Van Horn Dodge provided aid to the Plymouth Ambulance Service with a much needed vehicle

upgrade. Van Horn Automotive Group has donated a 2007 Dodge Durango to the Plymouth Ambulance

Service which provided pre-hospital paramedic care servicing the northwestern section of Sheboygan

County area which covers 244 square miles, including the City of Plymouth, Townships of Greenbush,

Lyndon, Mitchell, and Plymouth, Villages of Cascade, Elkhart Lake, Greenbush, Glenbeulah, and Waldo.

They also service portions of the Townships of Herman, Lima, Rhine, Russell, and Sheboygan Falls.

When Brian Goelzer, of the Plymouth Ambulance Service can into the Van Horn Dodge showroom

back in September, he knew two things, the Ambulance Service didn’t have much to spend and their

incident response vehicle, a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, wouldn't last much longer. After discussing details

of the deal with Brian, Bob O’Connor, a Van Horn Dodge sales expert, spoke with senior management

about what the company might be able to do to help the ambulance service. Recognizing the importance

of the ambulance service not only to Plymouth but the surrounding rural communities, the automotive

group is providing a no-charge lease of the 2007 Durango for three years. This vehicle upgrade, to the

Flex-Fuel equipped Durango, will assist emergency medical services personnel to continue their services

while providing a fuel cost savings.

The Van Horn Automotive, a family owned and operated dealer group, has been serving the

Wisconsin area for over 50 years! As an upstanding member of the Wisconsin business community, we

are active participants in local charities, events, and activities. Our family values carry over into all we do,

and we eagerly engage ourselves in opportunities to use our resources to enhance and aid the lives of

others, our assistance to Plymouth Ambulance Service is one more example of this commitment. To see

Van Horn’s stewardship of community in action check out our blog!

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Dealer Supports

Plymouth Ambulance

Service

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Exciting News at Van

Horn Dodge 2

Sales Experts of the

Quarter 2

Refinance Today! 3

Service Tip from Our

Service Manager 3

Dodge has been planning a new compact sedan for some time, but on

December 6 there was official confirmation — and a name!

The 2013 Dodge Dart will debut Jan. 9, 2012 at the Detroit Auto Show. It is

reported that the compact sedan will replace the Dodge Caliber hatchback, which

will be discontinued after the 2012 model year, as their entry-level offering.

The Dart will offer three engine/transmission types including a 1.4 liter turbo

as well as the existing 2.0 and 2.4 liter four-cylinder engines and Chrysler has stated

that at least one version of the vehicle will achieve up to 40 mpg on the highway.

The vehicle features an exterior look that does a surprisingly good job at downsizing

attributes from the Challenger & Charger, such as full-length LED tail lamp and a

split-crosshair grille up front. We are anxiously awaiting this arrival!

The 2012 models are now coming in at Van Horn Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and

Ram! The entire Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram line up has been redone with

many wonderful upgrades inside and out.

Please stop in and see one of our sales experts to get more information on the

entire 2012 line up.

While all of our sales experts at Van Horn Dodge know that going above

and beyond to meet our customers vehicle needs is why we are here, there

are some that stand out even more because of their hard work, dedication,

and exceeding our customers needs. Below is a breakdown of the Sales

Experts of the Quarter:

Thank you to the entire sales team for your commitment and dedication to

our customers and Van Horn Dodge. You are all appreciated for your hard

work. An extra “Thank You” to for being the Sales Experts of the Quarter!

October 2011 November 2011 December 2011

1. Mark-32 1.Josh-34 1. Roy-32

2. Roy-30.5 2. Mark 31.5 2. Paul-31

Mark Sloan Roy Edwards

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Van Horn Dodge is proud to announce the additions of David “Gus”

Haase, Jamie Treptow, Kyanne Littlefield, and Chuck Johnson to our

team. Gus and Chuck join the team as our Porters. Jamie started with

Van Horn Dodge as our Internet Assistant. Kyanne Littlefield joined

our team as our part time Receptionist. Welcome aboard

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Josh Devriend Paul Miller

Van Horn Dodge recently upgraded its’ customer lounge. We have always prided

ourselves on offering the very best in selection, price and service to our customers. In

the spirit of that effort, we’ve upgraded accommodations in the customer lounge!

Van Horn Dodge sales and service customers will find the space provides ideal

ambience for conversation and communication. As a tool designed to foster customer

relations, the lounge’s atmosphere is characterized by style and individuality.

Amenity upgrades include a new 50” HD Television, new leather furniture, a

coffee bar style seating area, as well as a “kid’s corner” complete with Legos,

children’s books, coloring books, crayons, and much more!

Katina Murphy—Customer Relations Manager of Van Horn Dodge: "The new

lounge is a great meeting-point in which to spend time while waiting for your car to be

serviced, speak to an advisor about service needs or just hang out when you’re waiting

for that tedious paperwork to get done. We see it as a second living-room for our

customers. We think the lounge will provide the perfect setting for the most exciting

day of the year – when our customers take possession of their new car, of course!”

Van Horn Dodge is now offering a quick refinance

program to qualified applicants who want to reduce their

monthly payments or interest rates.

The benefits to refinancing include possible savings,

quick and easy process, offer same day approval, flexible

terms, can add warranty protection on your vehicle, and

no purchase necessary. Please see our finance experts to

learn more about refinancing.

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Is your vehicle ready for winter?

“Oh the weather outside is frightful. . .” You know the tune! Yes winter is upon us, and with it comes winter driving. While safety is an important consideration all year long, there are some auto maintenance and safety checks — specific to chilled air and winter driving — that are a good idea to check before we're knee deep in the season. To be sure you don't end up a road popsicle, or even worse end up with your holiday budget on ice thanks to unexpected repairs, have a look under the hood to be sure things are ship shape. These winter maintenance jobs will keep you out of trouble:

Check your antifreeze. Your antifreeze is

an essential part of your car's winter

protection. Your car contains a 50/50 mix of

water and antifreeze. Make sure the level is

full and the mixture is close to 50/50. This

ensures protection to at least –35°

Inspect your tires. The last line of defense

between you and an oak tree are your tires.

Winter is not the time to ignore your tires, so

take the time to check the tread depth. The

National Highway Transportation Safety

Board says you need at least 2/32" of depth to

be legal. For winter use, we recommend

replacing the tires when the tread wears to

5/32” . The old penny test is as reliable as

anything to find out whether your treads are

ready for winter action. Also, be sure to check

your tire pressure. Believe it or not, they lose

a little pressure when it gets cold (about 1lb

for every 10° drop), so pump 'em up.

Seasonal temperature drops may also cause

check tire pressure light to come on as well.

Replace your wipers and check washer fluid. It takes wipers that are in top shape to keep your windshield clean and safe. And you'll be using lots of washer fluid as you try to keep your windshield sparkly. A mile stuck behind an 18-wheeler will have your windshield looking like a Desert Humvee if

you're low on washer fluid.

These tips will give you the upper hand when Old Man Winter tries to put a chill on your winter travels. Cold weather safety should be a concern for anybody living in a cold climate. So be safe this winter, plan ahead and let us inspect your vehicle to see if it’s up for the challenge. Call today to schedule a Winter Care maintenance appointment and don’t forget to mention the coupon below!

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