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Changing with the times...

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 08:50
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Recently I've been asked "What KARL Chevrolet done to help its customers through some difficult times lately?".  My answer is simple:  "Plenty."  Actually we've been looking at any way we can help our customers save money.  And based on the feedback I've received, and the results of our business, our customers truly appreciate our efforts.

Let me share a few of the ways:

  •  Our Service Department, under the leadership of Service Director Jay Bradley, has lowered pricing on most maintenance services to help our customers keep their vehicle in top condition.  Examples include our current Goodwrench Service Special - for just $39.95 you get a complete chassis lubrication, oil & filter change, tire rotation and vehicle inspection - all by our factory trained and certified technicians.

Sounding off . . . What am I missing?

Posted Sat, 05/23/2009 - 06:21
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General Motors has grabbed more than its share of headlines lately - and many of them not so flattering. The economic meltdown in our banking and financial markets has exposed the Auto Industry in ways that no one could have predicted. The reliance on credit from a wide variety of partners including Material Suppliers, Manufacturers, Logistics Companies, Dealers, and ultimately consumers. The reality is that the Auto Industry in the US is built upon a series of credit backed transactions. And when the banking system began to collapse last year, it brought the auto industry to its knees. It has been well documented that New Vehicle sales in the US have collapsed from a high of about 18 million new units just a couple of years ago to an annualized pace of just 8.5 million units so far this year.

While virtually all auto manufacturers have seen annual sales declines of about 40%, the domestic companies, in particular Chrysler and General Motors, have been brought to the brink Bankruptcy - with Chrysler slipping over already. This brings me to my point - how is it that our current Federal Administration, aka President Obama and his 'Automotive Task Force', is dictating how this all plays out? Did I miss something in the last election cycle? When the political machine called out for CHANGE, did they literally mean for us to understand that they intended to Change most of the business principles our great country has been built on? What am I missing?

2009 "Swinging for Seniors"

Posted Wed, 05/13/2009 - 08:57
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Last Chance To Participate in Waveny’s Seventh Annual “Swinging for Seniors” Outing on Monday, May 18

  Waveny announces its last call for golfers, tennis players and sponsors to participate in the seventh annual “Swinging for Seniors” Golf & Tennis Outing scheduled for this Monday, May 18 at the Country Club of New Canaan. Proceeds from this important fundraising event fund Waveny’s financial assistance program which supports residents and patients who cannot afford the full cost of their care at Waveny Care Center, The Village at Waveny Care Center and New Canaan Inn. The “Swinging for Seniors” outing will begin with registration, a morning tennis round robin and lunch, followed by a golf shotgun start and second tennis round robin in the afternoon. New to this year’s event, players can participate in a spirited chipping contest throughout the day. Golfers will also have several hole-in-one opportunities on the course with prizes including a 2009 Traverse courtesy of Karl Chevrolet Hummer, and $10,000 cash sponsored by Stronghold Insurance & Financial Services. The event will conclude with a gourmet reception featuring an awards ceremony and raffle drawing.

The 2010 Camaro Has Arrived!

Posted Fri, 05/08/2009 - 08:27
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At a "drive away" event held last night at City Field, we picked up our first 2010 Camaro. The yellow 2LT with the 3.6L Direct Injected 304hp engine is now here at our New Canaan store. Pictures may be worth a thousand words but nothing beats being able to put your hands on some actual metal! Come on by and check it out. Then, if your heart desires, place an order or check out what we have coming in. I'll go out on limb and say this is going to be the hottest car of the summer of 2009! See you soon...

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KARL Chevrolet is a family owned Chevrolet dealership located in New Canaan, CT; minutes from Stamford or Norwalk, less than an hour north of Manhatten; and just thirty minutes from Danbury or New Haven. Our dedicated staff is here to support you in every aspect of vehicle acquisition and ownership. We have been here fulfilling family transportation needs in Fairfield and Westchester Counties since 1927!

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