Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

Art Gamblin Motors participated in the 2011 Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Enumclaw Golf Course on August 3, 2011. The weather could not have been better for the event. The Chamber of Commerce announced it was the largest turnout for the tournament on record. It was a Shotgun Start with about 30+ teams.

Team Gamblin Motors consisted of Tyson Gamblin, Teddy Sherwood, Jaren Jokela and John Vanwieringen. The fearsome foursome started on the par 3 3rd hole. Teddy Sherwood wanted to thank the Chamber of Commerce for putting team Gamblin Motors right behind the Fugate Ford Team. Teddy said that driving into the competition wasn’t a bad thing nor on purpose. Teddy was the long man of the day as he won the long drive competition on the Par 4 11th hole.

Hillary and Sophia Gamblin hard at working handing out water and grapes

There was a great turn out of sponsors and Sophia and Hillary Gamblin were on the Par 3 7th Hole handing out Gamblin Motors Water Bottles and Grapes.

Team Gamblin Motors put together an impressive round of 13 under but was unable to bring home the title but walked away with 2nd place. You can see more pictures at Gamblin Motors Facebook Page.

: Hillary and Sophia Gamblin hard at working handing out water and grapes

Chevrolet Volt Makes Visit to Enumclaw

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

Alan Gamblin has been around cars his whole life. He rarely gets really excited about a new car that comes out. He is pretty tight lipped when it comes to new products but when Chevrolet gave a special Chevrolet Volt to Art Gamblin Motors for Creation Fest 2011 and the Enumclaw Street Fair Alan was beyond excited. The car blew him away and that is all he could talk about for a week. Alan Gamblin was the only person that could drive the car from the Enumclaw Expo Center back to the dealership at night to charge up the Volt. While the Volt was with Art Gamblin Motors it consumed 0 gallons of gasoline and ran the whole time on electricity. The Chevrolet Volt is the 2011 North American Car of the Year and if it blew Alan Gamblin away it definitely will blow you away.

Not only did Chevrolet send a Volt up from California it also sent out a product specialist from Michigan to talk with guests at Creation Fest and the Enumclaw Street Fair. The Volt is an extended range electric car that can run up to 40 miles on pure electricity and when the electricity runs out the gas engine kicks in. As Motortrend Magazine said about the Volt, “The Future is Here and America is Back in the Game.”

After the event Art Gamblin Motors had to say goodbye to its Chevrolet Volt. Art Gamblin Motors will be getting its first retail Volt this fall. So stay tuned and check out our inventory on website www.gamblinmotors.com to see when the Volt will arrive.

Creation Fest Northwest 2011

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

If Alan Gamblin could go back in time and change professions many would pick him to be lawyer or a politician. After this past week at Creation Fest Northwest 2011 we all know what occupation change he would make. Alan Gamblin has a hidden ROCK STAR hidden behind that smile. With a T-Shirt Launcher in one hand and microphone in another everyone at Creation Fest knew who Alan Gamblin was. Either they screamed Chevrolet, T-shirt guy or Gamblin Motors… Alan work the crowd every night like a true Rock Star.

Art Gamblin Motors was once again excited to be a sponsor at Creation Fest 2011. The turn out was great and the weather was even better. Gamblin Motors donated special VIP vehicles for the staff and artists for Creation Fest. Alan Gamblin even negotiated with Chevrolet for a Chevrolet Volt to be at the event.

Saturday night was the big night as it was the closing night of the 4 day event. The band Skillet was on hand and Chevrolet Zone Manager Ron McCants was on there to launch-shirts off the stage!

Art Gamblin Motors had a great selection of vehicles on hand which included the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible, 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu and Chevrolet Silverado.

Cannon Master Prepares for Creation Fest Northwest

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Art Gamblin Motors at Creation Fest Northwest 2010

In 2010 Creation Fest Northwest moved from the Gorge Amphitheatre in Eastern Washington to Enumclaw Washington. When the city of Enumclaw agreed to host the Christian Rock Festival many residents did not know what to expect. Promoters of the event anticipated about 20,000 visitors a day. When such high numbers were released as the amount of traffic expected most people in town did not believe there would be a turn out of that magnitude.

Once Alan Gamblin found out about the event coming to Enumclaw he called some of the organizers and asked what he could do to help with their first attempt of hosting the concert in Enumclaw. A great relationship was formed between the organizers and Art Gamblin Motors. Art Gamblin Motors provided the staff and crew with vehicles. When Alan was approached last year to go on stage and give a 1 minute blurb about Art Gamblin Motors and his community he was a little hesitant but soon a ROCK STAR WAS BORN.

Since 2010 Alan has been waiting to go back on Stage and promote Art Gamblin Motors, Chevrolet and Enumclaw. So in anticipation for Creation Fest 2011 Alan went out and custom made Chevrolet Creation Fest 2011 t-shirts and bought a t-shirt launcher. Yes the Gamblin Man himself went out and bought himself a t-shirt launcher. We now refer to Alan as the “Cannon Master” watch the video and you will know why.

Gamblin Motors Choosen to Test 0% Financing With Wells Fargo

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

Wells Fargo Offers 0% Financing

Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw is one of 50 dealers on the West Coast to test 0% interest loans through Wells Fargo Bank. Currently, General Motor’s only finance source that features 0% is Ally Bank (i.e. GMAC). Gamblin was chosen because we are currently partners with Wells Fargo Bank.

Rick Josie, Sales Manager said, “Wells Fargo is one of the largest lenders in the Puget Sound, and it is our dealership’s bank. This has made getting an incentivized 0% loan much easier for our customers. I am hoping this will expand to other areas and that we will be able to continue to serve our local customer with a bank that has Enumclaw ties.”

The Enumclaw ties that Josie is referring to is the former CEO of Wells Fargo Bank, Dick Kovacevich. Kovacevich – an Enumclaw High School graduate – was named the 2003 Banker of the Year during his tenure as head of Wells Fargo.

Save Your Gas This Summer

Posted on June 16, 2011 by admin

With fuel prices on the rise this summer, we thought we would share some tips that will make your tank of gas last a little longer.

1. Avoid High Speeds- As your speed increasees, your drag increases. Driving 62 mph vs. 75 mph will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard- By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

3. Keep Tires Properly Inflated- Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%. Another option would be inflating your tires using Nitrogen. Nitrofill is a great way to keep your tires properly inflated while extending the life of your tires as well.

4. Use A/C Sparingly- When the air conditioner is on, it puts extra load on the engine forcing about 20% more fuel to be used. The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.

5. Keep Windows Closed- Having windows open, especially on the highway, increases drag and decreases fuel economy by about 10%.

6. Service Vehicle Regularly– Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.

7. Use Cruise Control- Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.

8. Avoid Heavy Loads- Remove the sand bags from your truck in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.

9. Avoid Long Idles- If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.

10. Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle- When buying a new vehicle, examine the vehicles rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.

General Motors offers a great selection of fuel efficient vehicles at affordable prices. The all new Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Impala, Buick Regal are all great options when looking for a fuel efficient car.

From the Sales Floor to the Service Floor- Tony Hellman

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Long time Gamblin Motors salesperson Tony Hellman has made the move from serving customers on the salesfloor to now serving them as the new Quick Lube manager located at our Gamblin Truck Center. With his immense knowledge about everything cars combined with his friendly personality, Tony is the perfect guy to go see the next time your vehicle needs alittle TLC.

Mother Nature Controls Car Colors

Posted on April 29, 2011 by admin

Beyond the recent devastating effects of Mother Nature, she now is controlling car colors. Chevrolet and other automotive manufacturers have announced shortages on some colors as a result of the Japanese tsunami. The shiny pigment called Xirallic used in some auto paint is only produced in a single plant in Japan owned by Merck. Auto manufacturers use Xirallic to give metallic paints a sparkling appearance. If you are looking for a Chevy in metallic gray, taupe, red and bright blue, you better hurry in while there is a selection. Most production of these colors have stopped.

Our hearts go out to those suffering from these natural disasters, whether earthquakes, tsunamis or tornados. For some, not having a shiny metallic red car might be a daily reminder of the power of Mother Nature and the devastation she can cause.

Alan Gamblin

Our First Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Says Goodbye to Enumclaw and Hello to Wilbur, WA

Posted on April 13, 2011 by admin

Our first Chevrolet Camaro Convertible here at Gamblin Motors was on display on our showroom floor for the past couple weeks. This sleak Camaro created alot of buzz and excitement around the town and dealership, everyone wanting to catch a glimpse of the newly released convertible.

The new owners of the new 2011 Chevy Camaro came all the way from rural Wilbur, WA– population 866. Throughout the past couple years, the residents of Wilbur have made us their home dealership, not letting the nearly 5 hour drive stop them from coming to see us time and time again. Check out the below video by Scott Ledford to see the Jensen’s take delivery of their new Camaro, along with a few other friends from Wilbur who made purchases as well.

March Salesperson of the Month- Dale Dunks

Posted on April 12, 2011 by admin

Art Gamblin Motors would like to congratulate Dale Dunks on being the top salesman for the month of March!

His words carry weight that would break a less interesting mans jaw. He is the life of parties he has never attended. He bowls…. Overhand. He is….. the most interesting salesperson in the world.

Art Gamblin Motors

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

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