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Even if you haven’t made any resolutions for the New Year yet, it’s not too late. While you may put getting into better physical condition or learning to cook a new dish on your list of resolutions, we think you should add a few other things as well. First, we suggest putting getting a new Mazda vehicle on the list of things you want to achieve in 2019. If you have an interest in a vehicle like the great-looking 2019 Mazda CX-3, you’ll have the option to buy or lease the crossover when you visit our Mazda dealership. Choosing between buying and leasing can be difficult for some drivers. Luckily, we can help you make the choice that’s best for you just like we can help you find the Mazda car that will support your lifestyle and fit your budget the best. To learn more about the lease and finance options that are available to qualified motorists, visit or contact our Mazda financing department. We also recommend you add keeping up with your car’s routine maintenance to your list of New Year resolutions. Adhering to your vehicle’s routine maintenance schedule enables you to achieve several things. It can preserve your car’s resale value, for example. Sticking to your automobile’s routine maintenance schedule will also prolong your car’s life and keep your cumulative service costs lower than they would be without regular service. If your vehicle is due for some routine maintenance or it’s in need of a repair, bring your automobile into our Owensboro, KY Mazda service center today! No matter what car resolution you add to your list, we can help you achieve your goal. Visit Champion Mazda to see how well-prepared we are to help you realize your auto resolutions now.

It was earlier this month when the brand we represent showed off the 2019 Mazda3 at the Los Angeles Auto show.  And that’s when it happened: that was when everyone knew that Mazda Premium is becoming a reality. What is Mazda Premium?  According to a recent press release from the Mazda brand, Mazda Premium “means gaining customers’ trust and becoming an essential part of their lives by pursuing and forever refining the distinctive driving pleasure that is unique to the Mazda brand.” The all-new Mazda3 is expected to elevate motorists’ driving pleasure in pursuit of achieving Mazda Premium.  In daily instances, the vehicle will delight drivers as they run errands, commute to and from work, and take their families on road trips.  The sedan will transport passengers in comfort and style as they relax and enjoy a ride that feels perfectly natural.  The car’s appearance will captivate drivers and passengers alike, making them eager to go for another ride the moment they exit their Mazda3. Enjoying a genuinely satisfying experience when you own, drive, or just spend time in a Mazda vehicle – that is what the Mazda brand considers “driving pleasure” to be. That is what will make Mazda Premium a reality. As an Owensboro, KY Mazda dealer, we can’t wait for Mazda Premium to become more of a reality than it already is.  It makes us proud to represent an automaker that’s so committed to enhancing the driving experience for both motorists and their traveling companions. It makes us even prouder that the car maker is following through on its Sustainable 2030 vision, which the brand shared last year.  This long-term vision will guide the Mazda brand as it searches for solutions to challenges facing the planet, society, and people located throughout the world. Visit Champion Mazda to look through our new Mazda vehicles so we can tell you more about Mazda Premium today.

With winter right around the corner, you may ask yourself, “Is there a Mazda dealer near me who’ll share some winter driving tips with me?” If you’re not used to the wintry conditions we typically experience near our Owensboro, KY Mazda dealership, you may be even more desperate to pick up some tips that can help you stay safe when the roads are covered with snow or ice. Luckily, you can rely on us for some advice about driving in wintry weather. Here are some winter driving tips you can put into practice to stay safe throughout winter: Have your vehicle serviced: In general, it’s wise to have your car serviced before winter arrives. Doing this will ensure your automobile is ready to get you through winter without incident. Pick up parts: While it’s always a good idea to let our factory-trained technicians take care of any maintenance or repairs your vehicle needs, you can still pick up a few parts you can install yourself. Winter wipers, extra wiper fluid, and all-weather floor mats are a few things you can order from our Mazda parts center near Evansville, IN. Adjust your following distance: Even if you can’t remember taking driver’s ed, you probably still recall being told that you need to maintain a following distance of at least three to four seconds when the roads are dry. When the roads are covered with snow or ice, you should increase your following distance to a minimum of eight to 10 seconds or more if you’re a new driver or you lack experience driving in wintry conditions. Stay off the roads: If the weather’s bad and you don’t need to go anywhere, avoid taking chances and stay home until the roads are clear. For more advice about driving during the winter, contact Champion Mazda today.

If you’ve lived near our Owensboro, KY Mazda dealership long enough, you know how rough winter can be on cars in this area. While winter does take an invariable toll on automobiles in many locations throughout the country, you can minimize the season’s impact by winterizing your vehicle. Winterizing is a process that includes some things you can do yourself and other tasks you should let our factory-trained technicians handle. The first thing you can do is put an emergency kit in your car. Here are a few of the things you should consider putting in your emergency kit: Blanket Flashlight Non-perishable snacks and beverages Jumper cables Reflective triangles or flares Collapsible shovel You should also order a few things from our Mazda parts center. Winter windshield wipers and all-weather floor mats are two items you should order. Winter wipers are specially designed to prevent ice from building up on them. All-weather floor mats will protect your carpeting from wintry elements. Once you’ve done those things, you can sit back and let our talented technicians handle the rest. When you bring your vehicle into our Mazda service center, we’ll test your battery to make sure it has enough life left to get you through winter. We’ll also test your heating system, defroster, and four-wheel drive system if your vehicle has one. We’ll inspect your tires and rotate them if they’re due for a rotation. If you want, we’ll gladly install winter tires on your car so you can benefit from extra traction all winter long. We’ll also look over your belts and hoses, take a look at your brakes, and top off your automobile’s critical fluids. To learn what else we’ll do to prepare your car for winter, contact Champion Mazda. If you’re ready to have your vehicle winterized, bring it into our Mazda service department near Evansville, IN today.

If you want to get a new Mazda car but don’t want to buy one, you might think, “Are there Mazda vehicles near me that are available to lease?” If you’ve thought that, you should head over to our Mazda dealership near Henderson, KY to see our inventory of the latest Mazda models. Whether you want a four-door 2018 Mazda3, a 2019 Mazda CX-9, or another new Mazda car, you can lease the model of your choice at Champion Mazda. As you know, every lease has an end point at which time you’ll have to return your leased car. You’ll need to do a few things before you return your vehicle, including having your vehicle inspected. Before you have your automobile inspected, you should wash your car and have it detailed. You should also return all of your vehicle’s original components to your car, such as your car’s spare tire and owner’s manual. Don’t forget to bring any extra keys you have for your car when you return it as well. During the inspection, the inspector will look for any signs of excessive wear and tear your car experienced while in your control. Some of the exterior signs that an inspector will look for include dings, dents, scratches, and pits in your windows. On the inside, the inspector will look for things like stains, tears, and missing floor mats. After the inspection is finished, you’ll receive a report which will tell you about all the things that will need to be repaired and how much each problem will cost to be fixed. You’ll have the option of fixing those things before you return your car or paying the dealership to handle them after you return your vehicle. To learn more about what happens at the end of a lease, contact our local Mazda dealership today.

When you look through our inventory of new Mazda vehicles, you’ll see that automobiles from the 2019 model year have started to arrive at our convenient location. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 was recently added to our new car inventory, for example. While it’s not here yet, we expect the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata to be delivered to our Mazda dealership any day. Because the new Mazda MX-5 Miata should arrive soon, we thought it would be fun to tell you what you can expect when the roadster gets here. One of the things you should expect is the car’s engine to produce 17 percent more power and deliver improved fuel efficiency. Here are some of the additional things you should look out for in the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Available brown soft top for the Grand Touring trim A new aluminum steering column that boasts 30mm of telescoping and 42mm of tilt range and that’s lighter than the roader’s previous steel steering column A new standard rearview camera New options packages for every trim Optional Traffic Sign Recognition Available Smart City Brake Support low speed automatic emergency braking While the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata will certainly show off some new features and characteristics, the roadster will still provide the same pleasing sensation whenever you hit the road in the driver’s seat. The Mazda MX-5 Miata is built in accordance with the Mazda brand’s “horse and rider as one” engineering philosophy. This ensures that your roadster will be in tune with you throughout the duration of your trip no matter how far away your destination might be. To learn more about what you should expect when the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata arrives at our location, visit Champion Mazda. Contact our new car financing department to see what you have to do to become the owner of a new Mazda MX-5 Miata after it arrives now.

Have you ever wondered how it is that some people are able to get more out of a given season than others? One reason some motorists are more successful with getting the most out of fall might be the cars they choose to drive. If you want to get the most out of autumn and every other season, you may want to consider buying or leasing a Mazda SUV from our Owensboro, KY Mazda dealership. The 2018 Mazda CX-5 continues to be a popular pick among drivers with a wide array of lifestyles. Roomy, feature-rich, and fun to drive – there are plenty of reasons why so many drivers are drawn to the new Mazda CX-5. For the 2018 model year, Edmunds named the Mazda CX-5 as one of the Best Family SUVs and Best Small SUVs. The 2018 Mazda CX-5 is offered in three well-equipped trims: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. Every trim is powered by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that’s paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. If you do a lot of camping, you may want to have a larger SUV at your disposal. In that case, you’ll want to look at the 2019 Mazda CX-9. While the new Mazda CX-9 is well-suited for an outdoor camping adventure, it’s also ready for your daily commute. Every 2019 Mazda CX-9 has some laudable advanced safety and driver assistive features. On the base trim, these features include automatic emergency braking and a blind spot monitor that has a rear cross-traffic alert. Whether you’re going camping or heading into the office, you’ll enjoy the ride to your destination that much more behind the wheel of a new Mazda SUV. Get the most out of fall and all of your daily and special excursions by visiting Champion Mazda to buy or lease a Mazda SUV today.

We’ve been Mazda dealers serving Evansville, IN and nearby areas long enough to know that drivers often have a lot of questions. Even if you didn’t buy or lease your vehicle from our Mazda dealership and you don’t have your car serviced here, we’re still happy to answer whatever automotive question that’s on your mind. As you can probably imagine, we field some questions more regularly than we answer other ones. Here are some of questions we’re asked on a regular basis: My brakes are squealing. What should I do? If you hear odd sounds coming from your wheel wells--such as squealing, screeching, or grinding--you should make an appointment to bring your car into our Owensboro, KY Mazda service center as soon as you can. These sounds indicate that there’s a problem with your brakes that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. My credit score recently took a nose dive. Can I still get a car loan? The experts in our Mazda finance department can still help you secure an auto loan even if your credit isn’t all that great or your credit score recently went down. If you want to buy or lease a new Mazda car like the 2018 Mazda3, there’s no reason to let your credit stop you because we have the experience to help. How can I figure out which tires I should buy for my vehicle? You can use the Tire Finder tool on our website regardless of the brand that produced your automobile. Do you offer service and parts specials? Yes, we list our current service and parts specials on our website. To see them, visit our website, click the Specials tab, and then select Mazda parts and service specials. Whenever you have an automotive question, you know where to go to have it answered – Champion Mazda. Ask us your question today!

We’re really excited to tell you that the 2019 Mazda CX-9 is arriving at Mazda dealerships throughout the United States beginning this month. With this in mind, we thought it would be a good idea to tell you what you can expect when the flagship SUV makes its way to our Mazda dealership near Henderson, KY. With every new model year, the second-generation Mazda CX-9 has undergone some refinements to offer drivers and passengers even more. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is not an exception in this regard. One of the things you’ll notice about the SUV is that Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ are now standard on the vehicle’s Touring and higher trims. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 has a retuned suspension as well, which gives the three-row SUV a smoother ride that feels more natural. The SUV has greater sound suppression thanks to a thicker headliner and floor mats, too. No matter what trim you decide to buy or lease when the 2019 Mazda CX-9 arrives at our location, your SUV will have a bevy of standard features. On the Sport model you’ll enjoy Bluetooth™ connectivity, rear privacy glass, LED headlights and taillights, automatic emergency braking, a blind spot monitor that has a rear cross-traffic alert, and a 7-inch touchscreen. If you step up to the Touring trim, your SUV will have a larger touchscreen, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, a power liftgate, lane keeping assist, a lane departure warning, radar cruise control, and Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection™. The Grand Touring trim adds ventilated front seats and a 360-degree monitor while the Signature model boasts Nappa leather seating surfaces and a hand-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel. So, what can you expect when the 2019 Mazda CX-9 arrives at Champion Mazda? To put it simply, you can expect a lot. To learn what you need to do to buy or lease a 2019 Mazda CX-9, contact our Mazda financing department now.

While it’s always a great day to be an Owensboro, KY Mazda dealer, it’s even better when we get to add another automobile to the lineup of new Mazda models in our showroom. We’re getting ready to have a spectacular day when the 2019 Mazda CX-3 arrives at our Mazda dealership. When it arrives at our location, you’ll see that the new Mazda CX-3 is available in three great-looking trims: Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. Every 2019 Mazda CX-3 will be powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that’s paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The roomy subcompact crossover will have standard front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive will be offered as an option on every trim. We’re proud to tell you that every 2019 Mazda CX-3 will be equipped with some standard advanced safety features. The first two trims are equipped with a front collision warning and low-speed automatic braking system and a blind spot monitor that has a rear cross-traffic alert. Adaptive cruise control, a forward collision intervention system that has pedestrian detection, automatic high beams, and a lane departure warning are standard on the Grand Touring model. The added safety features on the top trim are available as options on the other two trims. As you’d expect, the 2019 Mazda CX-3 will have a generous number of comfort and convenience features. The base trim has Bluetooth® connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, MAZDA CONNECT™, dual USB ports, and a rearview camera. The Touring trim adds more features, such as keyless entry and ignition, while the Grand Touring trim comes with a sunroof, a cargo cover, and a navigation system, among other features. While the 2019 Mazda CX-3 hasn’t arrived at our Mazda dealership yet, it’ll be here soon. To learn more about what you can expect from the 2019 Mazda CX-3, contact Champion Mazda today.

If you’re the parent of school-age children, you know how hectic this time of year can be. From shopping for clothes to racing from store to store in pursuit of all the supplies your kids will need for school, signing your children up for activities and after-care, and much more, there’s a lot to do between now and the first day of the school year. While you may consider starting the new school year with all the supplies your kids need is enough of a victory, we can think of an even better way to kick off the upcoming school year: by getting a new Mazda vehicle like the 2018 Mazda CX-5. The five-passenger Mazda CX-5 is available in three trims, the Sport, Touring, and Grand Touring. Every trim is powered by a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched with a standard six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive being optional. The new Mazda CX-5 has some desirable standard technology and safety features. These features include a forward collision warning and intervention system, a blind spot monitor, Bluetooth™ connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, and two USB ports. Of course, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is far from the only vehicle you might want to jump start the school year in. If you want a smaller SUV, the 2018 Mazda CX-3 is a great choice. For a larger SUV, go with the 2018 Mazda CX-9. Are you interested in a well-appointed, great-looking sedan? Take a look at the 2018 Mazda3 or the 2018 Mazda6 when you visit our Owensboro, KY Mazda dealership. No matter which Mazda model you want to start the new school year in, the experts in our Mazda finance department can help you secure the financing you need. Visit Champion Mazda to find and finance a new Mazda car today.

While we’d certainly agree that the 2018 Mazda CX-9 is a great-looking SUV, we want to assure you that the vehicle is more than “just” a pretty face. The new Mazda CX-9 delivers everything that drivers want in an SUV. Comfort, refinement, roominess, responsiveness, and plenty of desirable features – the 2018 Mazda CX-9 has them all. The 2018 Mazda CX-9 is offered in several nice-looking trims, Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and Signature. Every trim is equipped with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 250 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The SUV’s engine is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. The SUV’s first few trims come with standard front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available as an option. The Signature model is only offered with all-wheel drive. No matter which trim you decide to buy or lease from our Mazda dealership near Henderson, KY, your SUV will be well-appointed. On the Sport trim, you’ll find tri-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth™ connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, and the MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system. The base trim also has a blind spot monitor that has a rear cross-traffic alert and a low-speed automatic emergency braking system. Stepping up to the Touring trim adds more standard features to the 2018 Mazda CX-9. These features include automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, and a lane departure and intervention system. The Touring model also has an 8-inch display, two USB ports in the second row, keyless entry and ignition, a power liftgate, and automatic wipers. As you’d expect, the higher trims have even more standard equipment. To see all the features the 2018 Mazda CX-9 has, visit Champion Mazda. If you’re ready to buy or lease a new Mazda CX-9, contact our Mazda finance department to learn what you need to do now.