Join us for First Fridays!

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Are you itching to get out and do something on Friday evenings?

Do you like to shop, eat, and listen to music, LOCALLY?

Well then get your walkin'-around shoes on and head downtown for the First Friday events in Chambersburg!

On the first Friday of every month, food, shopping, music, and fun are on the menu starting at 5pm!

We are the presenting sponsor for this awesome monthly event, so please bring your friends and experience all things local!  We have a beautiful town so come enjoy it!



Find more info here: https://www.facebook.com/DowntownBusinessCouncil

Without our amazing customers, we wouldn't be here! Thank you!!!

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Recently, we received this award from DealerRater and we could not be more proud of our employees!  We realize very humbly, that without our customers, we would cease to exist.  Thank you all for your allowing us to earn your business!

From our press release:

Fitzgerald Auto Mall of Chambersburg PA, has been awarded a 2015 DealerRaterÒ Consumer Satisfaction Award, a recognition that auto dealerships can earn by delivering outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. DealerRater, the car dealer review site for consumers, created the Consumer Satisfaction Awards to enable online car shoppers to instantly spot car dealerships that provide high-quality customer service.

Consumer Satisfaction Awards will be given annually to the top 10 percent of U.S. new-car dealers based on their PowerScoreÔ, as well as all U.S. used-car and Canadian (new and used) car dealerships that meet DealerRater’s Dealer of the Year criteria—receiving at least 25 annual reviews and maintaining an average PowerScore rating of 4.0 out of 5.0.

Dealers can increase their PowerScore ratings by getting more reviews, and improving consumer feedback on the dealership’s customer service, quality of work, friendliness, pricing and overall experience.

 “We’d like to congratulate Fitzgerald Auto Mall and all of our Consumer Satisfaction Award winners,” said DealerRater CEO Gary Tucker. “DealerRater is where car shoppers learn from their peers regarding which dealers offer top-notch customer service, and now they can quickly identify that Fitzgerald is one of the best in the Mid-Atlantic Region“

Fitzgerald Auto Mall has achieved consistently high marks on the DealerRater website, placing it among the top dealerships nationwide. Online shoppers visiting Fitzmall’s dealer review page on DealerRater.com will find a “2015 Consumer Satisfaction Award winner” designation.

“Our customers mean everything to us. They have the choice to buy or service their vehicle anywhere, but they choose Fitzgerald because of our low no-haggle prices & top-notch customer service.” said Emily Moore, Operations Manager at Fitzgerald Auto Mall. “Our staff is dedicated to making sure that we treat everyone fairly with honesty and respect. As our founder Jack Fitzgerald would say “That’s the Fitzway – There’s just no better way to go!””

About DealerRater       

DealerRater was founded in 2002 as the first car dealer review website worldwide. DealerRater is the world’s No. 1 online resource for anyone seeking trusted, third-party information on automobile dealerships. DealerRater features nearly 41,000 U.S. and Canadian car dealers, more than 1.7 million consumer reviews and a million-plus cars listed for sale. DealerRater attracts more than 12 million consumers every year to the site to search for car dealerships, read reviews, write their own descriptive reviews and find car deals – all for free.

GTR's and Skylines invade Chambersburg!

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On a blustery and cold Saturday morning in October...we were invaded by a swarm of turbocharged, all-wheel-drive, fire breathing beasts wearing Nissan badges.  There were a few other vehicles that stopped in, from Audi to Studebaker, we had it!  The GTR/Skyline cruise & bbq crew was the main event though, these guys didn't disappoint!

     Early in the morning, we had set up danishes and coffee from Hot Java here in town.  As we were setting them up, the BBQ folks, "CM Pig Out" were pulling in to start cooking some chicken and pulled pork for the hungry masses!  A few cars trickled in, but the weather was still very overcast, cold & windy.  We were expecting a TON around 11:30.   101.5 Bob Rocks set up and were broadcasting live!  The show was on the road so to speak.  While we were setting up, and keeping the cold at bay with lots and lots of spiced chai and coffee, we had no idea the amount of cars forming down in Frederick for the cruise up here!

We ate, had fun speaking with some of the other drivers that had brought their cars up.  There was a V8 swapped Nissan 240sx from here in Chambersburg, as well as a gorgeous Studebaker. 
You can view our album here: CLICK HERE!

You can view the album made by the GTR guys on the cruise up here:  RIGHT HERE!

Next year will be even bigger!  We're excited to have learned a good bit from this go-round, and will bring an awesome experience next year!  See you then!

Fitzgerald Toyota: Celebrating 25 Years in Chambersburg PA

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Fitzgerald Toyota Celebrates 25 Years

Toyota Motor Company recognized Fitzgerald Toyota on their 25^th anniversary in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, with a Crystal Star award.

Fitzgerald Toyota opened its doors on March 19, 1989, with a promise to provide great service, upfront prices, and a personal commitment to the community.  The dealership has grown from humble beginnings of just 38 employees to 114 people today.  “I would like to say thank you to our community and our staff for their years of support to make this achievement possible” said John Fitzgerald III, the Dealer Principal.

Fitzgerald Auto Mall was founded in 1966 by Jack Fitzgerald. His son, John, continues the tradition of excellent customer service with no haggle, no hassle posted prices on every new and used car.  “Customers deserve to be treated with honesty and respect, and our sales process aims to do just that.” said Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO. 

As a part of the Chambersburg community, last November, Fitzgerald Toyota presented a new 2013 Toyota Sienna to Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter as part of the Toyota 100Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which Toyota gave away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days, based on votes from the public. 

Fitzgerald Toyota is a member of the Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce.

To learn more about Fitzgerald Toyota, please visit www.FitzMall.com

(Pictured Left to Right: Bill Joyner, GM, John Fitzgerald III, Dealer Principal, and Ashley Hack from Toyota)

Spring Photo Contest

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This Spring, we are giving away a $25 gift card to a lucky person that submits a photo to our Facebook page!  Entering is easy, just message us on Facebook, post it in the events page, or send an email to smiths@fitzgeraldautomall.com!  Once we get enough entries, and Spring is here, we'll put all of them up in an album for public voting!  We won't post the names until we have a winner!

Please share this with your friends and family!

The first sign of spring is what we are looking for during this contest!  Flowers budding, birds coming back, anything that would signify that Spring has sprung!

We look forward to this and many other contests in the future!

What is the Lifetime Buyer Protection Plan?

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There are a lot of dealerships offering gimmicks for new owners these days.  Many of them claim there is $XXX.XX amount of value built into it for YOU the customer, but it's not really that simple.  Sometimes you have to do any work suggested, at that dealership and that dealership only.  It seems like a great idea to start, but it limits you as to your choices with what to do with YOUR car.  

We don't limit you with how you'd like to maintain your own vehicle.  We offer our Lifetime Buyer Protection Plan, at a fully disclosed price up front, and allow you to make the choice if you'd like to add it or not.  Here is an image of how it is of value to you, see below for more explanation.

ALL of this is included with the program, but let's break down some of the main items here!

Lifetime $35 credits: 
You get 1 every 3 months, and it isn't just for oil changes.  If you change your own oil, you can use it towards oil and filters.  If you need tires, use it towards that.  If you want to put a spoiler on your car, it's good for accessories.  You can't pile them up, it must be used somehow, but it allows you to be flexible with how you would like to use it.  Lets say you keep your car for 5 years, with JUST this part, that value is $35 x 4 times a year x 5 years = $700.   SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS!  That pays for itself right there.  

Free Check Engine Light Diagnosis:
Right here, once you are out of warranty, can get expensive even before you find out what's wrong with your car.  Most if not all shops and dealers will charge a minimum diagnostic fee, that can even be upwards of $90 as they bill you for 1 hour of labor.  We will check what problem you have, and relay that to you at no charge, so if there is a major issue, you don't waste money before the first wrench is turned.

Towing Discount:
If your vehicle for some reason becomes disabled, and you don't have factory roadside assistance, you can be in quite the predicament.  Don't get stuck on the side of the road without a plan.  With this included in your vehicle, you can get a tow to ANY Fitz Mall location for FREE.  This is up to $100 worth of the tow.  We have locations in Chambersburg, PA, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Annapolis, Germantown, Lexington Park, Rockville, North Bethesda, Wheaton, MD, and Clearwater, FL.  

Cooling System, Electrical System, AC / Heating, and Preventative maintenance inspections and tests:
All of these have a built in value, as the more you check on them, the less you are surprised by any problems.   Mainly, the more you do for preventative maintenance, the less you have that can take you by surprise.  Let's just say you replace your water pump and timing belt on a car that recommends it at 100,000 miles.  You may spend some money here, but you can also use your voucher to defer some of it.  The biggest advantage to checking these things, is that if it were to fail before you replace it, it could cost well into the thousands and thousands to replace the engine.  We go over all these things and make sure they are performing at full capability.  If we notice a belt worn, a hose starting to dry rot, or the AC system not performing to capacity, we will let you know immediately, so you can make a decision to take corrective action before anything big happens.  These checks take time, many dealers will charge you for this each time you come in.  We provide it free with the Lifetime Buyer Protection Plan.  (yes you do pay for it up front with the cost, but the VALUE exceeds that cost with just 1 feature!)  

 Check out the website for even more details, but hopefully this will give you a little insight as to how we like to do business.  Honest, open, transparent, and always presented to you so that you may make an informed decision based on what you want.  

Click here for an overview on our website

Fitzgerald Scion at the Uprise Festival 2013

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Fitzgerald Scion at the Uprise Festival 2013

Fitzgerald Scion was proud to be a sponsor in this year's Uprise Festival, held at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds in PA.  We had the opportunity to meet alot of nice people and listen to some great bands at the same time. 

We took a new Scion iQ, Scion FR-S, Scion tC, and a Scion xB with us which all received alot of attention. The cornhole game, also very popular, allowed people to earn Fitzmall-branded mini-flashlights, mugs, cups, and shirts. It was neat to see all of the flashlights out after dark!

And then to top things off, we sent two guitars backstage to be signed by the artists for us to give away. The bands were very kind and some even posed for pictures while signing them! They turned out great!! The lucky winners will be announced on our Facebook Page on Monday, Sept 30, 2013.

Thanks everyone who stopped by to visit us at the Fitzgerald Scion tent this weekend - We had a blast!!

2013 Earth Day Essay Winner

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2013 Fitzgerald Auto Mall Earth Day Essay Winner

Noor Qureshi, from Laytonsville Elementary School, won an iPod Touch for first prize of the 2013 Fitzgerald Auto Mall Earth Day Essay Contest! We received 1,300 entries to the contest this year and had a total of 10 winners. After reading all of the essays we were impressed by the level of concern by our youth for the environment. Great job, Noor!

The Earth Day Essay Contest, held by Fitzgerald Auto Mall, encouraged children to read a book with a theme of improving our Earth through reducing, reusing, and recyling. Next, they were asked to write a one-page essay on what they learned from the book and how they will apply this knowledge to their everyday life at home and at school. Children had to be 12 years of age or younger to be eligible to win the Grand Prize - an iPod Touch. Nine additional entries won bookstore gift certificates. Additionally, the school with the most entries will receive a donation for their library.

Thank you to all of the parents and students who participated!

Fitzmall at Greencon 2013

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Fitzgerald Toyota Scion Nissan at the Greencon 2013 Expo

On Friday, March 15, we had the opportunity to show off some of our "green" cars at Greencon 2013: Central PA Green Building Conference and Expo. It was held in the Holland Union Building at Dickenson College in Carlisle PA.

We were there to promote the 100% electric Nissan Leaf and the super efficient Toyota Hybrid family.

Scion College Graduate Program

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Scion College Graduate Program

 

CONGRATULATIONS!
 
Scion is giving qualified new and recent college grads a $500 rebate on the purchase or lease of any new Scion to help launch you into the next chapter of your lives. Plus, with over 130 accessories you'll be able to personalize yours any way you want. And with Pure Price, the price you see is the price you pay. No haggle. No hassle.

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HERE'S THE DEAL[1]

When you finance or lease through Fitzgerald Scion and Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you'll receive the $500 rebate. Through the College Graduate Finance Program, there's no money down and no monthly payments for the first 90 days on select TFS finance programs with competitive APRs on new Scions. And through Fitzgerald Scion, if you qualify for the college graduate rebate, you will automatically get APRs that are available for well qualified customers.

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COLLEGE GRADUATE REBATE

To celebrate your smarts, between January 8, 2013 through April 1, 2013, qualifying graduates can get a $500 rebate towards the purchase or lease of a new Scion when you finance or lease through Fitzgerald Scion and Toyota Financial Services.

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ELIGIBLE COLLEGE PROGRAMS[1][2]

• Accredited Four-Year College/University
• Accredited Two-Year College
• Registered Nursing Degree Program
• Accredited Graduate Degree Program
• Two-Year Toyota Technical Education Network Program
• Two-Year Post-Secondary Automotive Program by NATEF
• Electrician Apprenticeship/Certification Program

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HOW TO QUALIFY[1][2]
 
In order to qualify you need:

• Proof that you have graduated recently or will graduate soon.
• Proof that you have a job lined up.

Additional Program Features:

• No money down and no monthly payments for the first 90 days on select finance programs.
• Waived security deposit (with lease agreements).
• College Graduate Rebate can be combined with the Scion Pure Lease program or applied toward the purchase of a new Scion.
• Through Fitzgerald Scion, customers who qualify for the college graduate rebate will also automatically get APRs that are available for well qualified customers.

 

Contact Us:

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^[1] Rebate is offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward the amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction, or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Program available on approved credit to qualified customers financing or leasing new untitled Scion vehicles through Fitzgerald Scion and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. One rebate per finance or lease transaction. Contracts must be dated between January 8, 2013 through April 1, 2013. Rebate cannot be combined with Scion Military Rebate Program. Some restrictions apply. The College Graduate Program may not be available in all states and is subject to change or termination at any time. First payment may be deferred for the first 90 days (only available on new Scions up to 60-month terms); finance charges accrue from contract date. Deferred payment not available in PA or in connection with the preferred option finance plan.

Scion Solutions programs are offered through Fitzgerald Scion and Toyota Financial Services. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation.

[2] To qualify you must show proof that you have graduated from an accredited four-year college, university, or registered nursing degree program during the last two years or will graduate from such a school/program within the next six months; or that you have graduated from an accredited two-year college during the last two years; or that you are enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program or have received a degree from an accredited graduate degree program during the last two years; or that you have graduated from the two-year Toyota Technical Education Network (T-TEN) Program or any other two-year post-secondary automotive program accredited by the NATEF during the last two years; or that you have completed an electrician apprenticeship/certification program during the last two years through the NJATC and the IBEW. Show proof of present employment or future employment with a start date within 120 days of your purchase contract date. Toyota Financial Services must deem your salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and vehicle payments.

Also important to note: Credit lapses may be allowed. You may still qualify if you've paid off your obligations within 60 days or less of the due date and do not have charge-offs totaling more than $1,000 in the past 24 months.

The applicant or co-applicant must meet all of the College Graduate Program qualifications.
Ask your Fitzgerald Scion dealer for details.

Join Us On Nov 28 for the '100 Cars For Good' Winner's Event

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Join Us on November 28, 2012 at 11am for the CVAS Toyota Sienna Delivery

This past summer, Toyota organized a campaign that gave away one brand new Toyota a day for 100 days to non-profit organizations across the United States. Each day 5 organizations were in the running and the winner was determined by competing for the highest number of votes on the Facebook App.

On Day 99 of the 100 Cars For Good, Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter (CVAS), located right here in Chambersburg PA, was selected as the winner of a brand new Toyota Sienna.

CVAS will pick up their new van from Fitzgerald Toyota on November 28, 2012. The food and fun will begin at 11am and the delivery will take place at noon. Reps from Toyota USA, a TV crew, and Radio Station will also be here for the presentation.

All are welcome to come and participate and donations for the animal shelter will also be accepted.

Fitzmall Scion at the Uprise Festival 2012

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This past weekend, Fitzgerald Scion had the honor of being a sponsor in the Uprise Festival 2012. We had a  lot of fun and met a lot of great people!

We took a new Scion FR-S, iQ, and tC along with us for people to sit in and check out. We also had a corn-hole game from which winners were able to win either something out of the "schwag bag" or a fabulous Scion t-shirt.

We also showed up with 2 guitars and asked the bands to sign them for us, which they graciously did! We had hundreds of fans enter our drawing in hopes of winning one of them. The winners will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, September 24, 2012.  Good luck to all of the participants and thank you for visiting Fitzgerald Scion's booth!