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Fan Names Street After Mopar

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ID-10022958What 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

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PhotoTabAre 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.

Mopar Garage at North American International Auto Show

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Mopar_1870It’s time for the North American International Auto Show to switch gears.  The media only days are over and starting on January 19th, the public get the chance to enter the show room.  One area in particular should stand out as a beacon to car lovers and that would be the Mopar Garage.

Taking up 1,015 sq-ft on the show floor, the Mopar Garage will be showing off all the latest and greatest things the part maker has.  More than 300 different performance parts and accessories are laid out over a glass wall.  There will also be plenty of supped up vehicles on display, one in particular is the new 2013 SRT Viper as well as the Dodge Dart Slingshot, all fully Moparized.

Mopar will be also offering fans the ability to create their own garage at home.  They will be offering for sale high-end commercial-grade toolboxes.  They are offered with the logo of the company as well as three different colors of Mopar Blue, HEMI Orange, and White.  Mopar will also have a line of both standard and commercial-grade custom cabinetry.  If you’re interested, you can go to their website at www.wearmopar.com to learn more and make purchases.

If you’re more interested in giving your own vehicle a tune-up, you can do so by visiting the Mopar E-Store at Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge.  Be sure you like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for our full list of monthly parts and service specials.

Chrysler Uconnect Wins AOL Tech Award!

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system_lg_730N_RHRNear 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

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ID-1003906With 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.

Image courtesy of Graeme Weatherston / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Mopar Announces New Remanufactured Transfer Case Line

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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!

2013 Ram 1500 Engine One of the Best of the Year!

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Pentastar is ending the year right. Their engine they have for the 2013 Ram 1500 just picked up a win as one of the best engines of 2013.

According to Allpar, the Penstar V-6 engine was included in the 2013 Ward’s 10 Best Engine’s list. This would mark the 3rd year in a row that Chrysler V-6 has been on this list and it’s the first time since 2009 that an engine in a full sized pickup has made the cut.

“The supremely smooth Pentastar has impressed us in muscle cars, SUVs, CUBs, minivans and luxury sedans, and now it turns in another stellar performance in the fullsize Ram pickup,” said the Wards Auto editors.

Features that Wards were particularity impressed with the new thermal management system. What that does is take the engine and transmission fluid to operating temperature faster. The system improves fuel efficiency by 1.7%.

In order to gather the list of 10 top engines, Wards Auto took a look at 40 new or significantly upgraded engines and rated them on a variety of criteria. Power, technology, fuel economy, competitiveness, and other areas.

If you’re in the Queens area and are looking to put yourself into a 2013 Ram 1500 or other variety of Chrysler vehicles, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge is here to help. We’ll help you get the parts and service you want to upgrade your current vehicle as well. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for more parts and service specials.

Mopar Offers Plenty of Choices to Enhance Your 2013 Ram 1500

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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!