#Idrivefor

Posted on October 6, 2017 by admin

Join Gamblin Motors in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed, now is time to join together in the fight against breast cancer. Gamblin Motors has created an #IDriveFor team and is participating in Chevrolet’s annual fundraising event. Joining us is easy. Tweet out, retweet, or post to Instagram your support by using the hashtags #IDriveFor and #TeamEnumclaw. For every tweet or Instagram post with the #IDriveFor hashtag, Chevrolet will donate $5 to the American Cancer Society. Chevrolet has partnered with the ACS for seven years and raised $7.8 million dollars in the battle against this life threatening disease. These funds are used for breast cancer screening, patient care, and research. Help contribute to the cause by joining #TeamEnumclaw and tweet, retweet, and post your support with the #IDriveFor hashtag.

Perhaps a picture of a tweet, or instagram post, so they see how easy this is. I think people think they need a sign that says I drive for, etc. So if we post on our twitter and post a pic of the tweet and one from our instagram account too. My account is private. I’m assuming the account needs to be public?

http://www.chevrolet.com/breast-cancer-awareness

Third Annual Corvette Show

Posted on September 6, 2017 by admin

From the classic generations to Stingrays, we love Corvettes at Gamblin Motors. To see some of these models in person, join us on Saturday, September 9 for our third annual Corvette show. We are teaming up with the Tacoma Corvette Club to bring an array of Corvette models to the Plateau community.

Come down to our main store (1047 Roosevelt Ave E, Enumclaw) to view these beauties and vote for the People’s Choice award winners. We will open at 10:00 a.m. for the public to begin viewing and voting. Voting closes at noon, but the Corvettes will remain on display until 2:00. While we are counting the ballots, enjoy music, giveaways, and a great lunch. Awards will be handed out at 1:30.

Interested in bringing home one of the trophies? Enter your Corvette through the Tacoma Corvette Club for a $20 entry free. We hope to see you Saturday.

Enumclaw Schools Foundation

Posted on June 13, 2017 by admin

Enumclaw Schools Foundation (ESF) is a non-profit organization working to further enrich the academic experience of Enumclaw students. As a sponsor of ESF events, Gamblin Motors shares the vision that all students deserve an educational experience that paves the way for a successful future.

Since its inception in 2010, ESF has awarded $110,000 in grants to Enumclaw School District staff. Hardworking teachers create innovative curriculums to enhance their students’ learning experience. These creative projects are then presented to ESF for funding. 88 Enrichment and Innovation grants have been awarded to date. Past projects have included summer reading programs, teaching respect through dance education, studying wildlife life cycles resulting in the release of salmon fry into the local rivers, and many more creative programs. ESF is currently working with the Enumclaw School District to implement the new “Birth to Five” initiative by funding READY! for Kindergarten™ classes for parents and children.

ESF enriches learning experiences beyond the basic funding allotted through the state. Through fundraising and generous donations, ESF is able to supplement the curriculum with innovative programs for students. To learn more about ESF and how you can donate and support, visit http://www.enumclawschoolsfoundation.org/. Another easy way to support ESF is through the Amazon Smile program. You shop and a portion of your proceeds will be donated directly to ESF: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-3830191. We hope you will join us in supporting the Enumclaw Schools Foundation and their mission of helping students achieve greatness.

Mr. Gamblin Goes to Olympia

Posted on April 3, 2017 by admin

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Dealer Day in our state’s capitol. As Vice President of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association, Alan Gamblin oversaw the day’s events in Olympia. Dealer Day is an opportunity for car dealers to meet with their local representatives and discuss legislation affecting their consumers and the industry at large. This event opens important lines of communication between representatives and their local business owners and constituents. Washington car dealers help local communities thrive by providing 20,980 family wage jobs resulting in a combined payroll of over $1.3 billion dollars. Gamblin Motors participates in Dealer Day to help relay the hopes and concerns of these workers and their communities.

During this year’s event, Alan, Jeri, and Tyson Gamblin personally met with the Washington Republican Caucus leader, Representative Dan Kristiansen, and the greater Plateau’s district representatives, Senator Phil Fortunato and House Representatives Drew Stokesbary and Morgan Irwin. These constructive sessions allow dealers and representatives to discuss progressive legislation aimed at strengthening local businesses and protecting consumers from increased costs. Gamblin Motors believes these meetings are critical in helping our workforce and local communities. We look forward to working with our local representatives in making the Plateau a safe and prosperous place to call home.

2017 Chevy Colorado ZR2

Posted on February 24, 2017 by admin

Chevy is proud of its new 2017 Colorado ZR2. The truck is ready for any off road fun, but offers the smooth ride in the city. This truck has everyone excited. The off-road ZR2 trim level will be available this spring. It will start at $40,995 MSRP.

The new Colorado ZR2 is loaded with exclusive features. Off-Road Mode Technology is an amazing feature that lets you pick between Desert, Mud, or Mountain. Plus, the Colorado ZR2 offers a brand new advanced 3.6L V6 engine with eight-speed transmission, in addition to the segment-exclusive Duramax® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel.^† But it’s the shocks that has everyone talking. Suspension technology has been revolutionized by the Colorado’s new Multimatic shocks. The engineers at Multimatic were commissioned to build the new shock absorbers for the ZR2. Multimatic were the first to design the Dynamic Suspension Spool Valve (DSSV) damper. They replaced the piston and shims with a spoon valve. Chevy first used the DSSV technology in the 2014 Camaro Z/28. The engineers were excited to design shocks with their DSSV technology on a pickup. The shocks on the ZR2 make for the most comfortable ride on and off road

“ZR2 is truly a segment of one and does everything well — from traversing heavy two-track trails to high-speed desert running and full-on rock crawling. We’re thrilled to be able to offer it for more than $2,500 less than the next closest comparable vehicles.,” said Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director. Check out the available features on the ZR2.

Available options on the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 will include:

Class-exclusive 2.8L Duramax Turbo-Diesel engine, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque
Choice of crew- or extended cab configurations (including short and long beds, respectively)
7-speaker Bose premium audio system
Dealer-installed, bed-mounted spare tire carrier
Full-length black vinyl floor (no additional cost — standard interior features leather seats and carpet)

The ZR2’s starting MSRP includes a number of key standard features unique to the trim level, such as:

Class-exclusive front and rear locking electronic differentials
Revolutionary, segment-exclusive Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve (DSSV^TM) dampers
Off-road rocker protection
Modified front and rear bumpers for better off-road obstacle clearance
Exclusive ZR2 17 x 8-inch aluminum alloy wheels
31-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac off-road tires
New cast-iron control arms
An aluminum skidplate that protects the radiator and engine oil pan
Autotrac transfer case
Transfer case shield
Aggressive grille and hood combo unique to ZR2
Modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio
Front and rear tracks widened 3.5 inches over a standard Colorado
Suspension lifted 2 inches over a standard Colorado
Off-Road Mode Technology
4-wheel disc brakes

Other standard features include:

Tow/haul mode
Trailering Package, including trailer hitch and 7-pin connector
Integrated trailer brake controller
Spray-on bedliner
Heated driver and passenger front seats
Wireless phone charging
Rear sliding window
EZ Lift and Lower tailgate
Locking tailgate
Recovery hooks
A six-speaker audio system with Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation and an 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo with seek-and-scan and a digital clock, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and select phones, voice-activated technology for radio and phone featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an auxiliary jack
All-terrain spare tire with unique ZR2 wheel
Four USB ports: one on the instrument panel, one in the center console and two in the rear of the center console
Electronic automatic cruise control
Rear window electric defogger
OnStar 4G LTE with built-in Wi-Fi
Rear Vision Camera
Remote keyless entry
Remote vehicle starter system
4-way power front driver and passenger seat adjuster with power driver lumbar control
Rear seats with underseat storage

25 Years in the Business

Posted on February 3, 2017 by admin

2016 marked Alan Gamblin’s 25th year as a Chevrolet and Buick dealer. Alan starting working at Gamblin Motors in 1969 and spent his formative years at the Gamblin dealership washing cars and making sure the original Gamblin location on Griffin looked its very best. Every now and again his hard work would pay off in the form of moving one of the shiny new Corvettes for sale. After high school, Alan went off to college and returned home in 1978 with his new wife, Jeri, and an eagerness to learn all of the different aspects of the car business. For the next 13 years, Alan moved through the ranks of the dealership. He began as a salesman and eventually graduated to sales manager. He continued to learn and study the important roles of the varying departments including finance, parts, service, and the body shop. In 1985 Alan became a full partner in the dealership. During his time as a partner, Alan took the primary role of building and managing the main Gamblin location on Hwy 410. He officially took the dealership reins from his father, Art Gamblin, and purchased the business in 1991. This past November Alan was honored by General Motors for his 25 years as a Chevrolet and Buick dealer.

Since Alan became the managing dealer and owner in 1991, Gamblin Motors has continued to expand and grow under his guidance. The community of Enumclaw’s rugged and beautiful terrain called for a location focused on tough working vehicles. To better service hometown customers, Gamblin Motors opened one of General Motor’s few GM approved truck showrooms in the United States. The Gamblin Truck Center opened its doors in 2000. In addition to the construction of an additional dealership location, Alan also completed a significant remodel to the main store in 2012. These two award winning dealerships are a testament to the hard work and effort put in by the Gamblin family with Alan at the helm. Alan’s knowledge of the car industry is well known throughout the Pacific Northwest. He has twice been named President of the Northwest Chevrolet Dealer’s advertising association and served on a national Chevrolet advertising committee. He is currently the Washington State Auto Dealer’s Vice President and will be named president of the association this coming May. Alan hopes to pass his training and success on to the next generation of Gamblins. Just like Alan, Tyson and Andrew Gamblin began washing cars and sweeping floors as young boys. With the completion of their college degrees, both have come home to learn the business and continue the Gamblin legacy of honest and professional service.

Veterans of World War II

Posted on November 11, 2016 by admin

Today we honor those who have served to defend our nation. The founder of Gamblin Motors, Art Gamblin, was a veteran of WWII. Art was eager to defend his country, so eager that he lied about his age to enter the war at age 17. He joined the United States Navy in 1945. He was assigned to serve on the USS Maryland. When Art reached the USS Maryland, she had just returned from a hard fought battle in Okinawa and was being repaired in Bremerton, Washington at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. The crew worked to repair the ship and was completing training runs to return to battle when Japan surrendered. Art had the honor of participating in Operation Magic Carpet, a mission to bring servicemen home from the war. The USS Maryland made runs between Pearl Harbor and the west coast in the latter part of 1945. After the war, Art continued his active duty by being assigned to vessels in New Orleans. Here, Art gave the public tours of the ships, and in true Art fashion, his tours always managed to inspire a tip which was shared with his fellow servicemen that night on the town. Art was proud of his time in the Navy, and we are proud to honor him and those who fought for freedom both at home and abroad.

Thomasson Punky-Du

Posted on October 19, 2016 by admin

Dust off your bike and running shoes because Thomasson Family Farm is holding its inaugural Punky-Du on Saturday, November 5th. The Punky-Du is fun for the whole family and will headline an adult duathlon and child mile run. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to Camp Eyabsut, a camp for burn victims located in Northbend. As a Punky-Du sponsor, Gamblin Motors is proud to support a communal day of fun for a good cause.

Thomasson Family Farm is an Enumclaw based operational dairy farm that has opened their doors to the public in an effort to share farm life with the community. The Punky-Du event will draw even more visitors to Enumclaw for a hands-on farm experience. The event features an adult duathlon (run-bike-run) and child mile run. The duathlon bike track requires a mountain bike frame for bikers to safely pedal through different types of farm terrain including the corn maze and pumpkin patch. For those interested in cheering on the Punky-Du participants, there are plenty of farm activities for the whole family along with delicious treats and music.

While the Punky-Du promises a day fun for everyone, it will also support a cause close to the Thomasson family. A young family member was involved in an accident resulting in burns on over 60% of his body. Camp Eyabsut is camp for burn survivors and will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Punky-Du event. The camp aims to “support, enhance and positively impact the quality of life for young burn survivors through teambuilding, challenging activities and friendships.” Sponsoring the Punky-Du affords Gamblin Motors the opportunity to support this deserving cause while providing an exciting day on the farm for all participants. To add your support, register for the mile run or duathlon at http://www.thomassonfarm.com/punky–du/.

April’s Employee of the Month

Posted on June 30, 2016 by admin

Congratulations to Tracer Olinger for being named April’s Employee of the Month. You can always find Tracer helping other employees and customers. He has worked with us since 2011. He currently works in the Parts Department Shipping and Receiving; you can also find Tracer traveling around in our parts truck. Congrats Tracer!

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Offers 42 MPG on the Highway

Posted on April 26, 2016 by admin

2016 Cruze

Offering EPA-estimated highway mileage of 42 mpg, the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is unsurpassed in its segment for fuel highway economy.

“Offering a maximum highway range of up to 570* miles per tank– you can spend less time at the pump,” said Steve Majoros, director of marketing, Chevrolet Cars. “The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze has more horsepower and torque, and is lighter than the previous generation making it more fun to drive.”

The Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42-mpg highway rating for L, LS and LT models rivals its competition. It tops competitors such as Focus with a four-cylinder (40 mpg hwy), Nissan Sentra FE (40 mpg hwy), Mazda3 (41 mpg hwy), Hyundai Elantra (37 mpg hwy) and Volkswagen Jetta (40 mpg hwy – non-hybrid).

The Cruze’s efficiency is rooted in a new, direct-injected 1.4L Ecotec turbo and a leaner architecture, which contributes to a nearly 250-pound (113 kg) weight reduction on L, LS and LT trims over previous models. Stop/start technology bolsters efficiency in stop-and-go traffic, helping the Cruze offer drivers an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in city driving – a 7-percent increase over previous models.

Customers will find it to be the most connected car in its class based on built-in 4G LTE WiFi and connectivity features, including offering new technologies such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a more comfortable ride and an athletic, aerodynamically optimized design, the 2016 Cruze elevates the compact car segment.

It also offers 10 standard air bags, as well as an expanded range of available adaptive crash-avoidance technologies, including Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert.

The Cruze range expands in the fall with an all-new hatchback model and the Cruze diesel returns in early 2017.

Art Gamblin Motors

1047 Roosevelt Avenue East, Enumclaw, WA 98022 1-888-895-2244

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