Donavee Jeep Orange County FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT Event Was A Success!!

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event on Saturday October 29th for lunch with the Pogi Boy, BaconMania, and 95.9 The Fish at our new car lot!   We also would like to say a big thank you to both food trucks and 95.9 The Fish's street team for all their help as well. A lot of parties were involved with our event and we are very happy that everything went perfect!

We had a wonderful turn out and after a last minute decision by management our owner Stewart Benjamin decided to pay for all the food served to our loyal customers until 2:30 pm.  Stewart decided to run with the 'No Trick, Just Treats' mantra for everyone in attendance. From foot long lumpia egg rolls cooked up by Pogi Boy to pulled pork and bacon covered fries courtesy of BaconMania those who were here at 777 W Orangethorpe Ave in Placentia, CA got one awesome free meal!  Make sure you thank Stewart Benjamin if you get a chance to see him at the dealership for the free food.  Don't forget that our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event is an annual one so if you did not get a chance to make it this year be sure to Like Us on Facebook and book mark our blog for more details!  We are always looking for new and exciting ways to plan events in the community for everyone to enjoy in Orange County.

Here are a few pictures of the quality food served to our friends in the community by the Pogi Boy Truck, the BaconMania! truck, and a tasty cake from Rockwell Bakery at Donavee Jeep. If you are ever in an area where these trucks are at this should entice you to purchase some fantastic food.  In order below we have the Pogi Boy Pork Sliders with Fries, BaconMania's Pulled Pork and Bacon BBQ

Fries, BaconMania's top notch BLT with a creamy chiptole sauce, and a large strawberry frosting cake from Rockwell Bakery.

Not only was food  provided by Donavee Chrysler Jeep Orange County but a raffle was put on that included free concert tickets and a brand new tablet computer.  Special congratulations to the winner of the Acer Windows 7 tablet see here with The Fish personality Big Wave Dave! The raffle was put on by Donavee Chrysler Jeep Orange County and 95.9 The Fish. She looks like a happy camper doesn't she?  Wouldn't you be if you just won one of Acer's brand new Windows 7 touch screen tablets?

About Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep:
Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is proud to serve Orange County with quality Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. Models such as the Liberty, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Unlimited, Town & Country and 300, we have something for every taste and need.  Donavee Jeep is also well equipped to service and modify your own Jeep vehicle that you may have.   Come visit us at 777 West Orangethorpe Ave in the city of Placentia to see our vehicles and take one for a test drive!

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Don't Miss Our Food Truck or Treat Event at Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep This Weekend!

Fans! This weekend, get ready to enjoy some of the best gourmet food from the Pogi Boy and Bacon Mania food trucks this Saturday, October 29th, from noon to 3 p.m. during our FOOD TRUCK OR TREAT event. Bring your family and friends in to join us for food, fun, and tailgating at: 777 W Orangethorpe Ave in Placentia, CA. We look forward to seeing everyone!

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Is Named the "SUV of Texas" by the Texas Auto Writers Association

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Already the most-awarded sport-utility vehicle in history, Jeep Grand Cherokee has been named “SUV of Texas” – for the second consecutive year – by nearly 60 journalists representing the opinion-leading Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). The award was one of three captured by Jeep vehicles during the annual TAWA Rodeo – a two-day test of the industry’s newest SUV and truck lineup over a variety of on-road and rugged off-road terrain – held last Friday and Saturday at the Knibbe Ranch in Spring Branch, Texas, near San Antonio.

The new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited – with more fuel efficiency, power and torque for 2012 – was named “Mid-size SUV of Texas,” and the ultra-premium Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit was named “Luxury SUV of Texas.”

“We are delighted that the influential journalists representing the Texas Auto Writers Association have once again recognized Jeep vehicles with several awards, and particularly the Jeep Grand Cherokee as the ‘SUV of Texas,’” said Mike Manley, President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “Winning this award last year started a string of Grand Cherokee accolades that made it the most-awarded SUV of all-time. More importantly, we know that these TAWA awards translate directly into sales. Through September of this year, Grand Cherokee sales are up 78 percent in the U.S. In the same time period in Texas, sales are up nearly 200 percent.

“We thank the TAWA journalists for recognizing that Jeep is providing consumers a lineup of SUVs that deliver an unmatched combination of capability, refinement, craftsmanship and value,” Manley added.

Fifty-seven TAWA members were given two days of on- and off-road evaluation time with Jeep vehicles and their competitors. Consideration was given to everything from exterior styling and off-road capability, to the vehicles’ overall utility, value and fuel efficiency.

"Jeep Grand Cherokee has once again demonstrated its superior levels of performance, quality, interior craftsmanship, and reliability that make it an award-winning SUV,” said Mike Herzing, TAWA President. "Grand Cherokee is a tremendous value for consumers, and is clearly the 'SUV of Texas.'"

This year’s TAWA Rodeo marks the second consecutive year that Jeep Wrangler captured the “Mid-size SUV of Texas” award.

The 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit captured the “Luxury of SUV of Texas” award in its first year of competition at the TAWA rodeo, beating vehicles from several luxury/premium brands.

**Courtesy of Media Chrysler.com

On October 29th Head to Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep For Our 'Food Truck or Treat Event'

Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is excited to team up with local radio station, The Fish, on Saturday, October 29th for our 'Food Truck or Treat Event'. The event includes delicious food trucks including the POGI Boy and Bacon Mania trucks featured in our pre-owned lot, along with raffle prizes and more! We look forward to seeing everyone!

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Chrysler Focuses On Sustainability Goals

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While a lot of focus in the early goings of Chrysler Group LLC (officially formed June 9, 2009) has been on our vehicles and manufacturing, we're still keeping a close eye on Mother Earth and fellow citizens.

“We believe that economic and environmental success are not mutually exclusive,” said Chairman/CEO Sergio Marchionne. “We have made a choice not only to build up our own organization, but also to positively impact the environment and the communities where we live and work.

 

"And we will judge ourselves not only by our profitability, but also by how we achieve it.”

For some highlights, we pulled several facts from the report on what the company has already accomplished in its first full year:

• The Milwaukee (Wis.) Parts Distribution Center reduced landfill waste by more than 1.3 million kilograms per year at an annual cost savings of $39,000, a significant amount for a relatively small operation.
• Chrysler Group  has been recognized for its diversity leadership by organizations such as DiversityInc magazine, Hispanic Business magazine, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, to name a few.

• Trenton (Mich.) South earned LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification status, the first engine plant in the world to earn this distinction. The plant reduced its CO2 emissions by more than 12,000 metric tons, compared with a traditionally constructed engine plant of similar size. This is equivalent to the annual CO2 output of 1,000 homes.
• The Warren (Mich.) Stamping Plant reduced its chemical usage to treat water for cooling industrial processes by $16,000 annually. A 100-gallon aquarium (pictured above) in the plant is continuously fed with filtered cooling water from this process, demonstrating that it is clean enough to support a variety of fish.
• To reduce fuel consumption and emissions, Chrysler Group is focusing on four key areas: powertrain systems; vehicle energy demand; driveline and axle design; and alternatively fueled powertrains, such as flex-fuel, compressed natural gas, hybrid and fully electrified vehicles
• The Windsor (Ont.) Assembly Plant reduced its energy footprint by partnering with a Canadian energy company that generates electricity for the grid via natural gas boilers and steam turbines. The plant purchases the energy company’s excess steam for use in general heating and production processes. This allows the Windsor Assembly Plant to substantially reduce its natural gas consumption by reusing waste by-products of electricity production, with the added benefits of decreasing the region’s air emissions and minimizing costs.
• The Toledo (Ohio) North Assembly Plant paint shop replaced 100% outside fresh air with mainly recycled ambient plant air as the input to the paint spray booths. The “cascading air” innovation results in an annual energy and water savings of $1.1 million, averting approximately 10,000 metric tons of air pollutants through direct and indirect energy reduction. Additionally, this feature reduces water use by more than 7,500 cubic meters.

**Courtesy of Blog Chrysler.com by Mike Driehorst

Jeep Wrangler JK8 Conversion Off Road In Borrego Springs, CA

Check out the video of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK8 Pickup Conversion vehicle out at the 2011 Jeep Jamboree in Borrego Springs, California over this past weekend.  The only OFF ROAD tested Jeep Wrangler JK8 in the country!

Jeep Jamboree Event In Borrego Springs, CA October 14th and 15th 2011

The October 2011 Jeep Jamboree event took place in Borrego Springs, CA in northeast San Diego County. Borrego is a small, slow paced desert town that boasts no big box stores or a stop light for 50 miles which makes it the ideal place to take some off road vehicles for a rugged spin out in nature.  Below are a series of pictures taken by Donavee Jeep while on the trails cutting back through Borrego Springs!

Donavee Jeep Orange County was not only an event sponsor but also brought a few vehicles out to tear up the rocks and dirt with the rest of the Jeep enthusiasts in the Southern California area.   Two 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited's and a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK8 Pickup Conversion made the trek from Placentia all the way out to Borrego Springs for the event.    In addition to bringing vehicles for the Jeep Jamboree  two mechanics with over 40 years between both of them working on Jeep vehicles were available  to assist fellow Jeep enthusiasts with any vehicle trouble they might have had.  One Jeep enthusiast in particular had an issue with their engine that required the mechanics from Donavee Jeep to tag team the issue. 

Among those vehicles brought out by Donavee Jeep Orange County was the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK8 Pickup Conversion vehicle. Donavee Jeep's Jeek Wrangler JK8 was the first JK8 pickup conversion to test its teeth out on the rocks in Borrego Springs.  While a few other Jeep shops in America have finally put together their own Jeep Wrangler JK8 the one below is the first to get the true Jeep enthusiast once over the good old fashioned way.  What is the point of having a custom Jeep if it cannot tear up the terrain?

Donavee Jeep Orange County would like to thank Randy Stockberger and everyone else who helps organize the Jeep Jamboree events in the area.  With out Randy and his team there would not  be very many events where groups of Jeep enthusiasts can bring their four wheeling machines out to play.  For over 150 pictures of the event please visit the Donavee Jeep Facebook page and click 'Like'.  

About Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep:

Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is proud to serve Orange County with quality Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. With models like the Liberty, Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Unlimited, Town & Country and 300, we have something for every taste and need. Donavee Jeep is also well equipped to service and modify your own Jeep vehicle that you may have.   The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK8 Pickup Conversion is also displayed on our show room floor.  Come visit us at 777 West Orangethorpe Ave. to see our vehicles and take one for a test drive.

Contact Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep:
777 West Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

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The Only Jeep Wrangler JK8 Pick Up Conversion In The United States At Donavee

Donavee Jeep is proud to announce that our custom 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK8 pick up conversion vehicle has shown up at our dealership. This JK8 is exclusive to Donavee Jeep Orange County as the only dealer that has a finish Jeep Wrangler JK8 currently in stock. With the help of Mopar, Hi-Tech Collision of Anaheim, and our own service department here at Donavee what was once a regular Jeep Wrangler hard top has been converted into a versatile pick up truck.

 

What started out as just a crate with JK8 sprayed painted on the outside turned into a unique vehicle that is sure to surprise even the most die hard off road enthusiast. Below are a handful of pictures that were taken of the vehicle as it went through the process of being equipped, painted, and delivered to Donavee Jeep.

 

 

 

Over the next month Donavee Jeep will have the JK8 at various events such as the Off Road Show at the Pomona Fairgrounds Saturday October 8^th and the Jeep Jamboree at Borrego Springs. If you are interested in seeing the vehicle you can attend one of the events or come down to our showroom floor where the JK8 is quietly resting until it is unleashed on some mud trails!

 

 

At the Lucas Oil Off Road Expo at the Pomona Fairgrounds this past weekend Donavee Jeep had the vehicle on display in their booth.  Click on any of the pictures below to see them in a larger size.  Front, side, and read shot of JK8 conversion.  If you are interested in seeing it in person drive down to Donavee Jeep in Orange County.

Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep Orange County is a full service Chrysler Jeep dealership in the Orange County area just north of Anaheim stadium in Placentia, California.  We specialize in Chrysler and Jeep vehicles but we do service all makes and models in addition to carrying a large number of non-Chrysler/Jeep models at our pre-owned location of our dealership.  In addition we are very active in the off road community and customization of Jeep vehicles for off road activities

2011 Lucas Oil Off Expo Pomona Fairgrounds

On October 8th and 9th Lucas Oil’s annual Off-Road Expo was held at the Pomona Fairgrounds in Sunny Southern California in the heart of the off road racing community.  Every year all the top companies that provide parts, gear, and equipment to the off road community get their booths put together and interact with the off road enthusiasts that dominate the area.  From lift kits to campaign equipment to Jeeps to off road themed clothing anyone who was anyone in the off road racing community was there in full force at the Pomona Fairgrounds.

This was the first year that Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep of Placentia has taken part in the event.   As the only car dealership at the show Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep of Placentia was able to showcase a number of off road vehicles such at the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee shown below, the only custom Jeep Wrangler pick up conversion named just simply ‘The JK8’, and the work horse of the off road community the Jeep Wrangler. Attendees got a chance to jump in the vehicles, take photos with them, speak with  in house experts Tom Kirk and Moe Jubron about any issues they may have, and pick up some free stuff courtesy of Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep/Mopar.

A new addition to the Lucas Oil Off Road Expo this year was a pavilion that was dedicated to camping equipment that goes hand in hand with off road vehicles.  A very important but often ignored part of having off road vehicles is what happens once the vehicle climbs up to the destination and a home base needs to be established.  That is where all the wonderful vendors providing all the gear under the sun one could need in one area. Below is a photo of a bed that stands above your Jeep Grand Cherokee and uses the strength of the vehicle to support the bed similar to a box spring. 

Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep of Placentia would like to thank Lucas Oil, Hi-Tech Collision of Anaheim, Mopar, Xplore, and all of the off road enthusiasts who showed up at the booth!

About Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep:
Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep is proud to serve Orange County and Los Angeles  with quality Jeep and Chrysler vehicles. With models like the Grand Cherokee, Wrangler Unlimited, and 300, there is a vehicle in stock for every taste and need.  Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep also specializes in off road modifications, parts, and sponsorship of events.   

Come visit Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep at 777 West Orangethorpe Ave in Placentia, California in Orange County. to see the vehicles and take one for a test drive.

Thanks to Our Awesome Customers for Taking the Time to Share About Us

I was shopping the Internet with local dealerships to purchase a new 2011 Chrysler 300 Limited. I was working with Kenny in Internet sales at Don A Vee. He was able to match and beat all the competition. Also, Kenny guranteed over the phone a more than fair price for my trade in without seeing it. No other dealership would commit to that. I applied online with Don A Vee and was approved for 2.9% financing. Kenny had me come in to sign the paperwork. The whole process was about 1 hour. I have been buying cars for over 30 years and this is the best experience I have ever had. While at the dealershp my wife was checking out the new Jeep Grand Cherokees. I mentioned to Kenny my wife loved it, but we were several thousand dollars upside down on our 5 year old Murano with 114000 miles. For only $1000 down, Kenny got us out of the Murano and into a new Grand Cherokee with the same car payment as before. This was incredible, because we could easily spend $1000 on future repairs on the Murano. Don A Vee rocks! Because of Don A Vee's honesty, professionalism, and their willingness to help us, we bought two new cars from them. I would highly recommend this dealership and especially Kenny in Internet sales.

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Join In On the Fun of the 2011 Jeep Jamboree!

Don't miss the 2011 Jeep Jamboree, where Jeep owners unite to enjoy the outdoors together while journeying through the wilderness in their 4x4s! For a list of upcoming events and registration information, please visit the link.
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With the first after-summer rain projected for this week, Don-A-Vee Chrysler Jeep would like to help make sure you're completely safe on the road. Stop in and let our service team ensure that your tires, brakes, and wind-shield wipers are all in top-shape. To make a service appointment or see our current specials, please visit the link.
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