Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Charleston News

Hendrick Chevy Provides Volt

2011-03-28T16:57:00.000-04:00

Earlier this month Rick Hendrick Chevrolet provided the Chevy Volt used by S.C. Representative Chip Limehouse to highlight a bill for a state tax credit. Hendrick employee Chad Petrey brought the car to Columbia and handed the keys to Rep. Limehouse who took the electric car for a spin around the Statehouse grounds.

The bill, which is sponsored by Reps. Jim Merrill (R), Chip Limehouse (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D) and Peter McCoy (R), would allow for $500,000 to be used for $2,000 income tax credits for state residents who purchase or lease a plug-in hybrid from a South Carolina dealership.

The credits are awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Chad Petrey with the Chevy Volt at Rick Hendrick Chevy

To find out how to get your own Chevy Volt

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Rick Hendrick Chevy

1500 Savannah Hwy.

Charleston, SC 29407

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843-402-6777

Port City Corvette Club Show 2010

2010-07-19T15:52:00.000-04:00

Just a few of the Corvettes on display at the show.

Early Saturday morning the roar of Corvettes, old and new, could be heard West of the Ashley. Corvette owners from near and far brought their pride and joys to display at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet for the Port City Corvette Club's annual show. The Club was host to the National Convention for the International Council of Corvette Clubs.

The week long schedule of events included beach picnics, cookouts, a fashion show and dance, an awards banquet and of course the show. Clubs from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina were represented. A very special guest was also in attendance - Wilmer "Wil" Cooksey, Jr., the former Bowling Green plant manager.

Comer Williams of Williams Carpets with Wil Cooksey.

Mr. Cooksey was manager at the Corvette factory from 1993-2008, when he retired from GM following a very distinguished career. A very "hands on" manager, Mr. Cooksey made it a mission to produce the highest quality sports car that America had seen. Teamwork and respect were key words for his work groups - everyone felt they were a partner in the introduction of the C4 - C6 Corvette generations.
To gain a closeness with the customer, he arranged special access for new Vette owners who wanted to help with the production of their new car. Mr. Cooksey also has the distinction of having the 2008 427 Limited Edition Z06 named for him.

Wilmer "Wil" Cooksey with his Limited Edition "Wil Cooksey Special"

Only 505 Z06's were equipped with the special paint, wheels and 427 embroidered seats that comprised the "Wil Cooksey Special." He also signed and numbered each car's armrest.

Now retired, Wil still contributes to the automotive industry through his membership on a number of Boards, including the National Corvette Museum where he works with the VIP Program, the Scrapbook Program and the Museum Delivery Program.

The industry continues to honor Mr. Cooksey as demonstrated by the award he will be receiving in August at the annual Gunnison Car Show. A life long collector and Corvette enthusiast, Mr. Cooksey will be awarded the Lee Iacocca Award which is given for dedication to excellence in perpetuating the American automotive tradition.

Other special Corvette's were on display as well.

This 1979 Vette was brought in by Steve Cochran. His mother, Mary Giza purchased it new off of our showroom floor.

Ralph Tileston of Summerville, SC brought his 1977 model that was the 499,997th Vette to come off the line in Kentucky.

Over 100 Corvette's were at the show.

Rick Hendrick Chevy was proud to be a part of this fun celebration of an American icon.

To find out how to get a Corvette of your own

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Rick Hendrick Chevy

1500 Savannah Hwy.

Charleston ,SC 29407

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843-402-6777

Lights! Camera! Action!

2010-06-15T16:29:00.001-04:00

Once again our very special American flag is taking center stage! Earlier this month we received a request to use our building and the flag as the backdrop for a scene in the feature film Little Red Wagon. If you were in the West Ashley area June 4th, you may have seen the extras, camera crews, wardrobe trailers and police escorts on and around our grounds. We were happy to accomodate the cast and crew as they filmed the scene for this very special story. Little Red Wagon tells the true story of Zach Bonner, an eight-year-old boy with a true heart for giving. After Hurricane Charlie came through his home town of Tampa, Zach used his toy wagon to collect water, food, and clothing to help families made homeless by the storm. After that experience, he has continued to help homeless children through his Little Red Wagon Foundation. The real Zach made a number of walks to promote his cause and is currently on his longest venture yet, from Tampa to Los Angeles. Congratulations to Zach and to this great cast and crew who are bringing this story to everyone. We were happy to help!

You can follow Zach's progess on his adventure at http://www.marchacrossamerica.com/

For more information, contact us at

Rick Hendrick Chevy

1500 Savannah Hwy.

Charleston, SC 29407

843-402-6777

Baseball, Hot Dogs, Apple Pie, Tatoos and Chevrolet

2010-04-30T16:11:00.001-04:00

While on tour, Grave Maker, a punk group based in Vancouver, got their van tuned up at a shop in Virginia. As they drove to Charleston the van started having problems. When they saw Rick Hendrick Chevrolet they decided to pull in and see what we could do. Happily we were able to diagnose and correct the problem while they waited. Just another example of our award winning service department stepping in to save the day.

Grave Maker - www.myspace.com/gravemaker

For more information on our superior service contact us at

Rick Hendrick Chevy

1500 Savannah Hwy.

Charleston, SC 29407

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Rick Hendrick Visits the Chevy Store

2010-04-15T10:28:00.003-04:00

Employees at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Charleston had the opportunity to meet with Rick Hendrick and senior members from our management team when they stopped in for a visit last week. Mr. Hendrick was accompanied by Jim Huzl, President/CEO; Tom Blocker, Sr. VP East/COO; and Gary Davis, Sr. VP Retail Support/COO.

Our team members filled the service drive and joined in the cheer "Together! We Drive! To Win! In 2010!"

Mr. Hendrick took a few moments to field questions about the Hendrick Automotive Group and of course, the Hendrick Motorsports teams. Everyone had a chance to meet with each member of the management team, get autographs, and photos.

Mr. Hendrick, Mr. Huzl, Mr. Blocker and Mr. Davis then joined our General Manager, Rick Pulcino on a tour of the dealership which included a stop in our Collision Center to see the classic 1969 Chevelle we are restoring.

Mr. Hendrick greets the team members.

Tom Blocker, Jim Huzl, and Gary Davis

Mr. Hendrick answers questions.

Our 1969 Chevelle is almost ready!

For more information on the Hendrick organization, for Hendrick Motorsports merchandise, to get your very own top performing Chevy, have your car serviced by the best in the business, or have our top professionals give you an estimate on your collision repair, visit our award winning team at

Rick Hendrick Chevy

1500 Savannah Hwy.

Charleston, SC 29407

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Johnson Wins Historic Fourth Cup

2009-12-03T16:25:00.000-05:00

Homestead recap: Johnson wins historic fourth Cup

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 22, 2009) – With an historic fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in sight, spotter Earl Barban calmly coached Jimmie Johnson into the final lap at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday night.
"Just need one more lap, my man," Barban radioed Johnson. "Coming to the checkered flag this time. All clear.
"It's definitely been a pleasure."

Johnson kept his emotions in check long enough to cross the finish line fifth in the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet and cement his spot in the record book. With his 2009 title, Johnson is the only driver in Sprint Cup history to win four championships in a row. He matched the legendary Cale Yarborough after he won the Cup 2006-2008. Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus also becomes the first in Cup history to four-peat as the champion.

"I don't know how to begin to thank all you guys," Johnson belted out over the radio to his team. "Thank you so much. How about some history? I can't believe this."

Johnson entered Sunday's season finale at Homestead with the task of finishing 25th or better to earn the title and hold off teammate Mark Martin -- the lone remaining Chase contender with a mathematical shot. Johnson accomplished his mission by starting from the pole position, leading twice for 28 laps and scoring his seventh top-five finish of the Chase.

Martin, driver of the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, lined up fourth for Sunday's race and spent most of the event jockeying for position inside the top 15. With his 12th-place result, Martin finished the 2009 season second in the championship standings. Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, crossed the stripe sixth and took third place in the standings, which gives Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2-3 sweep. The organization is the first ever to capture the top three final spots in NASCAR's Chase format.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, started 32nd but battled his way into the top 10 early in Sunday's race. Handling became an issue, though, after Earnhardt brushed wall early, and he finished 28th.

from hendrickmotorsports.com the official site of Hendrick Motorsports

For more information on Team Hendrick, for Hendrick Motorsports merchandise or to get your very own Impala or other top performing Chevy come by and speak to the award winning sales team at

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It's Red Tag Time Again!

2009-12-03T13:45:00.001-05:00

It's that time of year again! Time for the annual Chevy Red Tag Event! From now until January 4, you can drive your new 2009 Chevy off the lot interest free. During this special holiday offer, take advantage of

0% APR for 72 months.

Save thousands in finance charges while driving some of America's best cars and trucks.

Give our helpful sales staff a call NOW to make an appointment for savings!

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*0% for well qualified buyers. Excludes Corvette ZR1. Take delivery by 1.4.10. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Veteran's Day 2009

2009-11-11T08:41:00.006-05:00

Everyone at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet would like to take this opportunity to thank our Veteran's today. For over 25 years our giant flag has been flying in recognition of our nations Veteran's and service men and women. On Friday, November 11, 1983 the flag was dedicated to our Armed Forces by the Honorable J. Strom Thurmond, United States Senator. Over the years the flag has become a landmark we proudly share with the resident's of the Charleston area. Again, thank you to all of our service members, both past and present.

Hendrick Tent Event

2009-10-12T17:37:00.003-04:00

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet is proud to participate in the first ever Hendrick Tent Event. This vehicle sales event is part of our way of celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Hendrick Motorsports.
During this event every Hendrick dealership on Savannah Highway and Rivers Avenue will have a huge tent with specials underneath. Plus, all pre-owned vehicles will be specially marked with Red-Tag prices. There are special offers on new Chevrolet's with financing as low as 0.0% for 72 months.
Most of our pre-owned vehicles are CARFAX one-owner vehicles and are marked accordingly. Plus, almost all of these vehicles qualify for Hendrick Autoguard extended service agreements and protection packages.
Come out to visit us on Saturday, October 17th and October 24th for free food and to see these special deals. Remember, when the tent goes UP, the prices come DOWN.

The New CHEVROLET CAMARO Has Arrived

2009-07-24T17:46:00.005-04:00

Watch the new Chevrolet Camaro in action:

Rick Hendrick Drives The First New Camaro Off The Assembly Line -

The All New Camaro – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen -

MotorTrends Review of the New Camaro -

Camaro Octane -

2009-07-04T15:09:00.004-04:00

Price, market forces drive benefits of current vehicle purchases
By Jim Parker (Contact)
The Post and Courier - Saturday, July 4, 2009

The decision to purchase a new truck, car, sport utility, crossover, minivan or whatever else is out there is a weighty one for just about anybody.

Granted, rappers, athletes, rich executives and lottery winners probably don’t fret too much.
Yet even President Obama thought twice about his vehicles of choice.

Having said that, auto industry observers note that it’s a good — no make that very good, maybe even great — time to buy a car.

Prices are attractive, companies offer rebates and other incentives, and manufacturers are eager to boost sales. Meanwhile, carmakers are introducing new perks from blind-spot warning devices for safety to high-tech audio systems to make the drive more enjoyable.

Dealers, too, are touting the today’s market. So, for the Fourth of July holiday, The Post and Courier asked local dealers five questions about the business: why it’s a good time to buy, what models are popular, how have industry changes affected the business, how strong is Charleston compared with other locales and an open-ended question for whatever else they want to note.

Here are the replies. The dealerships are listed in alphabetical order.

RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET
Rick Pulcino, general manager

Why is this a good time to buy?

Due to the soft economy, manufacturers are making incredible offers to incentivize customers to purchase a new vehicle. Especially with domestic vehicles, both the government and the manufacturers are under the spotlight to stimulate sales and create jobs. Look at the “Cash for Clunkers” bill that Obama just signed: consumers can receive up to $4,500 to purchase new cars that provide better fuel economy and lower emissions.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

We believe Chevrolet offers the best value in the market today. Take for example the Tahoe Hybrid, which provides the same in-town mileage as the Toyota Camry. In a sedan, the Malibu won car of the year and provides gas mileage in the mid 30s. Chevrolet’s gas mileage is so good that even America’s sports car, the Corvette, gets 25 mpg. All of these vehicles, along with the rest of Chevrolet’s lineup, are backed with a 100,000-mile warranty.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership?

This has caused a lot of uncertainty among dealers and the public. While we cannot control the ever-changing environment we find ourselves in, we can continue to provide the best environment for our customers. An example of this can be found in our service and collision centers.

We have more “world class” technicians, GM’s highest service certification, than any other dealership in South Carolina. Our collision center has some of the industry’s most advanced equipment and frame machines. Along with our highly trained and certified body technicians, we have the only certified Lexus and Corvette ZR-1 and Z-06 technicians in the Lowcountry. We also have the designation as being the only factory-authorized BMW repair shop in the state.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

Other dealerships have been laying off employees in reaction the market conditions. We at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, along with the support of the Charleston market, have made the decision to retain all our employees, many who have been with us for over 10 years. This has helped us provide a real family atmosphere for both our employees and customers, which can be seen in our high customer-satisfaction scores in both sales and service. And when you take all this into consideration, you can see why we are consistently the largest volume Chevrolet store in the state of South Carolina.

BMW OF CHARLESTON
Brad Davis, president of Hendrick Imports

Why is this a good time to buy?

With an upswing in production prior to the BMW plants going on summer “holiday,” we have the best availability on BMW inventory and factory programs (like 1.9 percent financing), the likes of which we’ve never had before on BMW vehicles.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

BMW has built value into every car with its free scheduled maintenance program, engineering superiority and incredible increases in fuel economy. This year, BMW has also added to its value lineup with the Efficient Dynamics clean diesels in both a car model and SUV.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership(s)?

I think it has helped highlight the strength of a strong independent company like BMW.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

We’ve seen less of the big swings from boom to bust (such as in Atlanta) when we review regional sales numbers. BMW has very high customer loyalty (customers that repurchase another BMW), and Charleston is even stronger than most of the nation. In a slower market, a loyal customer base can be a life saver.

LEXUS OF CHARLESTON
David Yarborough, general manager

Why is this a good time to buy?

This is the best car market I think I’ve ever seen from a consumer’s standpoint. Interest rates have been discounted by the manufacturers and inventories are still good, but that will change in the future because production has been cut by all automakers. There are great deals today, but we all know what happens to prices when supplies are low.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

Lexus has always been a value story. We have the most luxury for the least money. Specifically, in a car it would be the ES 350. You can’t buy more car for the money. In an SUV, the 2010 RX 350 is the most popular vehicle in the crossover market, and more features have been added and the base price reduced.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership?

I believe that in times of trouble people turn to people and brands they trust. So, while the overall economy has hurt our new car business, we have not suffered as much as some others. Our Certified Pre-Owned car sales and our service business are better than they’ve ever been.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

We are a unique market that is, among other things, real-estate driven. The downturn hit us the second week of July 2007 and long before some metro markets. As a matter of fact, many luxury dealers didn’t feel it until the stock market crashed in September ’08. I think the good news is that we will rebound quicker than some other markets because we live in one the most desirable cities in America, and people will continue to move here.

LONGSTREET CHEVROLET, KINGSTREE
Dave Fenters, owner

Why is this a good time to buy?

As a result of lower new car sales this has caused several reactions in the market ... (1) Fewer used car trade-ins. This has resulted in the values of your old cars to really increase. In fact the Black Book, a company who publishes used-car values, stated that more vehicles increased in value this month than ever in its history of collecting used-car values at local auto auctions. (2) New car dealers are more willing to deeply discount new vehicles to move inventory. (3) New “Cash-for-Clunkers” bill will give consumers that qualify up to $4,500 additional money to purchase a new car.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

All vehicles are deeply discounted and the best value must be determined by each individual’s needs and wants.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership(s)?

After 38 years in this industry, I have seen many ups and downs but these changes will force each dealer and our dealership in particular to improve on customer service. We have looked at and will continue to look at better ways to become more efficient and expand our market share.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

Our dealership is unique in the fact that we are located just north of Charleston on Highway 52, east from the Myrtle Beach market and to the south of the Florence market. We have seen consumer demand has increased across all the markets with stronger demand from the beach and Charleston markets.

MARATHON CHEVROLET
Bill Walker, general manager

Why is this a good time to buy?

Most manufacturers have a substantial amount of inventory and that helps increase rebates and interest subvention programs. The dealers also have heavy inventories and they obviously want to sell them to lower their costs.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

I think you could ask this question to 20 different people and you would get 20 different answers. Trucks and SUVs seem to be keeping their value right now. Here at Marathon we are truly dedicated to our used-vehicle business. We give a two-year, 100,000-mile power train warranty with most of our vehicles at no cost to the consumer. I am not sold on any one brand and that is why I am excited about our pre-owned inventory and the opportunities it presents to us.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership(s)?

Not so far. We had the best month (June) in our history. I would attribute that to pre-owned sales, the service department, the parts department and last, but not least, the body shop. All of those departments have really come on strong for us in the last three to four months.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

I have been in the Atlanta, Dallas, Greenville and the Savannah markets. Charleston is by far the toughest market overall that I have been in. There are some good dealers here that really know this business and they have surrounded themselves with quality people that are doing a good job for them.

PALMETTO FORD LINCOLN MERCURY
Graham Eubank, president

Why is this a good time to buy?

Probably the best reason to buy a vehicle now is the dramatic escalation in used-vehicle valuations. There is a major shortage caused by a lack of vehicles being traded. Also, the results of fewer leases being financed has reduced the off-lease fleet considerably. I don't know how long it will last, but the combination of extraordinary incentives and higher than usual used-vehicle values make this a great time to buy a new car or truck.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

Tough question but the new 2009 Ford F150 carries the most discount and highest incentives while being a brand-new, fresh-off-the-drawing-board MotorTrend Truck of the Year. That sounds like value to me.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership(s)?

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Hyundai have pretty much stayed off the front page this year, so we’ve been under the radar and hope to stay that way. It is our hope that some folks that may have not shopped with us before will take another look at the incredible offering of products we have. For safety, technology, reliability, value, and warranty, we have an awesome lineup.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places?

The Charleston market has by and large been a reflection of the national situation. New vehicle registrations have declined in the 30 to 40 percent range all year. Of course, with 40 or so new car dealerships in the three-county market, you don't have to go far to find a good deal.

VOLVO OF CHARLESTON
Brad Davis, Hendrick Imports

Why is this a good time to buy?

It is currently a buyer’s market. In response to the current economy, Volvo has announced an industry-leading program named Safe and Sound. Included in the purchase of a new 2009 Volvo is a five-year/60,000-mile warranty, complimentary factory scheduled maintenance, wear and tear coverage and roadside assistance.

What is the best value — car, truck, SUV, specific brand?

With the Safe and Sound Program, and Volvo’s safety and durability reputation we feel Volvo is the best value.

How have the recent changes in the auto industry affected your dealership(s)?

We’ve added more experienced, high-quality staff to address the demand for new and used car purchases.

How does the greater Charleston market stack up against other places? Charleston still has a strong economic base and our work in the community in education and charitable work keeps us high on customer's consideration list, even if the economy is slower.

Reach Jim Parker at 937-5542 or jparker@postandcourier.com

Rick Hendrick Chevy Sponsored Kiawah District Pinewood Derby

2009-04-28T11:09:00.015-04:00

The 2nd annual Kiawah District Pinewood Derby held on Saturday, April 25, 2009 was a rousing success.

Why? - The kids had fun!

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet was honored to support and host the contest for the day and thank all of those who came to watch and help out.

Enjoy a few pictures of the day...

Coastal Carolina Corvette Show and ZR1

2009-04-22T12:50:00.008-04:00

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet participated in the Coastal Carolina Corvette Show on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Tanger Outlet. The show was well attended with over 120 corvettes on display and a few other makes.

On display by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet was the ZR1, a sleek blue edition with 628 bhp @ 6500 rpm's. Other features include, but not limited to:

19" and 20" inch tires, front and back

20-spoke chrome aluminum wheels

Air filtration system

Cargo area

Driver information instrumentation

Leather-wrapped steering wheel with sound system controls

Engine is a 6.2L supercharged LS9 V8 with SFI

Dual mode, aluminized stainless steel exhaust system

Magnetic selective ride control suspension system and;

ZR1 Performance package that includes power steering, engine oil, axle and transmission coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, magnetic selective ride control, brembo brakes with 6-piston front and rear cross-drilled ceramic brake rotors, body-coloured carbon fibre front fenders, raised hood with window and floor panel and visible carbon fibre roof, roof bow, front splitter and rocker extensions.

View the 2009 Corvette Show

SOUTHERN 500 CONTEST WINNER!

2009-04-16T18:14:00.004-04:00

Andy Fisher is the winner of Rick Hendrick Chevrolet's "SOUTHERN 500" contest.

Andy wins two free tickets to the Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C. on May 9, 2009.

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet would like to thank all contest participants for dropping by and entering the contest.

We will notify all of the contestants of any upcoming contests and for those who would like to be added to this contest list, please drop us an email at daniel.oshea@hendrickauto.com to be added.

Again, congratulations Andy!

2009-03-27T07:58:00.005-04:00

Hendrickcars.com and the Charleston, SC area are preparing for the 32nd annual Cooper River Bridge Run on Saturday, April 4th, 2009. Last year the race had over 38,000 participants. The Cooper River Bridge Run provides a world-class 10-K foot race. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.

The heartbeat of Charleston will increase with activities scheduled for the three-day weekend. The Hendrickcars.com #80 race car arrives in town early in the week before leading the racers across the bridge on Saturday. Events are scheduled at each of the Charleston area Hendrickcars.com dealerships:

Hendrickcars.com Dealership #80 Car on Display Get more information on:
Hendrick Honda of Charleston April 5, 2009 www.charlestonhonda.com

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet April 6, 2009 www.rickhendrickchevy.com

Rick Hendrick Dodge April 7, 2009 www.rickhendrickdodge.com

Rick Hendrick Imports April 4, 2009 – Post Race www.hendrickimports.com

Rick Hendrick Jeep Chrysler April 8, 2009 www.jeephendrick.com

Stop by each of the dealerships to see the actual #80 race car driven by Tony Stewart to win Daytona’s 2009 Nationwide Series Camping World 300. Each dealership will have T-shirts, hats, and racer cards for lucky winners that visit.

Be sure to look for the #80 Hendrickcars.com race car as it leads the Cooper River Bridge Run on Saturday. On both Thursday and Friday the car will at the pre-race Exposition at Gaillard Auditorium. Plus, it will be near the finish line on race day.

Local Hendrickcars.com dealerships are proud to help sponsor the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Cooper River Bridge Run is the third largest race in the southeast, and one of the most popular. The goal of the Bridge Run is to educate and promote healthier lifestyles; therefore, making Charleston a healthier community. With hundreds of employees and thousands of loyal customers in the Charleston area, Hendrick dealerships appreciate efforts of local residents to promote healthy lifestyles via the race.

Hendrickcars.com is a web site that lists pre-owned inventory for all Hendrick Automotive Group and JL Hendrick dealerships. The site offers up to 5000 pre-owned vehicles, up to 60 photos of each vehicle, and free CARFAX reports. Over fifty percent of the vehicles listed on the site are manufacturer certified. Plus, all vehicles are offered by top quality dealerships staffed with the best in automotive sales and service professionals.

2009-03-24T15:10:00.000-04:00

Welcome from Rick Hendrick Chevrolet!

It's our pleasure to be sending you the most recent edition of our monthly e-newsletter. You'll find it packed with local news about Chevy products, our dealership and our involvement with the local Charleston community, as well as the latest updates on our sales and service offers.
Customer Appreciation
Rick Hendrick Chevrolet appreciates all of their customers from the surrounding area and in turn gives back to the local community -

Baseball…
Rick Hendrick Chevrolet sponsors the 14-and-under Charleston Braves, who closed out the East Coast Winter Nationals in Mount Pleasant. The championship earned the Braves an entry into the 2009 USSSA World Series in July.

Hotdogs…
Enjoy the refreshments while taking in the Pinewood Derby for Kiawah District's Cub Scouts. Chevrolet is the exclusive national partner of the Cub Scout Division of the Boy Scouts of America and official sponsor of the annual Pinewood Derby program. Come and join hundreds of Cub Scouts in the Charleston area for this unique event to be held on April 12, 2008 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. For more information contact Whitney Riley at 843-763-0305

Apple Pie…
As the weather warms up, there also comes one of Charleston's premier treats – the annual Cooper River Bridge Run on April 4, 2009. Rick Hendrick Chevrolet is the major sponsor of the event and before the race begins, one of Hendrick Motosports' pace cars will lead the start! Bring your camera along with your jogging shoes to get that one unique shot, a NASCAR pace car leading the way over the Cooper River Bridge. For more information go to http://www.bridgerun.com/

…and Chevrolet!
The 2010 Camero is due to hit dealerships soon. Stop by Rick Hendrick Chevrolet at 1500 Savannah Highway and see a number of our new 2009 vehicles including the Chevrolet Traverse. Rick Hendrick Chevrolet, the number 1 seller of vehicles in South Carolina for 2008 - the dealer people trust also has a large number of pre-owned vehicles serviced and inspected for you to choose from, viewable at http://www.rickhendrickchevy.com/. Our courteous and experienced sales staff with over 80 years of combined experience can answer all of your questions. Call Rick Hendrick Chevrolet 843-571-7500 today!

Jay Leno Introduces the new ZR1 Corvette

2009-02-12T12:03:00.001-05:00

Jay Leno walks you through Chevrolet's new 2009 ZR1 Corvette.

Check all of our new Corvettes and pre-owned Corvettes currently in stock.

Ask about our 0% APR offer currently being held here at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet until March 2nd, 2009 not only on all of our Corvettes, but many current new cars and used cars of all kinds Rick Hendrick Chevrolet has available!

Not only Chevrolets, but Fords, Chryslers, Dodges, Toyotas, Nissans and many more!

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Thanks Our Customers!

2009-01-30T09:08:00.004-05:00

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Employees would like to thank all of our customers for their wonderful and sincere comments. We genuinely desire our customers to know that we value them and care about them. We recommit ourselves everyday to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Hope you enjoy these comments as much as we do !

Secilia Y. “All I have to say is keep up the good work.”

Paul R. “Everyone is friendly & courteous in everyway.”

Jacqueline R. “Very happy with salesman & dealership, would buy another car from this dealership.”

Ronald H. “My salesperson Shawn is an asset to the Charleston, SC Rick Hendrick team. It was a pleasure to meet and do business with him. He is honest, truthful and caring. The members of the Hendrick Team that I met were professional and a pleasure too associate with.”

Elizabeth K. “The staff is unbelievably courteous and professional. We have bought many vehicles in different states and have never run across such conscientious service.”

Michael G. “Overall a great experience, thanks.”

Patricia F. “My salesman, Joey, was awesome, best experience ever!”

Ward U. “JD was the best salesman I have ever had & yes I will be back to buy from him again. Thanks JD!”

Willis L. “Thanks for the Chevy Silverado, great business.”

James M. “Nelson is a very good salesman. He took good care of me 100%.”

Josh M. “I am extremely satisfied with my new vehicle and the service that I received.”

Merrill G.: 4 on Q16 Jerry H. “Very Good!

Richard C. Criswell: 4 on Q16 Jerry H. “Thanks for your service!”

John L. “I was greeted with very friendly & professional service & would recommend Rick Hendrick Chevrolet to anyone.”

Marion K. “1st class business for attitude & physical appearance.”

Stacey G. “I love my car.”

Ronald K. “They had a good variety of vehicles and came to my assistances even after they had just closed.”

Walter C. “My service consultant should be given a pat on the back for doing an excellent job.”

Michelle S. “Highly recommend Joey to anyone looking to work with the best sales consultant ever!”

Beryl A. “I finally got James as a service helper, now I know why there are so many letters in the service area. He is the best!”

Paul F. “We were out of town, they contacted rental services took care of that & overnighted the part, had it fixed the next day. Great!”

Robert D. “A great place to buy a vehicle.”

Joseph L. “Just another opportunity to complement Rick Hendrick Chevrolet for outstanding service.”

Amanda G. “Thank you for everything! J”

Christopher L. “Always fantastic service.”

Douglas S. “Thank you for your help & concern in my purchase!”

Donna M. “This is the second time I have purchased a vehicle from Rick Hendrick and both times I have been treated with a great deal of respect. And I can tell there is a lot of appreciation for me buying one of the vehicles. It has been lots of fun getting to know my Malibu. Keep up the good work!!!”

James T. “The salesmen were very helpful and professional. Furthermore, even though I found my own financing, the financial officer was very helpful. This is the second time I have purchased a vehicle from Rick Hendrick and it was very pleasant..... Thank you.”

Norma R. “My family has done business with Rick Hendrick for years. The service department manager Chris & his staff always take good care of us. Also, Nelson, our favorite salesman, always makes sure our needs are met.”

Terri B. “Great Experience.”

Vincent H. “Service personnel were of the highest caliber - Very professional & prompt."

David K. “They are always pleasant when you come in & will help you in anyway that they can. I always enjoy going in when I need work done."

Loring B. “JD was a pleasure to work with & I’ll come back & buy another car from him. Thank You JD.”

Herbert M. “Nelson is the best salesman there is.”

Jerome S. “A1 excellent center. I love doing business with them.”

William H. “I want to first say thanks to Jimmy for the help on the Internet. Then to Shawn, thanks for all the help and the time helping me find the truck I wanted, you bent over backwards to help me. You made it all work out, thanks.”

Eugene M. “Good Job!”

Bill T. “Was treated very professionally and my truck was ready when promised. I have been driving it for a few weeks after the service and everything that needed corrected was done and works great.”

Jefferson S. “Keep up the good work.”

Benton B. “Excellence.”

Peter M. “We are completely satisfied. We will stay customers of Rick Hendrick until we get too old & they take our keys away.”

John K. “Thanks James, again, you make owning a Chevrolet special.”

Dianna C. “Our dealership for about 20 years.”

Kimberly S. “Thanks to Jerry & Martin for taking good care of our Corvette.”

Carolyn R. “As long as I can drive, I will buy my cars from Rick Hendrick Chevrolet.”

William C. “The Service Department personnel are the best in Charleston.

Ashley T. "Jerry was great, very helpful."

Robert C. “I have nothing but praise for Jerry and the rest of the service department staff and technicians! I love my HHR, even though as I take this survey it is in the shop again, for what seems to be not a common problem, but a defect in the HHR/Cobalt line. While it seems Chevy did nothing to safeguard me, my dealer took up the slack, as usual. Rick Hendrick Chevy has my total support, Chevrolet needs to work on getting the same level of support.”

Terry H. “Completely satisfied with everything. Service time, professionalism, very courteous, everything you would want from a dealership.”

Rick M. “We have brought the car in for minor adjustments and even after having Hendrick replace our transmission we are very pleased with the performance of our car and thank you to everyone involved.”

James G. “The staff of Rick Hendrick always makes coming there a pleasant experience. I look forward to when I am going to purchase my next vehicle from them.”

Jacob P. “Whenever I go to James I get the best service. Please thank him for me.”

William C. “The service department personnel are the best in Charleston.”

Sheila R. “I enjoy the fact that the employees, from the sales department to the service department, really show their compassion and professionalism to all their customers. I have seen it for myself.”

John R. “This is my second purchase with Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and they do stand behind their customers and product.”

Susan P. “I like Rick Hendrick Chevrolet; they always make me feel at home.”

2009-01-21T10:53:00.002-05:00

Tony Stewart To Kick Off '09 With Hendrick Motorsports
Written by Motorsports
Monday, 19 January 2009 12:59
CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 19, 2009) - Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will attempt to qualify a No. 80 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet prepared by Hendrick Motorsports for the Feb. 14 Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. Stewart, the defending winner of the Camping World 300, has won the season-opening event three times - twice with owner Kevin Harvick (2005 and 2006) and once with Joe Gibbs (2008).
Should he qualify, the race will mark Stewart's first-ever start for car owner Rick Hendrick. The effort will be led by 2003 Nationwide Series champion crew chief Lance McGrew.
"After winning the season-opening Nationwide Series race at Daytona three times, we're going to try and get another one, this time for Rick," said Stewart, who has seven career Nationwide Series victories. "Hopefully we can go back-to-back for a second time and put the HendrickCars.com Chevrolet in Victory Lane. Rick and I have been friends for years, so it would mean a lot to me to get a win for him." As a car owner, Hendrick has 13 total NASCAR victories at Daytona, including three in the Nationwide Series. He has won the prestigious Daytona 500 six times.
"Tony is one of the best drivers in the world," Hendrick said. "We know how terrific he is at Daytona, so I told the guys to build him a fast car and let him do what he does best. He's a great friend, and it's going to be fun to see him drive for Hendrick Motorsports for the first time." The best and quickest way to purchase a car online, HendrickCars.com features more than $90 million in used-car inventory and the largest selection of manufacturer-certified vehicles in the nation. Customers can browse more than 5,000 cars of all makes and models from the 80 Hendrick Automotive Group franchises nationwide. Each comes with a free CARFAX vehicle history report.
"We chose the No. 80 to represent all of our stores," said Hendrick, also the chairman of Charlotte-based Hendrick Automotive Group. "This is something our folks can get excited about and rally around, and it's a great way to promote HendrickCars.com. It's become a premier destination for online car buying, and we're committed to making it a world-class experience for our customers."

Jimmie Johnson Wins 3rd Straight Championship

2009-01-02T15:31:00.001-05:00

Jimmie Johnson Wins 3rd Straight Championship

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2008) -- Jimmie Johnson and his No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet team put their name in the record books after finishing 15th in Sunday's 400-mile event at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Johnson captured his third straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, making him only the second driver ever to three-peat in NASCAR's elite series. Cale Yarborough earned three straight Cup titles in 1976, 1977 and 1978.
“It hasn’t sunken in yet, but I’m just to proud of this race team and the fight that this team has had in it over the course of the year," Johnson said. "There were times this season when we weren’t even in the ballpark, but these guys buckled down and worked hard. I’m so proud of this team effort, I mean, how cool. I mean growing up in El Cajon, Calif., acing motocross, I never thought I’d be in this position. I’m so thankful and so blessed and know how many people are a part of what makes this take place, the great people at Lowe’s, Kobalt, Chevrolet, Hendrick Motorsports, it’s been a total team effort and I’m very, very happy.”
Johnson scored three wins, six top-five finishes and eight top-10s during the 10-race Chase competition. Overall this season, Johnson recorded seven wins, 15 top-five finishes, 22 top-10s and led 1,959 laps.