Thursday, June 27, 2013

2013 Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet



The 2013 Chevrolet Equinox has an available 8-way power front passenger seat, available Chevrolet MyLink radio, an Ecotec 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder engine, and the Stabilitrak electronic stability control system. With an EPA-estimated 32 MPG highway, it's a great car for the road ahead.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Wallpaper Wednesday


It's Wallpaper Wednesday, fans! If you feel the need to remove all icons from your screen and just stare at this Chevy Camaro on your desktop for a while, we truly understand.

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Chevy Spark tops sales projections in first 12 months


For a company that profits heavily from fullsize trucks and SUVs, Chevrolet has a surprisingly big hit on its hands with its smallest offering, the Spark. Automotive News is reporting that in its first 12 months in the US, the microcar has amassed 26,869 sales, which is 35 percent higher than the automaker originally estimated for the hatchback. The Spark has been on sale in other global markets since 2009, and Chevy has sold more than 720,000 units worldwide since its introduction.

Through May, the Korean-built Spark has sold a little more than 14,000 units putting it closer to the success of the
Fiat 500 (17,562) rather than the low numbers from the Smart Fortwo (3,678) and Scion iQ (1,919). More importantly, its transaction price is the lowest in its segment (and presumably, the industry) with cars going for $14,563 on average, helping to bring new, younger customers to the Chevy brand. As for its sophomore year here in the US, there are a couple notable changes in store. First, the all-electric Spark EV will be joining the lineup, while Techno Pink paint will be dropped in favor of a new purple hue called Grape Ice.




Source: Auto Blog

Congrats to Mitch and Dan for receiving a Five Star Review on Edmunds! Keep up the great teamwork!

Flyboy6783Y New Castle, Delaware Jun 22, 2013

Since I was interested in a car 150 miles away in Delaware, the issue of trust and information reliability was extremely important. We negotiated over the phone and upon inspection at Nucar, after an Amtrack trip from CT, the car was every thing Mitch M. had represented. It was one of the two most congenial car buying experiences I've had in over 50 years of driving. Thank you Mitch and Dan

Monday, June 24, 2013

Modification Monday


Hello Chevy fans! We hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Let’s get the week started off right with a little ‘Modification Monday’. What do you guys think of this modified Chevrolet Spark? LIKE this post if you would leave it just the way it is. Would you add or remove anything to make this Chevy look even better? Let us know what you would modify in the comments below!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Kudos to our service team for receiving another Five Star Review on Cars.com!

TLS Wilmington, Delaware Jun 19, 2013

Making the 7500 mile check-up appt was easy. The wait time was not very long. I was even given a rebate that I wasn't aware I was eligble for. Thanks for saving me money!!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

‘Car Tip of the Week’ – Replace Your Windshield Wipers



The summertime is notorious for sudden, violent thunderstorms. When buckets of water are beating against your windshield, you need wipers that really work. Even more so at night, when a rain storm can decrease visibility to 15 or 20 feet in front of your vehicle.

Winter can be tough on windshield wipers. Ice, snow, salt and extreme temperatures make cracks and tears in the rubber that lower the effectiveness of the wipers. If your wipers are leaving visible streaks or take several passes to clear away light rain, they need to be replaced.

When replacing a wiper blade, it's better to replace the whole blade, not just the rubber part. Go to an auto parts store and they'll be able to give you the right blades for your make, model and year. If you've never replaced wiper blades before, it can be a little tricky. Just take your time, read the instructions carefully and everything should work out. It's also a good idea to observe the way your original wiper blades were attached. This may prove more valuable than anything printed on the new wiper blade box.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

2014 Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra full configurators truck in


You can now put prices to your wildest option-sheet dreams of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. A microsite for the full-size pickup truck twins has been up since January, and now the full-blown configurator is live and ready to take your virtual orders. The only two chassis configurations available at the moment are the Crew Cab with either a short or standard bed - Regular and Double Cab versions will come later. In Silverado flavors that will run you $32,710 for the short box, $33,010 for the standard box, while the Sierra adds a $1,500 premium to both of those prices, and destination and handling for both models adds another $995.

Since these are American pickups the list of modifications is lengthy, but we added $11,450 in just two steps by starting with the Silverado Crew Cab and standard bed, then checking four-wheel drive and the LTZ Z71 package. Our final truck, resplendent in Brownstone Metallic paint, heated and cooled Cocoa/Dune perforated leather seating and tasty details like chrome recovery hooks, and engine block heater and LED cargo box lighting, rang up $57,285 at the candy store.


They'll be on dealer lots sometime this summer, so now's a good time to start practicing your box-checking.




Source: Auto  Blog

Way to go team! We have received another Five Star Review on Cars.com!

Danielle Smyrna, Delaware Jun 13, 2013

I have purchased both of my 2011 vehicles from them one brand new one used and always am treated professionally... i Had a smooth and excellent service on my vehicle as well last week...Mick was the one who I delt with and he was very attentive and professional... I had fast and excellent service while my car was being serviced, I was given a loaner vehicle and was very pleased with that I didn't have to be with out my vehicle.. A++ at Nucar ..as always.. :-)

Monday, June 17, 2013

Happy Monday!!!


On this day in 1885 a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean. The Statue of Liberty had arrived!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Cruze Turbo Diesel: The Cleanest Dirty Car | Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Cruze Turbo Diesel has a turbocharged engine that delivers an EPA estimated 46 mpg. Clean diesel cars generate at least 90% less Nitrogen Oxide and particulate emissions when compared to previous-generation diesel cars. No matter how dirty your car gets, it's good clean fun.

Way to go team! We have received THREE more Five Star Reviews!

Camaro S. Wilmington, Delaware Jun 11, 2013

Gordon at Nucar Collision was AWESOME!! He stuck to the problem and got it rectified by any measure necessary, including working with the repair guys at Nucar Connection! Camaro is amazing again!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Kim Wilmington, Delaware Jun 08, 2013

We have always received excellent service. They are very accommodating to their customers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tammy Newark, Delaware May 31, 2013

Nucar has very friendly staff . I was happy you were able to work within our budget. Everyone really seemed like they cared and wanted to help us get a new car. This was the 1st dealership we stopped at. We will definitely recommend you to others!
 
 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

‘Car Tip of the Week’ – Change Your Air Filter



Over the winter, your car's air filter can get clogged with salt and other thick debris. A clogged air filter can really lower your fuel efficiency. Replacing a dirty or clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 percent.

But how do you know when to change your air filter? The recommended interval is every 12,000 miles (19,312 kilometers), but that can be affected by the particular road and air conditions in which you drive. If you do a lot of driving on dirt or gravel roads, then your air filter is going to clog up much faster than an air filter in a vehicle that's used strictly for highway driving. The only real way to know if you need to replace your air filter is take it out and give it a quick inspection.

Interestingly, a slightly dirty air filter works better than a totally clean one. This is because the debris in the filter becomes part of the filtering process, trapping smaller particles that might have otherwise slipped past.

There's no real science to knowing when it's time to replace the filter. If it's really filthy, then it obviously needs to be changed. Otherwise, go with your gut. If you're preparing for a long summer of hard driving, then you might as well replace it. Air filters are relatively inexpensive.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

2013 Chevy Volt gets $4,000-off incentive, more if you're leasing a competitor's vehicle


There was a time not too long ago when General Motors would've been happy with 1,500 Chevrolet Volt sales per month. Apparently, that time has passed.

GM is apparently looking to goose sales of its extended-range plug-in by offering rebates of as much as $4,000 per vehicle, Inside EVs says, after finding the discount on Chevy's Build Your 2013 Volt site. And if you're currently leasing a non-GM vehicle, you can get an additional $1,000 off.

Chevrolet appears to be responding to increased competition for the $39,995 Volt from other plug-in vehicles. Nissan cut the price of its Leaf battery-electric earlier this year, while Ford debuted its Fusion and C-Max Energi plug-in variants. A number of low-cost EVs are also available, mostly in California. Inside EVs notes that Chevy has about 9,000 examples of its 2013 Volts in inventory to clear out before the 2014 model arrives.

Through May, Volt sales are little changed from a year earlier at 7,157 units. We'll see how the numbers change once the next-gen Volt becomes available. We've already heard it'll be "thousands" cheaper, but we won't complain about the chance to get a better deal on one today. 



Source: Auto Blog

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Cool Mom Tech: Siri Integration in Cars | Chevrolet

Associate editor of Cool Mom Tech, Jeana Lee Tahnk, talks about the world's first cars to offer integration of Siri Eyes Free: the Chevrolet Sonic and Chevrolet Spark.

Kudos to Karen for receiving a Five Star Review on DealerRater! Keep up the amazing customer service!

gschmidt8 New Castle, Delaware Jun 05, 2013

I am a big internet shopper. Karen replied to my request. She was honest, factual and really fun to work with. She is with a Dealership that does care about the customer. I would highly recommend dealer with her anyway in the United States. I was looking at a 2013 Suburban LTZ.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Car Tip of the Week - Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries

Summer’s extreme temperatures can destroy a vehicle’s battery. The Car Care Council advises vehicle owners to have their cars’ batteries tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid being stranded.

Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, which then damages the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate, which will eventually destroy a battery.

“When most motorists think of dead batteries that cause starting failure, they think of severe winter weather, but summer heat is the real culprit,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Many battery problems start long before the temperatures drop. A few simple steps now can help you avoid the cost and inconvenience of a breakdown later.”

To get the most life out of a battery, the Car Care Council suggests the following:
• Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging.
• If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary.
• Always replace a battery with one that’s rated at least as high as the one originally specified.
• Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power. Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Volt: Switches from Electric to Gas for Extended Range | Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Volt was designed to seamlessly switch from electricity to gas to extend your driving range. Don't you wish all of your devices had a back-up energy source?

Monday, June 3, 2013

Match-Up Monday!

It's time for Match-Up Monday, folks! Can you guess who this celebrity is cruising around in his classic Chevrolet Corvette V8 C1 convertible? Share your guesses with us in the comments below!