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Mopar Preps for SEMA Show

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The end of the month brings some good treats to car-lovers. The SEMA show begins in Las Vegas on October 30th. Running through November 2nd, the show will be the place where Mopar plans to give a show of more than 20 specialized models. Everything from Jeep to Dodge and even Fiat will be getting that extra Mopar touch to look and performance.

Nitrobahn has more details on the unveilings that are being planed by the parts company. No official pictures as of yet, so far the only information given so far are teaser renders of five cars. The cars that will be displayed on full come the SEMA show are the Fiat 500, the Dodge Dart, the 2013 Ram 1500, and the Dodge Charger.

Also planned for the show is a golden Jeep Wrangler that was designed by Devan Ninov. This Mopar designed Jeep will have wide fenders, a Warn winch, and a push-bar in front.

The Dodge Dart looks to be the most exciting of the bunch. The body teased to be a white exterior along with what possibly looks like a functional hood scoop, a carbon fiber front splitter, and a tow hook. There’s a hint that this may just be the SRT version of the Dart due to a red chin spoiler under the bumper.

Keep your eyes peeled towards the end of the month to see more details when the SEMA show finally begins. Until then, check out our parts and service specials that we offer at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Do some shopping on the Mopar E-Store available on our website. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to see our specials as they happen!

Share Your Mopar Story and Win

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Mopar is the word that comes to car buyers mind when they think about giving their car a little flair. It’s the most notorious name out there for car enthusiast and it’s the go-to place to get some extra power put under the hood. The name appears on more than 500,000 parts and accessories and they are distributed to more than 120 different countries, from Brazil to China. Building the car of your dreams from scratch or just needing a small part, Mopar is where you turn to. Now, Mopar wants to see what you’ve been doing with all their gear.

They want to see what the customers have been up to. They want you to share the story of your handiwork. The “Top Eliminator” program is set to find the biggest Mopar enthusiast and their modified vehicle. If you haven’t been lucky enough to attend any of the three live events, don’t worry, you can now go online to Facebook to enter.

Head over to the Mopar Facebook page and click on the “Top Eliminator” tab. Every person who enters will need to tell the story of their vehicle and don’t leave out the details on just what work went into the creation. Be sure to make note of where Mopar came into the tale. Get your submission in by October 8th when the judges will be grading them to find the top ten. After that process is completed, Fans will be given the chance from October 15-21st to vote. On the 22nd, a champion will be crowned.

Visit Mopar’s E-Store at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s website and start your own story. There are plenty of options to give your car a personal touch. Visit our Facebook page and give us a like, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, so you can see more offers and deals that we offer.

Viper SRT Has Dealers Excited

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The Dodge Viper is one of those cars everyone would like to put on a pedestal to show off. It’s quite the looker, one that really makes the head try to turn all the way around to follow as it speeds down the streets. Dealers want nothing more than to have one front and center for all to see to entice them in through the doors. There’s a problem with that, unfortunately, as not a lot of dealerships will be getting their hands on the super car. Of 2,300 US dealers, only 100 to 150 should expect to see the hot sports car come into the lot.

An article on the Detroit Free Press illustrates the mindset of dealership owners about the news that the Viper is finally coming. “It’s the image. I want to be able to say I have Viper,” says Chuck Eddy, owner of Bob and Chuck Eddy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ohio. It’s the way many feel about it, even with the knowledge that the pricey sports car isn’t going to sold in large quantities.

Dealers are starting to receive letters from Chrysler this week to let them know just how to get the Viper at their dealership. The first requirement “Is first of all, to have the fire, the passion. That’s the unofficial requirement – that you have a love affair with the cars and you just love fast cars, “ said Ralph Giles, CEO of the SRT brand.

To get a Viper, the dealer must pay for two agreements, totaling $25,000. The first agreement is for a special certification for the SRT line up. For doing this, the dealer will also get SRT signs, logos, and service training for SRT models. It also gives them a full day at the track with professional drivers for three members of the dealership’s staff. That’s what $5,000 gets the dealer, the other $20,000 is for training, service tools, and track time.

The Viper SRT will have a small amount made with only about 2,000 per year. Allocations of the vehicle will be determined mostly by the demographics of the area to see how much demand there is for exotic cars. Chrysler also wants to make sure that when someone comes to buy a Viper, that the person they talk to really knows what they are talking about.

You can go online to view all the parts and service specials that Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge has to offer. Make sure to also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more deals and savings.

Chrysler & Mopar Help Customers with New Services

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Chrysler is taking a new approach to maintain a healthy relationship with its customer base. In order to do that, one of the first parts of their business that is getting a major overhaul is their customer-care services.

The company has already announced earlier this year that they will be expanding their weekend hours to include Sundays. That is an industry first. Weekday hours will also be getting more time with brand-specific customer-care telephone lines. Each of the call centers that the company has are right here in North America.

That’s not all, Chrysler is also asking the dealerships that are in their networks to give customers service hours on Saturdays and to have a Mopar Express Lane service for someone needing a quick fix with their vehicle.

That’s not all, on top of giving customer more hours and access to the means for making sure their vehicle is running safely and smoothly, Chrysler also announced Owner Connect. What the system is is a website where car owners can access details and information on their vehicle at any time as long as they have a web-enable device.

It seems that Chrysler and Mopar are keeping their pulse on what people are needing to keep them loyal. A good approach is by making sure that people thoroughly enjoy dealing with your company as a whole, and offering them more avenues and hours are certainly a good place to start. We here at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge strive to make sure that everyone that walks into the dealership has the best possible experience. Find out for yourself by scheduling a test drive today. Be sure to take a look at the Mopar E-Store while you’re at it. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to see the list of complete offers and deals at the dealership.

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Make Sure Your Car is Ready for Winter

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September seems to be the start of some nicer weather as fall may finally be upon us New Yorkers. For car owners, that means it’s time to start thinking ahead and making sure that their car is ready for the cooler weather that’s ahead. Mopar has a check-list to go down for the smart owner wanting to make sure they are ready for the winter. Here’s just a few of the important items they recommend on

First on the check-list is brakes. Any traveling for business or pleasure during the hot days and nights of summer can give your brake pads a heavy workout. This causes the thin layers to get removed. That means it’s a good time to make sure that that pads, shoes, rotors, drums, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake hardware, and parking break haven’t suffered any major wear and tear.

Next on the list is the car’s tires. Make sure to give them a long look-over and be on the look-out for uneven and irregular wear on the tread and the sidewall areas of the tires. If you see any excessive edge wear, center wear, and shoulder wear, this is an early indicator for any trouble that could be on other spots of the vehicle. Don’t forget that you check the air pressure to prevent premature wear and give yourself a better fuel economy. Make sure that your spare tire gets the same attention, just in case.

The next part of your car that needs evaluating is the battery. The summer doesn’t treat car batteries too well with the extreme heat we’ve been having. That leads to causing failure in the winter and the last thing any driver wants is to have a dead battery in the middle of a snow storm. Make sure the battery doesn’t have any corroded terminals and there’s no bulging and the case isn’t cracked. It may just be time to replace that battery.

The next piece of your car to pay attention to is one that doesn’t come instantly to people’s thoughts and that’s the wiper blades. It’s a nightmare to be driving through severe weather, such as heavy snowfall, and now have a good pair of wipers keeping your vision clear on the road. Perfect time for a reminder that Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is currently having a “Buy One Get One Free” special on wiper blades.

Engine oil is very important important to bear in mind. It’s always something to be aware of and to make sure that you are up to date on your oil changes. Low or dirty fluids cause the engine to be potentially damaged under extreme conditions. In that the same vein, make sure that all the car’s fluids and lubricants are checked and changed properly. It’s definitely a good time to make sure your key fluids, antifreeze, power-steering, brake, transmission, and windshield washer fluids, are topped off and good.

Last on the check-list is your headlights and taillights. The days are shorter in the fall and winter and that means your lights will be seeing more use. Make sure that your inspected them all to ensure proper function and alignment.

Make sure that this fall weather doesn’t catch you unprepared. Contact us here at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge and bring in your vehicle for a check up. Be sure to also see our service and parts specials to take advantage of the great deals that are being offered. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for more deals and offers when they happen.

Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge – Parking/Road Access Changes

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Last Friday, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge was featured in a Times Ledger news piece regarding parking issues with dealerships in the Bayside area. While Bayside’s parking set-up does not violate any zoning laws and was in fact cleared by a review by the Department of Buildings last month, we want to make certain that the sidewalks and streets are accessible for all Bayside residents.

Currently, we are reviewing our dealership’s layout and the surrounding streets, and we will be making adjustments so that we can continue providing quality service to our customers while showing consideration to our friends and neighbors who share these streets.

Want to contact Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge? You can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or stop by our convenient location at 212-19 Northern Blvd in Bayside, New York.

Woodward “Cruise” is Car Lover’s Dream

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Today and tomorrow in Berkley, Michigan, millions of car enthusiasts will brave the last of the sweltering summer weather to be a part of the world’s largest one-day car festival, the Woodward Dream Cruise, and Mopar will be there right in the middle of the action.

This year’s “cruise” promises to be the biggest one yet with classic car parades, live music, games and activities for kids, and car shows all along Woodward Avenue. The event is evocative of 1950s culture with drive-in movie theaters and restaurants like Ted’s Drive Inn and Suzie Q’s, and it is family-friendly with no drinks stronger than a chocolate malt served at the cruise. Over 1.5 million people and 50,000 classic cars will participate in the cruise, and Mopar with the Chrysler Group will present the biggest display they’ve ever had in their history with the Woodward Dream Cruise.

Visitors to the Chrysler Group and Mopar display will get to see more than 75 vehicles including the Ram Raminator Monster Truck, the 2013 SRT Viper, and the 2013 Dodge Dart Rally Car. For those craving the classics, there will also be over a dozen Walter P. Chrysler Museum vehicles on display as well.

If you are making it out to the Woodward Dream Cruise, leave us a comment below and let us know! Looking over the line-up for this year, I can’t help but feel jealous, but maybe next year I will make the trek out to Michigan for the 2013 Woodward Dream Cruise.

Looking to fix up your car? Check out Mopar’s E-Store to get a wide assortment of new parts and accessories for your car, and like Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge on Facebook and follow on Twitter to get the latest auto news.

Mopar EVTS Gives Parents of Teen Drivers a Peace of Mind

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For parents of teen drivers, there are a mountain of worries, and the safety of their teen is never far from their mind. What if they are driving too fast? Are they really going over to a friend’s house? What if they forget to lock the doors and someone steals the car? What if they get in an accident? No device, gadget, or add-on can ever guarantee that teen drivers will stay safe on the road, but Mopar’s EVTS system can alleviate some of those worries and keep teens safer.

Mopar Electronic Vehicle Tracking System, or EVTS, is a GPS tracking system which allows the car owner to set speed and distance parameters, and when those parameters are exceeded, the owner receives a text message. For example, a parent can set up the system for their teen driver and set the speed parameter to the highest speed limit in their town. If the teen decides to speed, the parent will get a text message alert. Also, if a teen is grounded and banned from going to hang out with friends, the parent can set the parameters as the area covering their teen’s route from home to school and to their job if they have one. Once again, if the teen drives outside those parameters, the parent will receive a text message alert.

In addition to keeping tabs of their teen’s driving, parents can track down the car if it is stolen. Mopar has kept the process simple and user-friendly. If the car goes missing, the owner can log into their account and pinpoint the location of their car. From there, the proper authorities can use that information to recover the vehicle quickly.

To learn more about the Mopar EVTS and other car features available from Mopar, go to the Mopar eStore here and search part number 82212457 for the Mopar EVTS. You can also keep up with the latest parts and service news by liking Bayside on Facebook, following Bayside on Twitter, and subscribing to Bayside on YouTube.