Month: August 2010

New Smyrna Chevrolet hits home run for area youth baseball!

Posted by Jack – August 25, 2010

New Smyrna Chevrolet Donates More Than $3300 in Cash and Sports Equipment to City of New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Chevrolet, one of 14 Chevrolet dealers from the Orlando area that partnered with local youth baseball leagues for the 2010 baseball season, raised nearly $46200 in total donations from the dealership and private parties. In addition to monetary support, New Smyrna Chevrolet provided City of New Smyrna Beach with equipment donations, an opportunity to raise (and keep) up to $10,000 through a unique fundraiser, and participation in a baseball clinic led by Daytona Cubs.“

Chevrolet has a long history with baseball and we’re glad we were able to bring that commitment to our youth leagues in New Smyrna Beach where our customers and their families live, work, and play,” said Jack Holcomb for New Smyrna Chevrolet. “The instructional clinic was the highlight of the season for many of the kids.  They had a blast – and, frankly, we did too.”

New Smyrna Chevrolet partnered with the City of New Smyrna Beach because of the league’s proximity to the dealership.  Equipment donated by New Smyrna Chevrolet included equipment bags, ball buckets, coach’s clipboards and t-shirts. In addition, the dealership helped donate either a Chevy Malibu or a Chevy Equinox to be used as a fundraiser by the league.  The winner of the fundraiser got to choose one of the two vehicles.

“We are delighted to be involved with the American tradition of youth baseball,” said Jack, of New Smyrna Chevrolet. “Sponsoring City of New Smyrna Beach gave us the opportunity to illustrate our commitment to the youth and families in New Smyrna Beach and we’re glad to have achieved such positive outcome for the community.”

In 2010, more than 980 Chevrolet dealers participated in Chevy Youth Baseball and helped raise more than $3 million for youth baseball programs across the USA.  Now in its fifth year, more than $11 million has been contributed to youth baseball in the communities where Chevrolet’s customers live, work, and play.

2010 or 2011 Chevrolet?

Posted by Jack – August 16, 2010

Well its that time of year. New models begin rolling into the dealer while we still have brand new current year models on the lot.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

A question that always seems to come up, should I buy the new 2011 model or go for the savings on the 2010 model? Great question, so let me see if I can give a good answer.

New models generally get you the latest in all forms of safety, convenience features, updates to engines and the latest technology that usually improves fuel mileage and performance. However, with getting the most up to date vehicle they almost always cost more and discounts are less likely.

However, buying a current year vehicle will usually get you the most savings as incentives are in place to help get you the most for your money. Current year vehicles will depreciate quicker but unless you plan on trading it in within two years that doesn’t matter much. Current year vehicles usually are the most reliable as issues of any type have been ironed out.

So the answer is, IT DEPENDS. Yeah I know that was the easy way out. Basically you have to weigh the factors that are important to you when deciding to buy a new versus current year vehicle. I suggest two basic key factors, the latest and greatest versus saving you the most money up front.

One thing to remember, if you come to New Smyrna Chevrolet or New Smyrna Chrysler Jeep Dodge I’ll personally make sure you get the right vehicle and best possible price.

- Jack Holcomb