Leap Day brought random acts of kindness

Knoepfler Chevrolet as well as Chevrolet nationwide celebrated Leap Day on February 29th in a fun and inspiring way. Chevrolet is encouraging everyone to use the extra 24 hours given to do something nice for someone or, as they put it, to #DayItForward.

Locally, Knoepfler Chevrolet surprised the Fire Stations in Sioux City with a box of fresh donuts. The staff at the fire stations were very thankful and it showed through their various Twitter accounts:
 
"Station 8 enjoying the delicious kindness of a stranger! Thank you #DayItForward"
"Station 1 guys appreciating #DayItForward"
"Station 3 Probies get to experience (taste) the generosity today too #DayItForward"

At various restaurants, customers were surprised to get to the counter and find out their meals and drinks were paid for by Knoepfler Chevrolet. Owners of the restaurants said their customers were shocked and thrilled about the surprise. One owner said, "You made a lot of people happy today."

Nationally, Chevrolet teamed up with numerous celebrities to spread the love.

Kevin Spacey surprised a young, aspiring actor with a grant to help him continue his studies. Spacey also offered to help him get into some of the best drama schools.

Championship driver, Ron Fellows, surprised a well-deserving gentlemen with a trip around the track in a Z06 Chevy Corvette.

Chevrolet helped 9-nine-year-old "super hero" Super Ewan in his efforts to feed Detroit's homeless population.

Visit the Chevrolet Facebook Page for more stories and surprises.

So now its your turn. Take the added time and do something good for someone or for your community.

Buy the meal of the person behind you in the drive-up. Offer to carry out someone's groceries. Help out your neighbor with their yard work. Call your family members and tell them you love them. Go visit the elderly in a nursing home. Pick up the trash in your neighborhood. The opportunities go on and on. Let's not just stop at today, though. Spread kindness around today and every day.

How do I know if I need new tires?

If you drive your vehicle long enough, you will most likely need new tires eventually. It is important to know when to get new tires, because your tires will help you maintain control of your vehicle on the road. How do you know when you need new tires, though?

Bring your vehicle into the Knoepfler Chevrolet Service Department and they can inspect the tires for you. If you want to check yourself, here is a handy penny test you can do on your own:

Besides the penny test, here are some other signs that you may need new tires:

1. Your tires are old. Generally, if your tires are more than 6 years old you will need to replace them. However, the amount of miles you drive plus environmental factors, like road salt and direct sunlight, can wear your tires out sooner.

2. You've driven over the amount of recommended miles. When you purchase tires, there will be a recommended number of miles the tires can handle. The average amount is about 40,000 miles.

3. Your car doesn't handle well anymore. If you notice that your vehicle is driving differently and that you have less traction on curves and wet pavement, this could be a sign of tire wear. Also if your vehicle vibrates while driving, it could be due to unevenly worn tires.

To keep your tires lasting as long as possible, be sure to get them rotated on a regular basis and keep them inflated to the psi recommended by the manufacturer. Many newer vehicles have a tire monitoring system that will alert you when tires are low. Driving under-inflated tires leads to quicker tire wear.

So you need new tires...now what? You can be confident you are getting a great deal on a new set of tires when you make your purchase at Knoepfler Chevrolet.

Knoepfler Chevrolet ensures that you are getting the best deal for tires by offering a 30-Day Tire Price Match Guarantee. Buy select tires and if you find a better price within 30 days, Knoepfler Chevrolet will refund the difference.* (Eligible tire brands: BFGoodrich, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Firestone, Gereral, Goodyear, Hankook, Kelly, Michelin, Pirelli and Uniroyal)

 

Schedule an appointment today with the Knoepfler Chevrolet Service Department.

*Ad, written estimate, or Internet quote for identical tire(s) from a competing tire retailer/installer located within 100 miles of the dealer required during guarantee period for price match.

Sources:
http://cars.lovetoknow.com/auto-repair/how-do-you-know-you-need-new-tires
http://www.chevrolet.com/certified-service/tire-wear.html
http://www.chevrolet.com/certified-service/tire-rotation-alignment.html

Customer Interview: Alex H.

We interviewed customers who purchased vehicles at Knoepfler Chevrolet to find out about their experience. Here is a bit about Alex and her purchase:

Customer Profile: Alex Howrey

Birthplace/Hometown: Moville, IA

What did you purchase? 2014 Chevy Cruze

Favorite Features of the Cruze: I love the style of the car. It is very sporty looking and the inside
has awesome maroon interior which is perfect for me because I am a recent Morningside College Graduate. :-) I also love that it has OnStar and Sirius Radio.

Why were you in the market for a new vehicle? My 2002 PT Cruiser that I drove through high school and college finally broke down.

Why did you make your purchase at Knoepfler Chevrolet? A family member recommended Knoepfler Chevrolet.

How was your experience with your Sales Associate? Awesome! My sales associate Jason was very helpful and did not pressure me into buying a car I didn't want. My mom and I had been to a few other places in town where the sales associates were so pushy that we could hardly get out the door! After visiting Knoepfler Chevrolet, I wasn't afraid to come back and look at cars because the staff was so easygoing and encouraged me to take my time and think about it. Jason was very easy to work with. I told him exactly what I wanted and what my price range was and he found the perfect car for me! Even after buying my car he continues to provide great customer service.

How did you and your sales associate communicate? When my mom and I arrived at Knoepfler Chevrolet, Jason approached us right away. We visited the lot a couple of times and talked with him in person and over the phone. I also have received follow-up emails from Knoepfler Chevrolet.


While working with the other employees, did you feel that they were honest and respectful? Totally. I did not feel like I was being taken advantage of. Jason and Dusty (Business Manager) were great to work with.

Overall, how was your buying experience? Excellent! I will be buying my next car here. I think overall everyone I worked with at KCHEV did a superior job compared to other places I had been looking. The environment at Knoepfler Chevrolet was very welcoming and anyone I approached was quickly willing to help me.

There used to be a stigma that women car buys are treated differently. Do you think that is still true today? I don't think this is AS true today, at least with my experience. When we were going through the process of buying my car from Knoepfler Chevrolet, I never felt as though Jason or Dusty were ever treating me differently or taking advantage of the fact that we were women. They never talked down to us and always made sure that everything was explained and that we had our questions answered truthfully.

Lease Deals for February 2016

Have you thought about leasing? Leasing is a great way to get a new vehicle for a low monthly payment. Take this short quiz to see if you should buy or lease. Check out some of the great leases available this month.

 

 

Stock #S1010. $219/mo., 27 months, $0 down. $0 due at signing. Tax, title, license and doc fee extra. 27 months. MSRP: $27,410, Total Residual: $16,446, Total Capital Cost: $21,944, 10,000 miles/yr., Total Mileage Allowed: 22,500. Take delivery by 2/29/16.

 

Stock #S2042. $339/mo., 39 months, $0 down. 1st payment due at signing. Tax, title, license and doc fee extra. MSRP: $38,790, Total Residual: $22,886.10, Total Capital Cost: $34,649, 10,000 miles/yr., Total Mileage Allowed: 32,500. Take delivery by 2/29/16.

 

Stock #S1009. $169/mo., 27 months, $0 down. $0 due at signing. Tax, title, license and doc fee extra. 27 months. MSRP: $21,925, Total Residual: $13,155, Total Capital Cost: $17,388, 10,000 miles/yr., Total Mileage Allowed: 22,500, Take delivery by 2/29/16.

February is Truck Month

Truck Month is happening all month long at Knoepfler Chevrolet! That means HUGE DEALS on the most dependable, longest-lasting, full-size pickup on the road - the Chevy Silverado. During Truck Month, get $9,000 off a select NEW 2016 Chevy Silverado 1500!

 

Are you looking for additional towing power? How about a NEW 2016 Chevy Silverado 2500 at $7,500 off!?

With OVER 100 trucks in stock, we have the right one for you. Check out our entire inventory!

*Cash offer limited to selected vehicles in dealer stock. Not available with special finance or lease offers. Price does not reflect tax, title, license or $99 doc fee. All deals are subject to credit checks. Some others may not be combined with some other offers, lease or previously worked deals. Good through 2/29/16. See a sales associate for details.