Yark Automotive Group Celebrates the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the month of December

Yark Automotive Group celebrates the Make A Wish Foundation NW Ohio Region this December!  For each vehicle purchase, Yark Automotive donates a portion to the Make A Wish Foundation.  This is the 8th consecutive year Yark Automotive Group has teamed up with the Make A Wish Foundation to raise money to grant wishes to children with life-threatening conditions.  To date, Yark has donated over $110,000 to the local chapter.

On December 17th, Yark hosted a special Test Drive Event to celebrate Kaylee Halko, a local Make A Wish recipient.  Any vehicle that was taken on a test drive that day, the customer received a copy of the Make A Wish Holiday Wishes CD and Yark made a donation to the foundation.  This CD is compromised of local talent reading and singing holiday classics.


The 'Holiday Wishes' CD features local artists like Kyle White, Ramona Collins, Pat Dailey and special guests like Chrys Peterson, Jamie Farr lend their musical talents while Fox Anchors Laura Emerson and Shaun Hegarty read the story of Frosty the Snowman.


In addition, our special guest Kaylee Halko, contributed to the CD reading, "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus' with Crystal Bowersox, and she was on hand to sign autographs and our Yark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram store.  Kaylee is a 6 year old girl who suffers from Progeria, a rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early ago.  Kaylee and her family were granted a wish of making Kaylee a star.  Her talents and wish landed her on the Holiday Wishes CD for Make A Wish.


Join Yark Automotive Group and Make A Wish Foundation and help in sharing the power of a wish this holiday season.  Yark's Make A Wish campaign ends this Saturday, December 31st.  To learn more about how you can help "share the power of a wish" contact us today.


Yark Automotive Group is conveniently located at 6019 West Central Avenue, a half mile east of I-475 on the Central Avenue strip.  Visit us online at www.yarkauto.com

Yark Automotive Group awarded the Better Business Bureau's Highest Honor

TOLEDO, OH Yark Automotive Group was awarded the 2011 Winner Better Business Bureau Torch Award on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 at the Annual BBB Torch Award Luncheon.  

The BBB Torch Award recognizes businesses and organizations in Northwest Ohio and SE Michigan that maintain a solid commitment to conducting their business practices in an ethical fashion. Other factors that are assessed are the businesses‟ current BBB rating, fiscal responsibility, excellence in customer care and consumer leadership. 

Yark has been a finalist for this prestigious award 2 previous years taking home the top honor this year. Yark‟s commitment to treating customer‟s fairly and ethically in their everyday business practices, having a strong commitment to educating their employees on ethics and ensuring all employees „do the right thing, even when no one is watching, even if it costs us money‟ were foundations for receiving this award. 

“It was a privilege to accept this award on behalf of the collective organization, our employees, our management teams and our partners that work with us tirelessly to provide a world-class experience for our customers,” said John Yark, company President. “We simply could not be viewed by the people who purchase or service their vehicles with us as an ethical business unless each and every one of our employees believe that doing the right thing, every day is how we should do business.” 

The BBB will automatically forward the winners of Torch Award to the International BBB Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics competition where Yark Automotive will compete with all local Torch Award winners from across the US and Canada. 

“The Torch Award says a lot for everyone in our company,” said Yark. “We truly believe our employees are the backbone to our customer experience and without them, without having the best employees,, we would not be able to give our customers a world-class experience.” 

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Founded by Jim Yark in 1981, Yark Automotive Group has grown from 50 employees and less than $20 million in sales to more than 300 employees and annual sales of over $200 million. For the last 16 years, Yark Automotive Group has been the Largest Volume New & Used Vehicle Dealership in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan showcasing 9 vehicle franchises: BMW, Nissan, Subaru, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, & FIAT. 

The Yark family is originally from Toledo and both Yark brothers, Jim and John, graduated from local high schools and The Ohio State University. After acquiring the organization in 1981, Jim Yark, Owner & President implemented a detailed business plan and grew the dealership to include its 9 franchises, 6 Pre-Owned vehicle lots, a body shop, a car rental 

company and the area’s largest retail and wholesale parts department. Today, the business continues to grow and the family tradition continues with 4 of the Yark children now working in various positions within the company. 

Jim attributes his success to the people in the organization; “Anybody can get a piece of ground and maybe a car franchise, but clearly, we have found fabulous people! Our employees have strong customer awareness, a good sense for the car business, high ethics, stability and positive attitudes.” 

Shift into Gear with Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Ram Apparel this Fall Season

With Autumn at our door step, it's time to slip on warmer gear!  Why not sport your favorite brands?
These items are not only fashionable but comfortable as well!  Browse through the wide selections of hats, parkas, fleece jackets, long sleeve tees, backpacks and more!  Christmas is just around the corner, so watch out for great deals for these fantastic gift opportunities!

Below are a list of websites with affordable and reasonably priced Chrysler brand gear!  Also, feel free to give us a call too!  Our Yark parts department associates can order just about anything you may need :)

Chrysler Gear
Dodge Gear
Jeep Gear
Ram Gear

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Introducing the 2012 Chrysler 300...

Mix character and conviction. Add in luxury and pride you can notice from down the street. Top it off with an eight-speed transmission that gets 31 miles-per-gallon. This combination of luxury and efficiency comes from only one place in the world. Introducing the 2012 Chrysler 300.

Did you know that New Dodge vehicles have a 5 Years/ 100,000 Miles Powertrain Limited Warranty?

While you're out shopping for your next vehicle, you should definitely consider the amount of coverage your new vehicle has.

Did you know that New Dodge vehicles have a 5 Years/ 100,000 Miles Powertrain Limited Warranty?  This warranty covers the cost of all parts and labor needed to repair a covered powertrain component- engine, transmission and drive system.

Coverage also includes free towing to the nearest Dodge dealer, if necessary.

The warranty is transferable too, so when you decide to buy a new Dodge during the warranty period, the new Dodge owner will still be covered without any hassle.

Plus, Dodge has a 3-year/36,00-mile Basic Limited Warranty that provides bumper to bumper coverage for your vehicle, from the body to the electrical system.

See how Dodge stacks up to the competition:

For more information on Dodge Warranties, visit www.dodge.com

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Mother’s Day is Right Around the Corner…but what to do?

Every year at this time, we all think about Mother’s Day, whether it’s well in advance or very last minute. Sometimes coming up with the perfect Mother’s Day gift can become overwhelming. Should we give a card? Oh but wait, we did that last year. And the year before. And the year before. So what are some other ideas that are outside the norm?

Idea #1. Cook your mom breakfast. Moms like when they don’t have to be the only ones preparing the meals. Wake up before your mom does. Start with a cup of coffee or orange juice then start cooking a delicious meal; fruit, eggs, waffles, French toast, pancakes, bacon and the list could go on and on. Regardless, it’s the thought that count. Enjoying a breakfast with your mom that you personally cooked is all that will matter in her mind. For a list of top 20 recipes, visit AllRecipes.com. If you choose this option, happy cooking!






Idea #2. Mother’s enjoy their children’s’ company. Take your mom to the movies. You might not get to spend as much time with her as you’d like and she might not have the time in her daily routine to relax and see a good movie in theatres.






Idea #3. Plan an activity for just you and your mom. It can be as simple as an interview. Sit down and ask her questions about her birth, childhood and what she did for fun. Ask her how she did in school or what her favorite subjects were. Did she have a favorite job? And why?
Ask her what it was like when you were born. What were the sequence of events like and how did it change her life? End the interview by telling her how much you appreciate and love her. For more activities, visit Kaboose.

Idea #4. Give a small, yet meaningful gift. Get a photo printed of you and your mom. Or, the entire family. Have each family member write a personalized note on the back of the photo then buy an inexpensive picture frame to put it in. Put the photo in with the note facing up. Then after your mom reads it, tell her to flip the photo over so she can see the image. This is a small, inexpensive gift with a lot of meaning. For other gift ideas, visit gifts.com to see the top Mother’s Day gifts.



Idea #5. Unfortunately, not everyone can be with their mother’s on their special day. In this case, send a card. Want to get more creative? Visit Pro Flowers for flowers, gift baskets and sweets to send. The options are endless. You can choose from items such as a sweet mix basket, team time for mom basket, truffles, Mrs. Fields Day Bites, “The Reasons I Love Mom” truffle box, bath & body spa basket, brownie pops, fruit basket and much more. This site is a good option for those of you that can’t be with your mom but want to get creative.

Jeep Creates Special 'Mojave' Desert Edition of Wrangler

By Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY


Jeep thinks that the initial three special-edition Wranglers that it has introduced this year worked so well that it is going to add a fourth: the Mojave.
If you're a desert crawler, Jeep thinks this one will be for you. It features desert themes inside and out, including a sand-colored paint job that pretty much guarantees that if you ever get lost out there, no one will ever find you.

The Mojave has a special tire and wheel package meant for off-road, lizard decals and fender flares. The seats are a dark saddle-type leather with a "driftwood" accent look inside.

"The Mojave Trail is known for expeditions, exploration and a rugged environment that features elevation, sand, canyons, a river crossing and hill climbs – the perfect landscape for the Jeep Wrangler," said Mike Manley, CEO of Chrysler's Jeep brand. "By creating the Jeep Wrangler Mojave, we are able to deliver another specialized vehicle that Jeep enthusiasts will love, while drawing new customers into Jeep showrooms."
Available in Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited models, the 2011 Wrangler Mojave arrives in Jeep showrooms in June.

For original article, visit: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/04/jeep-creates-special-mojave-desert-edition-of-wrangler/1

Tips on How to Properly Wash Your Car

Whether you’re looking to save a few extra dollars or don’t trust your car to a car wash, you may choose to wash your car in your own driveway. While home car washing may seem easy enough, there are multiple steps in the process that can make the task seem more daunting than necessary. We are breaking the process into simple steps that will have your home car wash looking as good as it did the day it left the showroom floor.

Things you’ll need: bucket, cloths, sponge, wash mitt, water hose, car wash, pre-cleaner, bug & tar remover, tire shine/cleaner, wheel cleaner/protectant, glass cleaner and paper towels.
Prep Work:
Park your car in a cool shaded area so it is out of the direct sunlight. If your car is too hot, the soap and water can dry too quickly, leaving streaks and water stains behind. Additionally, paint softens up when hot and will scratch more easily than in the shade.
If necessary, you may want to use a pre-cleaner to remove fine scratches, scuffs and swirl marks. First wash the area to be treated and apply a small amount to the affected areas with a clean, soft cloth. Let the liquid dry to a haze, and wipe off with a soft, dry cloth.
To prevent scratching and achieve the highest product possible it may be necessary to use a bug and tar remover. This will allow you to remove bugs, tar, and road grime from your cars finish. Spray the cleaner to the problem areas and wipe off with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning:
Tires: If you prefer a wet, shiny look to your tires you may want to use a tire shine and cleaner such as a gel or foam. Apply the product onto a sponge or cloth applicator and apply to the tires using a circular motion. When complete allow the product to penetrate for 3 to 5 minutes and lightly wipe off with a clean, dry cloth.
Wheels: To keep your rims clean and protected against corrosive brake dust and road grime you can use a wheel cleaner and protectant. First clean and dry your rims and allow them to completely dry. Then spray and completely saturate the wheel with the cleaner. Allow the foam to penetrate for 1-3 minutes and then wipe off with a soft cloth or sponge. Next thoroughly rinse the wheel and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Body: First give your car a good rinse down with cool water in order to remove loose dirt. Next pour the recommended amount of car wash into the bucket and fill the bucket with the recommended water quantity with hot or cold water. Generously apply the soapy water with a sponge, wash mitt, or terry cloth to the body of the car, starting from the top down. When the car has entirely been soaped, rinse off and then dry immediately with a soft, dry cloth or chamois.
Glass: Finally, use a glass cleaner to clean your windows, windshields, mirrors, and side glass. The glass cleaner will remove dirt, and leave your glass streak and residue free. Spray the cleaner onto the glass and wipe dry with a paper towel or lint-free cloth. As an alternative, you can use newspaper to clean the glass to get even better streak-free results.