Mack Avenue Plant Makes Final Engine; Readies for Pentastar

Posted on April 12, 2013 by baysideadmin

It’s the end of an era at the Mack Avenue Engine Plant in Detroit. They reached a mile stone with the production of a 4.7 liter V-8 engine. Normally it wouldn’t be that big of a deal, making another quality engine for Ram trucks and other Chrysler vehicles. This one, however, happens to be the last one they’ll ever make as production is ceasing.

The Mack Avenue Plant has put together more than 3 million powerplants. They are now planning to move on to the next engine type. Back in November of last year, Chrysler invested $198 million dollars into the plant, as well as added around 250 new jobs, so that the Mack Planet can start production of the Pentastar V-6 engines.

The final engine made was signed by the employees and will now be displayed in the lobby of the plant. It’s a bittersweet moment as the workers begin to transition over to the next phase in production.

“Producing more than 3 million engines is a testament to each and every person that has worked at Mack Avenue Engine Plant 1 during the past 15 years,” said UAW Local 51 President Lorenzo Poole.

Plant Manager Bob Hollingsworth continued, “The Mack Avenue team should feel incredibly proud of what we have accomplished. I applaud all the men and women who have helped build the 4.7 for all these years. We are going to celebrate because we have a lot of work ahead of us, producing the award-winning Pentastar engine.”

If you are in the Queens area and are looking for top quality service, bring your vehicle into Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Contact us and schedule a time for us to take a look at your car. You can also shop online at the Mopar E-Store for a special treat. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more news and service specials.

Mopar Readies Six New Jeep Concepts for Easter Jeep Safari

Posted on March 19, 2013 by baysideadmin

Mopar and Jeep are joining forces to create not just one new concept, but six. All of them will be ready for display at the Easter Jeep Safari.

Chrysler teased two of the Jeeps today. The first is the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk II concept and the second is the Wrangler Slim. Both of these vehicles will be getting ‘Moparized’ to improve their off-road performance. The exact details of those modifications are, as of yet, unknown.

The remaining four Jeeps are going to remain under wraps until the Safari.

The Easter Jeep Safari is celebrating it’s 47^th show and will be happening in Moab, Utah later this month on the 23^rd through the 31^st. The event is meant to cater to Jeep and 4×4 enthusiasts who are looking to see the best all terrain vehicles get put to the test. It’s one of the best places to show off a new Jeep that Mopar has put together to display their off-road capabilities.

Planning a spring getaway or just need to figure out why the ‘check engine light’ is on, stop on into the service department at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We offer top quality customer service and want to make sure you work only with the best. If you’re looking to do some additional work on your vehicle, you can shop online through our website at the Mopar E-Store. For more Mopar news and special monthly offers, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

Beat the Gas Price Increase With These Helpful Tips!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by baysideadmin

Bad news for drivers out there; gas prices are on the rise. Hopefully it won’t be long before they go down again, but it’s best to prepare just in case. To that end, we’re here to help you with some tips on what you can do to keep your costs down. You don’t have the power to make the numbers with dollar signs next to them go down, but you can make sure you’re getting the most out of your vehicle.

PRNewswire has put together a good list, courtesy of the Car Care Council, of what you should be doing to help ease the pain you feel when reaching for your wallet at the pump.

Reduce your gas mileage by 4 percent by keeping your car tuned.
By keeping your tired inflated to the right amount can improve the gas mileage by 3.3 percent
Make sure to replace dirty or clogged air filters and improve the gas mileage by 10 percent

Other means you can take to improve your gas mileage is by observing these tips while you’re driving:

Take a look at the speed limit. When you’re above 50 mph, your gas mileage goes down fast. For every 5 mph over 50 you go, that’s an additional 25 cents per gallon for gas.
Don’t idle your car. You only need a minute or two to heat up your car.
Don’t do any quick starts or stops. In the city this can lower the gas mileage by 33 percent and 5 percent when you’re in the city.
Bunch trips together. It’s better to make a lengthier trip than multiple shorter ones.
Check to make sure you don’t have extra weight in your car. Empty out unnecessary things from your trunk and back seat. The added weight can be causing you to need more gas than you normally would.

Follow these pieces of advice and you may find yourself more capable of weathering higher gas price periods.

If you’re in the Queens area and are in need of a tune-up, stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. We offer monthly parts and service specials for you to take advantage of. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more tips and monthly offers.

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Mopar Gets Their Hands on the 2013 Dodge Dart

Posted on February 7, 2013 by baysideadmin

Mopar has gotten their hands on the new 2013 Dodge Dart and is giving it their usual love.

At the Chicago Auto Show, Mopar will be unveiling just what they’ve done to the Dodge Dart to give it a little something extra. That extra includes enhancements to the performance of the machine including a lowered sport suspension, revised steering calibration, sport-tuned exhaust, ground-effects kit, and a premium brake kit with slotted rotors.

On the inside, the part maker is giving the driver’s seat customer leather. Also, in an industry-first, a wireless charger for smartphones.

“Our new Mopar ’13 Dart will turn hears and stand out from the crowd,” said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar. “For this special, limited-edition vehicle, we specifically kept the driver in mind as we added select Mopar parts and accessories.”

Availability for this new Dart will be extremely limited, with numbers being at only 500 models. Production begins in spring at the plant in Belvidere, Illinois.

You can shop for Mopar’s quality parts online at the Mopar E-Store online at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. You can also see our monthly parts and services specials available only at our dealership. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more Mopar news and monthly specials.

Fan Names Street After Mopar

Posted on January 30, 2013 by baysideadmin

What if you were given the chance to name your own street, what would you go with? For one person in Florida it was the chance to show his car love.

Jeff Crane was contacted by his local Sheriff’s Office in Nassau County and made aware that the rural route numbers were being changed. Since the end of his driveway was more than 300 feet from his home, it was his choice for the name of the street. His first thought went to naming it after himself. Sadly, Crane Drive was already taken. With choice number one off the table, he went to his next favorite thing.

Jeff informed the office that he wanted to have it named Mopar Drive. The response from the lady on the other side of the phone was simply a question if he liked NASCAR. Jeff just answered back, “I don’t like NASCAR, but I love Mopar.”

The majority of vehicles that Jeff has driven in his life are a part of the Chrysler family. At the moment, he’s got himself a 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD, a rare find. His wife also has a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Interesting way of showing love and support for a company you love. If you’re looking to show Mopar some love, you can go online to our website and shop on the Mopar E-Store. Make sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see monthly parts and service specials available only at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

Mopar Wants to See Your Car

Posted on January 26, 2013 by baysideadmin

Are you proud of your vehicle? Have you put any modifications into it that you find yourself unable not to tell friends and family about? Time to share that joy and pride you feel with the rest of the world. Mopar wants to see what you’ve made.

Mopar has launched an initiative to get car lovers to open up about their creations. They’ve created a new Facebook tab dedicated for the show-offs. Now gear-heads the world over have a place to share with the Mopar Nation. All you have to do is submit the photo and that’s it. From there, a photo will be chosen at random to be shown off.

Follow the link here to get started.

Seems like a perfect time to pay a visit to the Mopar E-Store, available on Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website. Give your ride a boost and see if you can get your vehicle featured on Mopar Nation. Make sure you also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly parts and service specials, only at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.

Chrysler Uconnect Wins AOL Tech Award!

Posted on January 11, 2013 by baysideadmin

Near the beginning of last month we reported that the Uconnect system that Chrysler has been putting into all their new vehicles was up for the AOL Tech of the Year award. The votes are in and the winner has finally been decided in the contest. We are pleased to follow up that story by declaring that Chrysler wins the award!

AOL has named the Chrysler Uconnect Access system their Autos’ Technology of the Year. With over 20,000 people going to the AOL Autos website to read up more on all the nominated tech of the year, they also cast their ballots for the one they considered the best and most innovative.

The panelist that determined the finalist was made up of editors from AOL Autos, Autoblog, and Engadget. With one vote each, they gave Chrysler the slight lead with a single vote. The final winner would need to have the popular vote to seal the deal, however.

That meant the victory was just because editors at popular auto blogs liked the Uconnect system, but also the general public. Marios Zenios, VP of Uconnect systems, saw as much, “We are honored to be recognized by AOL Autos, but the public’s validation of Uconnect Access is especially rewarding. Clearly, we are on the right track as we focus on designing features that are easy to learn, easy to use, and – most importantly – mindful of the fact that driving is the number one reason people are behind the wheel. Unconnect Access enables our customers to keep their focus on the road, where it belongs.

For more additions you can put on to your vehicle, you can shop at Mopar online at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Make sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see our monthly parts and service specials.

Chrysler Looks to Change Car Repair

Posted on January 4, 2013 by baysideadmin

With 2013 we’re one step closer to the future. I feel the appropriate joke to make at the moment is to ask where my flying car is. One thing that is undergoing a major change in the coming year will be how your car gets serviced. Chrysler is leading the way in bringing a new way of having your car looked at.

Detroit News lays out just how much a difference you going to be seeing when you pull your car in to the service department. You’ll now be greeted by someone with an iPad in hand. They’ll plug the device into your vehicle and be able to see all the important information for it. Everything from how much air pressure is in your tires to seeing any recalls in effect for any parts currently on your car.

Chrysler is wanting to keep ahead of the competition by having the tech edge. “We hope it will increase the customer experience and increase the loyalty of our customers,” says Pietro Gorlier, president of Mopar. “We believe it is a real competitive advantage for our dealers.”

The new system will operate with a cloud system that the iPad connects to. Once the technician has the vehicle all hooked up, all the information linked to the car on the cloud will be at his instant access. It will lead to a much better customer experience and a more thorough diagnosis for any problems.

Chrysler is still getting everything to work the way they want it to. They want this technology in all their dealerships before the end of 2013. The march of progress is always fascinating, and in this case, is a welcome improvement for the consumer.

Have a vehicle that needs some repair work done? Stop by the service department at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and get your car back out on the road. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see all the available service and parts specials we’re currently running.

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Mopar Announces New Remanufactured Transfer Case Line

Posted on December 31, 2012 by baysideadmin

Just before Christmas, Mopar announced that it will be expanding its Remanufactured Transfer Case product line.

According to a press release from Mopar, this expansion will include 35 new part numbers that cover trucks and SUVs from 1988 to 2012. Kathy Wideman who serves as senior manager of Mopar Repair / Reman Portfolio, commented on the expansion saying, “Throughout 2012, Mopar has added significantly to our line of Mopar Remanufactured products, and we are please to continue to strengthen our Mopar Reman portfolio with new additions to our transfer case product line.” She went on to praise the precision and durability of the product line as well as Mopar’s history of affordable prices.

To receive more information about Mopar’s Remanufactured Transfer Case product line as well as their other products, stop by the Mopar E-Store on Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website, and be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more parts and service specials!

Mopar Offers Plenty of Choices to Enhance Your 2013 Ram 1500

Posted on November 28, 2012 by baysideadmin

There was already a good enough reason to love the new 2013 Ram 1500 but Mopar just gave 300 more.

The good folks over at Mopar are working their butts off to make sure that the new SRT Viper they’ve taken under their wing will be the most exciting sports car on the road. They still have time to make sure they bring their special touch to the hottest new Ram truck. When they’re finished, you’re going to be able to find over 300 new accessories. It’s a wide range for them too, from $12 for hitch plugs to $3,000 for a suspension lift kit.

Not all are meant to add a different level of function to the truck; many are also to provide a custom look. Chrome grille inserts, sport-performance hood, body-side moldings, plenty of ways to make sure that there is no other 2013 Ram 1500 out there that looks like your own.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge offers everything a Ram owner needs to make sure their truck suits their needs. Browse the online Mopar E-Store and find that special part or accessory that you need. You can also like the dealership on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for parts and service specials offer only here!

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