tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70580519328288171142024-02-19T07:50:27.417-08:00Driving Cars with JulieLafferty Chevrolet located in Warminster,PAJulie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-18027161874631753162012-02-20T14:31:00.000-08:002012-02-20T14:31:07.990-08:00I Love My Car!!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>JA</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro";">It is a cold morning and I auto start my car to get a little warm air flown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is by far one of my favorite features in my Chevy Malibu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the return of the Malibu, in 1997 to the market I have owned three of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I leased one the first year it returned to the market.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the fifth generation of this car, it was first produced in 1964 as a subseries of the Chevy Chevelle and in 1978 the Malibu became its own line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was pregnant with my son and it was a great for carrying around all the baby gear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The trunk was roomy and held more than I could image.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a new mom storage in the car is something you look for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even as my children have grown older I still look for that hidden storage in a car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe that is because my car is my second home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro";">The Malibu received a model change in 2008 and took the market by storm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember my Dad driving one of the first ones off the truck that arrived at Lafferty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loved the new look and I began to count down my days till I got out of my leases so I could get back into the Malibu, I was driving a Chevrolet Equinox at the time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro";">The Malibu has receives numerous awards here are just a few:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><b>2009 Malibu - US News and World Reports - </b></span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">#1 Affordable Midsized Car<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">out of 23 Affordable Midsized Cars</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><b>2009 Malibu</b> – </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Adobe Garamond Pro';">Named an All-Star by AUTOMOBILE Magazine for the second year in a row (2008 and 2009)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: 11.0pt .5in; text-autospace: none; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><b>2010 Malibu</b> – </span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Top Safety Pick-<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Named a 2010 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><b>2012 Malibu - </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Adobe Garamond Pro';">Fourth year in a row as a Best Buy from Consumer Digest</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>2008 Malibu - </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Adobe Garamond Pro';">North American Car of the Year at the North American International Car Show</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><b>2008/2009 Malibu- </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Adobe Garamond Pro';">Best Family Car by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">By the time I write about the new changes of the 2008 Malibu the new 2013 model will be in the showroom. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Go figure I stopped down at the dealership today and yes there in the showroom was a new white diamond 2013 Malibu ECO.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some new features in the 2013 Eco are the energy that runs the car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to be forgotten is the beautiful interior as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 2013 Eco introduces a new technology called eAssist Technology.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took this right from the Chevy website, I wanted to make sure I got everything right </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“The 2013 Malibu Eco introduces eAssist, a state-of-the-art technology that intuitively makes it possible to conserve energy when it's not needed. Stopped at a red light, sitting in gridlock traffic, running your air conditioner-eAssist seamlessly supports or compensates the flow of power through the ECOTEC</i></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">®</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> 2.4L direct injection engine and its 15 kW electric motor-generator to conserve power when it's not needed, which in turn saves fuel.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The new aerodynamic exterior of the car cuts back on the resistance to help better your mileage as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let me make one thing clear when I hear that word aerodynamic I get a little nervous, not to worry this is one sharp looking vehicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here I thought the new look of the 2008 was beautiful, this one is one high class looking car with out the high price tag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Chevy has been coming out with a handful of practical and great looking cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So much is happening right now that you got to stop by and take a tour of our almost finished revamped dealership and test drive some of these new cars we have on the lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is something for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My first pick of the year is an<b> Inferno Orange, </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>5 speed manual, 5 door, 2012 Sonic LT.</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I had been given a 5-speed manual to test out. As I drove around town and ran my everyday errands I found parking to be very easy, the turn radius was great. Transition from gear to gear was very smooth. I did my weekly food shopping and was able to get everything loaded into the small trunk; the space was just big enough. If my family of four were headed to the airport it would be very tough. If my husband and I were traveling we could simply drop the back seats and put our luggage in. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnIhx8j2lAs2gr2w3mApsW5UXKBmUw-LzWWeX3voqrjBwc9WwrI9iFfQp8y-7ltsBSANh5ap8_jiS2_LA90JxfI7veHOngtmpPZQtI6spKEJpYDl_KPu1zBj-FQApFiY346D0END6LNgR/s1600/IMG_0944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRnIhx8j2lAs2gr2w3mApsW5UXKBmUw-LzWWeX3voqrjBwc9WwrI9iFfQp8y-7ltsBSANh5ap8_jiS2_LA90JxfI7veHOngtmpPZQtI6spKEJpYDl_KPu1zBj-FQApFiY346D0END6LNgR/s200/IMG_0944.JPG" width="150" /></span></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My overall thought on the car is that at this time in my life it is too small to accommodate my needs. With that being said I found myself saying how it would be great for me if the kids were older or even a great car for my kids. Future exterior colors to come are going to be very fun and bright. I think we are going to start to see a lot more Sonics on the road. Chevy has built a solid compact car to cross generations. It does come in a four door, which I have looked at but have not test-driven. The one difference that stands out to me is the truck size if far bigger in the 4 doors. I was very surprised to see that. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">To learn more about the Chevy Sonic check out:</span><br />
<a href="http://wot.motortrend.com/chevrolet-sonic-awarded-iihs-top-safety-pick-117639.html" target="_blank">Top Safety awards for the Sonic</a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/sonic-small-cars/">Chevrolet Home Page for the Sonic</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2012-chevrolet-sonic-new-cars" target="_blank">Car and Driver Review</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.laffertychevy.com/" target="_blank">Lafferty's website for in stock models</a><br />
<a href="http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120111/CARREVIEWS/120119976" target="_blank">Auto Weeks Review</a><br />
<a href="http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet_Sonic/" target="_blank">US News review and rankings</a><br />
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</span></div>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-64215164294070065782011-12-06T20:13:00.000-08:002011-12-07T04:55:34.219-08:00And the walls came down...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Phase one of our construction is complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a transformation; the vision of the designer to take a space from a state inspection car bay to a relaxing waiting room.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was touring the new space and was overwhelmed by bright lights, clean walls, more square footage, and a place to sit and work on my computer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a kid I ran through the old car bays as I jumped over wires and around cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Saying my hellos as the guys working on various cars; it is an end of an era, as I say.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; line-height: 120%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Speaking of new cars, boy Chevrolet has been showing us a whole new line of cars.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got the Volt an amazing electric car with a great pick up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got the Sonic that puts fun back in car.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We got the convertible Camero that scream road trip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And not to be forgotten in the new Cruze the name says it all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With a beautiful new line up of colors, fun, sport and value; with new walls and new space the excitement is simple put contagious.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-21543444619133799302011-01-17T07:55:00.000-08:002011-01-17T07:55:45.636-08:00Happy New Year<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Happy New Year to everyone!!! Our end of the year at Lafferty Chevrolet was a busy one. It was a great way to end the year. Starting this month we will be offering some new incentives to our facebook, blog and twitter friends. Keep an eye out for deals of the day, service specials and other fun surprises. We are looking forward to a great year at Lafferty Chevrolet and we looking forward to welcoming you to our car family. </span><br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444;">Keep your eye out on the road for the new <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/cruze/">Chevy Cruze</a>. The Cruze was introduced late fall last year and has been getting some great reviews, if you drive one let us know what you think. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="color: #444444;">Due out this year is the <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/vehicles/2011/camaroconvertible/overview.do">Chevy Camero Convertible</a>, the <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/sonic/">Chevy Sonic</a>, and already our on the west coast is the <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/volt/">Chevy Volt</a>. </span></em>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-32237019013053695612010-12-09T19:35:00.000-08:002010-12-09T19:35:00.399-08:00A season of giving<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As December started it was the beginning of the holiday season. At Lafferty we have been celebrating not only this Holiday season but celebrating our fifty anniversary as a dealership. Fifty years ago on December 1st Lafferty opened it's door to the public. Happy Birthday Lafferty Chevrolet!!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So how have we been celebrating...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In just the past 10 days at Lafferty Chevrolet we have:</span><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Welcomed our new car owners at our new car clinic </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Welcomed Willow Dale Elementary for a drive for education </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">CBS 3 stoped in for visit</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Handed out free admission to the Franklin Institute and it special exhibit Cleopatra</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Been filling the Stocking for Kids box for the Salvation Army</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Welcomed 85 ladies to Ladies Night Out </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Handed out 40$ gift certificates to all the women who test drove the Traverse</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Handed out 5- $100 check during out ladies night out</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We introduced you to the New Chevy Cruze</span></li>
</ul><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I would like to thank everyone for being part of the past fifty years at Lafferty. I am sure we all have many stories we can tell. I remember car shows and helping Dad sell hot dogs and pretzels. I remember my first job cleaning the lots of cigarette butts, Welcoming Dale Earnhardt to the dealership to sign auto graphs...people were lined up all the way around the building, Earnhardt's #3 was on view in the showroom for a few days and I got to watch them bring in the car. I learned to drive stick shift out on Street Road. I use to sell Girl Scout cookies to everyone, I had the oppurtunity to test drive many differt Chevy models. I have been able to meet a lot of people; those who have been employed by Lafferty and those who have been customers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">So here is to another Fifty Years for Lafferty. I wonder if in the next fifty years we will have cars that fly...and I also wonder who is readying this, are you?</span>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-26736656722558576342010-11-28T21:54:00.000-08:002010-11-28T21:54:02.683-08:00Ladies Night at Lafferty<span class="UIStory_Message">Hey Ladies, On </span><span class="UIStory_Message">Dec 2nd...is Ladies Night at Lafferty from 7-8pm. Come test drive the Chevy Traverse and receive 2 free oil changes, a 40$ gift certificate to Spa Finder and we will also be raffling off 5 - $100 cash prizes. So Stop in and bring a gift for the Salvation Army "Stockings for Kid". I look forard to meeting you and hearing about what you think of the Chevy Traverse. </span>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-60005388429223380732010-11-11T14:13:00.000-08:002010-11-11T14:13:14.249-08:00Help me celebrate 50 years at Lafferty ChevroletNothing like a celebration. If you think back at recent celebrations with friends and family, I am sure you talked about all kinds of memories. That is the great thing about getting together with family and friends, you look back and laugh at all the good times and maybe even cry at the bad times. On November 30th Lafferty will be celebrating 50 years since it opened the doors for the first time in Hatboro, PA. Over the next few weeks I will be looking back at the past 50 years at Lafferty, looking at the cars we sell now and the ones we sold back then. Email me your stories and pictures (<a href="mailto:laffertychevrolet@gmail.com">laffertychevrolet@gmail.com</a>) from the past 50 years as a Lafferty customer or employee and I will post them and share your stories with everyone. Be a part of our celebration, it is because of you we are celebrating and we thank you for be a part of our history. Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-45090029798519575712010-10-31T11:30:00.000-07:002010-11-01T14:34:52.879-07:00road side assistanceRecently I was watching TV and saw a commercial for Toyota and how they are offer roadside assistance when you purchase a new vehicle...they say "we're the only full-line brand to offer anything like it." Well lets take a look... <br />
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When I was in college I could not get my car started I was living in Rochester, NY at the time and I saw a label on my car with a number to call for roadside assistance from Chevy and I called them and they took care of me, please note I graduated from college 13 years ago. <br />
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So back to this commercial...this is Chevrolet's roadside assistance on a new vehicle taken from the Chevy website: <br />
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<strong>Roadside Assistance Program</strong><br />
Chevrolet is proud to offer the response, security and convenience of the 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Program for a period of 5 years or 100,000 miles/160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. The program provides you with the following services during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period:<br />
<dl><ul><li>Emergency Towing (to closest Chevy dealer from a legal roadway)</li>
<li>Lockout Service (keys locked inside vehicle)</li>
<li>Flat Tire Changes (spare installed)</li>
<li>Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel delivered on the road)</li>
<li>Jump-Starts (at home or on the road)</li>
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This is what Toyota is promoting on TV right now. Information taken from their website:<br />
For 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, you and your new vehicle will be covered. It's complimentary peace of mind, and we're the only full-line brand to offer anything like it.<br />
<h2 class="right_content"><span style="font-size: small;">24-Hr. Roadside Assistance</span></h2><div class="bp">Toyota Care features 24-hr. roadside assistance <a href="javascript:TMSSite.disclaimerHotlink('/disclaimers/toyota_care_roadside_assist.html');">[3]</a> for those days when you need a tire changed, or to have a door unlocked.</div><div class="right_content"><strong class="s bullet-head">24-Hr. Roadside Assistance Covers:</strong></div><div class="right_content"><ul class="simple-list"><li>Lockout protection </li>
<li>Flat tire changes </li>
<li>Jump starts </li>
<li>Fluid delivery </li>
<li>Towing for the unexpected </li>
</ul></div>Well you tell me who has the better roadside assistance, Chevy has been offering roadside assistance for years and Toyota says they are the only ones offering anything like it. Yea that is right you Toyota no one is offer anything like it...Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-54661406736609197942010-10-25T16:11:00.000-07:002010-10-27T04:00:03.480-07:00I grew up in the car business<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Someone asked me the other day whether I stated that I am Jack Lafferty's daughter, I did in my first blog. They wondered if it is a good thing or not, to be honest I think it is a great thing. I have driven so many different vehicles new and used, Chevy and non Chevy. I know what I want in a car and Chevy's got what I need. Currently I am driving a Chevrolet Malibu, I think it is a posh looking car, the drive is awesome, the seats are comfortable, it offers me remote start, heated seats, XM radio and room for my family to also feel comfortable, it take the bumps in the road great and you can't beat the price. Please feel free to ask me any questions, but as a disclaimer I don't always no what goes on under the hood...I am a mom and I look at a car totally different than my husband. He loves to know what goes on under the hood. </span>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-67110570567289905102010-10-24T12:51:00.000-07:002010-10-24T12:51:30.331-07:00Test driving the new Chevy CruzeYesterday I spent some time at Lafferty Chevrolet. I talked to some of the sales force and test drove the new Chevy Cruze. The Cruze is a great new addition to the Chevy Family. It is a 4 door compact car that is going to give the Honda Civic a run for the money. The first placed I looked at in the car was the trunk space, I need room to put all my groceries and the Cruze had a lot to offer. The back seats also folded down even in the basic model. I liked the new feature of the push button to drop the seats down, very nicely done Chevy. As I toured the front of the car I liked they way everything was set up. The seats were very comfortable, and leg room in the front was not a problem, even for tall people. All the controls were easily accessible and looked great. I took the car out for a spin...a smooth and quiet drive. Bumps in the road didn't make the car shake. I was told by my brother Jack that Chevy added a lot of insulation to make the drive so quiet. Well done again Chevy, loved the quietness.<br />
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<strong>Below are some of the features i liked:</strong><br />
<em>Bluetooth technology</em><br />
<em>Available USB Port</em><br />
<em>Xm Radio</em><br />
<em>Two six speed transmission</em><br />
<em>Ten airbags</em><br />
<em>Remote Control...use your smartphone with the OnStar Mylink and lock or unlock you car, cool down your car or heat it up from virtually anywhere</em><br />
<em>36 miles to the gallon on highway</em><br />
<em>8 Colors to choose from</em><br />
<em>Drop down back seats</em><br />
<em>The Cruze Eco will give you 40mpg on Highway</em><br />
<em>Power windows in all models</em><br />
<em>A great price</em><br />
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If you are looking for a small car, do give the Cruze a look I think you will be very surprised at what it has to offer. Stop down at Lafferty Chevrolet and take a test drive today and let me know what you think...<br />
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<a href="http://www.laffertychevy.com/">www.laffertychevy.com</a>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-53048495197160013822010-10-22T18:40:00.000-07:002010-10-22T18:40:36.084-07:00Chevrolets New CruzeI got word today that the new Cruze arrived at Lafferty Chevrolet. I am going to test drive it tomorrow, and will write all about it. I am looking forward to seeing all it has to offer. Before you hear about my drive check out the <a href="http://www.chevrolet.com/assets/pdf/en/overview/11_Cruze_Catalog_web.pdf">The Cruze Catalog</a>...till tomorrowJulie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-10665037364664910472010-10-20T13:38:00.000-07:002010-10-20T13:38:06.935-07:00October is Truck Month at Lafferty Chevrolet<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I have always liked trucks, before i could drive i wanted a truck. I wanted something like the </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Extended Cab. I liked the short bed and bench in the back, and that it looked sporty compaired to the full size Silverado. When i was in college i lived in Rochester, NY and I got a S-10 extended cab for the winter to demo. I got to order one in just for me...it was Silver and Purple, and I loved it. I wonder if i can find that truck today and buy it from the owner :) Trucks are great though...the Chevy Tahoe is a beutiful truck to drive and if you need a little more room move up to the Suburban. Now a days you are seeing more of the cross over vehicals, which are great!! But there is nothing like the power of a Chevy Truck. So what is the biggest truck i have driven...a 17Foot Grummen for a dealer trade. Did i mention i am only 5'2, i picked up the grumman on a dealer trade and the sales man jsut looked at me. He kept asking me if I knew what i was pick up, Is said i sure do! THe month is moving fast so stop in and test drive a truck to see for yourself the power Chevy has. </span>Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-42737250471772667192010-10-19T07:47:00.000-07:002010-10-19T07:47:27.527-07:00What was your first car?When I began to drive I drove many cars at the dealership. I would drive them for 6,000 miles and then I would return them for a new one...as I have gotten older I think was a bad habit...I love new cars now. My husdband says I can't keep a car for more than 3 year, I will tell you about that more later. When I got married I was told it was time to buy my first car. So in the summer of 1997 I bought a New Geo Prizm, it was dark teal, a manual and four doors. It was great on gas. I owned this vehical till 1999 when my son, Karl was born. I was no longer interested in the maual feature. Years later I got to see my first car again. The couple who bought it from Lafferty Chevrolet was trading it in for a new car. I wonder what they bought next??? <br />
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The Geo Prizm was a joint venture with Toyota. They started producing the car in 1998 as a replacement for the Chevy Nova. It was an entry level compact car, production of this vehical ended in 2002. The Geo Prism was manufactured in Fremont, California at the NUMMI plant (New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc)Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7058051932828817114.post-598594149464814412010-10-18T17:44:00.000-07:002010-10-18T17:44:02.575-07:00Just the beginningI have always told my friends, if you want to go drive cars call me and we will take any car out for a drive and maybe even do lunch...I have had one person take me up on the offer. So this begins my story...I grew up a Chevy girl and forever will be. My Grandfather started Lafferty Chevrolet 50 years ago and no my Dad, Jack Lafferty is the owner. I have driven many Chevy's since i learned to drive roughly 20 years ago. They are a great american car and little do people realize all the things Cherolet and GM have brought to the car market...stay tuned as i go driving cars...Julie Lafferty - Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18108020452386982661noreply@blogger.com0