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Emergency Essentials for Your Car or Truck

Kelly Jones


Daffodils popping up all over Hampton Roads can only mean one thing- spring is about to be sprung.  Oh yeah! 

Now, I don't know about you, but I am ready to hit the road.  Weekends bring time for mini road trips and the warmer months are meant for roaming around.  So, are you prepared?  Sure, you've got a tank full of gas and a few dollars in your pocket, but are you prepared for those unexpected headaches that can halt our best laid plans?
 
Follow this checklist from Real Simple magazine before you and yours head out on…
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It's Electric! Boogie Woogie Woogie: New smart fortwo

Kelly Jones

 

Checkered Flag smart center Virginia Beach is looking forward to the homecoming of its newest member of the family!  The new 2011 electric drive smart fortwo is in the workings and on its way!

Unlike some other eco-friendly vehicles that still have you paying to the pump, every once in a while anyway, the smart electric drive fortwo is 100% electric.  Perhaps the smartest smart ever, the electric fortwo sports a 30kW/41hp electric motor that can take you up to 84 miles with one full charge without losing any of the great details of the standard smart fortwo.

 

So…
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And the Winner of the 2010 VW Beetle is...

Kelly Jones


Congratulations Marilyn Meek!

This past Saturday Marilyn won the 2010 Salsa Red VW Beetle in the St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children's Annual Gala and Auction Raffle.  Last year, Checkered Flag Volkswagen donated the lovely ruby Beetle to St. Mary's to be raffled for benefit of the home.

This little red bug has made quite a journey over the past few months becoming sort of a Hampton Roads VW celebrity here on the blog.  But, we're not sad to see it go, we're happy it's finally found a home with Marilyn Meek!  C'mon…
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Jaguar BZ Growler E Concept-Rowrrrrrrrr!

Kelly Jones


Hey Snazzy Jaguar, where did you come from?  This new Jaguar E Type Concept is making 50 look good.  I certainly know a few Checkered Flag Jaguar fans who would like to get their hands on this!

Article and photos courtesy of [autoblog.com]:

The Jaguar E-Type turns 50 this year, and we continue to pine for its classic lines to this day. Bo Zolland, a car designer from Sweden, is clearly also a fan of the iconic E-Type shape. Unlike most of us, though, he has the tools and skill to generate a vision of what the E-Type might…
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What does your car color say about you?

Kelly Jones


Picking a color is often one of the most important aspects of a vehicle purchase.  Customers almost always "see" themselves as a red or silver, but often change their minds when they come across a shiny black beauty on the lot.  Other customers, especially ones looking for a more "original" type of ride will hold out for months until their lovely chocolate brown arrives.  Our third type of customer insists that they don't care what color they end up with, but of course, when they see all the pretty shades lined up on the lot, they have a favorite…
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Fun Facts for President's Day

Kelly Jones


Ah yes, it's everyone's favorite holiday once again!  And what better way to celebrate President's Day than with a little trivia!

One of our Checkered Flag fans emailed a link over this morning that I think you will all find very interesting.  I bet you didn't know:

Thomas Jefferson had two pet bears.



When Lewis and Clark were exploring the West, two young bear cubs were sent East to President Jefferson. He kept the bears in a cage on the White House lawn and occasionally went on walks with them. Other strange presidential pets include: Alligator…
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Cars and Coffee Gears Up for 2011

Kelly Jones

With daylight savings around the corner, and the mercury starting to creep its way back up those thermometers, our Checkered Flag fans are getting amped up for spring!  With the warm weather, one of our favorite customer events, Checkered Flag Cars and Coffee, is right around the corner.
 

Over the last few years, Hampton Roads Cars and Coffee sponsored by Checkered Flag, has become a local hit!  Tire kickers and car enthusiasts come from all seven cities and beyond to sip a couple of cups of Joe, sample a few snacks, and share their beloved rides and racers with other…
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Last Chance to Win the 2010 VW Beetle

Kelly Jones


Last Call for St. Mary's Raffle Tickets!!

The raffle for the brand new 2010 Salsa Red VW Beetle is this Saturday!!
 
A few months ago, Checkered Flag VW donated the Beetle to St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children to be raffled off at their annual Gala and Auction taking place this coming weekend.  That means all of the proceeds from the raffle tickets go straight to St. Mary's to support their extremely important local cause.
 
Tickets are $50 each and only 800 will be sold.  That means the odds are fantastic that you could be driving your…
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smart Idea for Valentine's Day

Kelly Jones


Happy Valentine's Day Checkered Flag smart fans!!

If you still haven't found that perfect valentine for your sweetie, I recommend heading out to Checkered Flag smart on your lunch break.  Just look at these super smart Valentine ideas available through Checkered Flag smart!

Article courtesy of [techcocktail.com]

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, smart USA has rolled out a special set of Valentine's Day vehicle wraps for the smart Fortwo pure coupe to help drivers express exactly how they feel this holiday. The wraps…
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Spring Cleaning Guide for Your Ride

Kelly Jones


Alright, they're not paying me to say this, unfortunately, but one of my favorite magazines is Real Simple.  The articles are always filled with practical tips for the everyday household.  I've even caught my husband flipping through my back issues while he's waiting for Pawn Stars to come on.  Every once in a while the magazine comes out with some great automotive advise that anyone can follow.  Check out this article and get your car in tip top shape for spring!

Now, if this hands-on approach just isn't your style, you could always bring your vehicle…
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