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If you're anything like me, you're starting to make big plans for your expected income tax refund.  Now, you could use it to take a trip, or stock up on toilet paper for the next few years, but, why not use it to make a real investment? 

Whether you've wanted to ditch the hoopty you've been puttering around in, or have realized that your fancy car lease payments are more than your mortgage and you're just now coming to your senses-whatever your reason may be-now is the perfect time to visit Checkered Flag Hyundai.  With value-priced extremely reliable models, Hyundai is one of the top-selling brands in the United States and has remained number one in customer loyalty over the past few years. 

This month, the deals are so nice at your favorite Hampton Roads Hyundai dealer, you could probably use that tax return check for a down payment and still have enough left over for an awesome road trip!

Check out the January Hyundai Accent and Hyundai Sonata specials here at your Virginia Beach Hyundai store, Checkered Flag Hyundai.

2012 Hyundai Accent Special Price



2012 Hyundai Accent Special Low Price

Buy a new 2012 Accent with Automatic Transmission for only $13,990 from Checkered Flag Hyundai.  Hurry in today!

Includes all rebates and incentives including $500 active duty military rebate, and $500 Owner Loyalty Incentive.  Plus $760 freight, tax, title, licensing and $499 processing fee.

Offer expires: 02/01/2012

2012 Hyundai Sonata Specials




2012 Hyundai Sonata Special Low Price

Buy a new 2012 Sonata with Automatic Transmission for only $17,990 from Checkered Flag Hyundai.

Includes all rebates and incentives including $500 active duty military rebate, and $500 Owner Loyalty Incentive.  Plus $760 freight, tax, title, licensing and $499 processing fee.

Offer expires: 02/01/2012

For full details, or more information, call Checkered Flag Hyundai at (757)490-1111 or stop by our Hyundai dealership on Virginia Beach Blvd. 

What do previous Hyundai customers love? 

More Hyundai.  That's what.

Hyundai is keeping up its stellar track of customer loyalty above all other automotive brands, according to Kelley Blue Book. 

This is no surprise for Checkered Flag Hyundai.  Our Virginia Beach Hyundai customers cannot help but brag about their new or pre-owned Sonatas, Hyundai Santa Fes, and value-priced Hyundai Accents.  We have Hyundai customers return and trade up every few years.  Also, most of our Hyundai customers end up purchasing another Hyundai for other members of their household. 

Customer loyalty is the greatest compliment of any business, and Checkered Flag Hyundai could not be more proud. 

Hyundai Maintains No. 1 Spot for Brand Loyalty on Kbb.com for Second Consecutive Quarter; Toyota Closing In

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports that Hyundai upheld its No. 1 spot for brand loyalty on kbb.com for Q3 2011, marking its second consecutive quarter on top.

For Q3 2011, Hyundai's brand loyalty was at 48 percent, with Toyota nearly closing in at 47.9 percent and Subaru at 45.9 percent.  Rounding out the top-five brands for Q3 2011 are Kia in the fourth spot at 45.3 percent and Ford in fifth at 45.2 percent.

While Hyundai continues its lead in brand loyalty, it dropped 4.4 percentage points from the previous quarter.  Hyundai's decline can be attributed to cooled interest in the Sonata and Elantra models. 

For the first time since Kelley Blue Book began tracking loyalty, Honda is outside the top-five brands, sitting in the sixth spot at 44.2 percent.  Honda's dip in loyalty is the result of lukewarm reception of the 2012 Civic.  In addition, Honda's perceived supply issues also have influenced shopper activity in Q3 2011.  As year-end approaches, brand loyalty slowly begins to rise. 

While the majority of automakers still show declines in year-over-year loyalty, a quarter-over-quarter shift into the black reveals that consumers may be taking notice of seasonal blowout deals and loyalty incentive offers.  Manufacturers also have released the majority of their 2012 models; therefore consumers' shopping choices may narrow as they become familiar with the options available in the marketplace.

"The latter half of the year tends to draw interest toward sport utility, crossover and other large vehicles due to weather conditions and seasonality," said Arthur Henry, market intelligence manager for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.  "Since Hyundai's flagship vehicles are its compact and mid-size sedans, it is natural that it suffers in this regard."

Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence examines brand loyalty while consumers are still in the shopping phase.  For this analysis, loyalty is defined as owners of the brand who are currently shopping the same brand for their next vehicle.  This includes data from consumers who view a trade-in page or private party page in addition to a new-car page on Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.  End of article.

Want to experience what all the fuss is about?  Well, stop by Checkered Flag Hyundai on Virginia Beach Blvd.  Call (757)490-1111 to set up a Hyundai test drive.


New 2012 Hyundai Veloster

By far, the top concern of our Checkered Flag shoppers today is fuel economy.  For the first time, Checkered Flag customers don't have to compromise on mileage just to get a good deal.  By the end of this year, Checkered Flag will be offering five all-gasoline engine cars with starting prices under $20,000. 

Prices and mileage provided by The Virginian Pilot. 



2011 Smart ForTwo
Available at Checkered Flag smart
EPA rating (city/highway)  33 /41 mpg
$15,445




2011 Hyundai Elantra
Available at Checkered Flag Hyundai
EPA rating (city/highway)  29/40 mpg
$15,550




2012 Honda Civic HF
Available at Checkered Flag Honda
EPA rating (city/highway)  29/41 mpg
$19,455




2012 Hyundai Accent
Available at Checkered Flag Hyundai
EPA rating (city/highway)  30/40 mpg
$12,445




2012 Hyundai Veloster   (coming this fall to Checkered Flag Hyundai)
Estimated highway  40 mpg 
Official starting price not yet released

For more information on any of the fuel efficient vehicles listed, call any Checkered Flag Norfolk or Virginia Beach new and used car dealer at (757)490-1111.

Checkered Flag has another Apple iPad winner!

All of our Checkered Flag Hyundai customers have a wonderful car buying experience, but some get super-duper lucky!

This past week Sarah Ackiss visited Checkered Flag Hyundai to test drive a new 2011 Hyundai Accent.  She brought in a coupon she found here on CheckeredFlag.com, which honored her one spin of a prize wheel.  After returning from her Accent test drive, Sarah spun the wheel and won the top prize, a brand new iPad!

If you are unable to see the Checkered Flag iPad winner video click on the following link then scroll down to this article:  Checkered Flag Hyundai iPad Winner


  
Not only did Sarah leave with her new iPad, she also took home a brand new 2011 Hyundai Accent that she picked up for a great price!  We are not kidding around folks, it is totally worth your time to visit Checkered Flag Hyundai and check us out!
 
Make sure to check back with CheckeredFlag.com Blog posts for the latest specials, contests, and giveaways!

Call the greatest Virginia Beach Hyundai, Checkered Flag Hyundai, at (757)490-1111 to schedule your Accent, Hyundai Sonata, or Hyundai Santa Fe test drive.

This month seems to be all about the spirit of giving.  You may have seen an ad recently running on our local Hampton Roads stations for Hyundai Hope on Wheels:  Helping Kids Fight Cancer.  Throughout the rest of the year Hyundai will be collecting donations hoping to reach $23 by the end of 2010. 

Through the month of September Hyundai is donating $200 for every vehicle sold!  But, you don't have to purchase a Hyundai to help.  We here at Checkered Flag Hyundai would like to support Hyundai Motor America's efforts by asking each and every one of you Checkered Flag Winners to stop and take a second to review the Hope on Wheels information and even, perhaps, find it in your hearts to make a small donation to the Hope on Wheels donation drive.  Take a look at the video below and visit the following web link for more information or to make a donation:  Hyundai Hope on Wheels 2010.

If you have trouble viewing the video, just click on the following link and scroll down to this article:  Checkered Flag Hyundai Hope on Wheels.


Checkered Flag is a proud carrier of Hyundai brand vehicles including the Hyundai Accent, Sonata, and Hyundai Santa Fe.  We are honored to be a part of the community conscious Hyundai family and hope that all of our Checkered Flag customers will help out with donations to further programs to eradicate child cancer.  Once more, here is the link for information or to make your donation:  Hyundai Hope on Wheels.

  

Ready for something new to Oooooo and Aaaaaaaa over?  Well, Hyundai can help you with that.  Check out the concept RB.  The RB is a small sized sedan styled more like a coupe with sleek continuous lines and an overall low profile.  It debuted recently at the Moscow International Motor Show as one of the most beautiful sculpted vehicles in its class.  When the RB concept is finally released by Hyundai it will either be called the Verna or be released as a new generation Hyundai Accent.
 
But this baby is all about looks.  Right now, the plan is to release the RB with two engine choices; either a 1.6L DOHC inline 4 cylinder or a 1.4L gamma engine with both manual and automatic transmission.  It is expected that the new Hyundai will also have the best fuel economy in its class at time of release.  
The video below has the best footage of the exterior of the RB that I could get my hands on.  If you have any difficulty viewing the following video, simply click on the following link and scroll down to this article:  Hyundai RB Concept Checkered Flag.



Now, we're not expecting to see the RB here at Checkered Flag Hyundai any time soon, but the rumors are out that production for US models may start sometime in 2012.  Of course, we will let everyone know when they are on the way!!

If you could purchase a 4-door Hyundai GLS with automatic transmission, air conditioning and a 10 year,  100,000 mile power train warranty for under $10,000 wouldn't that give you a reason to drive to Checkered Flag Hyundai today?  Well, it would for me! 

The Hyundai Accent was designed to keep you moving and leave boredom behind.  This awesome little go-getter was named a Best Car Buy for 2009 by NADAguides.com among top Sub-compacts under $15,000.  At this price, the Hyundai Accent is the perfect vehicle to send your high school or college student back to school in safety and style. 

Backed by America's Best Warranty, and boasting more interior room than the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the thoughtfully designed Accent 4-Door gets up to 36 miles per gallon on the highway and caters to passengers and drivers alike.

Get into Checkered Flag Hyundai as soon as you can!  With only 10 cars available at this price, the special is certainly not going to last for long.

?    Air Conditioning
?    Automatic Transmission
?    AM/FM with XM satellite, CD, MP3 player and iPod port with USB
?    5 Year 60,000 bumper to bumper warranty
?    10 year 100,000 mile power train warranty
?    5 year unlimited Road Side Assistance

This special promotion is for qualified buyers who finance their car through Hyundai Motor finance.  The $10,990 promotional price includes all rebates and incentives including a $500 military rebate. Purchaser pays tax, title and license fees and an additional $499 processing fee.



For more information on this and other current Checkered Flag new or used car specials, follow this link to contact us:  Checkered Flag Sales and Specials inquiry.  Check here for additional Accent information:  Hyundai Accent Va Beach. 

I bet you've noticed a change in the way people brag about their money.  The current economic climate has changed our minds about what is "cool".  Having the most expensive clothes, jewelry, house, car, etc.. just doesn't have the same appeal.  We're going out less, staying in more, coupon clipping and bargain hunting like never before.  Recession-ista has replaced fashion-ista, and NOW the coolest thing you can do is SAVE.   One of the best ways to find the best deals and lowest prices on everything from groceries to real estate is by asking.. you ask your friends, family, and co-workers and if you're like the 400 million other users, you ask your Facebook friends.

At Checkered Flag Hyundai, we realize that the coolest piece of information you have to offer your circle of friends is where to find a great deal!  It just so happens we currently have an amazingly great deal on our Hyundai Accent models.  Right now at Checkered Flag Hyundai you can buy a new 2010 Hyundai Accent Sedan for the recession-friendly price of just $10,990, or you can take home a three-door hatchback model for even less, just $9,990.  We're not talking about stripped down models with no features.  These brand new 2010 Hyundai Accent models come with automatic transmission, air conditioning, and America's Best Warranty with coverage for 10 years/ 100,000 miles!  Now that you know the great news, we're making it worth your while to pass it along.  The first 20 people to post on your personal Facebook wall that Checkered Flag has the best price in town on new Hyundai Accent models, and tag Checkered Flag Auto Group, will receive a complimentary $10 Starbucks card!

You're friends will love you for sharing the great news, and you will enjoy delicious coffee and treats for your social media savvy!   It's so easy.  Here's what you do:

STEP 1:  Login to Facebook

STEP 2:  If you are not already a fan, visit Checkered Flag Auto Group's fan page and click the "Like" button

STEP 3:  Now go to your personal Profile page and post:  "Did you know right now at Checkered Flag Hyundai you can buy a new 2010 Hyundai Accent sedan for just $10,990, or a hatchback for just $9,990?  It's the best deal in town!"   (If that's a little cheesy for you, use your own words.  Just make sure you tell everyone about the amazing low prices, and that they can find them at Checkered Flag Hyundai!)

STEP 4:  Make sure you tag us by typing "@Checkered Flag Auto Group" at the end and select our page from the drop down choices.  (If you do not see us in the list, you need to re-visit STEP 2.) If you do not tag Checkered Flag Auto Group, I won't know you did it, so no Starbucks card.

That's it!  If you are one of the first 20 people to correctly post and tag us, you will receive a $10 Starbucks Card!

Limit one card per person, regardless of how many times the comment is posted.  Only the first 20 posts, determined by time stamp on Facebook, with correct wording and tagging qualify.  Winners must collect their Starbucks Card from Checkered Flag Volkswagen within 7 business days of notification. Starbucks, the Starbucks logo and the Starbucks Card design are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Starbucks U.S. Brands, LLC.  Starbucks is not a participating partner or sponsor in this offer.  Checkered Flag employees and family members do not qualify for this promotion.

 

Buy your brand new 2010 Hyundai Accent right now at Checkered Flag Hyundai for the amazing low price of just $9,990.  The Accent was designed to keep you moving and leave boredom behind. Accent was named a Best Car Buy for 2009 by NADAguides.com among top Sub-compacts under $15,000.  Now, its not only under $15,000, at Checkered Flag, we've dropped the price of the safe, stylish, and fun to drive Accent under $10,000!!  It's just for you, and only for a limited time, so stop by the showroom today and pick out your new Accent!

   

Article from Car and Driver

Mirroring changes already announced for the Hyundai Elantra lineup, the 2010 Accent becomes more fuel-efficient across the board and adds a thrifty Blue trim level. Lower-friction engine internals, revised aerodynamics, low-rolling-resistance tires, and a smart alternator help all Accent models net an extra mpg in city and highway mileage tests. Automatic-equipped Accents are now rated at 27 mpg city/36 highway, while models with five-speed manuals climb to 28 mpg city/34 highway.

An entry-level Accent Blue model offers the lineups highest fuel economy, thanks to modified transmission gearing and a lowered ride height to improve aerodynamics. Available only in three-door guise with a manual transmission, the Blue starts at $10,690 and is rated at 31 mpg combined, up 1 mpg over all other Accent models. Standard equipment includes side and curtain airbags, a rear defroster, a tachometer, sport-tuned front suspension, and two 12-volt power outlets. Air conditioning is optional.

For 2010, blue backlit gauges become standard on all Accent models, as do iPod and auxiliary audio inputs. Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and cruise control will henceforth be standard with the Accent SE trim.

Source:[Car and Driver]