Is Your Best Chevrolet Quote, The Best Chevrolet Quote?

April 18, 2011 - PRLog -- I've recently spent some time online shopping Chevrolet dealers and lead providers. As always, I started with Google then Bing. I searched key words such as "The Best Chevy Quote", "The Best Chevrolet Quotes", "Your Best Chevy Quotes", "Best Chevy Quotes in America" Best Chevrolet Quotes on the Planet" and "Best Quotes"... you get the picture. Then I waited to see who and what popped up. I clicked on those who promised to give me the world and appear to be the most intriguing.

When I began to make my inquiries to the dealers and or lead provides, that's when the fun started. Many dealers and or services went as far to guarantee the best price. Now, this is where the confusion began for me. It's my understanding that General Motors sets the price and not the dealers so how can one dealer advertise lower prices than other dealers (if we're comparing apples to apples)? I've found many dealers and services offering X amount under the preferred price. Hum, there must be a catch! There is, it's not compatible with the GM discount. However, you could save $198 If you do not qualify for the GM discount. But they don't tell you this until you're in the showroom. This is a bit misleading, dealers neglect to advertise that this is not compatible with the GM discount. However, if I don't qualify for the GM discount then this is not a bad program. On the other hand, if you are in a dealers showroom because of this program and qualify for the GM discount then you could have visited the dealer that was 35 miles closer to home. Sort of feels like the old" Hook line and Sinker".

Forget about price, if you're comparing apples to apples, GM's price should be the same no matter where you shop. What about service and receiving what you requested, all in a timely manor? How about, a compete and comprehensive quote? These are all the things that make up a great Chevy quote to me, wouldn't you say? Forget the bait and switch or the old hook line and sinker. Here's an idea, give the customer a speedy quote, including all fees associated with the purchase without any hiddens costs or fees to be discovered at the time of delivery, is that possible? Well, it is! One dealer shocked me. Take a look.

When requesting quotes, I ask for an out the door price on a new 2011 Silverado Crew Cab 4WD with the Hybrid option. I also mentioned that I was paying cash and qualified for the GM discount. Here's what one dealer (Hank Graff Chevrolet) sent me.

"Aaron,

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and thank you for your patience.

What do you think of this weather? It's another nice day! Here's the scoop, your quote is based on current incentives from GM and Hank Graff Davison as of today's date (04/10/2011). Aaron, I'm going to provide you with a few links that may be helpful, including a copy of the invoice to the Hybrid I'm quoting. Are you available to stop in? If so, we'll appraise yours (if trading one in) and go over your payment options, sound good?

Aaron, just click on each link below for more details.

Hank Graff Davison Website: http://www.hankgraffdavison.com/index.htm

Directions & Hours: http://www.hankgraffdavison.com/dealership/directions.htm

Payment Estimator: http://www.hankgraffdavison.com/financing/calculator.htm

2011 SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW CAB 1HY GENERAL MOTORS LLC
GGZ SHEER SILVER METALLIC /V8G
19C EBONY RENAISSANCE CENTER
ORDER NO. PCZKB1/TRE STOCK NO. DETROIT MI 48243-1114
VIN 3GC UKUE JX BG141449 VEHICLE INVOICE 1AD50355899
***************************************************************13*44576S
MODEL & FACTORY OPTIONS MSRP INV AMT RETAIL - STOCK
CK10543 SILVERADO 1500 4WD CREW C 41490.00 39208.05 INVOICE 09/06/10
C6A GVW RATING - 7,300 LBS N/C N/C SHIPPED 09/04/10
FE9 FEDERAL EMISSIONS N/C N/C EXP I/T 09/21/10
GU4 REAR AXLE 3.08 RATIO N/C N/C INT COM 09/21/10
LZ1 VORTEC 6.0L HYBRID SFI, LIVC N/C N/C PRC EFF 09/04/10
M99 TRANSMISSION, 2-MODE HYBRID N/C N/C KEYS XXXXX XXXXX
WFP-F QTR OPT-1
BANK: ALLY - 045
CHG-TO 44-576
SHIP WT: 5699
HP: 45.7
GVWR: 7300
GAWR.FT: 3950
GAWR.RR: 3950
PREFFERED: $40,816.70
MSRP: $42,485.00

2011 Silverado Crew Cab 4WD Hybrid
MSRP .................................................................. $42,485.00
Preferred Pricing ................................................. $40,816.70
Michigan Sales Tax (6%) ..................................... $2,460.40
Documentation Fee ............................................. $190.00
Title Fee .............................................................. $15.00
Transfer of your valid plate .................................. $8.00
____________________________________________________
Sub Total .................................................................. $43,490.10
Minus MFG. Rebates ............................................(-) $2,500.00
Employee Vehicle Allowance* ................................(-) $1,500.00
Down Payment Assistance available through Ally Bank ...(-) $2,005.00 (based on approved credit)
_____________________________________________________
Grand Total............................................................$37,485.10

* If you qualify for the GM discount/GMS, then you qualify for EVA (Employee Vehicle Allowance)"

To me, that's a pretty good quote! Everything is there and some tools were provided to assist me in my decision. Most dealers sent an autoresponder, or if a person responded it looked something like this.

"Hello Aaron,

Thank you for your request on the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. We are pleased that you have considered us to assist you and your family with your present and future automotive needs.

As Internet Sales Manager, I want to make sure that your request is processed properly and that your internet experience is an enjoyable one. Please feel free to stay in contact with me as there is so much information in the automobile business. I am committed to you and I want to earn your business.

If you have not looked at our web site please take a minute to look at our total inventory of new and pre owned vehicles that are for sale. We have New and Preowned Vehicles for you to choose from. Our web site address is www.com. I will take a look at our Silverado inventory and get back to you as soon as possible.
Remember WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!!! at ... Chevrolet

I am gathering your information and I will have an answer for you shortly.
Thank You."

Not too bad but the next 3 emails were encouraging me to stop in the dealership so that they can give me accurate figures.

In summary, If it seems to good to be true then it probably is. Forget all the gimmicks and crazy formulas like ybcq x thcq - tbaq = qcby. Turn a shopper into a buyer by giving them what they ask for. In my opinion, The Best Chevy Quote or Your Best Chevy Quote is the quote that is personal, answers to our questions and gives you an out the door price without any tricks or broken promises all within 15 - 20 minutes.

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Visit Hankgraffdavison.com to request a quote. Your quote will include all fees associated without any hidden fees and your quote will be the out the door cost to purchase it if decided to do so. You'll receive all quotes and requests within 5 minutes.