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October is Chevy Truck Month! If you’re planning on taking your family on a road trip this fall in a new Chevy truck, you should make sure to plan it carefully. Martin Chevy has come up with seven tips for a successful and safe family road trip. Have a reliable GPS on hand. Even if you’ve mapped your route ahead of time, unexpected roadblocks can occur. A GPS is a great way to safely navigate an alternate route. Use Chevrolet MyLink to sync up your iPhone to the Silverado’s touch screen for hands-free navigation capabilities. Get your vehicle inspected. If your Chevy truck is a little older, you will want to have it thoroughly inspected to make sure everything is running smoothly. Visit Martin Chevy’s auto service center to have your truck looked at. Pack a first aid kit and highway safety kit. Always be prepared for the unexpected. Martin Chevy is happy to order these necessary vehicle accessories for you. Subscribe to OnStar services. When you purchase a new Silverado, you’ll get six months of OnStar Automatic Crash Response for unforeseen moments. Stash a properly inflated spare tire. If your vehicle comes with a spare tire, make sure to inspect it before leaving for your trip. We can also order a spare tire for your Chevy truck. Check the tire pressure. Swing by the Martin Chevy service center to have your Silverado or Colorado’s tire pressure checked before heading out on your fall adventure. Secure your truck’s bed. Sure, the Silverado and Colorado have plenty of space to fit whatever essential road trip items you need, but if there’s any extra room, they will almost certainly slide around. A bed net will keep all your belongings in place no matter what type of terrain your Chevy truck powers through. Request a bed net for your truck from Martin Chevy. Martin Chevy has some of the best deals available on one of America’s favorite truck brands. From the 2015 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab to the 2015 Silverado 2500 HD, you’ll find a truck to fit your every need. Visit Martin Chevy to test-drive your favorite truck model and receive a fantastic deal during Chevy Truck Month. Drivers in the Crystal Lake, IL area can get in touch with us by phone @ (855) 395-9583 or through our website for more information.

The Chevy Silverado last introduced a new design in the 2014 model, and the ever-innovative pickup has proved its commitment to modern design with its brand new look for the 2016 line of trucks. The full-sized pickup has created a contemporary look more indicative of Chevrolet’s lauded strength and dependability. Just for starters, fans of the Chevy pickup in Crystal Lake, IL will immediately notice the bold new grille, with a strong horizontal stripe on which the Chevrolet emblem will be mounted. The 2016 Silverado has completely retooled their exterior lights. New futuristic looking wraparound LED daytime running lights on all trims Available LED headlights and taillights LED fog lights available on higher trims, the first such found on a pickup The different trims also offer varying levels of chrome accents. LT and LTZ models receive a chrome grille and bumper. The High Country model gets retractable and articulated running boards and a remote locking tailgate. Crystal Lake, IL drivers will appreciate the new hood, with an expressively sculpted update to give your new 2016 Chevy Silverado a more aggressive appearance fitting its powerful engine. If you like the look of the 2016 Chevy Silverado, make a trip to Martin Chevy in Crystal Lake, IL or visit our website to learn more about what’s under the hood and why the new 2016 Silverado is perfect for you.

The day when you finally bestow a set of keys to your newly licensed son or daughter is a moment that fills teens with excitement and parents with dread, and for good reason. According to reports by the CDC and IIHS, car crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S teens, who are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as drivers age 20 and older. The Malibu is an affordable car in a world where its getting more expensive to raise a family written by BumpReveal.com. Parents in the Crystal Lake, IL area can hand over the keys with a greater peace of mind thanks to the new GM program, Teen Driver, debuting with the 2016 Chevy Malibu. Activated when a specific key is entered into the ignition, Teen Driver monitors trip driving habits and how often safety programs are being triggered. Distance traveled Maximum speed reached Stability control activations Traction control activations Forward collision alerts Forward collision avoidance braking activations Parents can then access a “report card” via a pin number entered into the car’s computer to see the results. Chevrolet calls Teen Driver a teaching program. If parents notice that after their teenager used the car multiple forward collision alerts were issued, they can easily see what bad driving habits their teenager is developing and correct the behavior. For example, since more than half of teenagers killed in car accidents were not wearing seatbelts, when the car is in Teen Driver mode the radio remains muted until both driver and front passengers seatbelts are engaged. Parents can also set maximum radio volume, and have audible and visible alerts go off when a maximum speed is exceeded. Chevrolet has announced plans to make Teen Driver standard on all of their vehicles in the future. For now, Teen Driver is available only as an option on the 2016 Chevy Malibu LT and standard on the Malibu premium trim. Make sure your teen learns safe driving habits every time they get behind the wheel with the 2016 Chevy Malibu, available at Martin Nissan for families with young drivers in the Crystal Lake, IL area. Call our dealership @ 866-800-1100 or visit our website to schedule a test drive. You can check our comparison of the 2016 Chevy Malibu vs 2016 Chevy Impala here!

The Martin Chevy staff would like to wish our customers a happy Labor Day! Our customers’ happiness is important to us, so we’re offering some of the best sales of the season this holiday weekend. Most 2015 and 2016 Chevy cars, trucks, and SUVs will come with 0% APR financing for 72 months. more The affordable and incredibly fuel-efficient 2015 Chevy Cruze is reliable and ready to take you anywhere you need to go. The Cruze’s available 2.0L Turbo Diesel DOHC engine, that gets an estimated 46 miles per gallon on the highway, is only the start of the incredible features it offers. OnStar Directions & Connections plan for 6 months Chevrolet MyLink with Bluetooth Remote Keyless Entry SiriusXM Satellite Radio Martin Chevy’s Labor Day Sale only lasts until September 10, so make sure to take advantage of our impressive deals before they end! On Monday, September 7, our sales department is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Skokie, IL area customers can call or visit our website for more information.

Hurry over to Martin Chevy this 4 th of July for exclusive deals on some of your favorite 2015 Chevy models. Algonquin, IL customers will get Martin Chevy’s absolute best deals on popular Chevy models. When you shop with Martin Chevy on July 4 during our 72 hour sale, you’ll get 0% APR for 72 months. more Algonquin, IL drivers should treat themselves to the roomy yet compact 2015 Equinox this Independence Day. It’s one of the most fuel-efficient SUVs on the road and comes with some incredibly advanced safety features. It also includes enough entertainment features to keep everyone happy during a long road trip. OnStar with 6 months of Directions & Connections Plan Air bags with passenger sensing system Daytime Running Lamps StabiliTrak LATCH system 6-speaker audio system SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3 trial months This exclusive sale ends soon, so stop by Martin Chevy this Independence Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the biggest savings of the summer. Algonquin, IL drivers can also call or visit our website for more information. We wish everyone a happy holiday weekend! Be safe!

There’s no better time than now to buy or lease a new 2015 Chevy model. Chevy is offering the very best sales and incentives for all Chevy models. Schaumburg, IL customers should get ready to be blown away by the incredible finance and lease specials Chevy and Martin Chevy are offering. Additionally, June is the month to get your hands on some additional bonus cash with our bonus cash sales event! more Whether you are in the market for a small SUV or powerful sedan, opportunities to save are endless. Take your pick and lease either the new 2015 Chevy Equinox LT or 2015 Chevrolet Malibu LT for only $249 per mo. for 39 months! Save even more on the 2015 Chevy Cruze. Leasing options start at $199 per mo. For $299 per month driver off in a brand new 2015 Chevrolet Silverado. Our finance specialists are available to help explore multiple financing options with you today. Additionally, check out our new vehicle specials online and browse our dealership exclusive internet pricing. Save thousands on some of your favorite Chevrolet models like the 2014 Camaro, 2015 Volt and 2015 Traverse. Schaumburg, IL customers should stop by Martin Chevy, call, or visit our website for more information. June might be the month to finally get a new car. Area drivers have more than one opportunity to save this month. Schedule a test-drive today. We look forward to your visit at Martin Chevy in Crystal Lake, IL.

Martin Chevy’s Memorial Day Sale is back with exciting Chevy sales and deals for Crystal Lake, IL area customers. Take a break from the multiple barbeques and parties you’ll be attending this month and stop by Martin Chevy to check out our incredible and extensive vehicle inventory. more The Chevy Memorial Day Sale has an offer to excite just about everyone in Crystal Lake, IL. Get behind the wheel of a 2015 Cruze LT and take advantage of 15% of MSPR cash back on select 2015 models. That’s $3,138 cash back on the new Cruze! The Cruze is not the only model that is offering cash back. Fill up the 2015 Equinox LT with all your friends. It’ll be hard not to with 15% of MSRP cash back on select 2015 models, which comes out to $4,056 cash back. These are savings you just can’t miss.   Martin Chevy’s most thrilling deal is on the 2015 Silverado 1500, which is perfect for hauling beach accessories and camping equipment around the Crystal Lake area. You’ll get a $4,750 total allowance and a $3,000 factory reduction below MSRP, plus a $750 option package discount. You’ll have $8,500 extra to spend on a summer road trip in your new Silverado. You just can’t beat the V8 fuel economy with 16-city and 23-highway MPG.   To explore more exclusive Chevy Memorial Day Sale offers, Crystal Lake, IL area customers should visit Martin Chevy during business hours, call, or visit our website.

Martin Chevy is pleased to announce the winner of the past Super Fan Contest is Cary Grove High School. Three high schools in the local Crystal Lake community were invited to participate in this unique and exciting program. Cary Grove, Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake South High Schools created videos displaying their school spirit. Fans, athletes and cheerleaders all contributed to producing a video that displayed their schools enthusiasm and love for sports and their high schools. more Of the three schools that submitted videos, fans from all over Crystal Lake, IL voted for the school with the most school spirit. After a few weeks of voting, Cary Grove clinched the lead and earned the title as the Winner of our Super Fan Contest! We are pleased to help contribute and share school spirit and love for athletics in our community. In addition, to raising awareness for our local athletics we are over joyed to be able to donate $1,500 to Cary Grove! We hope to be able to offer similar programs in the future. We would like to thank everyone who helped support all three schools and thank everyone for their participation. Again congratulations Cary Grove, keep the school spirit going! If you have any questions about the March Mania Super Fan contest we encourage you to reach out to the professionals at Martin Chevy. We look forward to supporting future programs that donate to local organizations in the future. In the mean time stop by for a test drive and share your school spirit at the dealership!

March Madness is in full effect right now, but March Mania is also heating up in the Crystal Lake, IL area. The March Mania contest at Martin Chevy in Crystal Lake, IL is the perfect distraction for those fans that currently lack interest or have a busted bracket. Unlike the actual tournament, you actually can influence who wins. more March Mania voters get to choose between three local high schools in order to decide the winner of a $1500 prize. Voters will have three different schools to choose from. Prairie Ridge High School Crystal Lake South High School Cary Grove High School The contest rules are as follows: Voting started on March 12th and ends on April 4th at 11:59 PM CT. Voters are allowed to cast one vote, per Facebook account, per day. Martin Chevy has the right to “approve” or disapprove of any displays, text, writings or references to the coaches, teams and schools involved in the contest that would be presented for placement on Martin Chevy associated websites or locations. Let’s keep it classy, folks. Martin Chevy has the right to change or cancel the contest at any time should there be any irregularities. The winner will be determined based on the following criteria. Based upon the votes placed in support of the high schools on Facebook. No write-ins allowed. Vote count is based on the votes accumulated between March 12th and April 4th at 11:59. The winning school will receive a one-time payment of $1500 by check at our dealership. Once all the votes are tallied, the winner will be notified by email or phone by one of our dealership staff. Vote early. Vote often. Vote on Facebook for your favorite of the three schools and help them get $1500 for new equipment or future travel. We appreciate all your participation thus far. Good luck to the three schools, we look forward to announcing a winner!

Spring into special savings at Martin Chevy all month long. We know the warm weather has you thinking about what you will want to be driving this summer, so during the month of March we are offering our local Crystal Lake, IL community special savings opportunities to help save you money on the purchase of a new Chevy car, truck or SUV. We are always working to provide our loyal drivers with the best Chevy deal out there and during our Spring Savings Event we have even more savings for all of Crystal Lake and surrounding cities to take advantage of! more It is time for all of Crystal Lake, IL to save on their next lease! In the spirit of our Spring Sales Event we are promoting dealership exclusive lease opportunities. Some of the most popular lease specials we are currently offering include: 2015 Chevy Trax LT $159 per/mo. for 39 months 2015 Chevy Traverse FWD LS $239 per/mo. for 39 months 2015 Chevy Malibu Sedan $169 per/mo. for 39 months 2015 Chevy Equinox LT $189 per/mo. for 39 months 2015 Chevy Cruze LT Sedan $149 per/mo. for 39 months Stop by Martin Chevrolet located in Crystal Lake, IL and be apart of the Spring Sales Event! There has never been a better time to start checking out our entire new Chevrolet inventory. Schedule a test drive today and our friendly sales professionals will help assist you in finding you the car, truck or SUV you wish to drive around this summer at the most affordable price in the area! We look forward to your visit!

It’s time to celebrate Chevy Truck Month in Woodstock, IL. Chevy trucks have always been among the most popular trucks in the area, and this month more and more drivers are switching to Chevy, not only because of the tremendous savings but immense quality throughout the vehicle. You can choose between a variety of new Silverado’s and Colorado’s at varying trim styles. Stop by and learn about the current incentives on some of the most notorious classic trucks in our lineup. Take home the new 2014 Silverado today at a more than affordable price tag and drive off confidently in Woodstock, Il knowing you are in one of the most fuel efficient, powerful and safest trucks in the area. more Chevy Truck Month Offerings for Woodstock, IL At Martin Chevy we offer a variety of different ways to save on our Chevy Trucks in Woodstock, IL. Some of the most exclusive savings opportunity this month include: 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 Up to $7,250 Total Cash Allowance Up to $750 Option Package Discount 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 Up to $3,250 Total Cash Allowance Up to $1,500 Option Package Discount 2015 Chevy Colorado Up to $1,000 Cash Allowance Save on a new Truck in Woodstock, IL It’s never been a better time to stop by Martin Chevy and take home a new Chevy Truck. Whether you’re interested in the classic and durable Silverado or looking for something slightly smaller like the infamous Chevy Colorado, we have the finance options you are looking for. Martin Chevy is your trusted Chevy dealership in the Woodstock, IL area looking to provide you the inventory you are requesting at a price you are pleased with. Schedule a test drive today and make sure to take advantage of all the savings available during the month of February.

The new lineup of 2015 Chevy vehicles are available at your local Crystal Lake Chevy dealer, Martin Chevy. To kick off the New Year the right way our sales professionals have put together a list of dealer exclusive lease deals to get you in a brand new Chevy vehicle this month. Lease laws have drastically changed in Illinois, and January is the first of many months to take advantage of the savings. Individuals interested in a lease will be pleased to learn they will no longer be taxed on the full value of the vehicle but rather the accumulation of lease payments and down payment. It has never been a better time to browse our wide selection of quality Chevy models from the 2015 lineup. Visit our New Vehicle Specials Page to view our current specials! more Martin Chevy Lease Specials: 2015 Chevy Malibu LT $179 per month for 39 months 2015 Chevy Camaro $199 per month for 39 months 2015 Chevy Traverse $259 per month for 39 months 2015 Chevy Silverado $239 per month for 39 months Lease specials at Martin Chevy run through 2/2/15. With new savings opportunities leasing may be very advantageous for individuals looking to spruce up their ride every few years. Stop by your local Crystal Lake Chevy dealership soon to test-drive one of your favorite models. If you have any questions regarding new leases or new lease specials we encourage you to reach out to the dealership. We look forward to helping you bring in the New Year with a new lease deal!