Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Plano has tickets for the DFW Auto Show

The Huffines Auto Dealerships have discounted tickets for the public to attend the DFW Auto Show which begins March 26, 2015 ending March 29th.

The DFW Auto Show will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (formerly the Dallas Convention Center).  It is one of the most anticipated annual events in the Metroplex and is the ideal opportunity for consumers to compare styling and pricing of every major line make under one roof in just a few hours.  The DFW Auto Show was conceived in 1982, and now boasts more than half a million square feet of new cars, trucks and SUV’s at the convention center.

Dallas Cowboys great, Roger Staubach was the 2015 keynote speaker for the DFW Auto Show and shared his passion of putting others ahead of one’s self.  Mr. Staubach was the Heisman Trophy winner while playing football for the United States Naval Academy in 1963.  His college highlights included the Maxwell Award, UPI College Player of the Year, Walter Camp Memorial Trophy the same year.

He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1964 in the 10th round (129th pick) of the NFL draft as well as in the 16th round (122nd pick) of the AFL draft.  However, he honored his commitment to the U.S. Navy including serving a tour of duty in Vietnam before joining the Cowboys in 1969.

While with “America’s Team”, Staubach led the Cowboys to victories in Super Bowl VI and Super Bowl XII being named Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl VI.  He became the first of four players to win both the Heisman Trophy and Super Bowl MVP and was named to the Pro Bowl six times during his 11-year NFL career.  In 1985, Roger Staubach was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

For more information about tickets to the DFW Auto Show or any of the great deals on vehicles contact Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Plano at 972.867.6000 or visit the website at www.huffineschryslerjeepdodge.com.

2015 Chrysler 200: Standard in Excellence

The 2015 Chrysler 200 has generated a lot of talk and buzz since being unveiled to the public at the North American International Show in Detroit.  They are saying it will set new standards for mid-size sedans in the highly competitive market.

This offering will come standard with a 2.4 liter Tigershark MultiAir II four cylinder engine that can deliver 184 horsepower to the driver.  You will also have the ability to upgrade to the more powerful 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine that will deliver 295 horsepower.

The center console has been completely transformed and is no longer a cheap plastic bin with noisy rattles.  It now is a sleek and modern functional space built for today’s tech savvy families.  The sliding armrest covers a deep storage bin.  The cup holder panel is in front of it and it also slides back and forth along a smooth solid furniture inspired track and reveals another large storage bin underneath.  This is where you will find the electronics outlets with a charging port, a 115 volt outlet to charge any appliances with a traditional household plug and an aux outlet.  Let me repeat this.  A household plug.  No more need for a bulky power inverter rolling around under your feet.

You can put your charging devices into this bin and then slide the cup holders back over the top.  This can cut down on the temptations to take a quick look at incoming tests while you are driving.  It also has a small routing port for electronic cords that passes through the bin under the cup holders to the open storage area under the floating center stack, which is large enough to easily handle a purse.  That way you can free up your passenger seat for just that, a passenger.

Come see why everyone is talking about this one today at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano 4500 West Plano Parkway Plano, TX or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!

AirCheckTexas Accepting Vehicle Replacement Applications

Program had been focusing on repair assistance 

Feb. 12, 2014 (Arlington, Texas) – AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine will continue helping qualifying motorists purchase newer, more fuel efficient vehicles, after it began accepting applications for replacement assistance in North Texas for a limited time Feb. 10. 

Residents with vehicles that have failed the emissions portion of the state inspection in the past 30 days or are more than 10 years old are encouraged to apply for replacement assistance if they meet the income criteria and certain vehicle requirements. 

Assistance is open to vehicle owners in nine Dallas-Fort Worth area nonattainment counties (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall and Tarrant). AirCheckTexas is one of many programs implemented to help North Texas reach attainment of the federal government’s ozone standard, which it has until 2018 to meet. 

This is the third year in a row the replacement assistance has operated on a limited basis, following a reduction in funding. The repair component of the program, offering vouchers worth as much as $600, has continued year-round. 

During the four months replacement applications were accepted in fiscal year 2013, 1,150 vehicles were replaced. Since the program began in 2002, 29,900 vehicles have been replaced, while 28,450 have been repaired with the help of vouchers. 

A family of four earning $71,550 or less per year may receive assistance. The program offers 

$3,000 vouchers toward replacement of a vehicle with a newer, cleaner automobile. The amount increases to $3,500 if the newer car or truck is a hybrid, electric or natural gas-powered vehicle. 

For information on the status of the program and a video explaining the application process, visit 

NCTCOG.org/airchecktexas. 

Applications and income documentation for all adults in the household must be submitted by fax, 817-608-2315, or mail. The mailing address is AirCheckTexas Program, P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, TX 76005-5888. 

NCTCOG is not able to assist walk-ins because of limited resources. Assistance through this application-based program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. After enough applications have been received to exhaust the available funding, the replacement portion will be closed. The repair program will continue, but replacement applications will no longer be accepted for the rest of fiscal year 2014. The program could be briefly reopened to qualifying motorists seeking replacement vouchers in fiscal year 2015.

2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year

DeliveryMaxx’s Dealer of the Year Award Program recognizes a select number of car dealerships throughout the United States for outstanding customer satisfaction in the dealership’s online reputation. 

The 2014 Dealer Group of the Year is Huffines Auto Group.  The auto group boasts 8 locations in North Texas and exemplifies the values that modern car dealers strive to achieve.  Consumers have more choices than ever, and Huffines goes above and beyond taking care of their customers by doing more than just selling a vehicle, rather by helping the customer find the right vehicle for their family’s needs and providing exceptional service creating customers for life.

The Huffines Auto Group covers many different makes such as Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM, Subaru, Chevrolet, Hyundai and KIA and has locations in Plano, McKinney, Lewisville, and Denton.  The group was founded in 1924 and is now celebrating their 90th anniversary.

Huffines qualified for consideration to receive the award by maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction and providing informational social media content advantageous for consumers to make informed automotive buying decisions.  Minimum qualifications for the DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year Award requires a minimum of 50 new reviews during the previous calendar year with an overall average online rating greater than 3.75 with 5.0 as the highest possible score combining all review sites per location.  For more information about the DeliveryMaxx Dealer of the Year Award Program visit http://www.deliverymaxx.com/dealer-of-the-year.html 

Exceptional customer service can be found at any of the locations of the 2014 DeliveryMaxx Dealer Group of the Year, Huffines Auto Group.  They can be reached by calling by visiting http://www.huffines.net 

Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano Reader’s Choice Awards

The Huffines Auto Group has been fortunate to be a member of the North Texas Community since 1924 and for over 88 years they have worked hard to treat their customers the way they want to be treated and providing an exceptional experience to everyone who walks through their doors.

And we at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano have been fortunate to have our customers voice their approval by nominating our own, Bill Moss for the Frisco Enterprise Reader’s Choice Award for best Auto Salesperson.

Additionally, Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano was honored to have been nominated for best Domestic Auto Dealership, Pre-Owned Dealership, and Truck Dealership!

The polls are open now you and you can click here to vote now!

Thank everyone for your continued support through the balloting process and we hope you and your family have a joyous holiday season!

Huffines Nominated for Readers’ Choice Awards

Huffines Auto Dealerships has been fortunate enough to be a part of the North Texas community since 1924.  With 8 auto dealerships in Plano, Denton, Lewisville, and McKinney, Huffines Auto Group has over 800 team members today.

A lot has changed in 88 years, but one thing that has always remained constant is the core value that J.L. Huffines Sr. instilled when he opened the very first Huffines location, “Treat the customer the way they want to be treated.”  A simple philosophy, but one the group takes very seriously.  The emphasis put on this principle is evident as Huffines Auto Group has had the honor of winning The Auto Dealership Group of the Year, by the Consumers Choice Award for Business Excellence for the last five years and has been recognized by The Dallas Morning News as one of the Top 100 Places to Work for the past three years, as well as numerous other awards and accolades.

Now, the Star Local Media Publication Group has opened voting for their annual Readers’ Choice Awards, allowing people in the community to recognize their favorite places to do business, and Huffines has been nominated for the ballot.  Star Local Media publishes several local newspapers such as the Allen American, Coppell Gazette, Frisco Enterprise, Lewisville Leader, McKinney Courier-Gazette, Mesquite News, Plano Star-Courier, and Rowlette Lakeshore-Times.

Voting is open now through December 30th at midnight and the award winner will be announced in the publication on January 26, 2014.  All you have to do to vote is go to this link:

http://starlocalmedia.com/vote-for-your-favorite-business/article_d172f00e-577b-11e3-848b-001a4bcf887a.html

Choose your publication, enter your name, and begin voting for your favorite businesses in a selection of categories, so be sure to cast your vote for your favorite local businesses!

Huffines since 1924 supporting the local community.

Don’t Miss Out on Tax Benefits at Huffines

An expanding and strengthening economy may mean the end of the line of December 31, 2013 for some stimulus-type tax breaks.  The overall code Sec. 179 expensing limit is slated for a drastic reduction next year.

Therefore small businesses planning to purchase a vehicle at the beginning of 2015 may want to consider pushing up their purchase plans.  This year will be the last year you are able to deduct as an expense, rather than to depreciate, up to a specified amount of the cost of a new or used vehicle placed in service.

Bottom line, you can get a much bigger tax deduction on a new or pre-owned vehicle purchase before December 31st, as opposed to next year.  If you’re worried about purchasing the vehicle earlier than you expected, fear not.  The friendly professionals at Huffines Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Plano can work within your budget to get a vehicle your business can afford and you can even defer your payments until after the New Year.

To see how easy it is to save money, visit our showroom at 4500 West Plano Parkway in Plano, Texas or give us a call at 972-867-6000 today!

Star Local Media’s Readers’ Choice Awards are Underway

Star Local Media is a media company comprising of 14 community newspapers and websites serving suburban North Texas including the Allen American, Lewisville Leader, Plano Star-Courier, and The Colony-Courier, among several others.

Every year Star Local has an annual readers’ choice awards which allows readers to nominate and then afterwards vote for their favorite businesses to be honored in a special congratulatory section in January papers.

The awards are organized by publication so that each community has the opportunity to recognize outstanding businesses in their area.  Three to five nominated businesses in each category will be included on the final multiple choice ballot, which will be run through December.

The period for nominating is running now through November 30th at midnight, so don’t forget to nominate your favorite local businesses by visiting http://starlocalmedia.com/extras/readers_choice/ and fill out the form today!

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