Common Questions at Champion Mazda
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.
Coming Soon: the 2019 Mazda CX-3
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.
Kick Off the School Year in a New Mazda Vehicle
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.
A Closer Look at the 2018 Mazda CX-9
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.
Service and Parts Specials at Champion Mazda
Whether you drive a new 2018 Mazda6 or an older vehicle, you need to have your vehicle serviced from time to time. If you own or lease your automobile long enough, you’ll also have to replace a worn part every so often. As your local Mazda dealers, we make it easy for you to save on the service, parts, and accessories you need to get the most out of being the owner or lessee of a Mazda car by offering specials on our website.
To see our current service and parts specials, head over to our website, click the Specials tab, and then select Service & Parts Specials. As you’ll quickly see, you can print coupons that you can redeem in our Mazda service center and our Owensboro, KY Mazda parts center.
If your automobile is out of alignment, you’ll want to take advantage of our 4-Wheel Alignment Special. Through Sep. 30, 2018, you can get a four-wheel alignment in our Mazda service center for just $69.95 plus tax.
Is your car due for an oil change? Between now and the end of September, you can get a standard oil change for as little as $39.95 or a synthetic oil change for $69.95 plus tax when you bring your vehicle into our Mazda service center near Evansville, IN.
Do you want to accessorize your Mazda car? Right now, we’re giving you the chance to save 10 percent on all of the genuine Mazda accessories we sell at our convenient location. Do you need a new cabin air filter? Through the end of September, you can redeem our online coupon to save $10 on a new air filter when you purchase the filter in our Mazda parts center.
And that’s not all! We have even more service and parts specials listed on our website. To learn more about our current specials, give us a call or visit Champion Mazda today.
Day Trip Destinations in Kentucky
One of the best things about being an Owensboro Mazda dealer is that we’re located near some of the state’s must-visit cities for residents and tourists alike. While there’s plenty to do in and around our hometown, we know that you may want to get away from time to time. If that’s the case and you’re in the mood to take a road trip that won’t require you to spend the whole day in the car, why not visit Lexington or Louisville?
Lexington is only about a three-hour drive away from Owensboro so it’s a great place to visit if you want to take a day trip or spend a long weekend away. Regardless of whether you prefer indoor or outdoor activities, you won’t be disappointed with what Lexington has to offer. If you’re a history buff, you’ll want to check out the Mary Todd Lincoln House and The Hunt-Morgan House.
If you want to get some exercise while you soak up the outdoors, head over to the Raven Run Nature Sanctuary or go for a run or walk along Legacy Trail. If you’re a fan of all things bourbon, be sure to reserve a seat on the Bourbon Trail Tour, which will take you behind the scenes at Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, and Wild Turkey.
If you want to stay a little closer to home, Louisville is for you. While most people know Louisville as the site of the Kentucky Derby, it’s also home to Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home Museum, the Speed Art Museum, and the Conrad-Caldwell House. The city’s 21st century contemporary art museum is open 24-hours a day, and it features works from artists located throughout the world.
No matter where you’re going to travel this summer, be sure you bring your car into our Mazda service center near Henderson, KY first to make sure your vehicle is adventure-ready. Contact Champion Mazda to make a service appointment now.
2018 Mazda3 Tops KBB’s List of 10 Coolest Cars
One of the most exciting things about being Owensboro, KY Mazda dealers is sharing the news when one of the vehicles we sell or lease receives recognition from a revered automotive authority. Right now, we have the pleasure of telling you that the 2018 Mazda3 recently earned some well-deserved recognition from Kelley Blue Book.
Every year, the editors at Kelley Blue Book get together to pick the coolest cars. To be a contender to make Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Cars list, an automobile has to be both fun to own and fun to drive. Contenders must also have a starting price of less than $20,000, with Kelley Blue Book’s Fair Purchase Price being used as the yardstick for starting prices.
Since it was first introduced in 2003, the Mazda3 has earned a spot on Kelley Blue Book’s 10 Coolest Cars list every single year. While that’s certainly impressive, it’s even more impressive that the Mazda3 has won the top spot on this prestigious list for five consecutive years, including this year.
“Available in both sedan and hatchback form, the Mazda3 offers practicality that appeals to compact car buyers, with sportiness that makes even daily chores more fun,” said Michael Harley, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.
There are plenty of things that make the 2018 Mazda3 cool. Premium interior features that passengers will appreciate, great looks, and driving dynamics based on Jinba Ittai, which is a philosophy that dictates there should be harmony between drivers and their automobiles, are just a few of the things that make the new Mazda3 so cool.
To learn what you need to do to be the owner or lessee of a cool Mazda car like the 2018 Mazda3, contact our Mazda dealership in Evansville, IN now. To take a Mazda3 for a test drive, visit Champion Mazda today.
It’s Time to “Summerize” Your Mazda Vehicle
If you’re not familiar with the term “summerizing,” you’re not alone. A lot of motorists aren’t quite sure what that funny sounding word means so we thought we’d explain its meaning and some of the things summerizing entails.
Just like winterizing is the process used to prepare a vehicle for winter, summerizing is the process to get a car ready for summer. The first step in summerizing your automobile is to tend to your tires. If you installed winter tires when you winterized your car, now is the time to replace them with summer or all-season tires. You should also check the air pressure in your tires, including your spare if your vehicle has one. If your tires aren’t inflated properly, it may increase the chances you’ll experience a blowout.
Many drivers use their windshield wipers and wiper fluid to de-ice their windshield during the winter. Doing this can drain your supply of fluid and expose your wipers to excessive wear and tear. If you used your wipers and wiper fluid to de-ice your windshield, examine your wipers and check your wiper fluid supply. If your wipers are cracked or they leave streaks, you’ll need to replace them. If your wiper fluid supply is low, refill your reservoir. If you don’t have wiper fluid and a spare set of wipers on hand, you can order them from our Owensboro, KY Mazda parts center.
Bringing your car to our Mazda dealership for an inspection should be part of your summerizing routine. Our factory-trained technicians will perform a multi-point inspection to ensure your vehicle is ready to handle the heat, intense UV rays, dust, and stop-and-go traffic summer often brings with it. To make sure your car is prepared for summer, bring your car into our Mazda service center near Henderson, KY today.
For more summerizing tips, contact Champion Mazda.
Leasing at Champion Mazda
Being an Owensboro, KY Mazda dealer, a lot of drivers ask us about leasing, particularly new motorists and people who’ve never leased an automobile before. Because so many drivers have questions about how leases work, we thought it would be a good idea to share some basic information about leasing.
Leasing and buying a car are two distinctly different transactions. When you purchase a vehicle, you get to keep it and do whatever you want with it. Leasing a car is similar to renting a vehicle. Just like you’ll return a rented car to the rental agency, you’ll return a leased automobile to the dealership you leased it from when your lease is up.
When you lease a vehicle, you have to abide by the terms of your contract. If you don’t, you’ll have to pay a penalty at the end of your lease. In general, you’ll have to maintain a leased car in good condition. There will also be a cap on the maximum number of miles you can drive your leased vehicle every year.
Leasing is often a great option if you drive less than the average number of miles annually and you don’t travel with companions who may make a mess of your automobile, such as your pets. Even pets who are extremely well behaved can still have muddy paws that can stain your upholstery so be sure you use seat covers and cargo liners if you’re going to transport your pets in a leased car.
Lessees typically have smaller monthly payments than people who take out a car loan on the same vehicle. They normally don’t have to put as much money down either. These things make leasing a wise choice if you only have a small down payment and you’re on a tight monthly budget.
To learn more about leasing, contact our Mazda finance department or visit Champion Mazda today.
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