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Tony Brown Chevrolet is committed to making your experience with us as easy and painless as possible. That is why we developed a new App where you can search our inventory, schedule service appointments, and COLLECT REWARDS. In the app you are able to do so much more than shop and collect rewards. You can also keep up with your vehicles overall performance. The app can tell you when you where the nearest gas stations are, keep track of where you parked and keep documents such as business cards of the people you worked with in the “glove box.” When you buy a new qualified vehicle at Tony Brown Chevrolet you will automatically be enrolled in our brand new Gold Advantage program. The Gold Advantage plan comes with a Lifetime Powertrain Certificate, $500 future trade in bonus, complimentary oil change plus more! With the Gold Advantage you will also receive a free oil change after buying 4. Ask our finance department about the PLATINUM ADVANTAGE PLAN that comes with many more benefits. We want to help you save money anyway you can, which is why we are introducing our points reward program. For every dollar you spend you will receive 10 points that you can use towards other purchases at our dealer ship. You can even use these points towards your next vehicle purchase! For more or to download the app see https://www.flahertychevrolet.com/tony-brown-advantage

It can be stressful to drive in snowy conditions, especially if you are not use to them. Tony Brown Chevrolet is here to help and give you tips to help ease the anxiety. DO NOT stomp on the brakes if you slide. Locking up your breaks when slide could make it worse. The best thing to do is to take your foot off the gas and try to control the steering wheel without over correcting. Drive at an appropriate speed. Don’t be afraid to drive a little slower on your morning commute especially on roads that may not have salt or rocks down. Accelerate and Decelerate slowly. Apply gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids, do not try to move in a hurry. Also take your time when coming to a stop. It will take more time to slow when the roads are icy. Know your brakes It may be time to get your breaks checked or have no ones installed. Consult with us and we can help!

1. Needs vs. Wants - It is easy to get lost in the things you want in your new vehicle instead of staying focuses on what you need. There are various reasons to buy a new vehicle. Maybe you need something a bit bigger, lower your payments, or maybe it is just time for something new. Make sure your new vehicle fits what you wanted to accomplish first. 2. Choosing your dealership - Check out your dealers website and social pages. You can tell a lot by your dealers social pages. What kind of content do they have? Does it feel personal? Do they give back to the community? Utilize more than just a facebook page, google listings can also be helpful as dealers can add photos, posts, special offers etc. Take a look at reviews as well, reviews can help you learn about their sales team and also the service department. 3. In person shopping - Online research is a great tool when you begin your vehicle shopping experience. However, there is no better research than getting behind the wheel and taking it for a spin. Once you see your vehicle of choice in person it may solidify that it is the correct choice for you or that it is not. If it is not your product specialist will be there to help you make an informed decision that works best for you. 4. Down payments/trade in - In order to get where you want to be monthly you may need to have a down payment or a trade in. In order to get the most for your trade in make sure your current vehicle has had regular oil changes, cleaned, and if possible has some equity in it. The other option is to have a down payment. If you want to have a nice down payment begin your savings plan much earlier before you begin shopping. In some cases banks require a down payment. A great time to think about putting a down payment is around tax season. You will see dealers having sales during the tax months as well.

Keep the Exterior Clean --Keep the exterior clean by washing and waxing on a regular basis. Ensuring all dirt, sand, salt etc. is off your vehicle protects the clear coat finish from harsh weather conditions. A good tip is to wax at least twice a year in order to protect your exterior from the harsh summer heat and the winter storms. Most importantly be sure to spray the underneath of your vehicle. Mud and Salt are leading causes for rust. Keep up with Scheduled Maintenance --If you do not change your oil after the scheduled time (depending on miles or timeline) your vehicle will still run, but at what possible cost? Getting a regular oil change costs a lot less than replacing an engine. To keep it at its peak performance ask our service department about checking other fluids including: coolant, transmission, brake etc. https://www.flahertychevrolet.com/service.aspx Allow your vehicles engine to warm up --You may think that you will need minutes for this to take place, but in reality you only need about 30 seconds once you turn the vehicle on to allow the engine and oil to warm up. Do not drive on low tire pressure. --Low tire pressure is something that needs to be fixed sooner rather than later. Driving on low tire pressure diminishes the life of your tires and can also affect your rims if it is too low. Tires are essential, treat them as so.

Claiming to be the difference in an industry that sees harsh criticism so often is not exactly an easy thing to do. How is Tony Brown Chevrolet the Difference? What does that even mean? For us being the difference is not about putting another business down and it is more than some marketing slogan. Being the difference is what we; as a company, strive towards on a daily basis. Let’s begin at the first question, how is Tony Brown Chevrolet the Difference? Well first and foremost TRANSPARENCY, TRANSPARENCY, TRANSPARENCY! At Tony Brown Chevrolet we believe in the notion of having nothing to hide from you, our customer. Since you have chosen to put your trust in us we find it essential to tell you the truth, even when that truth may be tough to hear. Gaining your trust is a part of our business structure that we do not take lightly. At Tony Brown Chevrolet our business is structured around retention, so you can expect to be treated with total respect from start to finish any time you step foot into our dealership. That is what being the change means. We believe that an investment in Tony Brown Chevrolet is an investment back into the community. Give us a shot to prove why we are the difference.