Conicelli Autoplex and Mr. Nice Guy Magnet Recover a Customer's Stolen Hyundai Sonata

What a great story, especially during the Holiday Season.  Conicelli Autoplex has an ongoing contest where our customers put a Mr. Nice Guy magnet on the back of their car and if one of our management team "Spys a Mr. Nice Guy magnet" on your car, you win a $20 gift card and are registered for one or our big contests we have running twice a year.  In the summer months we give away a week at a Sea Isle City Beach front home.   To see our previous contest winners click here.

Our Mr. Nice Guy Magnet

At the Holiday Season we give away $1000 Holiday cash to one lucky winner, $350 to second place, and $150 to our third place winner. 

This year we had a really amazing thing happen.  We spied a Mr. Nice Guy magnet in Norristown and I called Margaret L. and told her we spied her Hyundai Sonata with the our magnet on it. She said the that her car was stolen three days ago.  I said, really?  We just spied it yesterday so I can find out where we saw it and you can call the police and maybe get your Sonata back.  She was thrilled! She said she loves the vehicle.  I did find out where is was and she called the police.  They went and recovered her stolen vehicle.

Lori Conicelli-Hammond, Donna Conicelli and Margaret L.

Video of Margaret's Story

She was so excited and happy to have her Hyundai back.  It did have some minor damage, but she got it fixed and now is back driving her car for the Holiday Season.  We were shocked that our Mr. Nice Guy Magnet could help in this way and we were so excited to help Margaret get her car back.

Margaret is a loyal service customer of Conicelli Hyundai and enjoys our friendly service staff.

If you would like a Mr. Nice Guy Magnet for your car, please click here and request us to mail you one or you can pick one up at any Conicelli locations in Conshohocken near Philadelphia PA.  Or call us at 1-888-CONICELLI (888-266-4235).

Conicelli Autoplex, Mr. Nice Guy Contest update

Mr. Nice Guy $1000 Holiday Cash Contest

Nan, Our Mr. Nice Guy Grand prize winner!!

What a great night it was to give away $1000 gift card to our lucky grand prize winners, Nan and Len from Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Santa Spies a Mr. Nice Guy Magnet

Our four winners, Nan G., Rochelle S., Michael S.

Nan and Len have bought many cars from us along with their family members we were so delighted to be able to present them with the grand prize of $1000 gift card.

The night started with refreshments, hoagies, preztels and much more.  After everyone was registered we ended up with 34 contestants.  We gave away some great raffle prizes such as, 76ers tickets, River Rink passes, Penn Museum tickets, Franklin Institute tickets and much more. 

 

Each contestant got to pick a key and open a lock to our Santa mailbox.  The 28th key was the $1000 winner. Everyone then got to try for 2nd place, $350 gift card and 3rd place $150 gift card.

Each winner was thrilled and all the contestants went away winning something.

Each contestant had a chance to spin our wheel for a free gift and many $10 gift cards were given out throughout the night. 

Thank you everyone for participating and keep that Mr. Nice Guy magnet on your car.  Our next contest starts very soon.

Visit www.coincelli.com or call 888-CONICELLI. If you are looking for a great deal on a new or pre-owned Honda, Toyota, Nissan or Hyundai now is the best time to buy.  End-of-year clearance going on now at Conicelli Autoplex.



Santas had toys for all kids

Thanks for Playing!

Two or our contestants

2013 Toyota Tacoma Overview Philadelphia PA

Vehicle Profile: 2013 Toyota Tacoma

A touch of luxury added to a best-seller, from Conicelli Toyota.

The Toyota Tacoma has long been the best-selling compact pickup, and the truck is still going strong. Adding to recent enhancements to the Tacoma, Toyota has introduced some new upgrades for the 2013 Toyota Tacoma to increase the refinement and visual appeal.

The new upgrades come courtesy of a new Limited Package, which adds interior additions like SofTex®-trimmed heated seats, a leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls, a Display Audio System with Entune™ and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror with a rear camera display. These additions lend a greater level of comfort and convenience to the already well-equipped cabin. The exterior updates of the Limited Package include 18-inch chrome wheels, a chrome grille surround and foglamps. The rear bumper, exterior mirrors and door handles are also chrome.

Carried over from last year are the many customization options. With three cab sizes, two engine choices, available 4WD and multiple performance packages, the Tacoma can be customized to suit any need. Available engines include a 159-hp 2.7-liter four-cylinder that can be equipped with a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The 4.0-liter V6 produces 236 hp and comes paired with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic. Cabin options include Regular Cab, Access Cab and Double Cab. Regular Cab and Access Cab models come standard with a 73.5-inch bed, while the Double Cab is standard with a shorter, 60.3-inch bed and available with the longer bed. Mileage estimates range from an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city/25 mpg highway for the Regular Cab 2.7-liter with the five-speed manual, to 16 mpg city/21 mpg highway for the 4.0-liter V6 4x4 Double Cab long bed with the five-speed automatic.


Happy Conicelli Customer with his new Tacoma Long Bed with added cap

 The well-equipped 2013 Tacoma 4x2 Regular Cab (MSRP $17,525) features a Display Audio stereo with a 6.1-inch touch-screen, Bluetooth® and USB capability. All Access Cab and Double Cab models get added features like power windows and locks. The Double Cab V6 models feature a more advanced version of the Display Audio system with seven JBL® GreenEdge™ JBL Synthesis® speakers including a subwoofer.


For buyers who want more off-road ability than the standard 4x4 provides, Toyota offers the TRD Off-Road Package for V6 automatic models. The package includes Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Downhill Assist Control (DAC) and a switch-activated locking rear differential. HAC controls the brakes on each wheel independently to stop the Tacoma from rolling backwards or sliding sideways when climbing a grade from a stop. DAC works by using engine braking and brake control to regulate downhill speeds.

The Tacoma, like all Toyota vehicles, features the Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, an Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist, and Smart Stop brake override technology. Each Tacoma also comes equipped with six airbags. To keep your Tacoma in optimal running condition, the standard Toyota Care covers all scheduled maintenance for two-years/25,000 miles. Free 24-hour roadside assistance is also included with Toyota Care.

The new Tacoma is the best yet. Come in today and experience the 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
To view our Tacoma inventory click here or call 1888-CONICELLI for more information.
Visit our website at www.conicellitoyota.com .  Two Locations:   Conshohocken, PA and Springfield, PA.

Operation Christmas Kids

Conicelli is joining with Plymouth Ambulance to help bring some smiles to children's faces this Christmas. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to any Conicelli showroom by December 14.

Plymouth Ambulance will deliver the toys to children at Bryn Mawr Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital. Help bring a smile to a child's face this Christmas!

2013 Honda Civic Coming Soon to Conicelli Honda

With Honda showing the first views of the newly-designed 2013 Civic yesterday, the number one Honda dealer in Pennsylvania, Conicelli Honda (based on Honda new vehicle volume sales for 2011 as reported by Honda), announced that it is preparing for the arrival of this much-anticipated redesign in the coming weeks.

The 2013 Honda Civic will be fully revealed
at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 29

According to Honda, the full announcement and reveal will occur at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 29. Mark Hammond, general sales manager at Conicelli Honda, says "We're really looking forward to this. After what we've seen Honda do with the new design of the 2013 Accord, we're expecting all sorts of enhancements to this new Civic."

Honda says the 2013 Civic "will encompass a host of safety, feature, comfort, chassis and interior styling enhancements that will further define the top-selling Civic as the best car in the compact class.

"The more upscale and premium styling of the 2013 Civic sedan's front end includes a new open-mouth lower bumper with a horizontal chrome accent and a sportier, black honeycomb mesh grille, anchored by new integrated fog lights on upper trims. The grille is flanked by new clear-lens corner lights to provide a more premium look. The 2013 Civic's more sculpted front end flows into a new, more deeply faceted hood, complemented by a collection of sharp new wheel designs.

2013 Honda Civic, available soon!

"In back, a new rear bumper design and new rear trunk lid are capped by a clean, horizontal chrome trim piece. The all-new design of the jewel-like taillights now carries into the trunk face, providing a more finished and upscale look. The rear bumper features integrated reflector treatments and a new lower diffuser panel finished with a honeycomb mesh vent."

"The 2013 Honda Civic exterior refinements infuse Civic with a more youthful, premium style. Coupling these with additional changes beneath will ensure that Civic maintains its top-ranked status," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning for American Honda.

When full information about the new 2013 Honda Civic is released on November 29, all of the latest details and photos will be available at Conicelli Honda's website.

Source: http://hondanews.com/channels/honda-automobiles/releases/2013-honda-civic-to-debut-at-los-angeles-auto-show-with-more-youthful-and-premium-styling

Hyundai Car Care: Transmission Care

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A healthy transmission is crucial for smooth operation

One of the most important parts of your Hyundai, and often a part you rarely think of, is the transmission. Proper transmission maintenance, while not necessary as frequently as other routine maintenance tasks, is still an important part of increasing your vehicle’s longevity.

Getting power from your Hyundai’s engine to its wheels is the job of the transmission. The gears in the transmission help multiply the torque from the engine to get your vehicle started from a stop, and they reduce the engine speed needed to drive at highway speeds for less noise and fuel consumption. Transmissions come in automatic and manual varieties. Automatic transmissions contain planetary gear sets and hydraulically operated clutches, instead of the foot-pedal clutch found in a manual, to engage the gear that’s needed at any particular time. The hydraulic fluid, and the filter that keeps the fluid clean, are the only parts that need any regular maintenance.

Newer transmissions are sealed to help prevent leaks, and many modern transmissions don’t need any service until 100,000 miles or more. Older transmissions need to have the fluid and filters replaced more frequently. Repairing damage if the transmission isn’t sealed up properly after fluid and/or filter maintenance can get very expensive, so transmission service is a job best handled by your dealer’s service department.

The driver-operated clutch in a manual transmission vehicle consists of a pressure plate that squeezes a friction disk against the engine flywheel. Most newer clutches are operated by a hydraulic cylinder that needs to be kept full of fluid, and the reservoir can be easily checked by anyone and topped off if necessary.
The condition and lifespan of the clutch itself is dependent on how the driver uses it. A driver who doesn’t slip or ride the clutch can have it last 100,000 miles or more. Someone who rides their foot on the clutch pedal can overheat it, causing it to wear out prematurely. Replacing a burned out or worn clutch is a difficult job that should be handled by a dealer. The gearbox also contains a thick lubricating oil to keep heat and noise levels down, and this should be drained and replaced according to the recommended maintenance schedule.

For more information about your transmission, and to keep it performing optimally, stop by or contact us today. Visit www.conicellihyundai.com for to set up an online appointment or click here http://www.conicellihyundai.com/service/schedule-appointment.htm

Conicelli Nissan Offers Nissan Employee Pricing to Hurricane Sandy Storm Victims

For the rest of the year, eligible car owners can get Nissan Employee Pricing when replacing vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy

In an effort to support the victims of Hurricane Sandy, Conicelli Nissan in Conshohocken, Pa. will offer Nissan's employee pricing (VPP A-Plan pricing) and NMAC VPP Special APR to eligible individuals in FEMA-designated disaster areas who need to replace vehicles lost or damaged to the hurricane.

From now through January 2, 2013, qualified customers are eligible for the Nissan employee level Vehicle Purchase Program discount -- which is a fixed discount below dealer invoice based on model -- in addition to NMAC VPP low APR financing, or current factory rebates or other incentive offers.

Conicelli Nissan, in Conshohocken, Pa., is eager to participate in this program from Nissan. By offering both employee pricing and employee financing rates to storm victims, this is one way Conicelli Nissan can help them return to normal.

Warren Lewis, General Sales Manager of Conicelli Nissan, says "We're very pleased that Nissan is being so generous. To do our part, as an enhancement of Nissan's program, we are adding a year of free maintenance to any vehicle bought at Conicelli Nissan through this program."

Who is eligible?

Eligible customers: Residents of the states of Maryland, New York, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, and New Hampshire (designated by FEMA as a disaster or emergency area affected by Hurricane Sandy), whose existing vehicle was damaged due to Hurricane Sandy between October 26th and November 5th, 2012, and that can validate the vehicle's damage through insurance requirements.

Customer must provide proof of vehicle ownership. The offer is transferable within the same household. Proof of residency must be provided.

This offer is non-transferable to other family members or friends outside the household.

Limit one new replacement vehicle at the Nissan Employee Level Pricing per claim (i.e., if three vehicles are damaged, three are eligible for replacement).

Which vehicles are eligible?

Eligible new vehicles: All new Nissan models except GT-R and Versa S Trim Sedan. Current incentives for vehicles may be combined with the Nissan employee pricing.

Information about the specific areas affected may be found at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, (www.fema.gov).

For further information, contact Conicelli Nissan in Conshohocken at 1-888-Conicelli or visit the Conicelli Nissan website at http://conicellinissan.com.