Winter Driving Tips

Winter in the Midwest usually means guaranteed snowfall. Although fresh fallen snow is beautiful, it also leads to dangerous driving conditions. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe on the road this winter.

Get Your Vehicle Regularly Serviced

• If your vehicle needs serviced, get it done now...especially before traveling. The Knoepfler Chevrolet Service Department can check your tire pressure, cooling system, battery and charging system and ensure that your windshield wipers are working correctly with the reservoir full.

Check Road Conditions

• If you do not have to leave, stay home. Wait till the roads are cleared and cleaned before venturing out.
• If you do have to leave, check local news stations, internet traffic sites and weather sites for road conditions. Look further ahead in traffic while driving to check the actions by other drivers to give yourself more reaction time.

Be Prepared

• Keep your gas tank close to full.
• Make sure to have basic equipment in your vehicle in case you get caught in a snowstorm. Pack an ice scraper, shovel, blankets, winter clothes, boots, cell phone car charger, food and water. Have a bright piece of clothing or material you can tie to your antenna so that your vehicle is easier to spot in the snow. 
• Run your heater to stay warm, but make sure exhaust pipe is clear of snow. A blocked exhaust could cause deadly carbon dioxide poisoning.  

Drive Cautiously

• Before you leave, clear off your vehicle completely of ice and snow to avoid obstructed vision.
• Drive slowly. Remember the posted speed limited is for dry pavement.
• Be alert. Even if you have plenty of winter driving experience, the drivers around you may not.
• Leave yourself plenty of room for stopping.
• Do not use your cruise control during wet, snowy or icy road conditions.
• Be extra cautious on bridges and exit ramps.

Sources:
https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/Departments/SnowIce/SafeWinterDrivingTips.aspx
http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/winter-driving-tips/#.VlizpFMvmpo
https://www.travelers.com/resources/auto/safe-driving/winter-driving-safety-tips.aspx
http://www.cartalk.com/content/winter-driving-tips-7

2 for 1 Black Friday Sale

This Black Friday, Knoepfler Chevrolet is having a 2 for 1 Sale! Purchase a new, in-stock Chevrolet and receive one select pre-owned vehicle from our pool of Black Friday vehicles. This sale is great for a family in need of a second vehicle, possibly for a teenager. Its 2 vehicles for the price of 1 only Black Friday Weekend (11/27 - 11/28) while select vehicles last!

All of the Black Friday vehicles are pre-owned, have passed a safety inspection and are ready to drive off the lot. Here are the vehicles to choose from and the NADA Suggested Retail Price:

2002 Trailer Blazer - $4,950
2002 Chevy Malibu - $4,037
2004 Chevy Malibu - $3,125
2006 Buick Rendevous - $6,325
2000 Nissan Maxima - $2,935
2001 Chrysler Sebring - $3,675
2004 Hyundai XG350 - $3,625
2007 Ford Focus - $4,475
2008 Chevy Impala - $5,345
2003 Chevy S10 - $6050

This sale is only good while supplies last, so get here early on Black Friday, November 27. Doors open at 8:00 AM. Visit www.kchev.com/Black-Friday-Event for complete details and FAQs about the sale.  


Disclaimer: Purchase a new in-stock vehicle and you will get to choose a second vehicle from a pool of select pre-owned vehicles. Offer available while select pre-owned vehicles last. Buyer may choose to have $1000 off the price of the new vehicle instead of receiving the pre-owned vehicle. New vehicle will be purchased at MSRP minus any rebates. Offer is not valid with previous deals or with the Chevy Black Friday Event offer. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or with KCHEV cash (dealer rebate). Limited to one purchase per household. Excludes fleet customers. Pre-owned vehicle WILL BE AS IS. Offer good only on November 27 and 28, 2015 at Knoepfler Chevrolet - 100 Jackson St., Sioux City, IA. All deals are subject to credit checks. See sales associate for details. 

Donate a Toy and Receive a Free Oil Change

Knoepfler Chevrolet is once again collecting toys for Toys for Tots. The toys that are donated will get distributed to less fortunate children in the community for Christmas. Donate a toy valued at $10 or more at Knoepfler Chevrolet, and you will receive a voucher for a FREE Oil Change ($35 value).* This offer is limited to the first 500 people, so bring your gifts in soon.

Please make sure toys are new and unwrapped. Most children receiving the toys will be between the ages 0 - 12, but the age limit may be extended to 14 - 16. We will be collecting toys until the middle of December.

Our goal is to fill this Chevy Silverado FULL of toys so that we can make a huge impact in the lives of the children here in Siouxland. Thank you for your help!

 

*One voucher per household. Turn in your gift and receive voucher from receptionist on the show floor.

Get Up to 20% MSRP Cash Back!

 

Eeeny meeny miney mo! Pick your percentage on a new Chevrolet. For the month of November, Knoepfler Chevrolet is offering 10%, 15% and even 20% off MSRP on select models and stock numbers! This promotion only lasts while vehicles are in stock.

 

Check out the entire inventory of featured vehicles and pick the right one for you!

 

Percentages are specific to select stock numbers only. Cash offer on 10% of eligible vehicles in dealer stock. Not compatible with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take delivery by 11/30/15. See dealer for details.

Driving Safety Tips for Deer Season

Deer season has arrived. The Knoepfler Chevrolet Collision Center has seen many damaged vehicles come in due to deer collisions. Here are a few statics and driving safety tips to help avoid an accident during deer season:

Statistics:

• Dawn and dusk are the times you are most likely to encounter deer along the roadside, however, you should still be watchful at all times.
• Deer breeding season runs from October - January. During this time deer are most active and likely to be on the move, causing this to be the peak season for deer collisions.
• Deer are most frequently found on the outskirts of town in highly wooded areas, but have been known to be in suburban areas as well.  
• Deer almost never travel alone. If you see one, there is probably one or more nearby.

Driving Safety Tips:

1. Slow down. If you are driving in a heavily wooded area or one with deer crossing signs, slow down and observe the speed limit. You will have more time to spot a deer and brake if you going at a slower speed.

2. Wear your seatbelt. You should always be wearing your seatbelt when you are in a moving vehicle. One statistic from Driving Ambition says, "In 60% of the accidents involving human fatalities with animal-vehicle collisions, the fatality was caused not by the collision with the deer, but failure to wear a safety belt."

3. Be on the lookout. If you see glowing eyes or a deer silhouette on the roadside, slow down, check your surroundings and proceed with caution.

4. Use your high beams. Be sure to have your high beams on whenever there isn't oncoming traffic. This will help you better spot a deer and also may scare off the deer from approaching.

5. Do not swerve. Its the driver's instinct to swerve to miss the oncoming deer, but swerving can actual increase the likelihood of vehicle damage and injuries. Swerving increase your risk of hitting another vehicle or losing control of your vehicle.

6. Take care of your vehicle. Ensuring that your brakes and tires are in good shape can help protect you if you need to react in an instant. The Knoepfler Chevrolet Service Department can handle your vehicle needs.

If you do get into a collision, be sure to check for injuries and call 911 if needed. Also report the accident to your insurance company. If your vehicle is damaged, the Knoepfler Chevrolet Collision Center is here to work with your insurance company and get your vehicle repaired as quickly as possible.

Sources:
http://blog.allstate.com/5-safe-driving-tips-for-deer-season/
http://www.drivingambitioninc.com/blog/oh-deer-top-safe-driving-tips-to-prepare-you-for-deer-season
https://www.geico.com/information/publications/newsletter/2009/deer-safety/