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If Green Bay scores ZERO

2011-12-22T07:39:00.000-08:00

If Green Bay Scores ZERO, You Pay ZERO. Up to $1 Million in vehicles purchased Dec 16-23 will have a sales price rebate if Chicago shuts out Green Bay on Christmas Day! Sawicki Motors Rochelle.

Sawicki Motor Company 2nd annual "Black Friday Special"

2011-12-07T10:45:00.001-08:00

Mike Myers, Edna Miller, Rob Tholin

On Friday, November 25, 2011 Sawicki Motor Company Promoted it's 2nd annual "Black Friday Special"

Special discounts were offered for vehicle checked in between 6 A.M. & 9 A.M..

All customers who had their vehicles checked in for the specials were entered into a drawing for a 32"LCD Flat Screen TV.

The winner from random draw: Edna Miller of Rochelle

Mike Myers General Manager, Edna Miller, Rob Tholin Service Manager are shown with Edna's new TV.

Our goal at Sawicki Motors is to exceed our customers expectations of reliable service, quality and exceptional value. By providing reliable service of the highest quality at an unequaled value, we build a long term, profitable relationship with our customers. By recognizing that 'word of mouth' is the best advertising, we will strive for 100% customer satisfaction to guarantee repeat and referral business. By having a highly trained and motivated staff we will achieve the satisfaction and pride that comes with knowing we will meet our goals and exceed our customers expectations.

The All NEW Chevrolet VOLT

2011-11-08T14:54:00.000-08:00

Now available at Sawicki Motors!

The first electric car that runs on more than electricity

Volt is unique among electric vehicles because you have two sources of energy. You have an electric source–a battery–that allows you to drive gas–free for an EPA–estimated 35 miles. And there's also an onboard gas generator that produces electricity so you can go up to a total of 375 additional miles on a full tank of gas4. So if you want to drive using only electricity, you can. If you want to drive using electricity and gas, you can do that too. Volt is first for two very good reasons.

So advanced, it's simple
If you can drive, you can drive a Volt. Instead of turning a key, you push a blue button. Rather than looking at dials and needles, you check two interactive LCD screens for feedback based on your particular driving style. For example, suppose you want to go from A to B in the most efficient manner possible. Volt is programmed to respond with a choice of three driving modes. Normal mode enables Volt to drive like a conventional car, only more efficiently. Sport mode gives drivers more aggressive feedback and heightened response. Mountain mode maintains a power reserve for climbing long, steep grades.
Charging for about $1.50 per day on average5

It doesn't get much simpler than that. For less than the cost of a latte, you can fully charge your Volt and drive an EPA–estimated 35 miles gas–free. Choose a standard 120V charging kit that allows you to plug into a conventional electrical outlet and fully charge the battery in about 10 hours, depending on climate. Or opt for an available 240V charging station that reduces your charging time to approximately four hours. Professional installation required. For more information, visit SPX Service Solutions.

100 Years of Chevrolet | Take the Ride of Your Life | Chevy Culture

2011-10-14T13:08:00.000-07:00

We present an other GM, Chevrolet video. Enjoy!

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Making The Most of Your Test Drive

2011-09-20T12:49:00.001-07:00

Tips For Saving Fuel

2011-09-20T12:45:00.000-07:00

Chevy Through the Ages with American Picker Mike Wolfe | Woodward Dream Cruise

2011-09-11T12:27:00.000-07:00

Chevy Means Family at the Woodward Dream Cruise | Centennial

2011-09-11T12:26:00.000-07:00

2013 Chevy Malibu ECO | Aerodynamic Efficiency | Chevrolet

2011-09-11T12:25:00.000-07:00

2011 Camaro Convertible | "Escape" | Chevrolet

2011-08-26T14:31:00.001-07:00

Chevy Silverado | Boat Launch | Chevrolet

2011-08-26T14:30:00.001-07:00

Chevy Tahoe | Duck Hunt | Chevrolet

2011-08-26T14:28:00.000-07:00

Another satisfied customer -Sawicki Motors

2011-08-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

Another Kia Sorento back on the road. Thank you!

Camaro: The Special Editions | Chevrolet

2011-08-08T15:54:00.000-07:00

Chevy Cruze Testimonial

2011-08-08T15:53:00.000-07:00

Camaro Homecoming | Oshawa assembly plant tour | Chevrolet

2011-06-17T07:04:00.000-07:00

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"Homecoming" - Behind The Scenes - Chrysler Commercial

2011-06-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

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Perfect attendance earns student a car!

2011-05-13T12:48:00.001-07:00

Rochelle Township High School senior Zack Barker was the winner of a Chevy Cavalier from Sawicki Motors. Barker’s name was drawn from entries he and other students earned for perfect attendance.

This is the 19th year Sawicki Motors has sponsored the program that awards a student 1 entry for every quarter of perfect attendance. (from left to right: Mike Myers – Sawicki Motors General Manager, Zack Barker – Car Recipient, Melissa Shearer – Zack’s Mother, Laurie Pillen – Rochelle Township High School Counselor)

Great Comments from Customer in Rochelle

2011-03-18T20:24:00.000-07:00

On Monday, March 7th I was traveling from Rockford, IL to Omaha, NE and stopped for gas at the Petrol station just off I-39. I inadvertently filled my 2004 Toyota Highlander with E85 gasoline and knew right away that I had done something wrong.

Upon asking for help at the station, I was given the phone number for Sawicki Motors. When I called, I was advised by Kerry Clark as to how my vehicle might react and given directions to the service department. The next six and a half hours were spent at your facility while your staff drained the gas and dealt with some other problems that arose.

I want you to know how grateful I am for the kind, attentive care that I received, particularly from Mr. Clark, but also from everyone that I encountered while there. I was traveling alone and was made to feel safe and cared for. When I finally left the service department, I was assured that the car was safe to drive and advised to check with my local Toyota dealer after arriving home.

I applaud and thank you and your staff for outstanding service and kindness.

D. Jensen

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Chevy Volt Commercial | Socket | Chevrolet

2011-02-24T13:17:00.000-08:00

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Chrysler 300

2011-02-24T13:14:00.001-08:00

Chrysler - Arrive In Style

2011-02-24T13:11:00.001-08:00

Money Saving Coupon from Sawicki Freeport

2011-02-24T12:40:00.001-08:00

Money Saving Coupons from Sawicki Rochelle

2011-02-24T12:35:00.000-08:00

Glee | See the USA | Chevrolet

2011-02-09T15:57:00.000-08:00

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Chevrolet Cruze Eco: How it achieves 42 mpg

2011-02-09T15:55:00.000-08:00

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

2011-02-09T15:52:00.000-08:00

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2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Exhaust

2011-02-09T15:39:00.000-08:00

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Sawicki Motors: 2011 Cadillac CTS -V Coupe!!! 6.2L supercharged V8 power, 556 horsepower

2010-11-03T15:50:00.000-07:00

Just off the truck...2011 CTS -V Coupe!!! 6.2L supercharged V8 power, 556 horsepower

Balancing performance with luxury in a very affordable package, we were suitably impressed with the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe when we drove it a few weeks ago in Napa Valley. Now you, too, can check one out for yourself, as the car is already headed to dealerships across the country.

The release is actually a bit ahead of schedule, letting the CTS Coupe hit right at the peak of summer--the perfect time for cruising in style. Starting at $38,990, the car won't break the bank, even though it looks like it would.

Despite the early release, Cadillac is banking on the Lansing Grand River plant's top marks in the 2010 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey as well as their own quality analysis to ensure the cars delivered meet expectations.

One thing to consider if you're after a CTS Coupe, however, is that the somewhat oddball seatback "bump" we've noticed in several CTS models isn't due for replacement with a redesigned seat until sometime this fall, so you may want to hold off. On the other hand, you may not find it objectionable at all--some don't notice or don't mind the mild protrusion in the upper third of the seatback caused by the advanced active headrests. But it's worth being aware of if you're in the market.

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Just in: 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Awd 2LT

2010-10-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

Just in: 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Awd 2LT

Ace of spades? Chevrolet Traverse becomes the fourth—and perhaps best—card in GM’s game-winning hand in the crossover game. Saving the best for last might not have been GM’s intention when it finally introduced the fourth and final version of its acclaimed Lambda full-size crossovers—the others being the Buick Enclave, the Saturn Outlook, and the GMC Acadia—but after our short first drive of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, that seems to be the case.

The Traverse we first saw at the 2008 Chicago auto show was clean and classy, and the production version enters virtually unchanged, save for an ever-so-slight reshape of the headlamp lenses to claim a segment-best 0.33 coefficient of drag. Not accidentally, the Traverse’s fascia bears a resemblance to that of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, which is great-looking itself. Other nice details include an upswept rear window, flush-mounted roof rails, and mirrors with LED turn signals on LT and LTZ models. read more...

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Just off the truck - 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe at Sawicki Rochelle

2010-10-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

Just off the truck - 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe at Sawicki Rochelle.

Although most Cadillac vehicles still have a way to go to satisfy as drivers’ machines, the second-generation CTS has appeared on our past three 10Best lists. In awarding its 2010 trophy, we called it “maybe the best American car ever made.” High praise, and its combination of unapologetically brash styling, modern luxury, and strong performance credentials—especially in high-po V spec—backs it up. For 2011, the new CTS coupe joins the sedan and wagon, adding more style and a higher concentration of performance to the CTS’s winning formula.

The CTS coupe is one of those cars that love the camera, and it’s no less stunning in the flesh. Walking around the car, one notices several aspects of the design easily missed in photographs, such as the parallel “light catcher” lines helping to break up the tall body sides, the tastefully glitzy twin center-mounted tailpipes, the remarkably seamless-looking joint between the body-side stamping and the roof, and the center spine that travels all the way back over the car’s huge rump. The windshield is two degrees “faster” up front than the sedan’s, and the razor-sharp taillamps and the CHMSL spoiler also have aerodynamic-enhancing properties. The only unfortunate bits are credit-card-sized spacer panels above the recessed, solenoid-actuated door releases; they mar an otherwise perfect waistline. In any case, there is visual drama from every angle, and it works.

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Sawicki Rochelle is now stocking Rocky Ridge Altitude conversion trucks.

2010-10-27T12:01:00.000-07:00

Sawicki Rochelle is now stocking Rocky Ridge Altitude conversion trucks!! Let the world look up at you!

Rocky Ridge is a family owned and operated business, providing quality upfit packages to automobile dealers since 1985.

Rocky Ridge is 30 years committed to excellence

We started out specializing in conversion vans for GM and in recent years have transitioned the business to a full-line Special Vehicle Manufacturer building lift trucks, SUVs, vans and cars. We pride ourselves on delivering quality vehicles, excellent customer service and the best technical support line in the industry. We mirror the Factory 3 year / 36,000 mile warranty.

We have a large selection of GM Trucks.

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Chevrolet Cruze Overview

2010-10-12T22:38:00.000-07:00

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2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD Auto Show Video

2010-10-12T22:26:00.000-07:00

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Manifesto Commercial

2010-10-12T22:17:00.000-07:00

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Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 1.4L TURBO at Sawicki Rochelle

2010-10-12T12:35:00.001-07:00

Fresh off the truck at Sawicki Rochelle...2011 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT 1.4L TURBO!!

In the small car big leagues, Chevrolet has never had a competitive player. The mediocre Cobalt (SS version excepted) and the generally terrible Cavalier that preceded it were doomed to dwell in the minors as rivals consistently outperformed them in key areas such as overall build quality and performance. But unlike those farm team disappointments, the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is ready for the show.

Breaking with the small Chevy tradition of offering a larger-than-average engine in a small car, the Cruze offers a pair of fuel-efficient yet peppy small power plants. Whether you get the 1.8-liter non-turbocharged inline-4 or the 1.4-liter turbo mill, you'll get class-competitive performance along with the promise of high fuel economy.

The Cruze's handling is also notably sharper than the Cobalt's and its interior is light-years ahead in terms of quality and styling. In terms of features, even the base Cruze LS comes pretty well equipped, with 10 airbags being one notable standard equipment highlight. The Cruze is also quite roomy (the EPA actually classifies it as a midsize car), though rear seat comfort is only so-so for taller folks.

Even so, Chevrolet has done a lot right here. When compared to this segment's traditional leaders, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, the Cruze is fully competitive (or even better) in terms of design and driving dynamics. Certainly, you'll still want to check out the few other big hitters in this group such as the all-new Ford Focus, the value-oriented Hyundai Elantra, the feisty Mazda 3 and the refined Volkswagen Jetta. But the fact that we're saying "other big hitters" in reference to the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze speaks well of this competent new player.

What Edmunds.com says:
After decades of toiling in the minor leagues, Chevrolet makes it to the show with its much improved compact sedan entry, the 2011 Cruze.

Pros:
Peppy yet efficient turbocharged engine, sharp steering and handling, upscale interior design, giant trunk.

Cons:
Some chintzy interior pieces, low rear seat cushion.

What's New for 2011:
The 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is an all-new small sedan that replaces the aged Cobalt.

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Sawicki Motor Co. of Rochelle partnering with General Motors: Cell Phones for Soldiers

2010-08-20T07:29:00.000-07:00

Sawicki Motor Co. of Rochelle is partnering with General Motors to collect used cell phones for U.S. troops abroad. The year-long "Cell Phones for Soldiers" campaign kicked off this week which will allow soldiers to call their loved ones back home.

Pictured are Tom Lewis and Ron Matula of Sawicki. Phones can be dropped off in the showroom from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. (Photo by Ellen O'Malley Petry)

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Sawicki Motors Renaissance Car Giveaway!

2010-05-19T12:01:00.000-07:00

Alyssa Sebree wins the 2010 Sawicki Motors Renaissance car giveaway!

Alyssa Sebree (3rd from right), a Senior at Rochelle Township High School is this years winner of a car from Sawicki Motors. The Chevrolet Cavalier was awarded to Sebree after her name was drawn from entries she and other students earned for perfect attendance. This is the 18th year Sawicki Motors has sponsored the program that awards a student 1 entry for every quarter of perfect attendance. Sebree plans on attending Kishwaukee College.

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Sawicki Rochelle 0% Financing offer

2010-05-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

We're having great success with the 0 percent financing for up to 72 months on our new 2010 trucks. We still have a good selection, but we're expecting a rush before the end of the month. Click here to pre-qualify! Or, for up-to-date information you can
click here to email us directly or call our Internet Department at 815-562-8787. Most of our cars have 0 percent financing for up to 60 months (some up to 72 months!)

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The Holiday Helping Hands Program

2010-02-16T13:38:00.000-08:00

By Jim Kilchermann
The Journal-Standard
Posted Dec 19, 2009 @ 08:58 PM
Freeport, Ill. —

While some businesses talk about holiday spirit, on Saturday, Dec, 19, 2009, the team at Sawicki Motors led by example. The Holiday Helping Hands Program has been a Sawicki Motors tradition for the past 20 years at the Rochelle dealership. When the Sawicki dealership opened in Freeport in 2003, owner Dan Sawicki brought the holiday tradition to Freeport.

The program offers free service on vehicles for one day every year and is a great success, said dealership owner Dan Sawicki.

"We average about 10 cars each time we do this", Sawicki said.

The vehicles belong to people in the community who are having difficulty affording vehicle maintenance. Repairs performed during the program range from brake jobs and radiator repairs to steering rack replacement and tire service.

Sawicki is proud that every employee at the dealership contributes in some way to the program.
“We do not do this alone, we have help from many of our suppliers and local agencies,” Sawicki said.

The process begins with a referral from a local agency, such as VOICES or Workforce Employment Solutions. Once selected to be serviced, the vehicles are brought to the dealership by their owners. Alber Towing and Recovery has towed non-running vehicles to the dealership in the past. The vehicles are brought into the service bay, and technicians perform diagnostic and visual inspections to assess their needs.

Repairs made by Sawicki mechanics are intended to make the vehicles safe and functional. It is a rare occurrence, but there have been times when a vehicle was simply beyond repair, or repairs would not have made the vehicle reliable for very long. In those instances, Sawicki presented the car’s owner with a more mechanically sound vehicle.

"It wasn’t a new car, but it was better mechanically than the one they had", Sawicki said.

A walk through the service area Saturday morning was met with the sounds of mechanics hard at work on a vast array of vehicles from Toyota compacts to Oldsmobile mini-vans. While vehicles being worked on in a service area is not an uncommon sight, there was an added feeling of good cheer as the mechanics eagerly applied their skills to make life better for those in need.

It is easy to see why Sawicki is proud of his employees.

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