Richmond Toyota Dealer Supports Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Haley Toyota Certified Center is once again participating in the Southside Richmond Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up program. The dealership General Manager, Bill Simmons, participated last year and had such a fun time that he did not hesitate for one second when asked to do it again this year. This yearly event asks each "jailbird" to raise $3000 bail before they attend the M.D.A. Lock-Up on May 25th. The Association sends a Chesterfield County Police cruiser to the place of business and delivers the jailbird to the lockup where they will need to post their bail. If they have not achieved theirr goal by that date, they stay in the "jail" and hit the phones until their donations reach the bail amount. This years lockup location will be at the Richmond Sheraton Park South hotel on Midlothian Turnpike.

What Your Bail Money Donation Provides

 All donations support the 2100 families in Central Virginia that MDA serves. The money raised through these donations supports nearly 80 week long summer camps, 200 hospital affiliated clinics, with 77% of every dollar spent going directly to research, services, and education. Your donation also pays for many other services that the MDA provides their families, such as:

  $30 pays for 1 flu shot

  $74 pays for 1 minute of research

$100 pays for 1 support group session

$500 assists one person for annual repair of durable medical equipment

$800 send one kid to MDA Summer Camp

How To Donate And Help The Cause

 The dealership has a lot of fun activities going on to help raise the bail. The dealership service manager, Allen Wines, is performing a Virgina Sate Inspection and exterior car wash, a $35 value, for only a $25 donation to the MDA.  The dealership is also having a giant Yard Sale on Saturday May 21st. This promises to be a fun filled day. Many quality items are being donated by our employees and vendor partners. There will be a cookout, lemonade stand, car washes, bake sale, and more with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the MDA. An easy way for you to help out would be to "like" the dealerships Facebook page. The dealership is donating $1 for each new fan who "likes" the page until May 25th. Also, a special web page has been setup to make secure online donations to help Bill raise his bail money. The link to the page is https://www.joinmda.org/southsideva2011/bsimmons. Our dealership is located at 8301 Midlothian Turnpike, only 1/2 mile East of the Powhite Parkway. We look forward to seeing you at our Yard Sale or on our Facebook page!

HaleyToyota Certified Center Congratulates Kevin Ellis For 25 Years Of Service

The Haley Toyota Certified Center recently recognized technician Kevin Ellis for 25 years of service. Kevin has been with the Richmond Toyota dealer since 1985 and has many satisfied repeat customers. Mr. John Krebsbach, Toyota Field Technical Specialist, traveled to Richmond to congratulate Kevin and present him with a very nice trophy commemorating his years of service.

 Service departments are a crucial part of any successful dealership. They contain more people, equipment and technology than any other department. Skilled technicians are the key to any successful service department. Technicians usually begin their careers performing basic maintenance, safety inspections and minor repairs. As their skills and experience grow, they will diagnose, repair or replace items such as brake systems, transmissions, heating and air conditioning units and cooling systems. When you become a Master Certified Technician, you are able to tackle the most challenging repairs. Along with technical skills, technicians need good communication abilities to work with service advisors, fellow technicians and customers. An eagerness to continually learn and develop skills is also important for success. Kevin Ellis has taken many hours of online Toyota training classes to develop his skills as a technician. The Haley Toyota Certified Center is proud to have a dedicated employee like Kevin on our staff.





 Pictured from left to right are: John Krebsbach from Central Atlantic Toyota, Haley Certified Service Manager Allen Wines , Kevin Ellis, and dealership General Manager, Bill Simmons.

 If you would like for Kevin Ellis to repair your Toyota car or truck, Click Here to schedule an online appointment. Thank You Kevin for a job well done!

Haley Toyota Certified Center Is Hiring For Automotive Sales Positions

If you have ever considered applying for a automotive sales position, the time to do so is right now! The Haley Toyota Certified Sales Center is in need of 6 sales consultants to begin a training class scheduled for the first week of May. If you are a recent college graduate with a degree in marketing or business, that would be a plus. The ideal candidate for our training class will possess a high degree of confidence and enthusiasm. If you can provide those two qualities, we will provide you with the knowledge that you need to be successful.

Market Value Pricing

  Our dealership realizes that the majority of consumers do not want to spend hours negotiating the price of a car. Neither do we. We also realize that the negotiation process has kept qualified candidates such as yourself from possibly applying for sales positions in dealerships. Our Market Value Pricing approach removes the negotiation from the sale of our vehicles by providing a sale price up front and compared to all other like vehicles in a 100 mile radius to our dealership. All of our vehicles have undergone a 110 point quality assurance check for safety and reliability. We provide our customers with an AutoCheck Vehicle History Report and service records for the vehicle.

Non-Commissioned Pay Plan And Five Day Work Week
  The retail automobile business has long been thought of as a straight commission, long hours type of business. We realize that you have to make a living and offer a guaranteed weekly salary plus bonus and incentive levels. We appreciate that there needs to be a balance in our emloyees lives between work and personal time. Your normal weekly schedule will be 45 hours in a 5 day work week. Our bonus and incentives will offer you the oppurtunity to reach for the stars with unlimited income potential. Your earnings will be a direct reflection to your efforts. You will have a large inventory of 500+ vehicles to offer to your customer. Sales consultants at our dealership have access to inventory from all 6 Haley Auto Group stores.

Desired Applicant Qualifications
 The internet has changed the way that car dealers do business and communicate with their customers. We are looking for candidates that can enthusiastically provide our customers with the information that they are looking for, both in person and electronically. We will expect that you are proficient in email writing skills, and the use of computers in general. You will learn several different methods of promoting yourself online as a professional autombile sales consultant through the use of press releases, blogging, and on social media platforms. You should possess an upbeat positive attitude, high energy level, and be willing to undergo our 2 week training process.
  A clean driving record and proof of insurabilty is a must as you will have to be licensed by the D.M.V. to sell vehicles in the state of Virginia. You will have to take a test at the D.M.V. and pass a criminal background check prior to being granted the license. We will prepare you for the test as part of your training process.
 Applicants can email their resume's and qualifications of employment to tcosgrove@haleyauto.com and  bsimmons@haleyauto.com. If you have prepared a video resume, please include it in the email or provide a link to where it may be viewed. Please make sure that you provide us with a good contact number to reach you. Interviews will be conducted the from April 25th through April 28th. If you do not have a resume prepared, you apply online on our website. If you have any questions about this exciting career oppurtunity, you can call Tim Cosgrove, Haley Auto Group's Sales Operations Manager, at  540-809-3407.

The Haley Auto Group Mission Statement

"It is our mission to be the best provider of your automotive needs through a continuous development of our people, products, and processes creating satisfiied lifetime customers!"

We Are Committed To Theses Values

Leadership * Integrity * Respect * Courtesy * Helpfulness

Loyalty * Accountability * Teamwork

Times Have Changed, So Have We

If you have ever had any preconceived notions of car salesman sterotypes, that is OK. Everyone has had them at one time or another. We believe that our Mission Statement overcomes these notions. If you believe that retail automotive sales consultants look like the gentleman pictured to the left, you are in for a real surprise to how times have changed. So, what have you got to lose by exploring this oppurtunity? Nothing. And you have everything to win.

The Haley Auto Group is an equal oppurtunity employer and supports a drug free workplace. All potential new hires are subject to a pre-employment drug screening.

Richmond Area Toyota Service Center Offering Great Brake Special

Haley Toyota Certified, one of the leading Richmond area Toyota service centers and dealers, is happy to offer great Valentine’s Day specials to their customers. Everything, from brakes to belt adjustments, can be had for low, low prices. With time running out on these great specials, it’s important to check out some of the best that Haley Certified has to offer. Let’s take a quick look at some of the available specials, specials that will keep that car running and keep the wallet full.

The first special available from Haley Toyota Certified, one of the leading Richmond area Toyota service centers, is the “Love It” special. For only $59.95, customers will be treated to a deluxe check on a number of different vehicle parts. The “Love It” special entails customers to a lube oil and filter change, four wheel tire rotation, alignment check, vital fluid analysis, and a multi-point inspection.

The next special that customers can consider is the “STOP” In the Name of Love special. Brake pads are an essential part to maintaining the quality of safety and braking in any vehicle. For $99.95, customers will be able to get a top of the line, genuine Toyota front brake pad replacement. Inferior brake pads will never be used on any vehicle and the brake pads at Haley are straight from the manufacturer.

Toyota Service Specials Near Richmond

The next special that customers should consider from this Richmond area Toyota service center is the “Love is in the Air” special. This deluxe package includes many important maintenance features, some that on their own would be more expensive than the $96.95 price of the entire special. The special includes replacing the clean air cabin filter, HVAC ventilation service, installation of power foam and refresher, a performance check, belt adjustment, and much more!

Furthermore, Haley Certified is also offering a deluxe car wash to its customers for $19.95. Get the deluxe car wash treatment now as it is always nice to have that vehicle looking clean and like new. Haley is also offering a “Make your own Valentine” special. In this special, they will offer special price reductions on certain spending. If a customer spends $100-$199, they will get $8 taken off their bill. If they spend $200-$299, they will get $13 off their bill. If a customer spends $300-$399 or $400 and up, they will receive $18 and $25 off their bill, respectively.

Valentine’s Day is almost here so it is imperative to get down to Haley Toyota Certified to take advantage of these limited time offers. Customers will not regret the quality of service being offered for such low prices! For more information on Haley Toyota Certified, please call (804) 201-9188 or visit http://www.haleycertified.com.

Market Value Pricing at Leading Richmond Used Cars Dealer

Haley Toyota Certified Center, a leading seller of Richmond used cars, would like to inform its customers that they can trust the price of any used vehicle on the lot.  With the economy still recovering, customers have been concerned about the potential for sticker shock.  This sticker shock has come from other dealers raising their prices due to the higher cost of purchasing the used cars they have on their lots.

Since car buyers are holding on to their vehicles longer than they used to, there has been concern about the potential for this to happen across the board.  At Haley Toyota Certified Center, there is no need to worry about this problem.  This Richmond used cars dealer has and will always use market value pricing when determining the price of any used car on their lot.  But you may be asking, what is market value pricing?  The answer to this question is a simple one, actually. Read on and view the video below.

Market value pricing (MVP), available on the entire lot of used cars at this Richmond used cars dealership, is more than just a catchy acronym.  Haley Toyota Certified Center knows that car buyers will do their research before showing up to the dealership, especially when looking for the best price possible on a great used vehicle.  This is why Haley finds it important to price their vehicles relative to what they are on the market, creating great savings for you, the customer!

Richmond Used Cars Available for Market Value Pricing

So how does Haley Toyota Certified Center, a prominent Richmond used cars dealership, determine the price?  Unlike most of their competitors, Haley feels that a vehicle’s worth is determined by availability and demand, not for the price they bought it at.  Customers can feel satisfied knowing they got a fair shake when they come to Haley for their used car needs.

Haley Toyota Certified Center will not inflate any of their prices on any of the used vehicles they purchase for their lot.  Regardless of how much was spent on purchasing the vehicle from a previous owner, customers can rest easy knowing that Haley will not pass on this extra cost to its customers.  Haley has always valued its customers and believes that they are the number one priority in their business.

With a commitment to market value pricing, Haley Toyota Certified is the place to go when looking for that high quality used vehicle.  There is quite a variety of vehicles currently on the lot so now is a great time to come in and check them out.  With great financing and options available, Haley Toyota Certified is the place to be this winter!

For more information on your Richmond used cars dealer, Haley Toyota Certified Center, please call (804) 201-9188 or visit http://www.haleycertified.com/.

Great Used Cars For Sale For Under $10K at Richmond Used Car Dealer

Haley Toyota Certified Center, a top-rated used car dealer in Richmond, is excited to announce to its customers that they have a full stock of used cars for under $10,000.  Customers are encouraged to come down today to take advantage of the amazing deals at the Haley Toyota Certified Center.

Richmond used car shoppers know that when they are looking for a reliable used car that Haley Toyota Certified Center has some incredible choices and deals.            

Drivers can get a great deal on a 2006 Ford Taurus SE for only $8,990.  The Ford Taurus SE available at Haley Toyota Certified Center has only 6,765 miles and is being sold for well below the market price.  Besides having low mileage, the 2006 Ford Taurus SE also gets great fuel efficiency.  Drivers can take longer trips with fewer stops at the gas station as the 2006 Ford Taurus SE gets 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

Another used car available is a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX.  Customers will be impressed with a spacious interior and can cruise away in a 2.4-liter inline V4 DOHC engine with 150 horsepower.  The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX has 32,664 miles and is available for $9,311.

Affordable Used Cars Available at Richmond Used Car Dealer

Richmond used car customers looking for a pickup truck will be interested in the rugged 2007 Toyota Tacoma.  This massive pickup truck comes with a powerful 2.7-liter V4 engine and roars with 159 horsepower.  The 2007 Toyota Tacoma has a manual five-speed transmission and a two-door regular cab.  Drivers can enjoy tinted windows, four-wheel ABS brakes, and power steering.  With all these great features, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma is available for only $9,980.

            

Haley Toyota Certified Center is excited to announce that it has a 1966 Ford Mustang available for under $10,000.  The 1966 Ford Mustang is fully restored and ready to be taken on the road.  For classic car collectors or someone who wants to relive the glory days then they will be happy to know that this Mustang is available for only $9,990.

           

For more information please call Haley Toyota Certified Center at 804-201-9188 or visit its website at www.haleycertified.com today.

A trip down memory lane

Haley Toyota Certified Center GM Bill Simmons reflects on his life in the car business.

Reprinted with permission from a recent article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and writer Jon Sealy.



Bill Simmons, General Manager Haley Certified Center


Last month the Richmond Drives crew wheeled over to Haley Toyota Certified Center and met with Bill Simmons, the general manager. He and I sat down in his office to discuss his history in the automotive business, which involved a recent cool twist involving Simmons’ former boss.

Let’s start with your first car.

My first car was a ’72 Chevy Camaro. Mine was a 6-cylinder. My older brother had a Z-28, but when it was my turn my dad had learned his lesson about getting teenagers hot rods. When it came time for me to drive, he thought maybe a hot rod isn’t the best thing. I got the 6-cylinder version of the Camaro. I kept it a long, long time until it finally wouldn’t go anymore.

How did you get into the car business?

I got into the business in September 1978. I was working the night shift in a grocery store. A friend that I went to high school with, his dad was used car manager for a local dealership. On my day off, he’d pay me to drive cars to the auction in Fredericksburg for him, which exposed me to the business. I enjoyed it and here we are today, talking 32 years later.

I started selling cars at Lawrence Dodge on Broad Street. I wanted to work closer to home and for an import dealership, so I went to work for what was then Clover Toyota Mazda, and is now the Haley Toyota Certified Center. I then moved up to finance manager at Dick Strauss Ford. I spent 16 years working for Mr. Strauss — he was my mentor in the car business. I learned an awful lot from him. He told me a long time ago, "Bill, the only place success comes before work is in the dictionary," and that’s my credo. I hope I can go out with the respect that Mr. Strauss went out with when he decided to retire. He wasn’t just our boss, he was our friend and mentor.
In 2005, Haley approached me to manage their Certified Preowned dealership. We worked out a deal and I came to work for them. Here I am managing the dealership I worked at in the early ’80s. Here’s a cool twist: The former owner is a service customer. He drives a Prius and has his car serviced here. When he saw me in his former office, it made for some fun conversation and a trip down memory lane.

What do you do when you’re not at work?

I love to golf — I’m a member of Stonehenge country club — and I like to spend time with my family. I’m active in local civics events. This year, for example, the employees of the dealership and me have participated in raising funds for the M.D.A., United Way and the Susan Komen Foundation. We are currently selling Christmas trees here on the lot with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Chesterfield Colonial Heights Christmas Mother program.

What’s new at the dealership? Anything coming up?

We’re offering some great financing programs. Overall, traditionally used car prices are soft at the auctions at this time of year. We can buy them a little less expensive and we pass those savings along to the customers. So look for our ads in The Times-Dispatch and on our website, http://www.haleycertified.com/, for some great deals on preowned cars and trucks.