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West Michigan's Import Newsletter

July 2009
In This Issue
Flood Damaged Cars
Drive a Greener Car
Stopping Road Rage
Car Insurance Savings
Our Economic Stimulus Program Continues

When you make a service appointment, you can request up to three of the following free services for your import vehicle. Come in twice before the program ends and you could get all five services free.

Free Tire Rotation

Free Belt and Hose Inspection

Free Battery Check

Free "Check Engine" Code Read and Reset

Free Steering, Suspension, and Wheel Alignment Inspection

Our program includes five more bonuses. See Coupons at the bottom of this newsletter.
 
2004 Mini Cooper S
2004 Mini Interior
The MINI has a high score on the APEAL study because it's fun to drive and gets GREAT GAS MILEAGE. This one in dark silver metallic is in excellent shape. Only 34,000 miles, it's fully loaded and supercharged with heated seats, power sunroof and 6 speed manual transmission. It also has keyless entry and magnaflow performance exhaust,  This vehicle has been Prestige Certified. Warranty included, extended warranty available up to 100,000 miles.  $16,995. Call Joe or Phil to test drive this incredibly fun car.
 
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Dear ,

If you have not yet taken advantage of our Economic Stimulus Program, you should call now for an appointment. We're providing 5 free services for our customers. Plus, you can get a free lunch at Uccello's, my favorite Italian restaurant in West Michigan.

New customers can take advantage of our free and discounted services too. So tell your friends and co-workers about this program and help them save.

This program will end on August 31, so call us now at 616-957-4661 to schedule your first or second appointment.

Joe Licari, Owner
Prestige Imports
WARNING: Flood Damaged Cars from Ionia
2001 Volvo S80 T6Some of 1,400 cars damaged by the June flooding at the Ionia Fairgrounds will find their way into the local used car market. You do NOT want one of these cars, even if they appear to be undamaged. We found an excellent article that explains why even minor flood damage leads to serious problems down the  road. Read the article.
J.D. Powers Measures Most Appealing Brands
2001 Volvo S80 T6You've seen surveys and tests designed to measure quality and safety. But setting all that aside, which brands are the most satisfying to own? Which brands get people the most excited? That's the subject of the APEAL study. Porsche has been top ranked for five years in a row. Read this summary to see how your car ranked.
 
How to Drive a Greener Car Right Now
Drive Green
We all want to help the environment. But tiny cars aren't always practical and hybrid and electric vehicles are very expensive alternatives.
     Fortunately, we can all do more for the environment today with the vehicles we already own.
      Read this article to see how you can drive a greener car.

Putting the Brakes on Road Rage
Road RageSummer means more people on the road, more construction, and more delays. This also leads to more angry outbursts of "road rage."
     We found a brief article on this problem. It lists the behaviors that make other drivers the angriest. And it gives tips for staying clear of road rage incidents.
     Read the article titled Putting the Brakes on Road Rage.
Five Questions That Can Save You Money
On Car Insurance
Car Hits TreeIn today's economy you don't want to overlook any opportunity to save significant money. Car insurance is one place where many of us could cut our premiums by asking the right questions.
     To save money on your auto insurance ask these five questions.

PLEASE TELL US HOW WE ARE DOING.

Whether you buy your cars from us or only have them serviced here, we sincerely appreciate your business. Please take a minute to complete the survey form on our web site and let me know how we are doing.

Sincerely,

Joe Licari

PRESTIGE

STIMULUS

PROGRAM


5 Free Services

When you make a service appointment, you can get any three of the five services listed below at zero cost. Come in twice before the program ends and you could get all five services free. 

Free Tire Rotation
Free Belt and Hose Inspection
Free Battery Check
Free "Check Engine" Code Read and Reset
Free Steering/Suspension/Alignment Inspection

These services really are free. Any additional diagnosis or repair work that you decide to do is not free. For example, testing your battery is free. But if you decide to replace your old battery, the new battery is not free. The same principle applies to all.

Import vehicles only. Call for appointment. 616-957-4661

Prestige Imports 2919 29th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Offer Expires: August 31, 2009
ADDITIONAL BONUSES IN THE PRESTIGE ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAM

FREE LUNCH AT UCCELLO'S
If any service appointment requires one hour of paid labor, we'll give you a voucher for a free lunch buffet at any of the Uccello's restaurants in our area. Beverages not included. Limit one voucher per vehicle.
 
FREE CAR WASH
If you drop off your car for any paid service, we will wash and dry the exterior for free. If you're waiting for service, just let us know if you can wait for a free wash.
 
FREE TIRE MOUNTING
Order new tires from Prestige Imports during our stimulus plan and we will mount the new tires on your rims for free. Balancing is extra.
 
$10 OFF OIL CHANGES
 
15% OFF DETAILING
 
Import Vehicles Only. Call Now. 616-957-4661.

Prestige Imports 2919 29th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Offer Expires: August 31, 2009