Friday, December 14, 2012

Purchase of new Hyundai dealership:

We just completed purchase of Herb Nelson Hyundai in Canton MS and have moved all the inventory to our "Wilson Premier Collection" location across from Renaissance on I-55 North at Steed Road in Madison County.

Herb had several leftover 2012's in stock that we bought below invoice so if you get one before they're all gone, you may make the buy of a lifetime!

Plus you'll get 0% financing for a full 60 months thru Hyundai Motor Finance on all remaining 2012 Sonata's....at both Wilson Hyundai locations!

And we have a special allocation of new 2013 Hyundai Accents...with tremendous gas mileage...selling for an amazing $16,572.  And it's equipped with Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioning, Power windows, Power Door Locks, AM/FM/CD/Satellite stereo and our famous 10 year/100,000 mile warranty!
All for an amazingly low $16,572

Again...both 0% on 2012 Sonata's and $16,572 Accents are available at both our Wilson Hyundai locations.

Lakeland Drive near Dogwood Festival in Rankin County(601)914-4200

 and now open at I-55 North across from Renaissance in Madison County (601)856-6423.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

May service and tire info and news/specials

You may have seen this week about that terrible Missouri accident which killed some Jacksonians. Media reports blamed it on underinflated and/or improperly sized tires.   Under-inflated tires create more rolling resistance, therefore more heat and are more susceptible to blow-outs.... which can cause fatal loss of control at high speeds.  Hot summer-time pavement heat makes this worse...so let us check your tire pressure for free as well as 26 other things on your vehicle before you go on vacation.
 
During May, we have great tire and service specials at our Lakeland Drive Kia and Hyundai service departments as well as our newest store, The Wilson Premier Collection, on Interstate 55 North in Ridgeland.
 
$299 will get you a complete set of 4 tires, mounted, balanced and all taxes and tire disposal fees paid.  We have an aggressive new supplier of quality Hankook, Kelly, Kumho, Nexen, Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear and other tires and have negotiated great prices based upon our combined volume of all our stores.  I dare you to compare our prices with anyone (in any city) on our tires.   Of course, sizes vary and so will prices but we intend to offer the best tires with the lowest prices!
 
Plus get a FREE 27+ point inspection with our $23.95 Oil Change before you hit the road going on SUMMER Vacation. 
  
In addition, we have over $3,000,000 worth of used cars at our Lakeland Drive and Wilson Premier Collection locations.  From a $6900 first car for that special graduate to a $69,000 2011 BMW 750iL we just acquired...we have something for you.  Please check our website (http://www.wilsonpremiercollection.com/ and http://www.wilsonautos.com/ ) frequently because used cars are turning fast and our inventory changes daily.  Or call us at (601)856-NICE or (601)914-4200.
We have at least 27 photos, full descriptions and special internet prices on all our pre-owned vehicles.  And every used vehicle we sell carries our 48 hour Satisfaction Guarantee, 165 point inspection and our free 3 month/3000 mile warranty in addition to remaining factory warranty.
 
2012 is going to be a great year!  Just this week, I was reminded of what happened to us 3 years ago (May 14, 2009) when Chrysler was in bankruptcy and terminated my Dodge franchise.  I made a decision not to whine or cry about it but instead look at what I DID have (not what I lost) and "get with it" with Kia and Hyundai.   Call it LUCK or what you will, its been the best thing that has ever happened to me and our company.  But we couldn't have done it without YOU, our customer and friend. 
 
We appreciate you and hope these service specials help show it. Bryan at Premier (601)856-NICE or Russ at Lakeland (601)914-4200 would be glad to set you up with a convenient time to come in and let our factory-trained technicians service your vehicle properly.
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We look forward to serving you and helping you solve your transportation problems. 
 
Doug Wilson
CEO
Wilson Auto Group, Inc.
4200 Lakeland Drive

Friday, April 20, 2012

10 car care tips

Doug Wilson’s Video on Car Maintenance
10 Things On Your Car That Need Maintenance

 This is a video too...find it at  http://youtu.be/BlWG9Y13Xio

         
Your car is a complex mechanical product made up of many different systems. Unlike a vase you sit on a table, it operates outdoors, in the heat – or cold – in the rain, dust and other elements. Many people think just changing their oil is maintaining their car – it is your engine – but your car has many other mechanical parts that need maintenance as well. Let me discuss 10 things that you need to maintain as well as the reason why:


  1. Motor Oil: Simply put, motor oil degrades over time, with the additive package becoming depleted and the oil becoming contaminated with debris. Recommended oil chance intervals vary by manufacturer, but the simple truth is that all vehicles – even hybrids- require oil changes. At Wilson Auto Group we suggest every 5,000 miles because it’s so easy to remember.


  1. Air Filter: Your engine’s air filter screens harmful dust and debris, keeping it from getting inside the engine and potentially causing life-shortening damage. But like the air filter inside your home, it eventually becomes clogged with dust and needs to be replaced so your engine can breathe freely and generate the power it was designed to.


  1. Coolant: The mixture of coolant/anti-freeze/water inside your engine will eventually see its additive package become depleted and lose some of its ability to protect your car’s engine from the extreme summer heat and bone-chilling winter cold. Even though many modern vehicles don’t require a coolant change for the first five years, the truth is that at some point almost every vehicle will require multiple coolant changes during its lifetime.


  1. Tires: Yep, even your tires need maintenance. Pretty much every owner’s manual for every vehicle on the road recommends rotating tires and checking tire pressure every so often. Doing so can extend the tread life, keeping you from having to buy a new set quite as soon. Out of balance tires are not only uncomfortable but impede fuel economy and make your tires wear out faster.


  1. Transmission fluid: It doesn’t matter weather your car has an automatic manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT), most automakers recommend replacing the fluid that protects the transmission at some point during the vehicle’s life. And for vehicles driven in tough conditions or that carry heavy loads, the transmission fluid likely requires changing more frequently.


  1. Brakes: Take a piece of metal and rub it vigorously with a hard semi-metallic compound and tiny pieces of both objects will erode. Now do that hundreds of times each day, hundreds of days each year. That’s your brakes at work. Eventually, all that eroding will require that both the brake pads/shoes and the rotors/drums will need to be replaced. It can be pricy, buy you can’t put a price tag on the ability to stop with you need to!


  1. Spark Plugs: Time was when automakers recommended new spark plugs about every 30,000 miles. These days, you might have to replace the spark plugs in your car once during its lifetime, but it’s a service tat most automakers still recommend at certain intervals.

  1. Wiper Blades: They’re stuck on your windshield day after day, in the hot sun or freezing snow. Eventually, the rubber blades of your windshield wipers will begin to degrade. When that happens, it’s time for new ones.


  1. Fuel Injection System: Although this isn’t generally a factory recommended service, the simple fact is that the ultra-fine injectors used to spray fuel into your car’s engine are susceptible to even the tiniest bits of debris. An interruption in the perfectly designed spray pattern of your injectors can cost you at the pump, which is why to ensure you’re getting the best mileage possible, many experts recommend a fuel injection cleaning service at periodic intervals.


  1. Cabin Air Filter: Even the inside of your car has an item that needs maintenance. Most modern vehicles are equipped with a special filter that screens the air coming into the passenger compartment. These filters can keep out odors. But just like your engine air filter, these filters will need to be periodically replaced, generally on an annual basis.


There you have it, 10 items on your vehicle that will generally need maintenance at some point or another. Take care of these items, and chances are your car will take care of you for many miles to come.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

You are important to us and that's why we want to share some free car-care tips applicable to any make or model vehicle. Scroll all the way to the bottom for great coupons.


Car Wash/Appearance Tips:  With warm weather (and pollen), you’ll want to wash your car more. One of the biggest errors I see when folks wash their own car is not thoroughly rinsing the car before washing.  Assume that your vehicle is covered in grit (it is) and rinse it thoroughly to prevent scratching the clearcoat.  Use an old bath towel, a bucket (or ice chest works well and cleans the ice chest too) and Dawn dish wash soap (cuts thru greasy road film best).  Soap is a base which neutralizes acid if you remember from high school chemistry.  Acid rain is a problem in MS and will “etch” your paint if not neutralized periodically with a base (soap).  Buy some “simple green” and spray on the wheels, chrome or bugs and you will save a lot of rubbing.  Rinse the car thoroughly (from the top down) to remove all soap.  If it is really hot or bright sunlight…wash the vehicle in sections to prevent soap drying and “etching” the paint.
You Don’t need expensive Armour-ALL:  Use Baby Oil on the tires, plastic, leather and vinyl…inside and out for the same effect at a fraction of the cost.  Baby oil is simply mineral oil with a fragrance, so if you are really cheap or don’t like artificial smells, like me, you can buy plain mineral oil real cheap.  It’s great for leather couches and things inside your home too.  Safe enough for a baby’s bottom…it won’t hurt your vinyl, leather, plastic or tires.
US vehicle median age set a record high in 2011:  According to RL Polk data, Americans are keeping their vehicles longer.  Median age for passenger cars increased to a record high of 10.8 years.  Light truck scrappage rate increased to 6.4%.  Consumers are keeping their vehicles longer and paying higher repair costs to keep the vehicle going.  Assuming 15,000 miles driven per year, a 10.8  year old vehicle would have 162,000 miles on it. Read more at https://www.polk.com/company/news/average_age_of_vehicles_reaches_record_high_according_to_polk

March is our Anniversary Month:  We are thankful for your business that has allowed us to serve MS transportation needs for 24 years now…since March 14, 1988.  We are celebrating in March with Santa Fe and Sonata specials at Hyundai and the Kia SOUL for just $14,995…here now! At The Wilson Premier Collection (www.wilsonpremiercollection.com ) we have a nice selection of nice cars….with nice folks to show them to you and most importantly, NICE PRICES!
 We’re Hiring:  I have been telling folks that business for us has been great!  I guess actions speak louder than words and with that I will pass along that we are hiring for good salespeople and service technicians. We train and have great benefits including: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, dental and life insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays and a great values-based work environment.  If you know of anyone looking for a great career in the fun, fast paced automobile business, tell them to email Shana@wilsonautos.com for more info.


SERVICE COUPONS and SPECIALS for our VALUED CUSTOMERS
For a Service appointment on in Rankin County at Kia or Hyundai, email Russ Mattrick at service@wilsonautos.com or call him at (601)914-4250
or try The Premier Collection in Madison County by contacting Brian Miller at bmiller123987@gmail.com or cell(601)540-2883

MARCH OIL & FILTER CHANGE SPECIAL $23.95 PLUS TAX WITH FREE TIRE INSPECTION. Your tires are what makes your new vehicle perform the way it does and it is a matter of comfort as well as SAFETY. Did you know that an underinflated tire creates more rolling resistance and therefore more friction/heat and increased chances of a tire blowout? Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy and lengthen tire life, saving you money! Coupon not valid with any other offer.  Must present coupon at time of purchase.  Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Other Restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.
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FRONT OR REAR BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT STARTING AT $99.00 PLUS TAX ROTORS RESURACING OR ROTOR REPLACEMENT EXTRA. 
Coupon not valid with any other offer.   Must present coupon at time of purchase.   Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Other Restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.
                        

TIRE ROTATION AND BALANCE $39.95 PLUS TAX Coupon not valid with any other offer.  Must present coupon at time of purchase.  Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Other Restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.


AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CHECK $49.95 PLUS TAX MAKE SURE YOUR AIR CONDITIONING IS READY FOR SUMMER.  INCLUDES OPERATIONAL CHECK AND FREON CHECK. NOTE:  FREON CHARGE AND OTHER REPAIRS EXTRA.Coupon not valid with any other offer.  Must present coupon at time of purchase.  Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Other Restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.
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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION 10% DISCOUNT ON ANY REPAIR OVER $300.00Coupon not valid with any other offer.  Must present coupon at time of purchase.  Limit one coupon per person. Coupon does not apply to prior purchases. Other Restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited.

Call Russ our Service Manager at (601)914-4250 or email him for an appointment at service@wilsonautos.com  


The Wilson Auto Group is big time in the tire business….we have negotiated great pricing where we buy our tires at same price as large independent tire sellers around town and in some cases, better prices….and we’ve cut our margins to give the customer a break and help them out.
March tire special!   $279 for set of 4 tires...including taxes, mounting and balancing.  Best prices on tires for YOU!

Call Russ our Service Manager at (601)914-4250 or email him for an appointment at service@wilsonautos.com   We want your business!  

Same offer also good at The Wilson Premier Collection.  Contact Brian Miller at bmiller123987@gmail.com or (601)540-2883

Full delivered price for a set of 4 tires (185/60/14) INCLUDING MOUNTING AND BALANCING and taxes/fees!!!
(Some sizes and brands may be higher).
For a Service appointment at Kia or Hyundai (Rankin County), email Russ at service@wilsonautos.com or call him at (601)914-4250
or Brian at The Wilson Premier Collection (Madison County) at bmiller123987@gmail.com or cell(601)540-2883

Thank you for your business!
If I can be of service with your transportation needs, please email me personally at doug@wilsonautos.com


Doug Wilson
President
Wilson Auto Group, Inc.
601.914.4200
www.wilsonautogroup.com 

Monday, January 9, 2012

2012 Hyundai Elantra named North American Car of the Year

We are so proud of our new baby getting these great honors.  THe 2012 Hyundai Elantra has been named as the 2012 North American Car of the Year above all others from Ford, Honda, Toyota, GM, etc....and its made right here in the deep south in Montgomery Alabama!

http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20120109/BIZ/120109004?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150583059654740_22273762_10150583064319740

Doug Wilson
Wilson Hyundai
4200 Lakeland Drive
Jackson MS 29232
http://www.wilsonhyundai.com/
http://www.wilsonhyundai.net/
(601)914-4200

January News

 Up 87% in Kia sales!  Up 45% in Hyundai sales!  What more can we say except....THANK YOU!  2011 was a great year for Wilson Auto Group and we look forward to serving our customers in 2012.  With over 1000 new Kia's and Hyundai's sold, Wilson Kia and Wilson Hyundai on Lakeland Drive is one of the largest Kia/Hyundai dealerships in the nation.  We are so thankful for your support and business.

One of our highlights of 2011 was opening our high-line used car operation at the former Paul Moak location on I-55 and Steed.  We opened The Wilson Premier Collection in November and the response has been phenomenal.  We will be having a grand opening all month during January and invite you to stop by and just look around and see all the nice nearly new Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, Acura as well as nearly new Hyundai's and Kia's.  Our service team is EXCELLENT there and we invite you to try it out.  We service all makes and models but specialize in highline, Kia and Hyundai.
http://www.wilsonpremiercollection.com/

In other news, we started Saturday service in June and discontinued it recently because of lack of support.  It just was not being used by our customers and my workers were here an extra day but mostly standing around for lack of cars being brought in.  We may try it again at a later date but it would seem that folks value their Saturdays too much to spend them getting their cars serviced.

2011 brought many new models to our showrooms.  This time last year we didn't have the all new Hyundai Elantra, the beautiful Equus luxury car, the Sonata Hybrid or the sporty new Veloster.  Likewise, we hadn't gotten the all new Kia Optima mid-size sedan or the Forte 5 Door or the all new Rio small car.  We are so thankful for Kia (http://www.kia.com/  )and Hyundai (http://www.hyundai.com/ ) and the great vehicles they are building and their generous 10year/100,000 mile warranty.  And most of our Kia's and Hyundai's are built right here in the deep south in West Point Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama.

Please let me know if I can be of service.
Doug Wilson
CEO
Wilson Auto Group, Inc.
dba Wilson Hyundai and Wilson Kia on Lakeland
Wilson Premier Collection

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

January 2012 News

Up 87% in Kia sales!  Up 45% in Hyundai sales!  What more can we say except....THANK YOU!  2011 was a great year for Wilson Auto Group and we look forward to serving our customers in 2012.  With over 1000 new Kia's and Hyundai's sold, Wilson Kia and Wilson Hyundai on Lakeland Drive is one of the largest Kia/Hyundai dealerships in the nation.  We are so thankful for your support and business.

One of our highlights of 2011 was opening our high-line used car operation at the former Paul Moak location on I-55 and Steed.  We opened The Wilson Premier Collection in November and the response has been phenomenal.
www.wilsonpremiercollection.com

In other news, we started Saturday service in June and discontinued it recently because of lack of support.  It just was not being used by our customers and my workers were here an extra day but mostly standing around for lack of cars being brought in.  We may try it again at a later date but it would seem that folks value their Saturdays too much to spend them getting their cars serviced.

2011 brought many new models to our showrooms.  This time last year we didn't have the all new Hyundai Elantra, the beautiful Equus luxury car, the Sonata Hybrid or the sporty new Veloster.  Likewise, we hadn't gotten the all new Kia Optima mid-size sedan or the Forte 5 Door or the all new Rio small car.  We are so thankful for Kia (www.kia.com )and Hyundai (www.hyundai.com) and the great vehicles they are building and their generous 10year/100,000 mile warranty.  And most of our Kia's and Hyundai's are built right here in the deep south in West Point Georgia and Montgomery, Alabama.

Please let me know if I can be of service.
Doug Wilson
CEO
Wilson Auto Group, Inc.
dba Wilson Hyundai and Wilson Kia on Lakeland
Wilson Premier Collection