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81 auto Body Shops
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Andrew's Auto Body Advanced Auto Body, Inc. Aquidneck Collision Auto Service Auto Body American Muscle Car Restorations, Inc. Carl's Collision Center, LLC City Auto Body Arlington RV Supercenter, Inc. Crown Collision Center, Inc. Sal's Auto Body Ken's Auto Body Hal's Garage & Auto Body Langway Lang Toyota of Newport Coastline Collision R & A Autobody, LLC Crotty & Son Body Works Dent Fixx, Inc. Flynn Automotive, Inc. Grimes Auto Body Hope Valley Auto Body 1350 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI Mike's Auto Body, Inc. (401) 847-4737 Mike's Service Auto Body SaccucciHonda.com Narragansett Auto Body North Atlantic Distribution, Sarge's Portsmouth Auto Body Paul Bailey Motor Sales, Inc. Shove Street Auto Body Paul Bailey's East Greenwich Ford, Smith Auto Parts, Inc. Quonset Auto Body, Inc. Tiverton Auto Body, Inc. Sherman's Auto Body South County Collision Center Inc. Westerly Auto Body & Sales Company Ziggy's Auto Sales
A-1 Custom Auto Body Aces, Inc. Alfredo's Auto Body, Inc. Bristol Auto Body Works, Inc. Bristol County Dodge Inc Choice Collision Center Contente's Precision Auto, LLC Crown Collision Center, Inc. Showcase Auto & Truck Collision East Bay Autobody, Inc. Fatties Garage First Stop Auto Body & Service, LLC Geared 2 Perfection Gentile's Auto Body International Auto Body & Sales, Inc. J & J Auto Service James Auto Company, Inc. JRA Collision Center, Inc. Odaltino Auto Body Pershing Auto Body Safe-Way Auto Sales, Inc. Scott Motors, Inc. United Collision Center Vinny's Auto Body, Inc
7 Boat Rock Rd. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 774-377-3431 CheckCollision.com
Jose Bizarro's Auto Body JZ Express Inc. K & D Auto Body, Inc. Karen's Collision Specialists Know-How Trailer Repair, Inc. Lech Garage & Auto Body Shop, Inc. Lima's Garage & Auto Body, Inc. Lim Lou’s Auto Body and Sales Luzo Auto Body, Inc.
Collision Doctors, Inc Collision Engineering Auto Body Columbia Auto Body, Inc. Competitive Auto Body Sales Competitive Auto Service Correia's Auto Body & Garage, Inc. Fleet Solutions Center Country Collision Center 49 Potomska St. County Street Collision New Bedford, MA 02740 Danny's Auto Body, Inc. (774) 634-0610 Dartmouth Collision Manny's Auto Body David’s Automotive Mansfield Body Shop Dealer's Choice Auto Body Mass Collision Services Inc Deperrio's Auto Body Mathieu Auto Sales, Inc. Deschenes Body Repair, Inc. Medeiros Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Distinctive Autobody Medeiros Collision & Sales East Coast Auto Sales-Service-Collision Midway Collision Center, Inc. Easton Auto Body, Inc. Mike's Auto Body Edd's Auto Body & Repair Modern Auto Body, Inc. Elie's Auto & Repair, Inc. Moniz Auto Body Empire Ford Of New Bedford, Inc. New England Collision, Inc. 508 Customs & Collision Empi Empire Hyundai, Inc. Norm's No Auto Body & Sales ABC Auto Body & Sales Euro Tech Auto, Inc. Paris Auto Body Advance Collision Center Factory Collision of Swansea Paul's Auto Body After Hours Auto Body, Inc. Faggioli Auto Body Pinto's Garage & Auto Body, Inc. Alden Buick Pontiac GMC Truck Fall River Auto Body & Sales, Inc. Platinum Collision APC Autobody Inc Felix Auto Collision Center Precision Auto Body Artistic Auto Body Ferreira's Auto Body & Sales Attleboro Auto Painting Inc Pride Collision Center Fisher's Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. Attleboro Collision Center Inc Quality Auto & Truck Five Star Collision Auto Body Pro's R.A.C. Auto Body Frank's Auto Body, Inc. Autobot Richard's Auto Body & Paint Fred’s Collision Center Inc Bent's Auto Body Riel Auto Body Gaumond Auto Body Bernier's Quality Bodyworks, Inc. Ronnie's Auto Body Glassman Automotive Bliss Corner Auto Body Route 106 Enterprises, Inc. Greenwood Emergency Vehicles Bob's Auto Body Saber Auto Body Grota's Auto Service, Inc. Bob’s Motor Works Harry's Autobody, Inc. Scott's Collision Botelho Auto Body & Garage, Inc. Hart Auto Body Seekonk Auto Body, Inc. Bourne Enterprises, Inc. Hathaway Collision Center Showcase Auto and Truck Collision Breno's Collision & Service Center Hollister Auto, Inc. South Easton Motor Sales, Inc. Bristol County Auto, Inc. Howard’s Auto Body Sparky's Collision, Inc. Brougham Motors, Inc. J Auto Body Shop Stas Auto Repair Buster's Auto Body J.C. Auto Sales & Repairs, Inc. State Road Collision & Auto Repair Camping World RV Sales J.R.'S Auto Body Tim's Pro Auto Body & Detailing Caramelo's Auto Body Jack's Auto Body, Inc. Tony's Auto Sales & Service, Inc. Carl's Collision Center, Inc. Jad Inova, Inc. Top Dog Collision Celebrity Auto Repair Jaime's Auto Body, Inc. Total Auto Repair, Inc. Central Dodge, Inc. Jennings Garage Tri-Star Auto Body, Inc. Cha s Auto Body Chaz’ Jim’s Auto Body W & J Auto Body Chestnut Auto Body Joe's Collision Center Washington Auto Body Choice Collision Center, Inc. John Soares Village Garage, Inc. White’s Heavy Duty Truck Repair Inc Classic Automotive Eng. & Restoration John's Automobiles Unlimited Wings Auto, Inc. Clemmey, Inc. John’s Auto Body Xtreme Paint & Collision Cole's Auto Center
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2024 JEEP GRAND WAGONEER REVIEW . . . 8 ACURA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ASTON MARTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 AUDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 BMW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Page 11
BUICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CHEVROLET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CHRYSLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DODGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 FORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 HONDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 HUMMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 HYUNDAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 INFINITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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JAGUAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 JEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 KIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 LAND ROVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LEXUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 LINCOLN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 MAZDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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NISSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 PORSCHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 SUBARU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 TOYOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 VOLKSWAGEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 VOLVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 HIGHLINE PRE-OWNED . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 AUTO BODY DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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2024 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Review:
an iconic nameplate reborn as a full-size luxury SUV.
Jeep equips the 2024 Grand Wagoneer with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automated emergency braking, ensuring the highest level of safety. Available in standard or Long Wheelbase versions, Cargo space in the Grand Wagoneer is generous, allowing for versatile storage options and making it a practical choice for both daily needs and long journeys.
With its powerful V8 engine, opulent interior, and a starting MSRP of $91,190, the Grand Wagoneer It exudes luxury and confidence with its elegant design, is a top-tier choice for those seeking premium featuring a distinctive front grille, premium LED lighting, SUV luxury with an adventurous spirit. and an overall substantial presence on the road. Available now at Elmwood Chrysler Dodge Jeep Under the hood, you’ll find a robust 6.4-liter Ram in East Providence, Rhode Island or online V8 engine, delivering a commanding 471 at elmwoodcdjr.com horsepower, providing ample power for towing and confident acceleration, and there’s an optional three liter Hurricane Twin-Turbo i6 (eye six) with five hundred and ten horsepower and five hundred pound feet of torque that can tow up to nine thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds Inside, the Grand Wagoneer offers a lavish cabin, featuring premium materials and attention to detail. The infotainment system is cuttingedge, with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, advanced connectivity, and a premium audio system, elevating the overall driving experience.
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Are you searching for Porsche service specials and deals in Westwood? Need a reliable place to bring your luxury vehicle in for service? If you answered yes to either of these questions, our Porsche service department offers a variety of services for your new or pre-owned vehicle. These offers will help you save money on routine maintenance or more urgent repairs.
The Service staff and technicians at Toyota of Dartmouth are highly trained on all factory services for your car. Stop by and find what our customers have discovered and come to depend on: for maintenance or repairs, Toyota of Dartmouth Service Excellence. The Toyota of Dartmouth service team look forward to making your ownership experience as enjoyable as it is meant to be.
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• State of the Art Service Facility with new, up-to-date diagnostic machines ensures that your vehicle is repaired to factory specifications. • Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories We offer OEM Toyota parts and accessories for your Toyota. Help maintain your vehicle warranty with Toyota factory parts that fit your Toyota's exact specifications. • Service Work Warrantied, Parts & Labor for up to 1 year/unlimited milesWe back up our auto service repair work with a 1-year service work warranty which covers parts and labor. • Free Tire Rotations and 1 year of Road Hazard Warranty. Get free tire rotations for the entire life of your tires with the purchase and install of 4 new tires here at Toyota of Dartmouth. (non-transferable) • Courtesy Shuttle Service available for drop off and pick up. Let us take you where you need to be. Need a ride to Wareham, Lakeville, Swansea, Somerset, Tiverton, Fall River, New Bedford, Acushnet, Freetown or someplace in between? No problem. We are happy to offer you shuttle service anywhere up to 25 miles away! • Comfortable Waiting Area We offer free WiFi, two hi-def TVs, complimentary assorted breakfast pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and chilled bottled water. • Free Car Wash with any service Our automatic touch-less car wash will have you driving off in a spotless vehicle. • Complimentary Multi-Point Inspection. Staying on top of your vehicle's maintenance is important to ensuring the safety of you and your family on the road. • Early Bird Drop Off available. Use our early bird drop off box and envelopes to drop off your vehicle at a time that is convenient for you!
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Auto Body Concepts ranks as one of New England's finest auto collision repair facilities. Our highly trained technicians and professional support staff insure that in the unfortunate event of an accident, your vehicle will be repaired with the quality of workmanship that only Auto Body Concepts can provide.
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Accidents happen! But, Maaco's expertly trained technicians can repair your dents, dings and accidental damage to get you back on the road and onto your next adventure. Trust the bodyshop that offers a nationwide warranty on it's repairs and has helped more than 20 million cars get back on the road. Our results speak for themselves.
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MASSACHUSETTS Auto Body Shops
• 508 Customs & Collision • ABC Auto Body & Sales • Advance Collision Center • After Hours Auto Body, Inc. • Alden Buick Pontiac GMC Truck • APC Autobody Inc • Artistic Auto Body • Attleboro Auto Painting Inc • Attleboro Collision Center Inc • Auto Body Pro’s • Autobot • Bent’s Auto Body • Bernier’s Quality Bodyworks, Inc. • Bliss Corner Auto Body • Bob’s Auto Body • Bob’s Motor Works • Botelho Auto Body & Garage, Inc. • Bourne Enterprises, Inc. • Breno’s Collision & Service Center • Bristol County Auto, Inc. • Brougham Motors, Inc. • Buster’s Auto Body • Camping World RV Sales • Caramelo’s Auto Body • Carl’s Collision Center, Inc. • Celebrity Auto Repair • Central Dodge, Inc. • Chaz’s Auto Body
7 Boat Rock Rd, Mattapoisett, MA (774) 377-3431 Website • Chestnut Auto Body • Choice Collision Center, Inc. • Classic Auto Eng & Restoration • Clemmey, Inc. • Cole’s Auto Center • Collision Doctors, Inc • Collision Engineering Auto Body • Columbia Auto Body, Inc. • Competitive Auto Body Sales • Competitive Auto Service • Correia’s Auto Body & Garage, Inc.
•C ountry Collision Center •C ounty Street Collision •D anny’s Auto Body, Inc. •D artmouth Collision •D avid’s Automotive •D ealer’s Choice Auto Body •D eperrio’s Auto Body •D eschenes Body Repair, Inc. •D istinctive Autobody • E ast Coast Auto Collision • E aston Auto Body, Inc. • E dd’s Auto Body & Repair • E lie’s Auto & Repair, Inc. • E mpire Ford Of New Bedford, Inc. • E mpire Hyundai, Inc. • E uro Tech Auto, Inc. • F actory Collision of Swansea • F aggioli Auto Body • F all River Auto Body & Sales, Inc. • F elix Auto Collision Center • F erreira’s Auto Body & Sales • F isher’s Auto & Truck Repair, Inc. • F ive Star Collision • F rank’s Auto Body, Inc. • F red’s Collision Center Inc •G aumond Auto Body •G lassman Automotive •G reenwood Emergency Vehicles •G rota’s Auto Service, Inc. •H arry’s Autobody, Inc. •H art Auto Body •H athaway Collision Center •H ollister Auto, Inc. •H oward’s Auto Body • J Auto Body Shop • J .C. Auto Sales & Repairs, Inc. • J .R.’S Auto Body • J ack’s Auto Body, Inc. • J ad Inova, Inc. • J aime’s Auto Body, Inc. • J ennings Garage • J im’s Auto Body • J oe’s Collision Center • J ohn Soares Village Garage, Inc. • J ohn’s Auto Body • J ose Bizarro’s Auto Body • J Z Express Inc. •K & D Auto Body, Inc. •K aren’s Collision Specialists •K now-How Trailer Repair, Inc. • L ech Garage & Auto Body Shop
• Lima’s Garage & Auto Body, Inc. • Lou’s Auto Body and Sales • Luzo Auto Body, Inc. • Maaco Of New Bedford • Manny’s Auto Body • Mansfield Body Shop • Mass Collision Services Inc • Mastria Nissan • Mathieu Auto Sales, Inc. • Mattie Imports, Inc. • Medeiros Auto Body & Sales, Inc. • Medeiros Collision & Sales • Mega Truck Repair, Inc. • Midway Collision Center, Inc. • Midway Service Center, Inc. • Mike’s Auto Body • Modern Auto Body, Inc. • Moniz Auto Body • New England Collision, Inc. • Norm’s Auto Body & Sales • Nu-Way Auto Sales • Paris Auto Body • Paul’s Auto Body • Pauls Auto Body • Pinto’s Garage & Auto Body, Inc. • Platinum Collision • Precision Auto Body • Pride Collision Center • Quality Auto & Truck • R.A.C. Auto Body • Richard’s Auto Body & Paint • Riel Auto Body • Ronnie’s Auto Body • Route 106 Enterprises, Inc. • Saber Auto Body • Scott’s Collision • Seekonk Auto Body, Inc. • Showcase Auto and Truck Collision • South Easton Motor Sales, Inc. • Sparky’s Collision, Inc. • Stas Auto Repair • State Road Collision & Auto Repair • Tim’s Pro Auto Body & Detailing • Tony’s Auto Sales & Service, Inc. • Top Dog Collision • Total Auto Repair, Inc. • Total Care • Tri-Star Auto Body, Inc. • W & J Auto Body • Washington Auto Body • White’s Heavy Duty Truck Repair • Wings Auto, Inc. • Xtreme Paint & Collision
RHODE ISLAND Auto Body Shops
• 24/7 Collision • 382 Collision Center LLC • 44 Auto Concepts, Inc. • A & E Auto • A-1 Custom Auto Body • A+ Collision Center • Accurate Autocenter, Inc. • Aces, Inc. • Affordable Auto Sales Inc • Alcon Auto Body • Alfredo’s Auto Body, Inc. • Allendale Auto Body & Sales • Allens Ave Transport • Alpine Auto Body, Inc. • American Auto Body & Collision • Andrew’s Auto Body • Angell’s Collision Service • Anthony’s Auto Body, Inc. • Antone Auto Body & Sales, Inc. • Apollo Collision Center, LLC • Aquidneck Collision • Archie’s Auto Body, LLC. • Arlington Auto Body, Inc. • Art’s Auto Body Shop • Artie Pacheco Automotive, Inc. • Artie’s Collision Center • Aspen Auto Body, Inc. • Astro Auto Sales Inc. • Atlantic Bays Auto Sales & Service • Atlas Auto Body Inc.
Auto Body Concepts 44 Terry Lane, Chepachet RI 401-568-7700 Website • Autopaint RI, Inc. • AutoSport Sales & Collision Inc.
• Bristol County Dodge Inc •B ucci’s Auto Body & Sales, Inc. •B urrillville Motor Sales, Inc. •C abral’s Auto Body & Sales •C apital Car Center, Inc. •C arl’s Collision Center, LLC •C arr’s Garage, Inc. •C asale’s Auto Body •C asey & Sons Inc. •C entral Auto Body, Inc. •C entry Auto Body •C halkstone Auto Body Inc. •C hampion Collision & Sales, Inc. •C hoice Collision Center •C hristy’s Auto Sales, Inc. •C ity Auto Body •C oastal Collision & Towing, Inc. •C oletta’s Downtown Auto Service •C ollision Kings, Inc. •C omella’s Auto Body, Inc. •C ompetitive Collision •C ontente’s Precision Auto, LLC •C ote’s Auto Body, Inc. •C ousin’s Collision Center •C rown Collision Center, Inc.
Cumberland Collision 420 Mendon Rd Cumberland RI (401) 333-5855 Website •C urreri Collision •D & H Collision Center •D arlington Auto Body •D ean Auto Collision Center, Inc. •D elta Enterprises, Inc. •D ent Pros Collision, LLC •D ucharme’s Auto Body • E ast Bay Autobody, Inc.
Balise Collision 340 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI 401-785-8906 Website • Beam Truck & Body, Inc. • Bernier’s Auto Body • Blackstone Auto Sales & Body, Inc. • Borges Collision Center, Inc. • Branch Enterprises Inc. • Bristol Auto Body Works, Inc.
Elmwood Collision Center 204 Child St Warren RI 02885. Website • F1Auto Body • F atties Garage • F irst Stop Auto Body & Service • F lood East Greenwich Ford, •G eared 2 Perfection
• Gene’s Auto Body • Gentile’s Auto Body • George’s Auto Sales & Repair, Inc. • Grimes Auto Body • Home Towne Auto Body & Sales • Hope Valley Auto Body • International Auto Body & Sales • James Auto Company, Inc.
J & J Auto Service 429 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914. (401)-438-4093 Website • Jorge’s Auto Collision • JRA Collision Center, Inc. • K.B. Motors Inc. • Ken’s Auto Body • Langway Toyota of Newport • Lemyre’s Collision Center • M & J Automotive, Inc. • Michaud Auto Body, Inc. • Mike’s Auto Body, Inc. • Mike’s Service Auto Body • Miller’s Truck Sales & Repair, Inc. • Narragansett Auto Body • North Atlantic Distribution • North Smithfield Auto Body, Inc. • Odaltino Auto Body • Paul Bailey Motor Sales, Inc. • Pershing Auto Body • Plante’s Auto Body, Inc. • Precision Auto Paint & Collision • Quonset Auto Body, Inc. • R & A Autobody, LLC • Round’s Collision Center, Inc
Saccucci Collision Center 1350 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI (401) 847-4737 Website • Safe-Way Auto Sales, Inc. • Sarge’s Portsmouth Auto Body • Scott Motors, Inc. • Sherman’s Auto Body • Shove Street Auto Body • Showcase Auto & Truck Collision • Smith Auto Parts, Inc. • South County Collision Center Inc. • Supreme Auto, Inc. • Tasca Automotive Group North • Tiverton Auto Body, Inc. • Topline Motors, Inc. • Truck Solutions • United Collision Center • Valley Motors Inc. • Vinny’s Auto Body, Inc • Westerly Auto Body • Ziggy’s Auto Sales
CONNECTICUT Auto Body Shops
• Ranco Collision • Redline Restorations • Ray’s Autobody of Milford
• A & R Autobody
•G irard Collision/Gold Star Collision
• A & R Body Specialty
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• A-1 Toyota
•G iovanni Auto Repair
• Richard Chevrolet Inc
• AC Automotive
•G overnor’s Auto Body
• Rich’s Auto Body
• Academy Auto Sales, Inc
•G rants Auto Body
• Route 1 Auto Body LLC
• Ace Auto Body, Inc.
•G rossman Chevrolet Nissan
• Roy & Sons Auto Body, Inc.
• Airport Road Auto Body, Inc.
•G roton Auto Body & Sales
• Artie’s Auto Body, Inc. • Atwood’s Auto Appearance • Auto Specialist Inc.
•H amden Auto Body •H ansen Auto Body •H eritage Collision
• Cargill Chevrolet
• Shoreline Collision and Restoration
• South End Autobody, LLC.
• B&D Autobody
• Brustolon Collision Center
• Shippan Auto Body
• Sono Collision
• Autoworks of Westville
• Bozrah Collision Center
• Santo Stefano Auto Body
• Skrip’s Auto Body
• Auto Sports Inc
• Bolton Collision
• Reno’s Auto Body & Repair, Inc
Hoffman Collision Center 521Connecitcut Blvd East Hartford CT 06108 (860)282-0847 Website
• Southington Auto Body • Stamford Auto Body • Stanley’s Auto Body • Stephen Auto Mall Centre
• Classic Coach Works, Inc.
•H BM Auto Body
• Superior Auto
• Coachworks of West Haven
• J & E Auto Group
• Superior Auto Repair and Towing
• Columbia Ford Kia Collision Center
• J ake’s Auto Body & Painting Works
• Columbus Auto Body Works, Inc.
• J oseph’s Autobody
• Cotaling’s Auto Body
•K enwood Auto Body & Sales
• Crossroads Auto Body
•K night Street Auto
• D’Addario Collision Center • DaSilva’s Auto Body • Dawley Collision • Dean’s Autoworks • Denya’s Auto Body, Inc. • Derby Auto Body • Dulin Collision Center
• Supreme Auto Body • T & J Auto Body • Theroux Auto Body
• L edyard St Auto
• Tony’s Auto Body, Inc
• L ynch Collision
• Town Line Body Shop, Inc.
•M azzella Auto Body
• Town Plot Auto Body, Inc.
•M cDermott Auto Group •M id-Town Auto Body Inc •M ike’s Auto Body •M iller Motorsports Autobody
• Traynor Collision Center • Twin Lights Milford Body Shop • Ultimate Auto Body, Inc
•M irabelli Automotive
• Valenti Automall
•M itchell Auto Group
•V ictor Auto Body Works
• Eddie’s Auto Body
•M K Autobody Inc.
• W S Editions Collision
• Elmwood Automotive
•O ’Connor Automotive
• Emmett’s Auto Service
• Walt’s Auto Repair, Inc.
•O tto’s Garage
• Family Garage
•O xford Automotive LLC
• Friendly Auto Body
•P ark City Garage
• Gabby’s Auto
•P awloski’s Auto Body
• Gene’s Auto Body Repair Co.
•P laza Service Center
• Woodland Auto Body
• Georgetown Auto Body
•P recision Collision Auto Body
• Ye Old Station Auto Body
• Gillette Auto Body Inc
•R & R Collision Specialties, Inc
• Zoel’s Auto Body, Inc
• Durable Radiator & Autobody Inc.
• Westlund Auto Body • Westport Autocraft Ltd. • Wheelers Auto Service, Inc
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Every OEM has different compliance
Maximizing any available coop reim-
your market and competitors. We
an understanding what the research
everything we do. It’s where we take
which includes creative messaging
We know which day of the month
with most major brands to make
look at your brand, your history,
look at sales for your brand vs other same brand dealers, and competi-
tive brands in 50, 25 and 10 mile
radii around your dealership in every auto segment where you have a model.
is very important. Raw data without
means, is worthless. We analyze the data to find the opportunities and
that becomes part of the long term
advertising and marketing strategy
in for your individual store.
your dealership is the framework for the history of your store, the poten-
tial of your brand, your opportuni-
ties in specific segments and turn all
of that into a battle plan that can be executed each month.
down into a cohesive monthly plan
monthly specials in a timely manner.
for the month, individual specials
your OEM closed on from the
and any budgeting allocation and as
early
as
possible
bursement is critical for your bottom
sure this process is as smooth and
funds,
line.
We monitor your available and
submit
appropriate
previous month, and when we can
efficient as it can be. Changes are
advertising and invoices monthly.
to
the next month to get your current
keep copies of all approvals for ref-
you get credits on time..
placement changes. Ads should start
guidelines and processes. We work
get special pricing and programs for
maximize the number of days with
earl specials and ads running early.
ads running.
made and submitted quickly, and we
erence.
We then monitor reimbursement so
Budgeting
Television
Out of Home
Direct Mail
Print Advertising
Copyrighting
Budgeting is determined on an
Television advertising has been one
Radio is another traditional media
Billboards and other Out of Home
Direct mail is a surprisingly resilient
In regions that still have a strong
Copyrighting in the auto industry is
month.
Budgets are usually set
for auto manufacturers and dealers
industry. The strengths of a captive
advantages.
was
can be a great outlet for your
has to fit into an ad, including legal
NADA/PNVR guidelines, available
and broad audience has appeal to
message. Big, bold, auto ads can
be no room for creativity. But our
still have the readership to support
write scripts that sell cars, while sat-
annual
basis,
broken
down
by
using
some
combination
of
Radio
of the most used advertising outlets
that’s been a favorite for the auto
since the 1930s. The visual impact
audience, often while driving, with
co-op, competition in the market,
this day.
auto sales for years.
o goals among other factors.
important to reach them.
current inventory, new vehicle sales
streaming,
And as viewers shift to OTT
becomes
more
the right message have helped drive
Although
digital options have cut terrestrial
ra ratings, there’s still a place for it.
options have
some undeniable
They’re
reaching
advertising option.
a
captive audiences, and are hard to
ignore.
going
strong,
Pre-Covid, it
promoting
weekend sales and giveaways that
And with the advent of
kept showrooms packed during
digital billboards, they now have the
quick turnaround that auto dealers
current
specials
or
branding
events. Things have changed a bit,
still attract attention. In areas that
st should be back strong in the spring.
their rates, print can be a worthwhile
but it’s still working for dealers, and
quickl need to update copy quickly.
local newspaper, or magazine, print
option.
a challenge. With everything that
disclaimers, it seems like there may
copyrighters are professionals and comp isfying compliance and legal.
Mystery Shopping
Rep Meetings
GMB Management
AutoInteractive
Social Media
OTT
We mystery shop your competitors
Media reps are some of the nicest,
Google My Business is an often
AutoInteractive Digital Magazines
Social Media is an evolving digital
Over The Top television is the digital
Synergy Media has its own in-house
component
search
car specials, pre-owned specials,
watching. Services like Hulu, You-
duction to be done faster, better
every possible information field, and
specials all in a unique, page turning
and grade them on timelines of
response, accuracy of response,
most hard working people in the industry.
But matching up your
overlooked but extremely necessary for
proper
platform with a myriad of opportuniyour dealership’s message in front
petitors
done by professionals to determine
asset option to maximize the value
and interactive digital magazine,
Tha where we come in. That’s
inc increase
ut utilized in targeted emails, social
are
scoring
on
these
metrics, we can better advise your
sto store on how to improve.
ratings and CPP data should be if it’s a good fit and a good deal.
of
this
business.
critical
the
We utilize
allow you to show your current new
target demo/geo and analyzing
By understanding how those com-
engine optimization.
service,
price/payment response and more.
component
visibility
of
to
your
parts,
and
ties for dealers. Our team can put
accessory
of target audiences, for maximum visibility and efficiency and
Using patented technology, they’re
we
monitor the space for additional
opportuni opportunities.
media, and other digital options.
side
of
big
Video Production
screen
or
tablet
TubeTV, Sling etc still serve commer-
cials.
We utilize the tremendous
targeting
capabilities
of
production studio that allows pro-
and less expensively than most outsourcing options.
We have the
these
latest in equipment, software and
mercials are shown to cord cutters in
video project done on time and on
digital services to be sure your com your area.
hardware to be able to get your
budget.
Website Management
SEO
SEM
Press Releases
Comparisons
Targeted Model Videos
Invoice Reconciliation
Auto dealer website management is
Search Engine Optimization is a
Search engine marketing is a great
Press releases are a great way to get
When your potential customer is
Targeted, Model-Specific Videos are
Advertising invoices come in from
dealer sites, adding ever changing
website. When done effectively, it
potential prospects.
brand, they’re likely considering
are
a full-time job. We mange multiple
specials, hours changes (especially
with covid), design and layout. We’re DDC certified, and work with Dealer Inspire and DealerON along
wi with CDK to make sure your website
has up to date information.
critical function for an auto dealer’s
allows you to show up higher than
competitors in local search, and also
increases your quality score which leads to lower costs in SEM for the
same placement.
way to get your message out to
your dealership some local attention
considering a model from your
combination of quality score and bid
pening at your store. A new model
other vehicles also.
make sure your ads show up. We’re
new,
Based on a
score, we work with your budget to a Google Premier Partner and Bing
Cer Certified.
for anything noteworthy that’s hap-
release, a shattered sales record, notable
employees
or
donation to a local charity are just a few of the potential uses.
Behavioral Targeting
Contextual Targeting
Psychographic Targeting
Competitive Set Targeting
One of the most basic targeting
Contextual targeting is placing ads
Psychographic targeting is simply
Also
known
potential customer self identify. So
beliefs or interests. In automobile
target
individual
methods is via behavior. Someone
who’s reading new vehicle reviews,
specifically on websites where your
searching for automobiles specials,
for instance, if your ad is shown on
on current interest rates etc are all
checking trade in values, checking
behaviors that place them into the g likely group of in-market shoppers.
targeting based on attitudes or
as
Competitive
Segment Targeting, we use this to messages
to
advertising we use this for example
people who are considering a model
ered contextual, as people who go
interest in vehicle safety, a more
where we have a product with
likely to be in-market shoppers.
featu features or safety awards.
an auto shopping site, that’s consid-
on an auto shopping site are most
to show someone who’s shown an
targeted message that shows safety
from another brand in a segment advantages over the specific model
they’ considering. they’re
The Best Dealers Have Synergy.
At Synergy,
we’re well versed in competitive
comparisons that will highlight the advantages of your vehicle and
show how they might be beneficial.
a great asset to target people who shopping
in
a
dozens of sources, showing specifics
particular
of spot times and placement. These
tising shows your specials and high-
difficult to understand. We analyze
target shoppers in the specific
orders and anything outside of what
CUV)
credited.
category. While most video adver-
lights numerous vehicles, our TMSVs segment their looking (like small
Remarketing
Email Marketing
Remarketing and retargeting give us
Email marketing is another digital
can be tedious to go through and
invoices to match up with our actual
was ordered is either made good or
Digital Video Targeting We
use
the
power
of
video
methods
to
reach
in-market
the ability to show ads and promo-
Method of Delivery that, when used
combined with digital targeting
already visited your site. It can be
yield impressive open and click
shoppers of your dealership plus
tional messages to people who have
with a compelling message, can
site wide, or page specific-showing
through rates. We can mail to your
product or service they were looking
ized, targeted external database or
them a special offer on exactly the at when on your site.
internal database, a highly custom-
combina a combination of the two.
SynergyMediaNE.com
conquest your competition across
platforms like YouTube, FaceBook,
OTT/CTV, and a network of digital
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