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Congratulations to our General Manager, John Davis, for being put in as President of Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA).

Here he is with his father Bob Davis, a former President.

John Davis with past president Matt Browning



Way to go, John! We are proud of you.


6th Annual Mopar Invasion

Mopar muscle was alive and well at the 6th Annual Mopar Invasion held at GET this past weekend.  Hosted by South Bay Mopars and Chrysler Performance West, we had over 60 collectible cars participate.  We had everything from classic Challengers, Chargers, Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Prowlers, and a Chrysler New Yorker to newer Challengers and PT Cruisers. 

We enjoyed a BBQ, music, raffles, prizes for best show car, dealers choice and more!  It was nice to see the passion these enthusiasts have for their cars.

We hope everyone enjoyed this event, and we look forward to holding it again next year. 

 



Review of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

From the moment I saw the new styling of the Jeep Grand Cherokee I wanted one. When it was time for me to trade in my 2009 Dodge Journey I went for my new love, the 2011 Grand Cherokee. I have mentioned before how much I loved the Dodge Journey. It is so functional, spacious, and kid friendly. I was slightly nervous to make the change ? wondering if my new ride would be as great ? and it has not disappointed!

My absolute favorite feature in my Grand Cherokee is how I can turn on the ipod app from my iphone and it automatically connects to the uConnect in the car and plays through the sound system. No cords or hassle ? it just happens automatically!I also love the new color sensored back up camera. Not only does it show you what is behind you, but it is also color coded to tell you how close you are to objects and beeps to warn you if you get a little too close for comfort.I have two small kids in car seats and my husband was hesitant as to how the car seats would fit in this smaller SUV, but they fit perfectly fine. The back seat is very roomy and I can still fit one more passenger comfortably, even with two huge car seats back there.I will admit that I miss all the hidden, under compartment storage of the Dodge Journey; however my Cherokee makes up for that with the storage in the rear. The back storage space is big. I keep a large double stroller back there and have never had a problem with space, even on big trips to Costco! I am able to store some necessary smaller items in the under compartment in the back where the spare tire is kept.Just like with my previous car, I love the radio system. The touch screen is so simple and easy to use. The steering wheel controls are perfect for navigating the traffic of Southern California. I love not having to take my eyes off the road to change the radio station, volume, etc.This new Grand Cherokee is function and style all in one! If you are in the market for a new SUV, you owe it to yourself to look into the 2011 Grand Cherokee. It will not disappoint you!


GET JeepN 4x4 Club Ride

Big Bear (Cactus Flats)

We had two great runs on Saturday, June 11, 2011. The Black Diamond Trail went down Horse Thief Canyon. There were 15 Jeeps on the run and everyone enjoyed the challenge of the trail along with the commentary given by Critter, their trail guide. The other group of 16 went to Tip-Top Mountain. The ride was not as rough as the Black Diamond Trail but the view was spectacular from the top. There were no mishaps on the trails (small scratches don't count), weather was great, the company was even better, you couldn't ask for a better day!

For those of you who took pictures don't forget to send them to us so everyone can enjoy them. It was a great way to spend a Saturday and we are looking forward to our next adventure on October 1, 2011.






How to set up bluetooth in your car

Make your phone hands free by watching this quick step by step video to instruct you how to connect your phone to the bluetooth device in your car.

 

Spring Clean Your Garage with our New 2011 Lineup

Spring Clean Your Garage with our New 2011 Lineup


The flowers are blooming and the beaches are calling your name, but do you still feel like you're stuck with the winter blues? Spring cleaning is a tradition allowing us to freshen up our homes, so let's not forget the garage while we're at it. Our new 2011 Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep lineup is sure to rid you of those winter blues.

View our 2011 Vehicle Showcase videos to decide just which new car, truck or SUV will spring you forward into the happy and warm weather!



Premier Event

We want to thank everyone that came to our Premier Event. We had a great time and enjoyed seeing so many of our loyal customers!
One lucky GET customer even won a $250 gift card!

Our customers always love Longboards Ice Cream Truck

and the Taco Cart!

We were ecstatic to unveil the new 2011 Chrysler 300 to the Long Beach area at this event. This car will amaze you.

We just received our first shipment of the new 2011 Chrysler 300. Mark Glenn E Thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep as your Los Angeles, Orange County, Huntington Beach and Long Beach dealer for this new sweet ride!

GET Premier Event

Join us at our Premier Event
Friday, March 18, 2011
5-9 p.m.

Check out our new 2011 models and spin to win a new vehicle!

Also enjoy our Taco Cart and Longboard's Ice Tream Truck!


Wednesday, March 2, 2011

GET JeepN Club's First Ride!

Our first ride will take place this Saturday, March 5th, 2011. We will be jeeping over the best parts of the Hungry Valley HOV Area.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

February Employee Spotlight

Poun Son

Poun Son has worked at Glenn E. Thomas Company for 26 years! He started out prepping new cars to go on the lot and then moved into the Service Department where he is now a Service Technician.


When he is not working, Poun enjoys being outdoors. He enjoys camping and fishing with his four children.


He loves making customers happy and believes customer satisfaction is #1. He loves getting thank you notes for staying late ? sometimes he even stays open until 9pm.
His most memorable moments at GET were at the Monte Davis golf tournaments. He enjoyed being able to socialize with everyone outside of the work environment. He hopes we can do more Monte Davis tournaments soon!


When asked what has kept him at Glenn E. Thomas Company all these years he said how he loves the family atmosphere of the dealership. He loves seeing the same people and faces each day at work and enjoys getting to know them better each day. He feels that GET is his second family and he really loves that close feel of the dealership.


We appreciate all Poun does for GET, and are thankful for all of his dedicated years of hard work and service.

 
December Sales Competition
To finish off 2010 strong, we had a sales competition in the month of December. We are pleased to announce that we met our goal and want to thank our entire sales staff for all of their hard work and efforts throughout the holiday season.

Our first place winner is Rafael Reynoso, who won a weeklong trip for two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Our Second through Fourth Place winners are Steve Henderson, Mark Myers, and Kurt Oldenburg. They all won a weekend getaway for two to Las Vegas, San Francisco, or San Diego!
Our entire sales staff put in a lot of extra hours during December to accomplish this goal. We thank you for all of your hard work, and we congratulate our sales competition winners!

Here is to a prosperous 2011!

Scott Shriner from Weezer!

Scott Shriner from the band Weezer came in to buy his Plum Crazy SRT-8 Challenger.

He nicknamed it THE BEAST!


Take a Swing at Who is in this Photo

If you guessed Lou Gehrig, Glenn E. Thomas and Babe Ruth, you are right!

The two famous guests visited GET in 1927. Babe Ruth set a major league record that would stand for years, hitting 60 home runs in a single season, shortly after this photo was taken! Glenn E. Thomas heard the Yankees were coming to town to play in an exhibition game and had extended an invitation to Babe Ruth to be his guest at his favorite duck-hunting club. He brought his famous first baseman, Lou Gehrig, with him. The picture of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Glenn E. Thomas still adorns our showroom wall today.