If Your Car Was Flooded by Hurricane Sandy, We Can Help!

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 Hurricane Sandy Relief | Offering Special Programs to Victims of a Flooded Car or Truck

Left in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath are thousands of flooded cars and trucks ruined by high water. Many car manufacturers have recognized the hardship this has caused and are offering special programs to help reduce the cost and stress of having to replace a vehicle. As a large Dealer Group with 17 brands, Fitzgerald Auto Mall will have something that meets your needs. View complete inventory here at www.fitzmall.com. 

We can offer:
- pickup and delivery of your new vehicle
- acceptance of your trade
- deferred payments
- special rebates
- low APR financing

*Please note: the programs offered are incentives that come directly from the car manufacturers and Fitzgerald Auto Malls designed to help you purchase a replacement vehicle - these are not free cars nor money from FEMA or the Government.

Toys For Tots Holiday Season Kickoff with Santa Claus

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Toys For Tots Needs Your Help!

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus helped Fitzgerald Auto Mall, in Frederick MD, kick off the Holiday Season and our annual Toys For Tots Collection Campaign. This year, we will be filling a brand new Chevrolet Avalanche and need as much help as we can get!! If we start now, and everyone does their part, we can help a lot of local kids experience the Christmas they deserve. If you can't give that's ok!! Ask your friends to give, post this on your Facebook page or tell your neighbors. We can all help a little and it'll make a big difference...

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here at Fitzgerald Auto Mall in Frederick MD on Saturday, November 24th, from 11am-3pm to help collect more Toys For Tots. Please ask your neighbors and friends to bring a toy too!!! Bring the kids and take a pictures with Santa! It's FREE!! Cookies and milk will also be provided!

0% APR* Used Car Financing from Fitzmall

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APR* Used Car Financing On select 2007–Current Model Year vehicles at our Maryland & Florida locations! Over 500 vehicles to choose from! 0% APR for 24 Months 3.9% APR for 36 Months 5.9% APR for 48 Months Click here for locations Click here to see ALL Used Cars   FITZMALL CURRENT ZERO PERCENT VEHICLE INVENTORY FITZMALL ZERO PERCENT APR QUALIFIED VEHICLES   The following qualified Late Model Used Vehicles qualify for our "As Low As Zero Percent APR" offer. (We have 642 Late Model Used Vehicles That Qualify for the as low as Zero Percent APR offer.) BY YEAR BY MAKE BY LOCATION 2007 (42) 2008 (54) 2009 (56) 2010 (95) 2011 (112) 2012 (41) Acura (1) Audi (2) BMW (6) Buick (3) Cadillac (13) Chevrolet (41) Chrysler (11) Dodge (14) Ford (27) GMC (5) Honda (29) Hyundai (57) Infiniti (2) Jeep (18) Kia (6) Lexus (5) Lincoln (1) Mazda (39) Mercedes-Benz (5) Mercury (5) Mini (2) Mitsubishi (2) Nissan (19) Pontiac (1) Saab (1) Saturn (3) Scion (6) Smart (1) Subaru (15) Suzuki (3) Toyota (34) Volkswagen (21) Volvo (2) CDO (24) NORTH BETHESDA MD CHY (56) CLEARWATER FL CJE (24) CLEARWATER FL CSS (12) CLEARWATER FL FBC (13) NORTH BETHESDA MD FBN (12) ROCKVILLE MD FCG (97) FREDERICK MD FLP (3) LEXINGTON PARK MD FMM (44) ANNAPOLIS MD FOC (30) ANNAPOLIS MD FSS (18) FREDERICK MD LFM (11) GERMANTOWN MD LFO (18) GAITHERSBURG MD LFT (14) GAITHERSBURG MD WDC (24) WHEATON MD We do things differently here at Fitzgerald Auto Malls.  We are able to offer unparalleled terms to our customers because of our relationship with our banks and because of the unique way we do business. What is unique about the FitzWay?

Fitzgerald at the Walk-N-Wag Event

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Fitzgerald Auto Mall was proud to help sponsor the Walk-N-Wag last Saturday, Oct 20, at Baker Park in Frederick MD.

Walk-N-Wag provided a comprehensive resource for you and the dogs in your life! At Walk-N-Wag, they had great products, groomers, trainers,boarding, service providers, veterinary professionals, etc. It was a day full of doggy exercise, socialization. performances, contests, and much more!

Jack Fitzgerald honored by Hearts & Home for Youth

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Jack Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer and founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, has been honored at the Hearts and Homes for Youth's fourth annual Honor's Celebrating the Spirit of Legacy.

Mr. Fitzgerald, who owns the Auto Mall in Frederick and

 several other locations, started the Fitzgerald Child Car Seat Inspection Program in 1999 after learning about the dangers of improperly installed child safety seats. As of June, Fitzgerald Auto Malls has installed more than 42,000 child safety seats -- the single largest number of inspections by a dealership group in the United States. It is the first private organization to achieve that number of inspections within a single program. FitzMall also continues to provide Child ID packs for children in surrounding communities.

Deal of the Week - Sept 20-27

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DEAL OF THE WEEK!! ~Stock#1684061~ New 2012 Mazda3 Sedan i Touring in Dolphin Gray with Black interior and Automatic Transmission. OVER $4100 OFF!

Internet Price ONLY= $16,151 including freight* (MSRP = $20,345) Tax, tags, and processing fee additional.

***BLOWOUT CLEARANCE PRICE GOOD FOR THIS CAR ONLY*** BRAND NEW- NOT A DEMO- NO DAMAGE- PRICE INCLUDES FREIGHT- NO GIMMICKS, NO SURPRISES, THE ONLY REBATE INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE IS $500 OWNER LOYALTY - MUST CURRENTLY OWN A MAZDA TO QUALIFY. CALL SONDRA KELLEY AT 301-696-9200 EXT 14191 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ON THIS CAR. WHEN IT`S GONE, ITS GONE!





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Do your keys weigh too much?

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Here is a maintenance tip to help prevent an unnecessary trip to the Service Department 

Look Familiar?!

Everyday we see key chains loaded up with everything from the obvious handful of keys, to knives, pictures frames, flashlights, bottle-openers, knick-knacks and everything in between. Although key chains are a great way to organize all the little things you need in day-to-day life,  adding too much to yours could damage your ignition and prevent you from starting your car. 

How much is too much? Probably less than you might think.  3 Lbs is often the weight ignitions are designed to bear without undue wear.

Why is weight bad for your ignition? The extra weight will put additional stress on the tumblers, particularly as the car bounces and shakes down the road, causing them to wear irregularly and prematurely fail. A worn tumbler does not engage the locking mechanism properly, meaning your key will no longer be able to turn the lock.

To extend the life of your ignition system, drive with only the ignition key hanging off of your switch.

You should separate your car key(s) from the remaining clump, leaving just the car key and key fob to place as little load as possible on the ignition. A key ring like the one above, makes this simple.

Your car will thank you for following this advice (as well as your nerves and checkbook).

GM Vehicles get new OnStar Buttons for 2013

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GM redesigns OnStar buttons in 2013 vehicles

 

DETROIT – With all the new features inside 2013 General Motors models, new OnStar buttons may not be the first thing drivers notice. However, the first OnStar redesign of what customers have seen in years will reflect more than just new logos.

Previous OnStar Buttons

Voice Command Button
The button previously dubbed the “Hands-Free Calling button” – a white phone with a circle around it or a plain white dot– is now the “Voice Command button,” featuring a general speech icon. The new button allows for more than just placing or receiving hands-free phone calls. It allows drivers to access a saved route; check Hands-Free Calling minutes or access OnStar Virtual Advisor, which includes saved MapQuest directions or traffic, weather and stock updates. And it will still allow a driver to place or receive a phone call.
 
The Voice Command button also better integrates with infotainment systems like Chevrolet MyLink, Cadillac CUE and Buick/GMC IntelliLink.

Infotainment System

 
Emergency Button
The Emergency button, previously represented by a white cross embedded in a red circle, is now the internationally recognized “SOS” symbol, reflective of OnStar’s upcoming expansion into new global markets.
 
OnStar Button
The blue OnStar button, which serves as the emblem for the 16-year-old telematics company, switched to the company’s new logo which was introduced in late 2010. Some GM models and OnStar FMV already use the new logo.
 

The new OnStar buttons will be rolled out on most 2013 GM models with some based on vehicle program timing.

“While the new buttons are cool, it’s what’s behind the button that is most impressive. The buttons were changed for a few different reasons, but one was to better reflect the software updates that have gone into this current generation of OnStar.” said Douglas McKibbon, engineering group manager, in a statement.

 
OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Available on more than 40 MY 2012 GM models globally, OnStar is now also available for installation on most other vehicles on the road through a new retail product called OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle). The OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App is a recipient of the 2011 Edison Award for Best New Product in the Remote Driving Aids segment. OnStar safely connects its more than six million customers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. More information about OnStar can be found at www.onstar.com.

We are Open July 4th with all vehicles priced to sell!

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ALL FITZGERALD SALES DEPARTMENTS ARE OPEN JULY 4, 2012 UNTIL 5PM!

Don't miss out on the huge discounts!

Hispanic Child Safety Seat Event

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                            Certified child safety seat technician prepares to install a child safety seat

Fitzgerald Auto Malls held their third Hispanic Child Safety Seat event at the Gaithersburg dealerships on Saturday,  June 9th, in an effort to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities that occur to children every year as result of child safety seat misuse. The focus of the event was to educate the community on the importance of child passenger safety and to inform them about the serious risks and dangers associated with incorrectly installed child seats.

In partnership with Amerigroup and Univision TV, Fitzgerald Auto Malls reached out to Hispanic and Latino families within the local community to teach them about child passenger safety. Amerigroup donated 100 car and booster seats to the event, to which 30 of the seats were given to needy families chosen by CASA of Maryland, while the rest went to the winners of the Univision TV outreach contest.

Certified technicians were on-site inspecting child seats and showing parents and caregivers the proper way to install them. This gave families the opportunity to ask questions and become more involved in keeping their children safe when riding in a vehicle.

Fitzgerald Auto Malls celebrated the installation of their 40,000th child safety seat in May 2011 (42,000 seats 6/15/2012), which was the single largest number of inspections by a dealership group in America. It is the first private organization to achieve this record number of inspections within a single program. “Fitzgerald Auto Malls is very proud of this accomplishment and we are proud to support the communities we serve.

  

Fitzgerald’s Child Seat Inspection Program works to help save lives by proactively teaching the local community about the life-threatening dangers posed by incorrectly installed child safety seats. Child safety seat inspections are held on the third Thursday of every month, from March to December. Information about upcoming event dates and locations can be found online at www.FitzMall.com.

We would like to thank all of the Certified Technicians, Associates and Dealership Personnel including Pa. & Lexington Park Dealerships who all worked very hard to help save the lives of our communities children! 

  

 

Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, interviewed by Univision TV

Arvin Aleman (left) secured properly in his child safety seat next to Jeffrey Aleman (right) at the Fitzgerald Child Safety Seat Check event

2014 Chevrolet SS is Official!

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GM announced today that for the first time in 17 years, Chevrolet will offer a Rear Wheel Drive 4 Door Sedan in the US.

The limited production version of the new Chevy SS will be labeled a 2014, but will should arrive at our stores in late 2013.

Chevrolet was America’s best-selling performance car brand in 2011 with Camaro and Corvette accounting for one out of every three sports cars sold in the United States.  The addition of the SS should strengthen Chevrolet’s position as a leading performance brand.

Barko De Mayo 2012

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Worman's Mill Residents attended a pet friendly expo that included a Police K9 demonstration last Saturday, May 5, 2012. (The Fitzgerald Red Cadillac was the jewel among the crowd.)

Checklist for your Spring Car Check-up

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Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Your Car!

Winter can be tough on lots of things, including cars and trucks. Cold temperatures, snow and ice, road salt and pothole-causing freeze-thaw cycles put car batteries, tires, brakes and suspensions to the test.  According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration vehicle crashes due to neglected maintenance cause more than 2,600 deaths a year.
  

Spring is the time to rid vehicles of winter's effects in time for summer travel.  

Regular vehicle maintenance and inspections can help improve a vehicle's fuel efficiency, achieve peak performance and even help avoid major repairs down the road.

You will want to have these items checkedto ensure your vehicle is ready to roll:

Chevrolet Cruze Answers Rising Demand for Diesel Cars

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2013 Cruze Clean Diesel expected to deliver fuel efficiency and high performance

The planned U.S. introduction of a 2.0L clean turbo diesel version of the Chevrolet Cruze next year is expected to benefit from growing interest in diesel cars, sales of which could double by mid-decade, according to market research firm Baum and Associates.

GM Powertrain spokesman, Tom Read, said that the diesel engine will have a 2.0-liter displacement and be turbocharged. In Europe, the Cruze already has a turbocharged 2.0-liter VCDi diesel inline-four that makes 161 horsepower and 266 pounds-feet of torque. This could very well be the engine that ends up in the U.S. model, but with some modifications.

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In Honor of Earth Day: 2012's Eco-friendly cars

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In honor of Earth Day, April 22 2012, we took a look at which vehicles are noted for being eco-friendly. Hybrids, Electric, Diesel and even some fuel-sipping gasoline cars made the list.

Cars.com winner for 2012 Eco-Friendly car of the Year

2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI Starting MSRP $25,995 - GET QUOTE

As a nominee for Cars.com's Best of 2012, the Volkswagen Passat has clearly impressed us as a roomy, high-quality sedan. The TDI clean-diesel version is also our Best Car for Green Drivers. Rated at an EPA-estimated 30/40 mpg city/highway with an automatic transmission, the Passat TDI is an alternative to the base gasoline model, rated 22/31 mpg with an automatic. The Passat TDI wins this award both for its execution and because of what it represents: an efficient alternative to hybrids — whose driving quirks are objectionable to some buyers — and to plug-in cars that are priced higher and have inherent limitations.

The Future of Mazda

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We say goodbye to the Mazda V6 engine and the CX7 & say hello to the world of Rotaries, Turbos, and SKYACTIV!

Car and Driver recently sat down with Robert Davis, Mazda’s senior vice president of U.S. Operations. Subjects discussed included the proliferation of the automaker’s Skyactiv technology suite, the future of V-6 and rotary engines, future crossover strategy in the wake of the CX-7 leaving our market, and a little about the next MX-5 Miata. Here are the high points of their conversation.

Introducing the 2013 Cadillac ATS (with Specs)

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2013 Cadillac ATS



Cadillac is finally coming around to the idea that bigger is not always better. It has created the new ATS specifically to battle the sporty compact sedan competition. When it goes on sale this summer, we expect a base price of about $33,500, rising to roughly $50,000 with all options. Given Cadillac’s need for more cars, we anticipate that an ATS coupe, convertible, and wagon could follow the sedan.

Cadillac SRX Event - April 2012

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 2012 Cadillac SRX Show and Tell

Last weekend, we took a new 2012 Cadillac SRX around the Frederick area and had the opportunity to show it off to alot of people. The feedback was great and hopefully we demonstrated why this Cadillac is such a great value!

Here are some of the comments that we heard:    

-I can't believe this vehicle starts at 35k! I thought it would easily be in the 50's
- I currently own a CTS & my wife has the STS, but we're looking to upgrade to a larger vehicle. This would be perfect!
- I love the detail of the chrome rack.
- These are large wheels - impressive!
- I love the convenience of the push button hatch.
- Leave it to Cadillac to put heated seats in the rear for my passengers. I love it!
- Bose! That's the best of the best!
- I feel like Cadillac always appealed to old, high end people, but now this car makes it more affordable for someone like me - the working middle class!
- I would have guessed this car started in the high 40's to 50's. I'm surprised!
- I love the side panel turn signals; those are very sleek.
- The height of the rear hatch is perfect for me since I'm 6'5"
- Now this is what you expect from Cadillac; pure luxury.
- I had to come over to see what car brand this was....I just can't believe this is Cadillac! It sure is the new generation!
- This is absolutely beautiful and affordable.
- Cadillac has surely stepped up their game!
- I love the vented seats feature! That will come in handy when I go to the beach.
- This sunroof is fabulous. I'm sold just on the sunroof alone. Everything else is a bonus!
- My friend just bought a jeep and paid in the upper 40's for it. He doesn't have any of these luxury features! - I can't get over how good looking this car is and the fuel efficiency!
- I was just saying how I wanted a new car. I'm so glad you were here today! I would have never considered Cadillac because I didn't think it was in my budget.                                                

 

  "Cadillac is in a class all its own"



To view the rest of the photos from the day, visit our Facebook Photo Album 

VW Scirocco and Diesel Alltrack coming to America?

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Do you miss the opportunity to buy a Volkswagen Scirocco? You're not alone. Of all the Volkswagen Group products offered overseas but not in these United States, the Scirocco tops our list. (Though we understand there are plenty out there pining for a Transporter van.) Discontinued in its previous iteration in 1988, the Scirocco made its triumphant return to the market in 2008, but with the global financial crisis setting in around the sometime, Volkswagen wasn't up to spreading itself thin enough to bring it here.

That could change with the next-generation model, however.

Introducing the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

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2013 Chevrolet Spark: Technology, Features, AND a Small Price!

**UPDATE: CHEVY SPARKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!  

     View Inventory here: 2013 Spark Inventory**

Chevrolet is taking the guesswork out of the car-buying process with a new, simpler approach to pricing and packaging for the 2013 Spark. When the mini car goes on sale later this year, Spark will be available in three well-equipped trim levels starting at $12,995 including destination.

Spark is a sporty, fuel-efficient, four-passenger, five-door hatch designed to excite first-time car buyers and city dwellers with bold styling, attention-grabbing colors – including Salsa, Jalapeno, Denim, Lemonade and Techno Pink – engaging driving dynamics, the personalized connectivity of MyLink, and the safety of 10 standard air bags.

Cadillac Named Most Improved Among Luxury Brands

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Cadillac was recently recognized at the New York International Auto Show by J.D. Power and Associates as the most improved among luxury brands for providing an outstanding customer experience.

Cadillac XTS: High-tech is the new Definition of Luxury

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CUE, new in-car user experience, and Magnetic Ride Control standard

The 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan, Cadillac’s most technologically advanced car yet, will be available at U.S. dealerships later this spring with a starting price of $44,995 including destination.

The all-new XTS is the only car in its class with standard Magnetic Ride Control, the world’s-fastest reacting suspension technology. Also standard and making its debut in the XTS, is CUE, Cadillac’s breakthrough in-vehicle user experience for control and connectivity.

What is Mazda SKYACTIV?

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Mazda's SKYACTIV encompasses the whole car through the use of an advanced engine, transmission, body and chassis technology and lightweight engineering. SKYACTIV will provide class leading environmental and safety performance combined with driving enjoyment and will feature in every new Mazda model from 2012.

There are three key focuses areas for SKYACTIV:

Diesel or Hybrid?

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It May Be Diesel's Turn to Shine As Americans Yawn at Hybrids

American consumers are boosting their interest in — and loyalty to — clean-diesel engines at the same time they’re demonstrating more and more indifference to hybrids.

So far, Volkswagen — both with its VW and Audi brands — BMW and Mercedes-Benz have provided all of the impetus behind the nascent clean-diesel trend in the U.S. market, with increasingly popular diesel-powered versions of the Volkswagen Passat, Jetta and Golf, Audi A3 and Q7, BMW x5, and Mercedes-Benz M-Class and R-Class. And the German marques, especially VW and Audi, keep doubling down on the diesel franchise.