Dodge Challenger Awards

AutoPacific® Best In Class Ideal Vehicle for the Sporty Car Category

With sleek good looks, a muscular edge and power at your fingertips, what's not to like about the bold 2009 Dodge Challenger. But it's more than just that. That's why people turn to look whether it's barreling down the road or standing still. Challenger owners will be the first ones to tell you that. In fact, they told AutoPacific® they like it so much that the 2009 Dodge Challenger was just named the AutoPacific® Best In Class Ideal Vehicle for the Sporty Car category. But Challenger owners didn't stop there. They were so satisfied with this vehicle that they also shared their impressions with J.D. Power and Associates, resulting in the Challenger being ranked the "Most Appealing Midsize Sporty Car" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 APEAL Study.

J.D. Power and Associates 2009 APEAL Study

The APEAL Study[1] examines how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive, based on owner evaluations of more than 90 vehicle attributes. Study responses were gathered between February and May 2009 from more than 80,900 purchasers and lessees of new 2009 model-year cars and trucks that were surveyed after 90 days of ownership.

AutoPacific® Ideal Vehicle Award

Using 15 key attributes, owners were asked to rate their new 2009 cars and trucks. The vehicle that owners would change the least then received the title of AutoPacific® Best In Class Ideal Vehicle. This year, 2009 Dodge Challenger took the top prize in the Sporty Car category.

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Tire Tips: Tire Buyer's Guide

Edge Wear

When the inside and outside edges of the tire are worn, it generally indicates an underinflated tire or hard covering.

  

Center Wear

When the center of the tire is worn, as shown here, it generally indicates an overinflated tire.

Shoulder Wear

When the shoulder of the tire has a thin line of wear, it usually indicates misalignment.

  

Irregular Patch Wear

Flat spots and patchy or scalloped wear generally indicate improperly balanced tires or bent/worn suspension components.

  

Worn Thread

Narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread are wear bars, designed to indicate that the tire is worn and needs replacing.

How to extend the life of your tires

How you drive and maintain your tires affects tire life nearly as much as where you drive. Here are a few tips to help extend the life of your tires.

Maintain good driving habits

• observe posted speed limits
• avoid fast starts and sharp turns
• avoid potholes when possible
• park carefully away from curbs

Observe vehicle loading guidelines
Important vehicle loading information can be found in the Owner’s Manual and/or the tire placard located inside the front driver-side door.

Maintain correct inflation pressure
Using a quality tire gauge, check the pressure in your tires at least once a month and before any long road trips. Check your tire pressure when the tires are cold. For the proper cold-tire inflation pressures, see your Owner’s Manual for tire pressure label location and/or the tire placard located inside the front driver-side door. Maintaining proper air pressure in your tires can help improve the ride, save fuel and maximize the life of your tires.

Rotate tires regularly
Rotating your tires can extend tire life by up to 20%. In general, your tires should be rotated during every other oil change, or more frequently depending upon your driving habits and road conditions. See your Owner’s Manual for the tire rotation schedule.

Inspect tires regularly
Once a month, take a few moments to check all of your tires, including the spare. Look for signs of tire wear or visible damage. Make sure all the tire valves have valve caps, which help keep our dirt and moisture.

Maintain your vehicle regularly
Because many vehicle components, including shocks, struts, and brakes, can affect tire performance, have your vehicle inspected regularly at our dealership and follow the recommended maintenance schedule listed in your Owner’s Manual.

Free Tire Rotation for Life with Purchase of 4 Tires

There's an app for that Jeep

Last year, Chrysler Group LLC introduced DVD user guides to replace traditional owner manuals. To many consumers, it is no surprise that Chrysler has announced the launch of the automotive industry's first FREE vehicle-owner information apps for smartphones. The first downloadable app is for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, followed by apps for Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram brand vehicles.  

According to Mopar CEO Pietro Gorlier, with the new apps, Chrysler Group is “taking customer care to a new level by creating a convenient, on-demand channel of communication with out customers.”  

According to USA Today the app will include:  

• general vehicle operating information
• maintenance information
• warranty and product features
• video demonstrations.

 

 

The app also allows customers to “connect to the company’s brand on social media sites” and “will include numbers of customer care and 24-hour-road-side assistance” (Edmunds).

 

 

The app is available FREE to everyone!

 

10 Reasons to Choose Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep

1. Four vehicles are "Top Safety Picks" from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS); 2010 Dodge Journey, 2010 Dodge Avenger, 2010 Jeep Patriot, 2010 Chrysler Sebring Sedan

2. 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup awarded Motor Trend Magazine’s “2010 Truck of the Year”

3. Jeep Named Top Domestic Brand in Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com 2010 Residual Value Study


4. 2010 Dodge Caliber with all-new interior available at dealerships now


5. Chrysler Group is investing in the United States and hiring new employees. $179 million investment in the Dundee, Michigan. GEMA engine plant creating 155 Chrysler Group jobs and 573 industry-wide jobs. Engineers, Training and Fleet staff hired at Chrysler Group headquarters in Auburn, Michigan.

 6. Ram 1500 pickup truck ranked at the top of Strategic Vision 2009 Total Quality Index. Ram 1500 leads the way with the highest Total Quality score of any truck in the 15-year history of the study.


7. Chrysler Town & Country earned the R.L. Polk Owner Loyalty award for the ninth consecutive year. With more than 12 million minivans sold and 65 minivan-first inventions, Chrysler, the inventor of the modern minivan, leads the industry. 60-day Minivan Pledge gives new owners peace of mind with their purchase.

8. 40 years of Dodge Challenger history is brought to life with “Plum Crazy” and “Furious Fuschia” Dodge Challengers available now



9. 75 percent of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles will be all-new or substantially redone by the end of 2010.


10. Chrysler Group expects to fully pay back money borrowed from the U.S. Treasury (TARP) and the Canadian Government (EDC) on or before 2014.