You so Much For Two New Reviews on DealerRater!

"Great sales, service and finical staff. I would recommend Paramount Kia of Asheville, NC, to everyone including my mother." - m0rolle

"It was instant love! Thanks Paramount Kia! I love my new Soul!" - Erica




I really appreciate you providing us with these great reviews and excellent feedback. Thank you for all your support and recommending us; we look forward to your next visit!

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[Kia Motor Show] 2013 New York International Auto Show

Enjoy the unveiling moment of Kia's best-selling Optima's refreshed version, turbocharged Forte Koup and totally upgraded all-new Soul at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.

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We Received Another Excellent Review on DealerRater. Thank You!

"We had dreaded to shop for a new car because of the "pressure tactics" we have experienced in the past. But shopping at Paramount Kia in Asheville was a brand new experience. We found the perfect car for us and the perfect sales person in Vicky." - bbrown30  

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Kia Cub Concept wanders over from Seoul

The little machine you see above is the Kia Cub. The Cub first debuted at the Seoul Motor Show, but this is the first time we've been able to see it in person, so we pointed our camera lenses its way and got to snapping.

According to our men on the show floor, the Cub Concept is "quite good looking," with a squat and funky shape that looks mostly ready for production. With a five-door hatchback shape featuring reverse-opening doors (we'll resist calling them suicide doors... whoops...), this machine doesn't seem to share much design DNA with current Kia products. And that's fine. As much as we like Kia's swoopy line of cars and 'utes, a little shakeup every now and then never hurts.

We're sure the diminutive hatchback would be a fun car to pilot, with 204 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque coming from its turbocharged and direct-injected 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. Kia quotes a 0-62 time of 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 143 miles per hour. Sounds to us like it could be a worthy competitor to such successful sporting hatchbacks as the Mini Cooper S and Fiat 500 Abarth.

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"Craig was wonderful and I had a great experience at KIA. He really tried to get me in the car that was right for me and he did! I absolutely love my new Sorento and will recommend the car and your dealership very highly." - jmwitt48

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Thank You for the Great Review of Paramount Kia Asheville on DealerRater!

"The most pain-free car buying experience we have EVER encountered... The website for the dealership is very user friendly, and looks great. I was able to locate all the information I could possibly need, and also able to submit our credit application on line as well. Our emails, and phone calls were answered in a timely manner, and even with the distance, I felt that we were being cared for the entire time." - penneyc26

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"Nice options and excellent prices for their "add-ons" like the all weather mats, cargo liner etc. The Sorento gets 31mpg on the highway. So much better than the competition in the similar sized vehicles." - Tom

Tom, on behalf of our entire team at Paramount Kia of Asheville, welcome to the Kia family! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this excellent review. Click HERE to read this full review on our Cars.com page.

Car Care Tip of the Week!

Car Care Tip of the Week: Lighten up your key chain!

Does your car key share a chain with a dozen or more other keys? That’s a pretty heavy load hanging off the car key when it’s in the ignition. The weight, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure.

2014 Kia Soul gets roomier, keeps its funky box shape

Launched in 2009 amidst a campaign of hip hop hamsters, the Kia Soul has been a bona fide hit for the Korean automaker. The challenge for a hot seller in the lower reaches of the market is in keeping the design fresh enough to keep the buyers coming into the showroom. Not content to rest upon their past success, Kia has been tinkering with the Soul to give it more room, some premium touches, along with improving its handling and the exterior design. In short, Kia is intent on keeping the Soul the leader of its segment.

To do that, Kia's engineers have literally been working from the ground up. The chassis and suspension have been improved with increased rigidity in the former and more suppleness in the latter. The new chassis yields a Soul that is slightly longer and wider, (0.8 and 0.6 inches respectively), improving the interior volume in minor but telling ways. For instance, having a little more shoulder room makes the seemingly small improvement meaningful.

Other second thoughts about the Soul's dimensions were carried out without changing the exterior dimensions. A redesign of the Soul's rear hatch lift gate has resulted in an opening that is nearly 2.5 inches wider. Again, this is a seemingly small number, but one that in the real world can be the difference between taking an awkward load home or paying a delivery charge after leaving it behind.

The rest of the exterior remains unmistakably a Soul, with its boxy and squared off look. The front end of the 2014 model has been subtlety reworked around the company's "tiger nose" grille that ties all of the Kia models together visually. The 2014 Soul sees its available fog lights moved lower and the air intake made bigger to update its "face."

Inside, the 2014 Soul reflects Kia's acknowledgment that its car is a hit. There's a definite softening of the interior which serves to highlight that Kia sells enough copies of the car to splurge a bit on the plastics for the customer's increased satisfaction. The dash, console, and door panels all exhibit a material quality a cut above that found in its competitors. The LED based mood lighting effects around the tweeter speakers carries forward in the new model.

As far as under the hood goes, the Soul remains a gentle spirit. Despite sporting the tiger nose inspired grille, the Soul does not growl ferociously. The base engine is an all aluminum 1.6L DOHC four, generating a modest 130 BHP and an uninspiring 118 ft.-lbs. of torque. Fortunately, there are two other trim levels, the "Plus" and "Exclaim," which bump the displacement out to a full 2.0L for an adequate motivation of 164BHP and 151 ft.-lbs. of torque, the better to move where the spirit takes you. Either way, the engines are mated to six speed automatic or manual transmissions. The intelligent buyer of the 1.6L will only elect the manual, while a buyer of the top model can only get the automatic. If you want a manually shifted 2.0L, you'll be opting for the Plus.

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Kia's Take on Blake Dunk Challenge - 3D Facebook Game

Can you beat Blake at his own game? Go head-to-head in a series of heated dunk-offs to advance through the timeline and take on four generations of Blake Griffin. Dunk your way to the top collecting coins, upgrading your player and unlocking the tools it takes to win. Play the game here: https://apps.facebook.com/takeonblake/

Thanks for Another Great Review of Paramount Kia on Cars.com!

"Enjoyed dealing with josh, fun energetic nice young man, have not yet used the service dept.but expect this will be great also." - Mike

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Kia's March Sales Help Company Reach Landmark First Quarter

With the world debut of three new Kia vehicles at the New York International Auto Show last month, March was a great segment for Kia Motors, as it helped boost first quarter sales to the second highest in company history.

Led by the Kia Optima midsize sedan for the 16th consecutive month with more than 14,000 total sales, Kia's exceptional month also was helped by the Kia Sorento CUV and Kia Soul. These top-selling Kia vehicles, as well as a number of Volkswagen cars, also are available at Park Place Motor Cars in Rochester, MN at CarBuyersExpress.com, which also hosts inventories from elite dealerships like Ballweg Midwest Toyota in La Crosse, WI.

Despite the successful first quarter, Kia does not intend to have a quiet rest of the year. Set to deliver seven all new or completely redesigned vehicles in 2013, Kia plans to continue reinventing and improving its series of vehicles to create the best possible selection for its customers.  Among the new vehicles set to release are the 2014 Kia Soul, 2014 Kia Koup and updated 2014 Kia Optima, while the 2014 Kia Forte Sedan and Cadenza will reach dealerships soon.

Kia Motors is one of the fastest growing automotive brands in the United States. Focusing on quality, innovation, value, and technology, Kia continues to make a lasting impression on U.S. car customers. As one of three automotive brands to increase sales in each of the past four years, Kia continues to deliver a series of fun-to-drive vehicles centered on value and performance.

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