Huge Success at the Charity Car Show for the Queen City Corvette Club
The “ City Chevrolet Classic”, which is the charity car show that City
Chevrolet sponsored for the Queen City Corvette Club on Saturday, May 5
at Hendrick Motorsports, was a huge success! This was the first time
that the car show was set up at Hendrick Motorsports and it worked out
perfectly! There were hundreds of people in attendance and they had
over 140 classic and high-performance cars registered for the show.
City Chevrolet representatives, Andy Snyder (Inventory & NC Sales
Manager) and Tim Dobbins (NC Sales Representative), were on-site and
were proud judges for the Dealer’s Choice category.. Andy and Tim chose
Bruce Stroncek with his 1969 Camaro RS/SS as the Dealer’s Choice.
Bruce is pictured here with his car and his 3-year old grandson,
Emillano. Bruce did a frame-off restoration on his Camaro and built it
to his wife’s special order. It’s a RS/SS with a 468 BB engine and a
4-speed with a few modern upgrades. Thanks to Sue Bunce who attended as
honorary photographer for the day.
Best Camaro & Best Engine: Mike Blackburn from Monroe, NC, 1970 Camaro
Best Truck & Best Interior: Tyler Moness from Robbins, NC, 1952 Chevy Pickup
Best Chevy: Jack White from Concord, NC, 1958 Chevy Impala
Best of Show & Best Corvette: Jerry Lyndon from Statesville, NC, 1956 Corvette
Dealer’s Choice: Bruce Stroncek from Waxhaw, NC, 1969 Camaro RS/SS
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The Team Hendrick Tent Event in Charlotte
WHEN THE TENTS GO UP, THE PRICES COME DOWN!
It’s the Team Hendrick Tent Event going on NOW at City Chevrolet!
  The Team Hendrick Tent Event is an annual event by Rick Hendrick’s Charlotte area dealerships, including City Chevrolet.
RED TAG PRICES on thousands of new & used vehicles in metro Charlotte and within the vast Hendrick network.
And we’ve got your all-access pass!
When
the tents go up, the prices come down! Visit City Chevrolet at 5101 E.
Independence Boulevard in Charlotte during the annual
Team Hendrick Tent Event, going on now through June, 2012. Or, visit us online at www.citychevrolet.com.
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Nine Vincentric 2012 Best Fleet Value Awards for Chevrolet
City
Chevrolet, the most reputed Chevy dealership in Charlotte, NC, is proud to
announce that General Motors has been honored with nine Vincentric 2012 Best
Fleet Value awards. GM earned more Best Fleet Value awards than any other
manufacturer and City Chevrolet is bustling with joy to share this news with
all Chevy admirers.
The
nine GM models that fetched the title include:
- Buick Regal - 2.4L eAssist- mid-sized sedan,
premium segment
- Buick Enclave - base front-wheel-drive -
crossover, large, premium segment
- Chevrolet
Express / GMC Savana G1500 Cargo - full-size cargo van, ½-ton segment
- Chevrolet
Express / GMC Savana G1500 SWB - full-size passenger van, ½-ton segment
- Chevrolet
Express / GMC Savana G3500 Wagon - LWB- full-size passenger van, 1-ton
segment
- Chevrolet
Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD - LT regular cab 2WD-full-size heavy duty
pickup, ¾-ton segment
- Chevrolet
Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500 HD - LT regular cab 2WD SRW- full-size heavy
duty pickup, 1-ton segmen
- Chevrolet
Tahoe LS Commercial - 2WD- SUV, large segment
- Chevrolet Avalanche LS - 2WD-sport utility truck segment
 David
Wurster, president of Vincentric says, “Chevrolet and GMC showed strong fleet
strength in the truck and van segments due to their low depreciation and
insurance costs.” He further added, “We also saw the strength of eAssist
technology on the Buick Regal, which earned its award largely due to its low
fuel costs in high-mileage lifecycle scenarios."
In
its seventh year, the Vincentric Awards are used by fleet operators to
understand vehicle lifecycle costs, a key part of the purchase process.
"Our
track record of winning the Vincentric Awards, especially in the truck and van
segments, is important to our customers so they can be confident that our
products provide the value they need," said Ed Peper, General Manager, GM
Fleet and Commercial Operations. "We understand the importance of
lifecycle costs to our customers, and are committed to providing great products
that meet their business needs and benefit their bottom line."
Several
cost factors were measured by Vincentric including fuel consumption,
depreciation value, insurance amount, opportunity cost, financing, maintenance,
taxes and state fees, and repairs were considered before deciding the winner. These
costs were then integrated with the Vincentric Fleet Price, which estimates the
acquisition cost for each vehicle in the study. With 20 different
mileage/lifecycle timeframe scenarios used in each of the 50 states, including
Washington D.C., the resulting 21 million-plus lifecycle cost measurements were
then reviewed to determine the winning vehicles.
To
get a quote on your next fleet or commercial vehicle, give City Chevrolet a
call…1-866-409-3466 or visit us at www.citychevrolet.com
Labels: 2012 avalanche ls, 2012 buick enclave, 2012 buick regal, 2012 chevrolet express, 2012 chevrolet silverado, Chevrolet Tahoe, chevy vicentric award winners, City Chevrolet Awards
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The Chevrolet Sonic Show What You Know Competition
Today, City Chevrolet hosts The Chevrolet Sonic
Show What You Know Competition at our dealership. This competition is
open to all Chevrolet sales consultants who are currently enrolled in
the 2011/2012 Mark of Excellence program. Phase 1 consisted of
salespeople submitting their best practice ideas based on given topics
and were judged among their peers. Winners moved on to Phase 2. Again,
the salespeople submitted their best practices based on given topics
and their peers voted for them. Winners moved on to the in-dealership
walk-around competition. Today’s presentations will be judged by a
District Manager and a Product Trainer.
Today’s participants include 2 of City Chevrolet’s
best salespeople…Joe Ayers and Keith Black. Joe Ayers has been in New
Car Sales since he started with City Chevrolet in 2006 and he has
received Rookie of the Year and President’s Club awards. Keith Black is
City’s most tenured salesperson, having been with us since 1970. Keith
has been here since even before Rick Hendrick purchased the
dealership.
 The participants have prepared a 10 minute
presentation that is composed of a mix of key product features,
competitive advantages, and one example of demonstrating key technical
features during the vehicle delivery. One winner from the 6
participants will be selected and that winner will receive $150 in
earn POWER points. The Judge will use the standardized scoring sheet to
evaluate the participants and the District Manager will select 2 winners
from their district to move on. Those winners will advance to the next
round of competition. After a few more rounds, the finalists will
compete at the National Finals in Detroit, Michigan. The top 10 places
at Nationals will win cash prizes and the top 2 winners will receive new
Chevrolet Sonics, worth up to $21,000! Good luck to all, especially
Joe and Keith!
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City Chevrolet's First ZL1 Camaro!
  Congratulations to Mr. Lewis North, proud owner of City Chevrolet’s 1 st
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1! Lewis and his daughter, Kelly (also
pictured here), drove away on Wednesday in his new Silver Ice Metallic
ZL1. Lewis' first car was a 1967 GTO that he had kept for 30 years. He was so excited to get his ZL1 because it had restored that spirit he felt back in high school. Lewis said, "Just as a car is the right of passage of a boy becoming a man, it is the CAR that keeps the boy in the man." How true! Lewis said “Sure there are import cars like Ferraris.
But the Camaro is a true American muscle car!” Chris Goodman, New Car
Internet Manager, said that Lewis expressed that the Camaro ZL1 is truly
the first car he’s seen in the past 45 years that pays tribute to the
era of the battle of the muscle cars. CDC/Internet Director, Heather
Drayton, got emotional listening to such a nostalgic story of Lewis’s
younger years. Leave it to the Chevy Camaro to bring out the kid in
you…even 45 years later! PS. Camaro wins!
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Charge Your Volt Free
 We wanted to inform you that City Chevrolet has joined Charlotte's energy efficiency campaign, Power2Charlotte. Together
with the City of Charlotte, we are trying to educate the public about
Charlotte's energy strategy in regards to electric vehicles and charging
stations.
Charging stations have been set up around Charlotte. Thanks to a grant from the Department of Energy, these charging stations will be FREE to the public for a limited time!
When you purchase a Volt from City Chevrolet, you will receive:
- A ChargePoint Network card that can be used to join the network and re-charge your electric vehicle. FREE service for a limited time only!
- A Power2 Re-Charge card listing the charging stations around Charlotte.
Your next step:
- Simply join the ChargePoint network at http://www.chargepoint.net/ to register your ChargePoint card and visit one of the charging stations on the attached Power2 Re-Charge brochure.
- Show off your Volt and let everyone know you got it at City Chevrolet!
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Wholesale Parts Million Dollar Club
We’d like to congratulation Steve McIntyre and Nate DeValk on achieving the Million Dollar Club for 2011!
This award goes out to wholesale parts employees who reach the silver
award stsatus for over $1 million in wholesale parts sales for the year.
Steve McIntyre is one of our most tenured employees, having been with
us for over 37 years, and although Nate DeValk has only been with us for
a couple of years, he has proven to be quite an asset to the team.
Pictured here is Frank Burns, Wholesale Parts District Manager for GM
(left) and Nate DeValk, Parts Sales at City Chevrolet (right). (Steve McIntyre was not available for the photo)
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General Motors - Lifetime Achievement Award in Parts
Chris Knight, Parts Director at City Chevrolet was recently
taken aback during the GM Southeast Region Wholesale Summit meeting he attended
in Charlotte
this past February. Chris was presented
with the General Motors Lifetime Achievement Award in Parts for his dedication
and distinguished career. Only the
second time such an award has been given out for parts, it was presented by
Quentin Jones, Regional Director
Customer Care and After sales.
Chris received this
award for his years in the business and his achievements in selling parts, CSI
and profitability.
Congratulations to Chris on his magnificent
achievement. Way to go Chris!
Here are some highlights and interesting facts on Chris:
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1969 – Chris started in the auto business
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1975 – Hired as a Counterman at City Chevrolet
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1990 – Promoted to Assistant Parts Manager at
City Chevrolet
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1995 – Promoted to Parts Manager at City
Chevrolet
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2012 – Currently Parts Director
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Chris has been responsible for over $400 million
in Parts Sales since Rick Hendrick purchased City Chevrolet
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Chris has been married for 42 years and has 2
daughters and 3 grandchildren.
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If Chris wasn’t in the car industry he would be
in the hardware business.
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Best part of his job is the friendships he has
made over the years with his customers.
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When Chris isn’t at work he enjoys numismatics,
gun collecting and fishing.
-
If Chris could meet anyone it would be Ronald
Reagan
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Fuel a School. Win a Chevy. Meet Jimmie Johnson!
  Help fuel a school in need by purchasing a Jimmie Johnson Foundation Win A Chevy, Fuel A School raffle ticket.
Only 3,000 tickets will be sold for the chance to win a 2013 Chevrolet
Camaro, Corvette, Silverado, or Tahoe and to meet Jimmie Johnson. Tickets are $100 each. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.FuelASchool.org and buy yours today! The 2012 JJF Chevy Raffle will end on Thursday, September 6th.
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Are you ready to play ball? Participate in 2012 Chevy Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic
All league members will get a
chance to spend a half day in various rotations such as hitting, pitching, and
fielding under the supervision of experienced staff. You are welcome to bring
in family members to have more fun in the sun!
Here is a quick glance to the
clinic details
When:
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Check in: 5PM-5:45PM
Clinic: 6 PM-9PM
Snack: 9PM
Where:
UNC Charlotte’s Robet &
Mariam Hayes Stadium, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223
OR
When:
Friday, June 8, 2012
Check-in: 5PM – 5:45 PM
Clinic: 6PM-9PM
Snack: 9 PM
Where:
Startown Optimist’s Big Red Park,
1481 Old Conover Startown Rd., Newton, NC 28658
Please note registration should
be done two days prior to the clinic date. To participate in the clinic,
participants will need to wear and bring their own baseball gear, water bottle,
and other necessary accessories. Cleats or tennis shoes are allowed and
practice apparel or team uniforms are also acceptable. Participants should also
carry their own gloves and if available, should bring their own bat.
Family members are welcome to
attend the clinics. However, they are advised to bring in their own coolers and
refreshments. A post clinic snack will be offered to all participants.
While taking a break from the
baseball clinic, feel free to visit City Chevrolet, the flagship store for the
Hendrick Automotive Group. Explore their
vast inventory of new and used Chevy cars and drive home your dream Chevy
car. Visit us at www.CityChevrolet.com or call us at 1-866-409-3466.
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Limited Period Financing Incentive of 0.0% Interest or $3,000 Cash Back on 2012 Chevrolet Malibu at City Chevrolet
City Chevrolet, a leading Chevrolet car
dealer in Charlotte, North Carolina, is pleased to announce that
the brand new 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is available at the dealership. The Malibu sedan is a premier
midsize passenger vehicle which has won a number of awards including North
American Car of the Year, Consumer’s Digest Best Buy and IIHS Top Safety Pick.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is a mid-size sedan that
comes in value-oriented LS trim (steel wheels, cloth seats, cruise control, and
air conditioning) or feature-rich LTZ trim (heated leather seats, automatic
climate control, a sunroof, and Bluetooth connectivity). There are three grades
of LT trim which separate the most affordable and most expensive editions of
the Chevrolet Malibu.
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is powered by a 2.4-liter,
four-cylinder engine that pumps out 169 horsepower and 160 lb-ft of torque delivering
22 miles per gallon in city driving and 33 miles per gallon on the highway.
Stepping up to the sedan's available 3.5-liter V-6 brings 252 horses and 251
lb-ft of twist to the table, along with a fuel mileage rating of 17 miles per
gallon city and 26 miles per gallon highway. A six-speed automatic gearbox is
standard with either mill.
Malibu was originally launched on a
promise to offer consumers more-than-expected features for their money.
Standard on all Malibu models are four-wheel anti-lock brakes; StabiliTrak
electronic stability control; six standard air bags; AM/FM stereo with CD
player and MP3 playback; SiriusXM Satellite Radio with trial subscription;
OnStar 9.0 with six months of Directions and Connections service and
Turn-by-Turn Navigation; power height driver seat adjuster with power lumbar;
Remote Keyless Entry and cruise control.
It is the
right time to buy a Malibu at City Chevrolet as there is a financing incentive
of 0.0% interest or $3,000 cash back on the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu available
until 04/30/2012.
Just get in touch with City Chevrolet
to know more about the marvelous Malibu. Take a look at City Chevrolet’s New
Chevrolet Car Specials and drive home a Malibu of your choice today! Visit us at www.CityChevrolet.com or call us at 1-866-409-3466.
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Exciting Collision Coupons from City Chevrolet
City Chevrolet, the most notable
Chevy dealership in Charlotte, NC, is happy to introduce their Collision Coupon
special. With this new coupon you don’t have to worry about rental coverage.
City Chevrolet’s Collision Center will give you 3 Free Days of Rental. Other
offers include bumper and scratch repair, 10 percent off labor, and paint less dent
repair.
To avail this offer, all you have
to do is print the coupon and schedule an appointment with the Collision Center.
The coupon for 3 Free Days of Rental is valid on any
Collision Center repair if you do not have rental coverage. However, the coupon
cannot be combined with other discounts. The validity of the coupon expires on
March 30, 2012.
Don’t take the risk of getting your car
repaired privately or from any other dealer! Visit City Chevrolet in Charlotte, the flagship store of the Hendrick Automotive Group, to see one of the largest new Chevy car
inventories in North Carolina. We have a vast selection of used car inventory,
too!
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Win an Indy Dream Weekend from Hendrickcars.com
Announced on February 16th, Hendrickcars.com is
the primary sponsor of Kurt Busch,
Phoenix Racing and the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, in the
Nationwide Series race on February 25, 2012 and the Daytona 500 on February 26,
2012. Hendrickcars.com will also be a
major associate sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing # 33 Chevrolet
featuring driver Elliott Sadler in the Daytona 500.
Hendrickcars.com takes on Daytona and offers you a chance
for an Indy Dream Weekend! Visit www.Hendrickcars.com before March 19,
2012 to enter for your chance to win an Indy Dream Weekend. The winner will receive a weekend for two at
the July 29th Sprint Cup race in Indianapolis. The winner and a guest will get
behind-the-scenes access, a tour of the historic racing venue, VIP seats in a
trackside suite, and more. The
sweepstakes winner will be announced on March 23, 2012 online at www.Hendrickcars.com.
Remember to tune in to cheer on Kurt Busch as he races the
#1 Hendrickcars.com car on February 25th in the Daytona Nationwide race and
again to see him drive the #51 Hendrickcars.com car on February 26th in the
Daytona 500.
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Private Used Cars for Sale vs. GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Wondering
why you should buy a GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle when you can grab a used
car from a private owner at as much as $2000 less? Buying from a private used
car seller may cost a bit less, but the risks of repair costs after purchase
and the uncertainty of the most valuable components lifespan can cost
exponentially more than $2000. The possibilities are literally frightening, and
frighteningly likely to happen when you’re not buying certified-used from a
reputable dealership:
 ENGINE
REPAIRS: There are hundreds of internal lubricated parts. The average repair
for an internal engine failure repair costs between $2000 - $5000 if the engine
needs replaced, and there may be symptoms present that are not detectable by
the average used car buyer.
TRANSMISSION
REPAIRS: There are internal lubricated parts, including seals, gaskets and
clutches that work interdependently. The average cost of repair for internal
failure cost between $2000 - $4000 or more for the average vehicle. Again,
there may be symptoms present that are not detectable by the average used car
buyer.
DRIVE
AXLES and DIFFERENTIAL REPAIRS: Repairs to any of the vehicles drive axles or
differentials can be very expensive, especially if they were not maintained.
The average repair costs can range from $1000 - $2000 for an internal failure,
more if the complete assembly needs to be replaced.
FOUR
WHEEL DRIVE: ALL WHEEL DRIVE REPAIRS: These are also very complex systems that
are very expensive to repair or replace, costing $1000 - $2000.
STEERING
SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are 100+ individual parts (moving and stationary) - The
average cost of repair is $500 - $1500.
SUSPENSION
SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are many individual parts depending on advanced systems;
the average cost of repair is $500 to $1000 or more.
BRAKE
REPAIRS: There are many individual wearable parts not including the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) - The average cost of repair is $350 to over $1000.
COOLING
SYSTEM REPAIRS: There are many components in the cooling system that are
affected by the normal wear and tear of driving; the average cost of repair is
over $400. Timing belt driven water pumps can cost over $900.
SEALS
and GASKETS REPAIRS: Cylinder head gaskets and intake manifold gaskets are
common failures to many vehicles; the average cost of repair can range from
$500 to over $1000.
AIR
CONDITIONER and HEATER REPAIRS: Many vehicles do not blow cold air. The seller
states it just needs a tune-up charge of freon. This means the original charge
must have leaked out somewhere over time. A professional inspector has many
years of training and experience to detect where freon normally leaks from and
may be able to tell with a visual inspection of the air conditioning components
if evidence is present. - The average cost of repair can be over $1000!!
ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM REPAIRS: Many electrical component problems can go undetected to the
un-trained eye. The average cost of repair can be over $500.
When
you buy a used car, don’t compromise the peace of your mind for an extra $2000
up front. This is where the GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program comes in;
when you choose certified pre-owned Chevy vehicles, you know that only the
"best of the best" used cars qualify for GM’s certification program.
Before
a used car is labeled as certified used car for sale, the car must be no more
than five model years old. It also must be well maintained and have less than
60,000 miles. There are also maintenance checks that are preformed on the
vehicles as well.
All
certified used Chevrolet vehicles are covered by towing or rental car services
including travel coverage. Each vehicle purchased has a 150-point vehicle
inspection and a GM Certified Wrap Service Contract that includes a 10-year or
100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty and 10-year/unlimited mileage roadside
assistance.
Labels: 2011 Chevrolet Truck Charlotte North Carolina, City Chevrolet Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles, GM Ceritfied Used Vehicles, NC Chevy Certified Used Cars
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Coats for Kids Drive by City Chevrolet
If you are looking for an
opportunity to make a difference this holiday season, consider the Coats for
Kids Drive. The Hendrick Team has
partnered with the Coats for Kids campaign to collect coats for needy
families. City Chevrolet has volunteered
to be a collection point in the Charlotte area.
Please bring New or Gently Used Coats to City
Chevrolet any time from now until Dec 31, 2011. You can drop the coats in the collection
barrels labeled “Coats for Kids” located in the Sales Showroom and Service
Department. Please remember that coats are needed for both Adults and Kids.
The Salvation Army will handle
the coat distribution to the families in need.
Coats collected after Christmas will be given out in January during a
mid-winter relief effort with the Salvation Army. Please join hands with City
Chevrolet to help others stay warm.
Together we can make a difference!
City Chevrolet
5101 E. Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28212
1-866-409-3465
Labels: Chevrolet Car dealer, Sales Showroom, Used Coats
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