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Hubler Proud to Sponsor WWAST vs. NFL Stars Super Bowl Challenge

2012-02-02T09:26:00.000-08:00

On Feb. 1st a great event took place on Indy’s Southside and Hubler was proud to participate. Indianapolis made history by being the first Host City to have a charity event between the Wounded Warriors Amputees vs. NFL Stars in conjunction with the Super Bowl Celebration. There was a tremendous turnout for the event to support our brave Veterans and meet some former NFL Greats. The standing room only crowd saw an action packed but light hearted flag football game with lots of memorable moments. The event was shown on the Pentagon Channel, NFL Network and all local TV stations reported on the great event.

NFL Greats like Ken Dilger, Rocky Bleier, Jim Sorgi, Gary Padjen, Jerry Kramer, Bill Romanowski, Jeff George, Jack Youngblood, Barry Krauss and many more participated and the team was coached by Dick Vermeil. Mayor Greg Ballard and Major General Martin Umbarger of the IN National Guard were also on hand and shared some touching words with the crowd.

Hubler was proud to be involved and gave away over 110 tickets to our customers and employees. In addition to ticket sales and sponsorship money the charity raised almost $3,000.00 during the halftime prize raffle. All proceeds went to the WWAST to be use to support all their future activities. It was a great event to show your pride and appreciation for our Military and Veterans. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the teams! Learn more at woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam.org

Thank you,

John Haines

Fixed Operations / Advertising

Hubler Automotive Group

317-882-4389

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The Wounded Warrior Charity Event

2012-01-25T21:41:00.001-08:00

We are pleased to announce that Hubler Automotive Group will be part of The Wounded Warrior Charity Event. Please read below for more information. If you want to attend the event please call us 866-400-7744 to pick your free tickets (while suplly last and first-come, first-served basis).

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Sports Team Challenges the NFL Alumni of Indianapolis to the First-Ever-To-Be-Played-At-A-Super-Bowl Flag Football Showdown" to be played Wed, Feb 1 2012 at the Indy Indoor Sports Park inIndianapolis, IN, site of Super Bowl XLVI.

This game is being presented by RBVetCo and Rocky Bleier, by the WashingtonNational Insurance Company and by the NFL Alumni of Indianapolis... We also want to thank several major contributors to this fundraiser including the Hubler Automotive Group, the St Francis Sports Medicine Centers, by Blimpie, America'ssub shop, the Coachman restaurant, Smoothie King and Southport HS...

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Sports Team is made up of veterans of the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan who suffered an injury requiring the amputee of a limb... Inthis game, the WWAST will be led by 4 time Super Bowl winning Pittsburgh Steeler star Rocky Bleier, who received two Purple Hearts of his own while serving in the US Army in Viet Nam, by former standout Rockville, Indiana HS star, Matt Kinsey and NFL star QB Jeff George has graciously agreed to QB this squad...

The team will be coached by David van Sleet, founder of the WWAST along with the commanding general of the Indiana National Guard, Major General Martin Umbarger... The Wounded Warrior Amputees will face a star studded roster of current and formerNFL players including Hall-of-Famer Jack Youngblood, Bill Romanowski, Ken Dilger,Jim Sorgi, Bill Brooks, Devon McDonald, Darvell Huffman, Barry Krauss, Kevin Call,Gary Padjen, Cato June, Chris Draft, Jerry Kramer, Jamie Asher, Rick DeMulling, BillSchultz and another dozen current and former Colts & NFL stars to-be-announced.St Louis Rams Super Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil with coach these NFL alums. Four Colt cheerleaders and the Southport HS cheerleaders will be there as well...

This game will be officiated by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard (USMC Lt Colonel,retired, Mayor Ballard served in Operation Desert Storm) and Indiana State Supreme Court Justice Stephen David will preside at the game and handle any replay reviews. The game is to be played at the Indy Indoor Sports Park at 6650 S Bluff Rd in southIndianapolis on Wednesday evening, Feb 1, 2012... Kickoff is at 7:00 PM, doors openat 6:00 PM and a $20 donation is requested to attend... There will be a free autographand photo session following the game along with a raffle of valuable NFL memorabiliaand Pacers game tickets...

All proceeds benefit the WWAST... Tickets are still available, so please make this YOUR Super Bowl party (if you had not planned to host one).

For more on the WWAST please contact David van Sleet at (802) 777-7232 or visitthe team's website at WoundedWarriorAmputeeSoftballTeam.org... For more on the game or to set up an interview with any of the participants, pleasecontact either Chris Visser (321) 230-6666 or Marc Leonard (413) 885-7522...

Safe Driving Tips this Holiday

2011-12-19T23:21:00.001-08:00

Christmas is nearly upon us and some of us will have to travel to spend the holiday with the family. Therefore to ensure all of our customers, friends and family have a happy and safe Christmas we have included as a reminder some general safe driving tips.

Make sure you get a few good nights' sleep before heading off
Ensure your car has a safety check up
Map out your trip – making sure there's plenty of time to get to your destination, so you aren't tempted to speed or skip rest stops;
Take regular breaks (at least one every two hours) and pull over for a power nap as soon you feel tired;
Always share the driving where possible;
Make sure all vehicle occupants wear restraints, including pets; and
Make sure all luggage is properly secured and won't become projectiles in the case of sudden braking.
Never drink alcohol, not even small amounts, before or during a long trip; and if you are heading out to a Christmas function, make sure you have a plan, such as a designated driver, money for a cab or organized to stay at a friends place.
Always choose an appropriate speed for the conditions and stay within the speed limits;
Go slow on unfamiliar roads or in different weather conditions, such as towing a caravan or driving in the rain. These types of situations require more concentration and extra care on the driver's behalf.
Kids are not usually known for their patience and a long journey can turn into a parental nightmare. So, make sure to bring plenty of games or movies to watch just keep the kids occupied.

With all the rush around, it is quiet easy to become fatigued during this time and drivers may be tempted to put their foot down to 'make up time' – putting themselves, their passengers and other road-users at risk. Some of the signs of fatigue include;

Yawning
Sore or heavy eyes
Slower reaction times
Finding you're daydreaming or not concentrating on your driving
Driving speed creeps up or down
Impatience
Impaired driving performance such as poor gear changes
Stiffness and cramps

If you start to experience any of these symptoms, its time to pull over, take a break, have a power nap and grab a cup of coffee.

Preparation and planning are key in arriving safely at your destination. So whether you're heading off for a long weekend, an interstate journey or just across town to a friends place, there are a number of simple things you can do to ensure you complete your trip relaxed and safe.

On behalf of Hubler Automotive Group, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

2011 911 Slug Fest

2011-11-23T10:52:00.001-08:00

The Hubler Auto Group was proud to sponsor the 2011 911 SlugFest last night. This annual event at the State Fairgrounds consisted of 11 action packed bouts between Fire and Police Department. It can down to the final bout to determine this year's champion. A close, split decision gave the trophy to the Police. With over 2,000 in attendance it had an atmosphere of a world title fight with a lot of pride on the line. It was also a night for our finest Police and Fire Fighters to pay homage in a memorial to those who have fallen protecting us all. Over 90% of all money raised goes directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help out deserving kids in our community. Hubler was so happy to be part of the event and donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We will see you next year at this great event for charity.

More info on 911 Slug Fest http://www.code1sports.com/sites/code1.nsf/page/home

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Get 35% off Papa John's Pizza from us.

2011-11-21T16:23:00.001-08:00

We have partnered with Papa John's over the holidays and are offering our customers a special discount from us to you. Take a test drive at any of our 10 locations and you will receive a 35% discount on any Papa John's order. This offer extends through 1/30 so you and your family can use it as many times as you would like. We are busy enough during the holidays so this way you can have a few easy (not to mention affordable) meals. Please contact our customer care department at setup your VIP appointment today!

Good through 1/30. call (866)400-7744 to schedule your visit!

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Happy Veterans Day. Thank You!

2011-11-11T14:30:00.001-08:00

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served our great nation. Thank you for your courage and dedication.

Why Nitrogen in Tires?

2011-11-06T01:09:00.001-07:00

Ever notice your tires loose air pressure in the winter? Why is that? One reason is that air is much more susceptible to temperature changes than other gases like nitrogen. There are several compelling reasons to use pure nitrogen in tires.

First is that nitrogen is less likely to migrate through tire rubber than is oxygen, which means that your tire pressures will remain more stable over the long term. Tires filled with nitrogen rather than air also exhibit less pressure change with temperature swings. That means more consistent inflation pressures in cold and heat.

Your vehicle can benefit from the more stable tire pressures and your tires will wear more evenly. But there's more: Humidity (water) is a Bad Thing to have inside a tire. Water, present as a vapor or even as a liquid in a tire, causes more of a pressure change with temperature swings than dry air does. It also promotes corrosion of the steel or aluminum rim. Nitrogen filled tires keep the moisture out.

With nitrogen, your tire pressures will remain more constant, saving you a small amount in fuel and tire-maintenance costs. There will be less moisture inside your tires, meaning less corrosion on your wheels. You will not be able to feel any difference in the ride or handling or braking but you will notice that you won't be out in the cold putting air in your tires! All new vehicle bought at Hubler dealerships come with nitrogen in the tires for free. If you have any questions about nitrogen just ask any of our advisors in the service department. Come in, Click or Call Today

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Winter is coming…

2011-11-02T16:25:00.001-07:00

Are you ready? The autumn colors and cool mornings can only mean one thing, winter will be here soon. The fall is the best time of year to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving conditions. Regular maintenance and inspections makes sure you or your passengers won't be left out in the cold. Keeping up with your factory recommended maintenance schedule improves reliability and gives you superior control of your vehicle at all times.

An added benefit is that a properly maintained vehicle will operate more efficiently which will reduce gas expense. Experts say that before winter you should have your battery tested to ensure your vehicle starts on cold mornings, check tire tread depth to make sure your tires are not worse and will keep you on the road safe, have tires rotated to ensure even tire wear, make sure your wiper blades are in good shape to clear the snow and ice off your windshield, top off your windshield wiper fluid, and make sure your heater blower is operating properly.

It is also important to makes sure your differential is working correctly. The differential controls the speed of the left and right wheels and allows the wheels to rotate at different speeds while turning or if you are slipping on ice. A differential service removes old contaminated fluid and replaces it with manufacturer approved new fluid as well as cleans the gear box and surface areas.

All Hubler locations offer free 27-pt. vehicle inspections, check tire air pressure and will top off all fluids for you. This free "pit pass" is the first step to make sure you are ready for the winter driving season. Schedule Today and Happy motoring!

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Hubler Chevrolet and Hubler Mazda was Proud to Sponsor the Central Nine Career Center Safe Halloween Event!

2011-10-28T15:49:00.000-07:00

On Thursday night Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood had the 3^rd annual Safe Halloween Event for the local community. Hubler Chevrolet and Hubler Mazda were proud to help sponsor this event. It is so important to provide kids with a safe environment to trick or treat. The entire facility was transformed into a haunted house and over 5,000 ghosts and goblins came in for a scary night and tons of free candy. Attendance has doubled every year and it really was a lot of fun! Hubler is dedicated to supporting our local community and we were glad to help out. All the kids loved the candy and some got there pictures taken inside the “pumpkin” colored Camaro and “scary” black Mazda 3. We even gave out some free service coupons and carwashes so the parents had a “treat” of there own. We will see you there next year!

Today is GO COLTS! GO PINK DAY!

2011-10-03T10:24:00.001-07:00

Join the Colts today October 3, as they kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a free "Pink Monday" event on the Downtown Canal.

The Colts will kick off their Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts with a free "Pink Monday" event on Monday, October 3, 2011. Information on that event, as well as the team's other Breast Cancer Awareness initiatives, is provided below. For more details on all of these programs, visit www.colts.com/pink.

Pink Monday, October 3

On Monday, October 3, the Colts will mark the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting a "Pink Monday" event on the Ohio Street Basin along the Canal in Downtown Indianapolis. The free event, which runs from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. will feature a short program and the "Pinking of the Canal" at noon. Special guests will include Indianapolis' First Lady Winnie Ballard as well as Allison Melangton, President and CEO of the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee. Additional event elements planned:

Live Music by Dave and Rae
Free Limited Edition Colts Pink Posters
Special Edition "Pink" Hats for Sale by the Indianapolis Colts Women's Organization (proceeds benefit the IU Simon Cancer Center)
$5 Boxed Lunches, provided by O'Charley's
$1 Bottled Water and Pink Lemonade (proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society)
Colts Cheerleaders and Blue
Opportunity to win Colts tickets
Informational booths
Pink Ribbon Passout, provided by Zeta Tau Alpha

Read the article - http://www.colts.com/news-and-events/article-1/GO-COLTS-GO-PINK/658adce9-1cf2-4632-a94e-a4c7c507f59b

Beating The Heat Wave

2011-07-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

We want everyone to have a safe and fun summer. Heat wave has come upon us and we want everyone to be cautious during heat advisories.

http://www.theindychannel.com/weather/28505255/detail.html

A heat wave is building and could reach dangerous levels in parts of the Midwest, the Plains and the Southeast this week.Fifteen states are under heat advisories, which means temperatures are expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit.Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri are under an excessive heat warning, along with Tulsa, Oklahoma; Memphis, Tennessee; and Evansville, Indiana. In these areas, the heat index, or how hot the body feels due to the combined effects of heat and humidity, will reach between 110 and 115 degrees this week.

Here are some Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Overview and prevention.

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Overview

Heat exhaustion: This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing dehydration and overheating of the body. The person's temperature may be elevated, but not above 104 F (40 C).

Heat stroke: Heat stroke, also referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke, is a life-threatening medical condition. The person's cooling system, which is controlled by the brain, stops working and the internal body temperature rises to the point at which brain damage or damage to other internal organs may result (temperature may reach 105 F or greater [40.5 C or greater]).

Nearly 700 people die each year due to heat-related illness, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoid heat exhaustion by not engaging in strenuous activity in hot, humid environments; and stay hydrated as prevention is the key.

Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Causes

Heat exhaustion is typically caused when people who are not well adjusted to heat exercise or work in a hot, humid environment.

    At high temperatures, the body cools itself largely through evaporation of sweat.

    When it is very humid, this mechanism does not work properly.

    The body loses a combination of fluids and salts (electrolytes).

    When this is accompanied by an inadequate replacement of fluids, disturbances in the circulation may result that are similar to a mild form of shock.

Heat stroke may often develop rapidly.

    Medical conditions or medications that impair the body's ability to sweat may predispose people to this problem.

    Heat stroke happens in the following two ways:

        The classic form occurs in people whose cooling mechanisms are impaired.

        The exertional form occurs in previously healthy people who are undergoing strenuous activity in a hot environment.

    Infants, children under the age of 4, the overweight, and the elderly are more likely to have this problem, as are those who are taking antihistamines and certain types of medication for high blood pressure, heart disease, or depression.

For more info go to http://www.emedicinehealth.com/heat_exhaustion_and_heat_stroke/article_em.htm#

Get socialize with your License Plate with BUMP.COM

2011-06-16T21:26:00.001-07:00

Not just that, you can do more with it .. according to their website

BUMP's integrated web/mobile safety, communication and membership platform is designed to meet the expectations of today's world, where real-time communications is the expectation. BUMP has been described as a "reverse communication" technology, because it allows you to connect with those you don't know yet. BUMP products feature:

Safety & privacy settings are user-managed - you set the rules to determine what BUMP experience is right for you

BUMP (message) any plate, anywhere, anytime at st.plate#@bump.com

Attach pictures, videos or voice messages.
Natural firewall, your license plate, because no personal information is exchanged between BUMP users.

** Voice prompted messaging assistant can be accessed by any phone to enable BUMPs "eyes-on-the-road," hands-free, common sense communication platform

Smartphone apps, via camera, enable Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) - "snap (a picture), speak, send!"
Texting is disabled in BUMP's Smartphone app when in motion

Upgrade your account to access enhanced features & BUMP's exclusive network of providers - designed for you

Add additional license plates, vehicles and users to your primary account (if they are your plates, claim them)
Upload photos of your vehicles
Add descriptions to your personal or vehicle profile(s)
Sell your car - by featuring it to the most relevant community.
Search for cars that are for sale.
Search or automatically request products and services that interest you.
Manage emergency alerts that are important to you.
** BUMP was designed to allow safe, common sense communication so the temptation to text and read goes away.BUMP's safe alternative = speak and listen, don't text and read!

Goals & Philosophy
BUMP's objective is to expand horizons of communication by allowing people to reach others we've not yet been introduced to, in addition to those we already know, for safety, social and business reason. To leverage technology and the appetites of those around us with whom we want to interact. To add an element of accountability needed in today's online world, by building a stronger, safer and more authentic community by linking legitimate people to legitimate and unique public identifiers. Create value for our users extending the experience beyond the keyboard and computer screen into the real world.

Welcome to Our Blog

2011-04-19T19:30:00.001-07:00

Welcome to our Blog! Here you will find and read regarding our community events, our store events, specials, news and plenty of information about our store. We created this blog to help and inform our loyal customers, would be customers and our community. Please feel free to come back and visit us here anytime. You can also subscribe to our rss and/or "like" us on facebook and follow our tweets on twitter. Youtube videos will also be available.

History of the Hubler Automotive Group

The Hubler Auto Group has been doing business in central Indiana since 1957 when Frank Hubler and his brother-in-law, Jim Nankivell started their first G.M. dealership Nankivell Oldsmobile on the south side of Indianapolis. The business prospered as the number of loyal and satisfied customers grew. Frank bought Jim out in 1971, went into business with his Three Sons: Howard, Brad, and John, and thus Hubler Chevrolet was born.

Today's Hubler Auto Group is led by its flagship store Hubler Chevrolet, Indianapolis; and Bradley Chevrolet in Franklin, IN. Hubler Nissan, Indianapolis, Hubler Auto Outlet, Indianapolis, Hubler Mazda, Greenwood, IN, and Hubler Acura, Greenwood, IN, complete the list of 6 dealerships clustered in the same neighborhood along U.S. 31 South.

Four more showrooms are spidered out to service the more suburban and rural markets. Hubler Ford Lincoln, and Hubler Chevrolet Center both are located in Shelbyville, IN. Hubler Auto Center markets Buick and Chevrolet to the citizens of Rushville, IN and neighboring towns. The group is rounded out by a "destination store" located in Bedford, IN: Hubler Chevrolet Buick GMC which servescustomers from Bloomington, Mitchell, and residents of most south central Indiana Counties assisting with their automotive needs.

Customers visiting our dealerships for the first time, whether to purchase new or pre-owned vehicles, buy parts, perform scheduled maintenance, or have our service professionals get them back on the road after an unexpected failure, notice that we are different from most other dealerships.
One characteristic that makes us unique is our approach to the customer / dealership relationship. When a prospective customer first comes on our lot to purchase an automobile, our primary goal is not to simply sell them that vehicle. Our goal is to handle their buying experience in a manner that will make them want to come back when their automobile needs servicing or they want to personalize their purchase with accessories from our parts department.

Hello from Hubler Mazda

2011-03-30T21:34:00.000-07:00

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