The GET 2012
Holiday Gift Guide
Floor Mats: $60-100 -
available in carpet and rubber. If you go outdoors, this is a great way to
protect your floors
Happy Holidays and
Happy Shopping!
Monday, December 10, 2012
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for 2012
We have all been there...what to give Dad, Grandpa, Aunt Cindy, and on and on. Well, this year your holiday list just got a whole lot easier. GET has gifts that everyone will enjoy! From the car enthusiast to the average commuter, we have something for every person on your Holiday gift list!
Remote
start: $300-$500 for most cars 2008 and newer
Locking gas cap: $26
for most cars
Custom fit splash
guards: $26-$49.95 for a set of two (most vehicles)
Wheel locks: $50 - a
must for Wranglers, but available for most Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles
Wrangler hood lock:
$160 plus $65 for install
Cargo Tray: This is
the most popular accessory for new Grand Cherokee owners, but is also available
for minivans and SUVs
Ram seat covers:
Great protection for those who work in their trucks!
To purchase these
items, or to view other items we have, contact our parts department at (877) 532-1132.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Teaching Our Children What Thanksgiving is all About
As the Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, I have been thinking a lot about how much I have to be thankful for. In the past, I have found myself overlooking Thanksgiving and simply going from Halloween to Christmas with a simple turkey dinner and football day with the family in between. This year I have made a point to take full advantage of the amazing Thanksgiving holiday, its significance, and the teaching opportunity it holds for my two small children. Since my husband went through a battle with cancer last year, I have found myself much more grateful for the small things in life that I often took for granted before. My heart melts every night when my 4 year old son thanks God for a healthy Daddy, but I am often wondering how I can instill a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the simple and often overlooked things in life in my children’s hearts and minds at young age.
I read this article and thought my Kori’s Corner readers would appreciate it. It is a good reminder to all age groups to take a step back this Thanksgiving and appreciate all the wonderful people in our lives and all we have to be grateful for.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
GET Olympic Team of Cars
We are really excited for the London Summer Olympics at GET. We love watching the Olympic Trials and are amazed at the talented and gifted athletes! We decided it would be fun to make our own Glenn E. Thomas Olympic Team of Cars! Here is what we came up with…
Beach Volleyball: Jeep Wrangler.
The Wrangler is always fun in the sun, yet strong. It always enjoys having all the eyes on it!
Rowing: Dodge Durango.
The Durango is tough as nails and loves a challenge. This SUV knows how to keep the pace and turn up the power when necessary.
Gymnast: Jeep Patriot.
The Patriot is small but packs a lot of punch behind it!
Hurdles: Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The Grand Cherokee is fast with that HEMI power and can get up when it needs to with its air suspension and quadralift.
Swimmer: Dodge Challenger.
The Challenger with fly through the water with its aerodynamic build, low profile and HEMI power.
What do you think of our Olympic team? I would love to hear from you. Email me at kori@getdodge.com
US Presidents Love their Cars
We all know our Presidents of the United States are chauffeured in state of the art limousines, but what about their own personal fleet? I loved looking into what vehicles were owned by our Presidents both before and after they were elected. I hope you enjoy the journey down memory lane!
Automobiles arrived in the White House a little over 100 years ago, with William McKinley being the first president to ride in an automobile in 1899 (a Locomobile steam carriage). Take a look at some of our President’s vehicles:
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT:
He had the White House stables replaced with a garage. The first Presidential fleet included two Pierce-Arrows, a White Steam car, and a Baker electric car.
WOODROW WILSON:
Wilson owned a Pierce Arrow and a Rolls Royce.
HERBERT HOOVER:
Hoover owned a variety of cars including Chevrolets, Fords, and Packards. His favorite is said to have been his 1932 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT:
FDR realized that vehicles with hand controls allowed him to get out and meet people despite the limitations of his wheelchair. He had a variety of cars including Cadillacs, Fords, Lincolns, Packards, and Plymouths.
The most famous car of the Roosevelt administration was the Sunshine Special. It was a 12-cylinder 1939 Lincoln convertible. This car was the first vehicle designed and built to Secret Service specifications for a President.
HARRY TRUMAN:
Truman’s personal vehicles included Dodge, Chryslers, and Plymouths. One of his very first cars was a 1917 Dodge. His last vehicle was a 1972 Chrysler Newport.
Two of his cars, a 1941 Chrysler coupe and a 1941 Chrysler sedan are on display at his Presidential Library in Missouri.
DWIGHT EISENHOWER:
Eisenhower’s personal vehicles included a 1940 Chrysler Royal, a 1949 Chrysler Windsor, and a 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron.
JOHN F. KENNEDY:
JFK owned a 1959 Pontiac convertible before he was elected President. For his inauguration, he requested Ford Thunderbirds be used. Ford had a difficulty finding 25 of the vehicles for the parade because the restyled T-bird was such a hot car. Customers were actually put on hold for their new T-birds until after the inauguration.
GERALD FORD:
His first car was a 1924 Ford coupe. He purchased it in 1930 for $75. His later vehicles included a 1968 Chrysler, 1969 Ford Mustang, and a 1972 Jeep.
JIMMY CARTER:
Carter’s first personal car was a 1947 Studebaker.
RONALD REAGAN:
Reagan’s personal vehicles included a new 1934 Nash, which was his first car. He later owned a 1946 Cadillac convertible, a 1965 Lincoln stretch limousine, a 1969 Ford station wagon, and a 1976 Mercury Monarch sedan.
GEORGE BUSH:
His first car was a 1947, red Studebaker Champ. A restored Studebaker, identical to this, is on display at his Presidential Library.
BILL CLINTON:
Clinton’s father ran a Buick dealership in Arkansas, where President Clinton actually worked in the parts department. His parents gave him a 1963 white Buick LaSabre when he enrolled at Georgetown University. Clinton also owned a Gremlin, Chevrolet El Camino, and his favorite – a 1967 Ford Mustang.
GEORGE W. BUSH:
In his younger days, he owned a Triumph sports car and an Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible.
BARACK OBAMA:
President Barack Obama’s first car was his grandfather’s Ford Granada. He drove a Toyota Tercel while attending law school, and later drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee. His next vehicle was the Chrysler 300!
Thank you for looking back at our President’s vehicle history with me. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Contact me at kori@getdodge.com.
Automobiles arrived in the White House a little over 100 years ago, with William McKinley being the first president to ride in an automobile in 1899 (a Locomobile steam carriage). Take a look at some of our President’s vehicles:
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT:
He had the White House stables replaced with a garage. The first Presidential fleet included two Pierce-Arrows, a White Steam car, and a Baker electric car.
WOODROW WILSON:
Wilson owned a Pierce Arrow and a Rolls Royce.
Hoover owned a variety of cars including Chevrolets, Fords, and Packards. His favorite is said to have been his 1932 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT:
FDR realized that vehicles with hand controls allowed him to get out and meet people despite the limitations of his wheelchair. He had a variety of cars including Cadillacs, Fords, Lincolns, Packards, and Plymouths.
The most famous car of the Roosevelt administration was the Sunshine Special. It was a 12-cylinder 1939 Lincoln convertible. This car was the first vehicle designed and built to Secret Service specifications for a President.
Truman’s personal vehicles included Dodge, Chryslers, and Plymouths. One of his very first cars was a 1917 Dodge. His last vehicle was a 1972 Chrysler Newport.
Two of his cars, a 1941 Chrysler coupe and a 1941 Chrysler sedan are on display at his Presidential Library in Missouri.
Eisenhower’s personal vehicles included a 1940 Chrysler Royal, a 1949 Chrysler Windsor, and a 1968 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron.
JOHN F. KENNEDY:
JFK owned a 1959 Pontiac convertible before he was elected President. For his inauguration, he requested Ford Thunderbirds be used. Ford had a difficulty finding 25 of the vehicles for the parade because the restyled T-bird was such a hot car. Customers were actually put on hold for their new T-birds until after the inauguration.
GERALD FORD:
His first car was a 1924 Ford coupe. He purchased it in 1930 for $75. His later vehicles included a 1968 Chrysler, 1969 Ford Mustang, and a 1972 Jeep.
JIMMY CARTER:
Carter’s first personal car was a 1947 Studebaker.
RONALD REAGAN:
Reagan’s personal vehicles included a new 1934 Nash, which was his first car. He later owned a 1946 Cadillac convertible, a 1965 Lincoln stretch limousine, a 1969 Ford station wagon, and a 1976 Mercury Monarch sedan.
GEORGE BUSH:
His first car was a 1947, red Studebaker Champ. A restored Studebaker, identical to this, is on display at his Presidential Library.
BILL CLINTON:
Clinton’s father ran a Buick dealership in Arkansas, where President Clinton actually worked in the parts department. His parents gave him a 1963 white Buick LaSabre when he enrolled at Georgetown University. Clinton also owned a Gremlin, Chevrolet El Camino, and his favorite – a 1967 Ford Mustang.
GEORGE W. BUSH:
In his younger days, he owned a Triumph sports car and an Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible.
BARACK OBAMA:
President Barack Obama’s first car was his grandfather’s Ford Granada. He drove a Toyota Tercel while attending law school, and later drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee. His next vehicle was the Chrysler 300!
Thank you for looking back at our President’s vehicle history with me. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
Contact me at kori@getdodge.com.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Judge a Car By it's Cover
We have all heard not to judge to a book by its cover, but what about judging a car by its cover? You know those cars you see with the words “WASH ME” finger painted through the dirt on the back window? I think we can all agree that when a car has those two words engraved on the back windshield, it is safe to judge that car by its cover.
I am almost positive the inside of that vehicle could also use a good makeover. Have I been the victim of walking up to my car in a parking lot and seeing those two little words etched on my car…maybe. I fear to fully disclose the truth in case my husband reads this. With springtime here, I think it is time we all add our vehicles to our spring cleaning list. Even if your car does not have a layer of filth covering it, every vehicle could benefit from either a good vacuum job or a glove box clean out.
Growing up, my dad had a serious obsession about always having the cars washed, waxed and looking perfect. I grew up in snow country, so this meant a lot of car washing during those long winter months. I have distinct memories of him coming home from working a 12 hour outdoor shift in the freezing cold of winter and before even coming in to change his clothes or warm up he was out in the driveway washing dirt and salt off of the cars. He always had the oil changed and tires rotated right on target which tells you why his current vehicle is running in great condition at 120,000 miles.
As we begin to spring clean our homes, closets, and flower beds, let’s add car to the list. After all, we all know that a clean, well maintained vehicle ups your resale value. Here are some spring cleaning tips:
1 - Handwash your car. This gives you the opportunity to look over every square inch of your vehicle and notice any nicks or cuts in the paint that need to be attended to before they get worse.
2 – De-junk the interior. The first item of business should be to simply remove everything that shouldn’t be there. Coats, papers, wrappers, etc. Remove anything that does not belong there.
3 - Vacuum and dust the interior. Once you get all the dust bunnies out the way, wipe down surfaces with a microfiber cloth. If you are feeling really adventurous, use a Q-tip for the tight spots.
4 – Clean the windows. This seems simple, but I bet you will be surprised what you find on your cloth once you clean these.
5 – Give it a simple tune-up. Make sure your vehicle is ready for hot weather by bringing your vehicle in for a tune-up to make sure everything is working properly.
As always, I love to hear from my readers. Email me at kori@getdodge.com
Growing up, my dad had a serious obsession about always having the cars washed, waxed and looking perfect. I grew up in snow country, so this meant a lot of car washing during those long winter months. I have distinct memories of him coming home from working a 12 hour outdoor shift in the freezing cold of winter and before even coming in to change his clothes or warm up he was out in the driveway washing dirt and salt off of the cars. He always had the oil changed and tires rotated right on target which tells you why his current vehicle is running in great condition at 120,000 miles.
As we begin to spring clean our homes, closets, and flower beds, let’s add car to the list. After all, we all know that a clean, well maintained vehicle ups your resale value. Here are some spring cleaning tips:
1 - Handwash your car. This gives you the opportunity to look over every square inch of your vehicle and notice any nicks or cuts in the paint that need to be attended to before they get worse.
2 – De-junk the interior. The first item of business should be to simply remove everything that shouldn’t be there. Coats, papers, wrappers, etc. Remove anything that does not belong there.
3 - Vacuum and dust the interior. Once you get all the dust bunnies out the way, wipe down surfaces with a microfiber cloth. If you are feeling really adventurous, use a Q-tip for the tight spots.
4 – Clean the windows. This seems simple, but I bet you will be surprised what you find on your cloth once you clean these.
5 – Give it a simple tune-up. Make sure your vehicle is ready for hot weather by bringing your vehicle in for a tune-up to make sure everything is working properly.
As always, I love to hear from my readers. Email me at kori@getdodge.com
GET--How We Came to Be
Kori’s Corner is making a comeback! If you missed our old Kori’s Corner you are probably wondering who I am. Let me tell you a little bit of how I crossed paths with Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep.
I first crossed paths with the Davis family back in college when I noticed a cute guy in my computer class wearing an L.A. Lakers sweatshirt. His named turned out to be Brad Davis and I married him a few years later. Brad is now the Sales Manager for Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep. My first introduction to the whole Davis family came during Spring Break when Brad brought me home to meet his family. I was instantly impressed with their integrity, family values and love of life. I soon learned they were car dealers and had a deep passion for HEMI engines and sports. They are a very tight knit group and are always fun to be around.
The Davis Family and Glenn E. Thomas Company first crossed paths back in 1944 when Monte Davis, a young Navy fighter pilot at the time, was working as a duck hunting guide while on leave. Monte served as Mr. Glenn Thomas’ guide and a strong bond formed between them. In 1945 when the war ended, Monte began working in the parts department at Glenn E. Thomas Dodge. He worked his way up to General Manager of the dealership and eventually became the sole owner of the company in 1968. Monte’s son, Bob, joined him in the car business in 1973. Today, Monte’s grandson’s, John, and my husband, Brad, are doing business the way Grandpa taught them.
My brother-in-law, John Davis, is the General Manager of GET. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He is also a family man—the father of 4 fun, loving kids.
My husband Brad can be characterized as extremely charismatic, a recent cancer survivor, and father to our 2 sons -- one of which is named after his great-grandfather Monte.
My sister-in-law, Lori, and I are working on the new way of doing business, via the internet. Grandpa Monte would be proud of his legacy. With 10 Davis great-grandchildren, nine of which are boys, he would be happy to see he has a whole basketball team. The Davis tradition holds true, doing business on the principles Grandpa taught them of treating our customers like family.
With HEMI engines and family values running through our veins, you can see we are heavily invested in making sure you have a great experience each and every time you visit GET Dodge Chrysler Jeep. We pride ourselves on making you part of our family. Please allow me to be a liaison for you. As you can see from my intro, I have some pull with the man in the corner office, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you for being part of our family.
contact me - kori@getdodge.com
I first crossed paths with the Davis family back in college when I noticed a cute guy in my computer class wearing an L.A. Lakers sweatshirt. His named turned out to be Brad Davis and I married him a few years later. Brad is now the Sales Manager for Glenn E. Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep. My first introduction to the whole Davis family came during Spring Break when Brad brought me home to meet his family. I was instantly impressed with their integrity, family values and love of life. I soon learned they were car dealers and had a deep passion for HEMI engines and sports. They are a very tight knit group and are always fun to be around.
The Davis Family and Glenn E. Thomas Company first crossed paths back in 1944 when Monte Davis, a young Navy fighter pilot at the time, was working as a duck hunting guide while on leave. Monte served as Mr. Glenn Thomas’ guide and a strong bond formed between them. In 1945 when the war ended, Monte began working in the parts department at Glenn E. Thomas Dodge. He worked his way up to General Manager of the dealership and eventually became the sole owner of the company in 1968. Monte’s son, Bob, joined him in the car business in 1973. Today, Monte’s grandson’s, John, and my husband, Brad, are doing business the way Grandpa taught them.
Grandpa Monte and Grandma Alene with John and Brad
John Davis holding his son with Bob Davis and Monte Davis
John, Bob, and Brad Davis
My brother-in-law, John Davis, is the General Manager of GET. He is one of the hardest working people I have ever met. He is also a family man—the father of 4 fun, loving kids.
With HEMI engines and family values running through our veins, you can see we are heavily invested in making sure you have a great experience each and every time you visit GET Dodge Chrysler Jeep. We pride ourselves on making you part of our family. Please allow me to be a liaison for you. As you can see from my intro, I have some pull with the man in the corner office, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Thank you for being part of our family.
contact me - kori@getdodge.com
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