Monday, August 27, 2012

AutoRewards

In today's automotive industry, the process of buying a car has changed drastically. Not only are there hundreds of vehicles to pick from based on make, model, year and segment, but the act of purchasing a vehicle no longer relies on the consumer visiting a dealership. That's right...before long you might not have to step foot in a dealership (unless you take a test drive, which we highly recommend!). The Internet has completely changed the way we research, compare and purchase vehicles. 

The point is that you can find a new Chevrolet Malibu or Cruze anywhere at a similar price point; but what factor(s) make you choose a specific dealer to buy from? Is it price, quantity available, location, customer reviews, service, past experience or website quality? 

Whatever your answer may be, it's our job as a dealership to make the buying experience as easy as possible for you. So, if all dealerships have similar inventories, prices and websites...what makes us different than the store up the road? 

Answer: the Baum Chevrolet Buick AutoRewards program.



More information about our AutoRewards program will be posted soon, but if you can't wait to hear about all the amazing benefits you can check out our website at www.baumchevybuick.com.




Thursday, August 16, 2012

Meet The Team: Laci Miller

Hello everyone! Today, we are going to meet Laci Miller the Internet Manager here at Baum Chevy Buick!

Hi Laci! Hello there everyone! Today you're going to learn a little more about myself! I have been the internet manager here at Baum for 2.5 years. My job includes communicating with the customers who choose to shop through the internet while searching for the perfect vehicle. That's neat! I bet you talk to people from all over! Yes, I sure do!

Tell us about your experience in this field? I have been in the car business for about 10 years and 5 of those years have been spent working alone with the internet.

What is your favorite thing about your job? I enjoy the people that I work with as well as all the customers that I work with. I really enjoy the freedom in my job with an example being the ability to sell a car while riding my horse on the weekend. That is cool! You can talk to customers all weekend long because it's usually over the phone or chat. We are thankful for you because even when we aren't in the building you can still answer questions for our customers! You're exactly right and that's a big reason why I really love my job because most people don't expect to be acknowledged on the weekends and here I come with some answers!

Do you have any kids? I have two kids. A 22 year old going to the navy in September named CJ, and Christy who's 20 years old and going to Western in the fall. I also have 3 Quarter horses which can be considered children! 2 blondes and 1 redhead, Maddy, Joe, Lucy.

If you had to pick a dream vehicle what would it be? It would be a Chevy 3500 4WD Crew Cab Silverado. It'd have to be a black LTZ with navigation and a sunroof! That sounds like it will haul the kids and the horses quite well!

Where are you from and where do you currently live? I am from Enumclaw, Washington. I grew up on a large thoroughbred breeding ranch where I raised and showed cattle for 17 years. I recently moved to rural Clinton. I always think it's neat how people end up states away from where they're originally from!

What can we find you doing in your spare time? Of course I like horseback riding! I also like to ride four-wheelers and hike. I like the outdoors a lot!

It was great talking with you Laci and learning more about the internet department here at Baum Chevy Buick. I had a great time talking today! If anyone has any more questions please feel free to contact me at lacim@baumchevybuick.com.

Friday, August 10, 2012

Out with the "Old" in with the New

When considering your next vehicle purchase, think about the pros and cons of pre-owned v. new models. According to a recent report from CBS This Morning, financing a new 2012 vehicle may be more beneficial than financing a pre-owned 2011 vehicle (based on certain years, makes, models, rebates, and financing rates). 
It is important to note that every automotive investment is different; the right choice for you might be different than the choice of your friends, family members, or co-workers. That's why we're here to help you select the perfect vehicle for your lifestyle. Whether it's pre-owned or new, we make it easy to buy your next vehicle. 

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

We've gone Pink. Techno Pink.

With gas prices constantly teetering from ridiculous to simply outrageous, the demand for fuel efficient vehicles is on the rise. So, in order to meet the needs of our customers we added a little spark to our lot...literally. 

(Drum roll, please)

Introducing the 2013 Chevrolet Spark- the compact car with a big personality. Not only does the Spark get an estimated 38 MPG/highway, it also comes in several BOLD colors including Jalapeno (green), Lemonade (yellow), and Techno Pink. 



We like to keep things simple, so if you want great fuel economy (or you really love the color pink) the Spark is definitely worth taking a look at.