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The day after the Super Bowl is for talking about the big game at work, recanting the crucial plays, and maybe best of all discussing everyone’s favorite Super Bowl Commercials.  This year there were some pretty powerful spots; including two from Nissan, one controversial ad from Nationwide Insurance, a PSA by coalition No More, and several others.  Serious was the name of the game, and we were right in line with our three spots on NBC – WRDE. Our spots were based around thanking our valued customers of the Delmarva area and beyond.  Our message even got picked up by those at Edmunds.com, who wrote an article about us and what we were trying to accomplish.  Our commercials spots also got great reception with people liking, sharing, and commenting on them via Facebook during and after the game.  Some of the top comments included things like, “THAT is a GREAT commercial – thank you!” and “What an awesome local commercial from Preston Frogz!”  We were even able to use pictures and video of local people in the ads.  Whether it was military or EMS personnel or members of the community at our various events, we got to connect our message back to them.  You can view all three of our spots below or on our Preston Frogz YouTube page. Thanks for supporting us Delmarva!

It’s that time of year again for the big game – Super Bowl XLIX.  As you know this game will be played between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday February 1, 2015.  We know there will certainly be a ton of viewers glued to their televisions on Sunday night.  Last year 167 Million people watched the big game, making it the most watched television broadcast in U.S. history, overtaking the Super Bowl from two years prior by approximately 200,000 viewers.  Bottom line, this year’s game is projected to set a new record and advertisers have certainly taken notice. Historically, people watch the broadcast for the Super Bowl Commercials as much as the actual game sometimes.  The commercials have been getting funnier and more creative each and every year.  This year Preston Automotive Group will have three Super Bowl Commercials featured on NBC – WRDE.  We were inspired this year by the service men and women in our communities.  From Firefighters to Police Officers, EMS to Military Personnel, we wanted to form our message around you; thanking you for everything you do for us.  We created Preston Cares in order to convey this message to you. Preston Cares is our way of saying thank you to our local community.  It is because of you that we are still in business.  “Our customers give so much to us that we are happy to give back to the community,” says Dave Wilson, Preston Automotive Group President, “We were excited to produce these special Super Bowl Commercials to thank all of you on Delmarva and beyond.”  Not only do we love our customers, we love our local communities and try to be involved as much as possible.  Preston Cares supports the local communities that each of our dealerships live in.  From Little League Baseball teams to Supporting the Fight Against Breast Cancer, we truly believe that together we can do more. So, when you see our Super Bowl Commercials this year be sure to remember that you, our valued customers, are of key importance to Preston Automotive Group’s success.  Thank you again!

The Holiday Season is upon us and Christmas is fast approaching!  It is truly a wonderful time of year for most people; however, those families that may be slightly less fortunate may not have enough money to buy gifts for their children on Christmas.  That is where Toys for Tots comes in. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation provides the funding and support needed for a successful annual toy collection and distribution campaigns.  They were founded by Major Bill Hendricks of the USMCR back in 1947.  That makes this Christmas giving-tradition nearly 70 years old!  At this point they have given out nearly a half a billion toys to less fortunate children all over the United States. Coming directly from the official Toys for Tots website, they say, “Local campaigns are conducted annually in over 700 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.  Ahead of the campaign, part of their job is to find businesses and companies that are willing to become drop sites for toys each year.  This year, Preston Nissan is one of the few drop sites on the Eastern Shore.  Preston Nissan is accepting unwrapped and unopened toys through December 22 nd.  That deadline will be here before you know it so come out to the Preston Autoplex – specifically the Nissan building – with your toy in order to donate.  If you are not in position to donate, but would instead like to request a toy for your little boy or girl you can do that on the Toys for Tots website.  But you need to hurry because there are different deadlines to request a toy based on which county you live in. We hope that those who are fortunate enough will donate a toy because we are trying very hard to fill up one of our new 2015 Nissan NV200’s with donated toys.  The employees of the Preston Autoplex have been supporting the toy drive, but we need your help!  If you can afford an extra toy, we ask that you please donate it to our Toys for Tots drive before December 22, 2014.  If we can manage to fill the truck we will certainly be posting a picture on Preston Nissan’s Facebook page to show how selfless the people in our area are, so make sure to bring in your donation then keep an eye on our page!  Merry Christmas!

The Nissan Sentra is consistently a top choice in the compact sedan category.  That should continue into 2015 with the next model coming out sometime in December!  The Nissan Sentra competes on the highest level of fuel economy for a compact sedan.  With capabilities of reaching 40 mpg on the highway, the Sentra is an economy car with perks! Here at Preston Nissan, we have over 50 Sentra’s in stock right now with our excitement rising about the release of the 2015s!  The current Sentra’s are offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SR and SL.  The base model comes with a remote keyless entry system, full power accessories and 16” steel wheels among other things.  The next step up is the SV, which adds control buttons on the steering wheel and upgraded upholstery.  The SR is the sport version and it comes with bolder styling elements including a lower body skirting and a rear spoiler.  The SL is the top trim level that has wood-tone accents and dual-zone automatic climate control. The interior is fairly surprising for what is considered a “small, compact” car.  The fact is, many compact sedans now have the interior space and upscale, high-tech features once more commonly associated with larger or more expensive cars.  The 2014 Nissan Sentra is a perfect example of this trend.  It has large amounts of leg and headroom for four adults to fit comfortably. Also, part of the interior that people may not always think about is the trunk space, and the Sentra at Preston Nissan has 15.1 cubic feet of space, which is a lot for a compact car. The biggest draw to the Sentra is its fuel-efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine.  It’s one of the smallest engines made for a motor vehicle, but it gets the job done while saving you tons of money at the pump in the process.  With gas being cheaper than it has been in years, the Sentra will seemingly cost nothing to fill up the tank.  A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model S; all other Sentra’s have the continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard. Preston Nissan in Hurlock, Maryland, has an abundance of 2014 Sentra’s with the 2015’s on the way in December!  So, we would like to invite you to come see our impressive inventory with your own eyes.  We are located at the intersection of Maryland Routes 318 and 331.  We look forward to meeting you!

This Black Friday is coming up and we are surprising you with amazing giveaways this year! Our Black Friday Celebration will start at 6 AM on Friday, November 26, 2014.  Our big-ticket items will be given away to those early bird customers who come between 6-7 AM and then 7-10 AM. As you can see in the diagram above, customers who arrive between 6-7 AM and take delivery of their purchased vehicle before 10 PM without leaving will receive a 60” TV!  As long as you are at the Autoplex before 7 AM and buy a vehicle from our large selection of Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, or Pre-Owned inventory, then you will have yourself a brand new TV. If you are tired from eating pounds after pounds of turkey the previous day and you can only get to the Preston Autoplex between 7-10 AM and buy a vehicle, then you will get the choice of either a PS4 or Xbox One!  Same rules as the TV, you must take delivery of the vehicle by 10 PM without leaving to qualify for your FREE PS4 or Xbox One.  Also, you must be here at the Preston Autoplex before 10 AM in order to receive your giveaway prize. Finally, for those that don’t make it at 10 AM we will be having cash giveaways at 12, 3, 8, and 10 PM.  You’re not going to want to miss this because these free giveaways are paired with some amazing discounts, rebates, and incentives on most vehicles on our 38 acre lot. Be sure to come out to the Preston Autoplex for these Black Friday Giveaways. We are located at the intersection of Maryland Routes 318 and 331.

I want to take you back to last month, which was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a crazy time for Preston Automotive Group.  We decided to partner up with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and committed to donating $50 for every vehicle sold at any one of our nine locations all month long.  We also got our three body shops involved and committed 2% of their sales during the month of October to our overall ACS donation.  Preston Automotive Group has been a huge supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness as it has affected many of our own employees and families, and this donation campaign was our way of showing that they were not fighting alone – we were United For A Cure.  (Check out all the facts about the ACS in the infographic below.) In addition to our donation to the American Cancer society, Preston Automotive Group employees wore “Pink” all month long to show support and for the first time ever, Preston created a pink frog.  Customers traditionally receive a green Preston frog with every vehicle purchase.  So during October 2014, pink frogs were given to help show support in the fight against Breast Cancer. Preston Automotive Group also created its first ever “Pink” fleet that consisted of a 2015 Ford Transit, two 2014 Ford Transit Connects, and a 2013 Ford Transit Connect.  These vehicles were wrapped in pink to also aide in Breast Cancer Awareness.  A 2014 Ford F-150 was also wrapped as this year’s Drive to Inspire vehicle.  The Drive to Inspire campaign was started with Comcast Spotlight and Saving Second Base. As a whole, Preston Automotive Group had a goal of raising a whopping $40,000 for the ACS.  To do that we knew we would have to sell a combined 800 cars throughout our nine dealerships.  It was a lofty goal, but we knew it could be achieved with hard work.  So, with Breast Cancer Awareness Month all wrapped up, we are ready to announce our donation total.  We donated a grand total of $38,500 to the American Cancer Society – only falling $1,500 short of our goal.  We were still extremely happy with the efforts of our team and customers who helped us get to that amount. We look forward to doing this again next year and raising even more money and awareness about breast cancer.  Until then be on the look out for any one of our “Pink Fleet” Trucks around the Delmarva area and give us a “Honk” to show your support for the fight against breast cancer!

What do you think of when you hear “Black Friday?”  Some people may associate Black Friday with gadget and tech deals or overly crowded stores.  And while that is certainly true, it is not the only thing it's all about.  Here at the Preston Autoplex in Hurlock, Maryland, we have great deals on new Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, and pre-owned vehicles all the way through Cyber Monday!  But our Black Friday deals start NOW; so read along and check them out. First off is Ford.  Ford Motor Company is running a nationwide campaign urging you to “Dream Big!”  This Black Friday sales event is based around getting you a great new Ford for an amazing price.  And here at Preston Ford it means a whole lot more!  We are running a contest all the way through to the end of the year.  Check out the infographic for a better breakdown, but basically you could win 1 of 3 things: $1,500 cash, a 60” Flat Screen TV, or an iPad.  There are three ways to be entered as you can see on the graphic to the right.  It’s an awesome contest and Ford General Manager, Chris Marks, is excited about it too. Also, if you purchase a new Ford now through Cyber Monday, you can get up to a $1,000 Amazon Gift Card or up to a $1,000 rebate on your Ford purchase.  Whatever you choose, you are getting a great deal on a quality Ford vehicle from Preston Ford! Next, we’ll move on to Hyundai.  The Hyundai Holidays Sales Event is another one that ends on Cyber Monday – December 1 st.  The big deals at Preston Hyundai are on the 2014/15 Sonatas and Elantras.  The Sonatas have an automatic $500 Holiday Bonus Cash and a possible $1,000 Retail Bonus Cash for all customers.  Elantra buyers will get the $500 Holiday Bonus Cash too, but will get $1,500-$2,000 back in Retail Bonus Cash.  All of that is on top of any other incentives that are going on too! We’ll head right down the Autoplex to check out Mazda’s Black Friday deals next.  There are tons of discounts here so stick with me.  The biggest of them all is the discount on the 2014 Mazda CX-9.  You can get $5,000 off on certain 2014 CX-9’s here at Preston Mazda!  That is a huge amount of money off on an already well-priced crossover.  Other incentives include 2015 Mazda6s at $1,000 under invoice.  And to beat that we have 2014 Mazda 2’s and 5’s at $2,000 under invoice.  There is also special financing on many Mazda’s for 60-72 months.  This week through Cyber Monday is easily the best time to buy a car from Preston Mazda in Hurlock, MD. The Final Stop on our discount tour of the Preston Autoplex is Nissan.  Holiday Bonus Cash is once again the way to go if you’re planning on buying a Nissan this Black Friday.  The 2014/15 Altima’s and Versa’s Non-S along with the 2014 Sentra will get you $500 Holiday Bonus Cash.  The 2014 Titan will get you a whopping $1,500 back in Holiday Bonus Cash!  So, as you can see, there are certainly deals to be had at Preston Nissan and all of our dealers at the Preston Autoplex in Hurlock, MD.  Now all you need to do is get here before the end of the day on Monday, December 1 st to get your best deal!

Veterans served our country with selfless fortitude.  Whether it was in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War, Vietnam War, or any other war in our history, the Veterans of our Armed Services have been the ones keeping us safe; so today we salute them. Did you know that Veterans Day was first called Armistice Day back in 1919?  Armistice of course means an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting; in other words, a truce.  The first celebration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1919, marked the one year anniversary of the end of WWI, and was put in place to applaud those who risked their lives in that war.  However, it wasn’t made a federal holiday until 1938.  And in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower amended the holiday to include all veterans. Did you know that Veterans Day wasn’t always on the 11 th of November?  It started out as the 11 th, as previously stated, and is currently the 11 th but wasn’t always like that.  For a period of ten years, from 1968-78, Veterans Day was changed to the 4 th Monday in October.  The petty reason for that was to give Federal Officers a three day weekend.  Today, all Federal Offices and most schools are off in observance of Veterans Day. Did you know that Veterans Day in the US is shared with many other country’s celebrations.  There were 19 countries that fought with the Allies in WWI and most – if not all – have celebrations on November 11 th to honor their Veterans.  For instance, this year, the UK is celebrating 100 years since the start of WWI with a big ceremony and moment of silence in London. Finally, did you know that many places give out Military Discounts to Active Duty Members and Veterans on Veterans Day?  This year restaurants such as Denny’s, Olive Garden, and others are giving out free or discounted meals to Veterans with Military ID’s.  Specifically here at the Preston Autoplex we have a $500 Military Discount that we run every day on every car on the lot.  It is just our small way of saying thank you to the men and women that serve, and have served, our great country.  Happy Veterans Day!

Every weekend in October will have something fun to do around the Delmarva area, and Preston Automotive Group is going to be sponsoring just about all of them. Saturday, October 4 th We start off on Saturday, October 4 th.  The first event of the day is The World’s Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics.  This event will take place in Harrington, DE at the Delaware State Fairgrounds from 9am-1pm.  You can register your truck to be in the convoy for $100, but it must be 10-GVW or larger.  Meaning regular pickup trucks are not allowed to participate.  If you don’t have a truck to enter in the World’s Largest Convoy at 10am, you can come to the festival at the Fairgrounds 11:30.  All proceeds from this event will go towards the Special Olympics of Delaware. The second event on the 4 th is Wings & Wheels at Sussex County Airport.  This is a FREE EVENT from 10am-4pm.  Wings & Wheels will feature a ton of neat things including a Vintage Plane Fly In, a US Navy Parachute Team, and a Classic Car Show.  This whole event is a Salute to the WWII Era, so bring the whole family for a free day of fun! Monday, October 6 th The only event that falls on a weekday, the 23 rd Annual Chesapeake College Golf Tournament.  This is a fantastic event that supports the Chesapeake College Scholarships Funds.  It will take place at River House Golf at the Easton Club starting with registration at 9:30am and the shotgun start at 10:30.  As for registration, a team of four people will cost $600 or $175 for individuals, and will include your green fee, lunch on the course, and a buffet dinner.  Preston Automotive is a sponsor and is sure to be a great event. Sunday, October 12 th On this day, come out to Sailwinds Park in Cambridge, MD for some fun from 11am-6pm.  The Hoopers Island Gunbash is a neat event with tons of old and new guns on display.  There will be a cash drawing every hour from 12:30-5:30.  There will also be two separate drawings for ATVs throughout the day.  Tickets are $45 and available in advance at Preston Ford’s Cashier Window.  A ticket gets you admission, food, and drinks. Saturday, October 18 th Bark in the Park put on by the Talbot Humane Society, will take place Oct 18 th at Idlewild Park in Easton, MD.  It will take place from 10am-2pm starting off with a 5K fun run where participants are encouraged to run or walk with their dogs.  Later on in the afternoon there will be a dog show along with kid’s activities, music, and food.  It is free to come with your dog, so come out for a fun afternoon! Sunday, Octob er 19 th The Ridgely Pharmacy & Ice Cream Parlor will be hosting their 4 th Annual Car/Motorcycle Show on Oct 19 th from 9am-4pm.  The event will benefit The Petty Family Foundation and all money raised will be split up between three top notch organizations: The Wounded Warriors, Victory Junction, and Folds of Honor.  The Car/Motorcycle’s will be on display in front of the Pharmacy at 7 West Belle Street in Ridgely.  There will be a 50/50, silent auction, a $500 cash giveaway, and Richard Petty will even be there!  It’s going to be a fun event with over 600 cars and motorcycles expected to be in attendance. Friday, October 24 th Paint the Plex Pink will be on the 24 th and it is all about raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness.  As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so Preston Automotive is gearing up to present a check to a breast cancer organization of their choosing.  This event will feature good food, kid’s activities, a check donation ceremony, and of course the Preston "Drive to Inspire" Pink Truck.  You will be able sign the truck to show your support for Breast Cancer Research.  This event will only be going on between 2 and 4pm, so if you’re going to be home with the kids, make sure you come out for this event. Saturday, October 25 th This date features two events, the first of which being the Cambridge Auto Body “Trunk or Treat.”  This cute twist on the original Trick or Treat showcases some of our cars with their trunks open and candy inside.  Our employees will be there handing out the candy along with representatives from other local businesses.  Kids and their families are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and come to this free event in Cambridge, MD.  It’s a little pre-Halloween fun for the kids giving them a chance to show off their costumes on more than just Halloween Day.  There will be a car show going on as well and that will start at 11am before the Trunk or Treating event from 1-3.  So come out and enjoy the festivities with friends and family. The second event on the 25 th is Tats for Tails.  Black Anchor Tattoo is partnering with the Caroline Humane Society to raise money for animals in their shelters.  It will take place on the 200 Block of Market Street in Denton, MD, and here's how it will work.  From 1-4pm there will be a block party with food, games, and music.  Any tattoo done at Black Anchor Tattoo on the 25th will equal a donation to the Caroline Humane Society from Black Anchor.  People are also encouraged to donate pet supplies to fill the bed of the Preston Pink Truck.  Each donation will enter you for a chance to win prizes donated by Preston Automotive Group! Sunday, November 1 st Although it’s technically not an October event, it goes along with the Halloween theme – Preston Hyundai’s Trunk or Treat.  Kid’s always want more candy after they get home on Halloween Night and sort it out right?  Well this is there chance.  Bring the kids out to Preston Hyundai for another Trunk or Treat event.  Just like the one in Cambridge, we’ll have representatives from other companies, as well as our own employees, giving out candy from the trunks of our cars.  Come out from 1-3 for a fun, candy-filled afternoon.

They say change is good right?  Well the same goes for the oil in your vehicle.  The fact is, motor oil is the lifeblood of your engine.  So, the best way to extend the life and fuel economy of your car, truck, or SUV is to have the oil changed regularly. The purpose of motor oil is to lube up the moving parts of the engine while keeping all the seals tight.  However, with the high temperature of the engine, the oil is put under great stress.  The thermal breakdown wears on the oil’s additives and lubrication.  When the lubrication wears down, parts of the engine may start to rub together.  The thermal breakdowns will also cause gaps to form in the various seals; this is where dirt and debris can sneak into the engine.  When you have your oil changed here at any Preston location, you will also get a new oil filter.  The filter works to keep the sludge from getting to your engine.  If it becomes clogged with too much gunk, it will decrease the amount of good oil that reaches your engine. These are all ways that unchanged oil could negatively affect the life of your vehicle.  So basically, the way to prevent all of this is to check your oil often and get it changed regularly.  We make that easy for you here at Preston Nissan and Mazda.  We have a deal so amazing it seems too good to be true – but it’s not!  Our Triple Play Oil Change gets you your first oil change for $19.95, your second for $12.95, and your third one is absolutely free!  The only stipulation is that they all have to be done within a year from your first one.  Which, if you are following the expert recommendations, you should be getting three or four oil changes per year anyway.  So, this deal is saving you money that you would otherwise have to spend no matter what.  Drop your car off today to start taking advantage of this great deal!

Vehicle recalls are something that happen more often than you might think, but owners may not always know their recalled vehicle needs to be repaired.  Just to be clear, I’m not referring to any major recalls like the Toyota sticking gas pedal incident or the Firestone tires on Ford SUV’s because of course those are recalls that everyone hears about on national news.  I’m talking about those smaller recalls that just about every car brand has at one time or another for things such as faulty airbags or switches for example.  So, it is just as important to know about the little recalls as it is to know about the larger ones because they are both threats to your safety.  And now there is any easy way to keep up on those threats with safercar.gov. Safercar.gov is a government website run by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA).  This site exists solely to inform consumers on everything to do with vehicle safety.  From recalls, to investigations, even to common complaints – safercar.gov is the catch-all site to ensure you and your family are safe in your vehicle. There are a couple ways to see if your car is on a recall list.  You could search as specifically as the VIN number or as general as the vehicle year, make, and model.  Regardless of how dependable your make of car usually is, everyone should take a look at this site anyway.  It’s fast, simple and you have nothing to lose except about thirty seconds of your time.  However, if you do end up finding something about your car involving a recalled item, then I’ll bet you’ll be glad you checked.  And even more than that, taking a couple seconds to check for your car could save your life or many others. If you got your car, truck, or SUV from Preston Automotive Group and it turns out to have a recall, no matter how small or large, you can be sure that one of our three auto body shops – in Preston, Snow Hill, or Cambridge – will be able to help get you in-and-out and safely back on the road.

In 1998, Hyundai Motor America started Hope on Wheels - a non-profit organization committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.  Since the conception of this idea 16 years ago, Hyundai has raised nearly 90 million dollars.  This year, Preston is one of 820 Hyundai Dealers in the U.S. to be participating in the annual event. September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, so Preston Automotive Group Owner/President Dave Wilson Sr. has prepared to open up his wallet. Wilson Sr. along with Preston Hyundai will make a donation to the Hope on Wheels program for every Hyundai that is purchased from the Preston lot during the month of September. Not only that, but each of his donations will be matched by Hyundai Motor America! As a result, this is something that Preston Hyundai has been proud to participate in for many years. One of the more ceremonial parts of the Hope on Wheels program are the symbolic handprints. On their website Hope on Wheels states that there is nothing more personal than a handprint.  So, part of this program gives children who are currently battling cancer a chance to have fun and paint their handprint on a White Hyundai Santa Fe. There are several ways that money is being collected.  First and foremost are the donations from dealers matched by Hyundai Motor America. Secondly, there are 5K races setup in select locations around the country where all proceeds will go toward the Hope on Wheels foundation.  There is also branded merchandise with the Hope on Wheels logo for sale on their website.  And of course you could make a donation of any amount by visiting their website as well.  However, if you have been thinking about a new Hyundai then now is the time to buy because Preston Hyundai will only be participating in this program until the end of the month! We encourage you to check out their website and/or video above to find out more about this great foundation.  Also, be sure to use the hashtag #endchildhoodcancer to spread further awareness about this program.  It truly is a wonderful foundation that can have an impact on the lives of thousands of children.  So, make sure to come out to Preston Hyundai to see what we are doing to help this worthy cause with your own eyes.