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Four xTreme Deals with Blowout Pricing
April 26, 2013Apple Chevrolet has put together four vehicles at rediculously blowout prices for the end of April. Two of the vehicles are New 2012 Chevy models and two are pre-owned vehicles. The incentives used in the New vehicles expire 7/1/2013 so don’t wait! At these prices they won’t last long anyway. Let’s take a look.
New 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 45th Anniversay Convertible
 This xtreme deal is just in time for summer driving with the top down. |
Stock# 12-0403 This xtreme deal comes just in time for summer. Put down the top and cruise. Has the 45th Anniversay Package with rich leather seating accented with the 45th Anniversay logos, 20″ wheels, Onstar Directions and Connections, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and more. Blowout Price: $34,980 plus 0% financing up to 72 months (must qualify). |
New 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD
 Up to $12,000 Savings! |
Stock# 12-0615 This xtreme deal is extreme indeed… up to $12,000 below MSRP!(Click for details) This tough truck comes with an 8 cylinder engine, automatic 6-speed transmission, and a crew cab for roomy passenger seating. You won’t be roughing it with the Power windows and locks, remote keyless entry, and AM/FM Audio. For practicality, the truck has a bedliner and trailering package. Wow! |
Pre-Owned 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 Door Coupe GT
Certified Pre-Owned 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
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Japanese, other automakers hit with air bag recall
April 12, 2013Apr 11, 7:14 PM (ET)
By YURI KAGEYAMA and TOM KRISHER
DETROIT (AP) – Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling nearly 3.4 million older-model vehicles worldwide because of defective air bags that can send shrapnel flying into the passenger compartment. The recall mainly affects cars sold by Japanese automakers in North America, Europe and Japan.
The front passenger air bags all were made by the same parts supplier, Japan’s Takata Corp. They have faulty inflator mechanisms that don’t route gas into the air bags. Instead, the high-pressure gas can launch plastic and metal parts from the air bags into the cars’ passenger areas. Takata says no one has been hurt, but there have been six incidents of the air bags deploying improperly on roadways.
The recall, announced Thursday in Japan, is so large because many automakers use common parts on multiple models to cut costs and simplify manufacturing. This approach was pioneered by Japanese automakers.
The recall will bring a great deal of unwelcome publicity for automakers, especially Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), said IHS Automotive analyst Paul Newton. The world’s top-selling car company is trying to rebuild a reputation for quality that was hurt by previous big recalls.
The latest recall is the fourth for Toyota since October that involves more than one million vehicles, Newton wrote in an email. And the company endured a series of huge recalls in 2009 and 2010 for faulty braking, sticky gas pedals and defective floor mats.
Toyota will have to inspect or fix 1.7 million vehicles worldwide, including about 580,000 in North America, 490,000 in Europe and 320,000 in Japan. The models include the Corolla compact, Matrix hatchback, Sequoia SUV, and Tundra pickup, as well as the Lexus SC 430 sports car. All the vehicles were manufactured from 2001 to 2003.
But the latest recall affects other major automakers, including Toyota’s chief Japanese competitor. Honda Motor Co. is recalling 1.1 million vehicles worldwide, including about 680,000 in North America, 270,000 in Japan and 64,000 in Europe. Models include the Civic compact, CR-V small SUV and Odyssey minivan from the 2001 to 2003 model years.
Also, Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 480,000 vehicles worldwide, including about 265,000 in the U.S. Models include the Nissan Maxima midsize sedan, Pathfinder SUV and Sentra compact as well as the Infiniti FX crossover and QX4 SUV, all from the 2001-2003 model years. Recalled models in Japan include the Cube, X-Trail, Maxima and Teana.
Mazda Motor Co. is also part of the recall. About 45,000 Mazda RX-8 and Mazda 6 cars are affected, including 4,000 in Japan. The company said recalls will be announced in North America, Europe, China and elsewhere.
At GM, only 55,000 Pontiac Vibe hatchbacks sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled. The 2003 models are nearly identical to the Toyota Matrix and were made at a California plant that was jointly run with Toyota.
Win the new 2014 Chevrolet Impala – take a look!
April 6, 2013by Tom Gorham
Internet Sales & Marketing Manager
Apple Chevrolet
Yes, you can enter to WIN a new completely redesigned 2014 Chevrolet Impala AND you can come in to Apple Chevrolet to test drive one. We already have several in stock available for sale.
The 2014 Chevrolet Impala at Apple Chevrolet
To win a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, you must enter the MLB All-Star Sweepstakes which you can find at the www.chevrolet.com website. The sweepstakes is all about the legion of unsung heroes of America’s favorite pastime, baseball. The Grand Prize Package includes:
- An all-new 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ
- 4 tickets to the 2013 All-Star Game
- 4 tickets for the MLB FanFest
- 4 tickets for the Home Run Derby
- 4 tickets to the MLB Gala
- 4 VIP passes to go on-field and watch batting practice before the Home Run Derby
- Round-trip air transportation and hotel accommodations
- VIP Chevy transportation around the Big Apple during your stay
- Four $500 gift cards — one for you and the lucky friends who get called up
Side view of the 2014 Chevrolet Impala at Apple Chevrolet.
Engineered for excellence but designed for drivers, the new Impala is “a stunning reinterpretation of the premium sedan”, according to Chevrolet. After having seen it and driven it, we agreed. In fact the first word out of the mouth of those here at Apple that were among the first to drive the new Implala, was… “Awesome!” And that, it is!
From gorgeous sculpted lines and the smooth, dynamic ride, it’s no surprise that the interior environment is one of sophistication and beautifully crafted premium materials. For entertainment and technology, Impala offers a range of features from an 8-inch diagonal color touch screen along with the Driver Information Center, to natural-language voice recognition that allows you to place calls, enter destinations, browse media and play music with simple natural speech. USB ports, Rear Vision Camera, Bose Surround Sound… the list goes on.
Come visit us at Apple Chevrolet for a test drive of this all-new beauty.
Have You Seen the Chevy Captiva?
March 26, 2013There are not many available here in the United States but the Captiva is a popular SUV in many other parts of the world. And many savvy customers here have fallen for the handsome and confident Captiva here when they’ve been able to find them. Well, Apple Chevrolet has found several pre-owned GM Certified 2012 Captivas that we can offer our customers at this time until they’re gone.
One of the first things you’ll notice about the Captiva is the large and distinctive Chevy dual-opening grill. The flattened honey-comb grill and chrome surrounds along with the Chevy bow-tie give Captiva a high-performance and upscale feel. Captiva personifies what Chevy is all about.
Inside, Captiva has a Corvette-inspired dual cockpit with a wrap around fascia that gives the cabin a seamless, unified look. With generous interior dimensions, the Captiva is a true sports utility. Come take a look. Take a ride. You might just take one home!
Jeff Gordon takes a Car Salesman on a Test Drive
March 13, 2013NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX go to a car dealership where a disguised Jeff Gordon takes an unsuspecting car salesman on the test drive of his life.
Buying a Used Car? Nine Warranty-Buying Tips
March 9, 2013
In a recent article in Car and Driver (April 2013), the author Steven Cole Smith offered great advice on “Buying Peace Of Mind For A Used Car.” Smith stated that the safest way to purchase that peace of mind is buying a Certified Pre-Owned vehicle with a warranty provided by the manufacturer. But not all cars can be certifed. So if you’re purchasing a used vehicle that is not certified, here are some tips offered in that article.
1. Never buy a warranty based strictly on a phone sales pitch.
2. Always have a contract in hand for review before you make a decision.
3. Don’t be taken in by “today only” price pitches.
4. Every contract has an “insurer” or “underwriter.” Find out who that is and check that company at ambest.com, the website for A.M. Best, a century-old insurance-rating service.
5. Make sure you know your deductible, and that is is only charged once per repair visit.
6. Never buy a warranty based on the performance of a product – a bottle of magic liquid, for example. That tactic is a way around certain consumer-protection laws.
7. Buy from a company that pays directly for repairs, not one that says it will reimburse you.
8. Extended warranties are often transferable. When you purchase a car with an extended warranty, paying a transfer fee (which usually varies by state) will transfer the remaining coverage.
9. Get the refund policy in writing. If you sell the car and don’t transfer the warranty to somebody else, you should be entitled to a refund for the unused portion of the warranty.
Apple Chevrolet offers Extended Service Contracts through a company that has been in business a long time, EasyCare. In business since 1984, EasyCare has been repeatedly declared a MotorTrend Recommended Best Buy year after year. The company sells its contracts outright or through more than 2000 dealers. Although it recommends that you use the selling dealer for service, any licensed repair facility is acceptable.
For more information about an EasyCare Extended Service Contract, call Ken Wagner or Chet Palumbo at Apple Chevrolet’s Finance Department at 708-429-3000.
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