All New 2014 Mazda6...with a great offer!

Since it's debut, the all new 2014 Mazda6 has had a lot of press, winning award after award. Now, for a limited time, we are offering 0.9% APR on this incredible car. Don't miss this offer! http://www.ocmazda.com

2014 Mazda6...it's here! What a beauty!

Feast your eyes on this beautiful car! 

Better yet, feast your seats on it!

 

Test Drives are being offered and reservations are being taken for this amazing new sedan! 

"Mazda Makes a Marvelous Mid-Sizer.  Mazda engineers didn't want to create a Mazda for the mid-sized segment... but the Mazda for the midsize segment. 

It worked!"  AUTOBLOG
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"Mazda has wisely chosen to go their own way with the 2014 6 sedan, building precisely the car its engineers and product planners envisioned. Beautiful and fun to drive, the new 6 is a keeper." Car and Driver

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OC Mazda wins Top Workplace, 2012!

85 Orange County companies were named and over 22,000 surveys were tallied!  Congratulations to all the winners this year.

We're thrilled!!  This is our 5th consecutive year as a recipient of this award and of course we owe it all to our fantastic staff.  Simply put, the OC Mazda staff of employees is simply the BEST!


Here are a few of them, doing what comes naturally, working hard, playing hard, and raising funds as a team, for JDRF....

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We'll wrap them for you....

Happy Holidays!!




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Join our VIP Advantage Club and S-A-V-E!

The All New Mazda VIP Advantage Program…your ticket to savings!

Over $1400.00 in savings!

Designed just for you…our VIP!

You’ll earn points at every service, and for every car purchase!

• Complimentary First Service Visit

o Your first oil change, which includes a tire rotation, is on us! A $55.00 Value.

• Complimentary Car Wash

o We provide you 1 complimentary car wash each month during the first 4 years of your ownership. Valued at $480 (12 Washes x 4 Years).

• Complimentary Check Engine Light Evaluation

o We provide one free diagnosis at No charge if your check engine light comes on. Valued at $115.00.

• Complimentary Rental Car

o We provide a complimentary rental car for any warranty service work over 4 hours. Estimated value is $384.00 (maximum two days per occurrence)

• Complimentary Wild Card Detail

o We provide one complimentary Vehicle Detail during your vehicle ownership. Valued at $129.00, appointment is required, and vehicle must remain with us for the day.

• Complimentary Wild Card Rental Car

o We provide you a onetime complimentary Rental Vehicle, with a paid service, during your vehicle ownership. Valued at $48.00. (maximum one day only)

• Complimentary Towing

o We provide you complimentary towing to our dealership, up to 25 miles, while your vehicle is under factory warranty. Estimated value is $160 (maximum of 2 tows over 4 years).

• Complimentary Tire Repair

o We provide you a one-time tire repair over 4 years. Valued at $50.00

• Discounts on Rental Cars

o As a member you will receive exclusive discounted rates from Hertz Rental Car.
Discounts up to $18.00 per day (based on a fee schedule range from up to $18.00 per day)

• Discounts on Auto Body Repairs

o Enjoy 10% off on all Auto Body Repairs done at our facility**

• Earn up to $500 in Dealership Credit

o With our Loyalty Points Program, you can accrue points to provide discounts towards merchandise or services in any department in our dealership. Parts, Service, Accessories, or Vehicle Purchase*

• Earn up to 100 free points with every new vehicle purchase. (points activated at first service visit)

Other OC Mazda benefits include:

• Free Barbeque every Saturday
• Business Center with WiFi
• Free Shuttle Service (Mon-Fri, up to 10 miles)
• Free Multipoint Inspection and Exterior Car Wash with every paid service
• 24 hour Service Drop Off
• Mileage Based Specials
* The earning of Loyalty Points, per vehicle identification number, as well as Complimentary Services, and all Loyalty Program based discounts, end at 60,000 miles. Points earned can be redeemed up to100,000 miles.

**To receive discount, auto body shop repairs must be done by Tustin Ranch Collision Center (Tustin, CA), or Blvd Collision (Huntington Beach, CA)

The OC Mazda VIP Advantage Program is non interchangeable, and is only honored at originating dealership. Purchase price of OC Mazda VIP Advantage Program is $59.00, plus applicable tax. OC Mazda VIP Advantage Program memberships can be purchased for additional Mazda vehicles, under 60,000 miles. OC Mazda VIP Advantage Program is VIN assigned, and cannot be used for any other vehicle. Values are calculated at current market value (July 2012) and, in some cases, are based on approximate usage. Point activation, at vehicle purchase, may take up to 4 weeks from date of sale. Points are earned at a rate of 20% for every customer pay dollar spent. Loyalty Points are not redeemable for cash or credit and must be redeemed at time of purchase.

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The Mazda CX5! Fun, without worry + style without the price tag + award winning customer service, and minus any pain at the pump!

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Winning awards before they even get off the boat!! Our much anticipated 2013 Mazda CX-5

All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Small Utility Vehicle by MotorWeek



Click here for full story
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/all-new-2013-mazda-cx-5-named-best-small-utility-vehicle-by-motorweek-2012-02-08

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The CX5's have loaded up and left the dock...all enroute from Japan!! Almost here :)....it looks like all the employees may try to buy them up before our customers can!!

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What an honor! Thank you DealerRater!

DealerRater unveils the finalists for the 2012 Dealer of the Year award and we're one of them!

From 41,000 dealers nation-wide, it's been trimmed down to just 185 finalists. The winner will be announced at the NADA convention next weekend, in Las Vegas.

Treating our customers right is simply who we are and what we do...but it does feel really good to be acknowledged for "always doing the right thing".

Our hearty congratulations to all the finalists!!

Click here for the full story http://www.dealerrater.com/news/dealerrater-unveils-finalists-of-the-2012-dealer-of-the-year-award-program-1082.aspx

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It's almost here and we are taking orders! It should be "on the ground" in two more weeks! The all new Mazda CX5, with Skyactiv, 30 mpg!

The OC Auto Show is coming to town and we've got a gift for you!

You are just a click away from getting yourself a free ticket to the Orange County International Auto Show, September 22-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center. The OC Auto Show, produced by Motor Trend, is going to have the hundreds of new cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles, hot exotics, alternative fuel vehicles and more. From the hottest new models to show-stopping entertainment, the show offers something for everyone. Click on the link for your FREE Orange County International Auto Show ticket!

Click here for your free ticket, with compliments from the OC Mazda Team!
http://www.autoshowtickets.com/oc/index.asp?code=OCHBMZD

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A Message from John Patterson!

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Mazda zoomzzzz to the top!

Ford Plummets In J.D. Power Initial Quality; Honda, Lexus, Mazda Soar


J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Initial Quality Study (IQS) is out, and the results are interesting: 2011 is worse than 2010 in general, Ford takes a beating, dropping from 5th to 23rd, while Mazda rises from 18th to 5th and Honda and Lexus score top honors.

Lexus scores the best for the 2011 model year, with 73 problems per 100 vehicles on average. Honda moves from 6th in 2010 to second overall, with Acura, Mercedes-Benz, and Mazda rounding out the top five.
The kicker here is that vehicles launched for the 2011 model year scored 10 percent worse than 2010's launch vehicles, scoring 122 problems per 100 vehicles, up from 111 in 2010. The reason? J.D. Power cites two problematic categories: engine/transmission and infotainment/navigation systems.

Powertrain problems boil down to consumers not liking the way more fuel-economy-focused programming makes vehicles hesitate during acceleration, or the reluctance to downshift. But it's the tech-related problem that's more interesting.

Saying carmakers need to make sure their infotainment/navigation systems are "ready for prime time," J.D. Power notes that vehicle owners find the latest systems unintuitive and sometimes that they don't work as intended at all. The fix? Making the technology, "reliable, seamless and easy for owners to operate while they are driving." Seems like a no-brainer, right?

As for Ford's plummet, it fell due to it MyFord Touch system. The advanced infotainment system was criticized by owners for its lack of intuitive operation and problems with the voice command system. It wasn't all bad news for Ford, however, as the F-150 and Taurus won awards in their segments.

Honda led the overall segment win count with seven cars taking awards. Lexus scored wins for four vehicles: the ES, GS, GX and LS models. Other award winners include Chevrolet and Mercedes-Benz, each scoring class wins for the HHR and Tahoe, and GLK and E-Class, respectively. Mazda's MX-5 Miata won its segment, while Cadillac scored with the Escalade and Chrysler's Town & Country took the minivan segment.













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Used Car Prices At An All-Time High

Used car prices are at an all-time high, experts say, making this a great time to get rid of your extra or unneeded vehicles for the best possible price.

The rise in the used car market is a result of simple supply and demand. Drivers are using their cars for longer these days, many putting off buying a new car due to the economy, new car prices, and gas prices. Some people will hold onto their cars for 10 years before they decide to sell.

In addition to people holding onto their cars, new car sales are a bit slow and have been for the past few years and leasing is down. It all adds up to one thing: less used cars on the market.

This market won't last for long so now is the time to bring in that car of yours with a few miles on it and get a price that you may not get next year.

Why We Jumped on Facebook

this is why we started a Facebook Page! read below....

David Starkman

Wow all i can say is thank you to Tustin Mazda and to John Pattrson and Jim Feinstein and all

the

other great people at Tustin Mazda.

My Dad purchased a used car from Jim for my daughter (his granddaughter) for graduation.

She had no clue as to what was happening, we hid it in his garage and told her, her grandfather was having a problem with the garage door and needed her help to open it.

When the door opened and she saw the car she started crying and all she could say over and over was thank you thank you thank you...

Again i want to thank Tustin Mazda and all the crew there for in both my father and my opinion THE BEST CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE EITHER OF US HAS EVER HAD.

Buying a Car Doesn't Have to Be a Battle

Do you get anxious when you think about buying a new car?

Do you feel like you're about to go to war with the dealership and that there will only be one winner?

Do you see the car dealer as someone who can actually help you or simply as the enemy?

If you're like most people, based on your past experiences and what you read in the media, you see folks like us as shallow, greedy creatures bent on taking every last dime out of your pocket.

Well we are acutely aware of this perception. And the fact of the matter is that it is very, very far from reality when it comes to The OC Auto Team (OC Mazda and Tustin Hyundai dealerships).

We take the Servant Leader Approach to all our transactions in order to provide you with the best experience possible. One that you would feel so good about you will tell all your friends and family and spread the word that we are what we strive to be: a reputable and honest car dealer that gets the best deals for our customers.

So what else does being a Servant Leader mean for you when it comes to buying a car?

It means five things:

1. We are going to listen to you.

2. We will do whatever we can to make your experience easy and fulfilling.

3. We will go the extra yard to get you exactly what you want.

4. We will treat you like a member of our family and not as "the enemy".

5. We will do what we say we are going to do.

This is the kind of stuff EVERYBODY talks about and it's very easy for us to sit here and write about it. But we want you to challenge us by coming in and experience it for yourself. Because this is not easy stuff, it's actually quite hard. We know it's what separates us from everyone else and that once you experience it you'll see how a modern car dealer operates: open, accessible and here to make your buying experience special.

Get Ready for the Summer Driving Season

Warm weather is just around the corner. Is your car ready?

Like winter, the summer driving months have their own unique challenges. While you might not curse a non-working heater, you’ll surely be just as unhappy about an AC system that doesn’t blow cold — or an engine that overheats. Maybe you’ll be wearing a T-shirt and shorts instead of a sweater — but you’ll still be just as stuck.

To dodge the bullet, take time now to think about the following:

Does your car’s AC system work?

Now (when it’s still cold) is the time to check it out; if you wait until you need it, not only will you be sweating, you’ll be waiting in line along with all the others who are trying to get their car slotted in for service.

Just as you’re more likely to get a good deal on a 4×4 in the middle of summer, you’re more likely to be able to get a fast turnaround on AC service while it’s still technically winter (or at least, still feels like it is).

Also, it’s smart policy to run the AC system during the winter months anyhow. Doing so circulates lubricant along with refrigerant — and helps keep the system in good working order.

How ’bout them bulbs?

You might not realize you’re driving around with a burned out brake light — until Johnny Law reminds you (possibly, with a piece of “payin’ paper” for defective equipment).

During the cold months, most of us try to get into and out of the car — and back to where it’s warm — as quickly as possible. So we may not notice burned out lights or other such things. This is why it’s smart to do a “walk around” of the car on the first nice day you get. Have someone sit in the driver’s seat and work the brake pedal and turn signals, emergency flashers and high and low beams. Fix anything that needs fixing.

Wipe away your cares

Next to keeping track of tire pressure, the candidate for Most Neglected Basic Check has to be failure to give the windshield wiper blades a once over — and almost certainly a mandatory replacement with a fresh set. Winter is extra hard on windshield wiper blades; cold hardens the rubber and road salt/debris ruins their “edge” — leaving you in Streak City come the next big downpour.

The general rule is blades should be replaced twice yearly, at the beginning/end of each season. The job is generally very easy; no tools or special skills required. But if you’re leery about doing it yourself, don’t sweat it. Auto parts joints that sell replacement wiper blades will usually offer to help install them (for free) if you ask.

Keeping your cool

Well, keeping your engine’s cool, at any rate. Check your records and makes sure the car’s cooling system is up to date, service-wise.

Belts and hoses are generally good for about four years from new; after that, they should be closely checked to see whether they ought to be replaced (so they don’t burst/fly apart and leave you stuck).

Anti-freeze level and condition should also be checked. You can easily check the level (engine cold!) by removing the radiator cap or checking the level in the coolant recovery tank — and topping off (with the right type) as necessary. Be sure you use the right type of coolant. Red/orange “long life” coolant and standard “green” coolant aren’t supposed to be mixed.

Be aware that even “long life” coolant doesn’t last forever — and unless you like to pay for expensive radiator/cooling system repairs/replacements, have a shop check the condition of the stuff at least every 2-3 years.

General de-gunking

Over the winter, certain areas of your car will accumulate a layer of grime that not only looks nasty, it provides a place for moisture (and eventually, rust) to get where you don’t want it. For example, the door jambs/rocker sills, the underside of the trunk, around the gasket that seals it when closed, etc.

A good time to deal with this is after you wash the exterior of the car. Using an old, throw-away towel, just wipe down the door jambs, trunk lid seal and so on. Usually, the grime comes right up. Your car will look better, the weather stripping will last longer and you’ll probably avoid rust for longer.

It’s also a good idea to pop the hood and check to see whether the drainage/venting area near the cowl (at the base of the windshield) is free of old leaves and so on. Remove/clean that area out as needed.

Inspection detection

Another small item that’s either put on the “do it later” roster or forgotten entirely is making sure all required county/state inspections are up to date.

Many states have both an annual or bi-annual smog check (emissions) as well as an annual state safety inspection — plus county decal and license plate registration, etc.

Some of these require taking a couple hours off to go to a designated inspection station and hope you don’t get stuck behind 15 other cars waiting for the same inspection you need to get. These things are best dealt with on your terms, when it’s convenient for you. Don’t wait until the day before your sticker expires. Git ‘er done ahead of the pack.

It’ll get rid of one more potential hassle before the summer driving season arrives!

Written by Eric Peters of the National Motorists Association

Mazda3 Hits 3 Million Mark

Seven years and ten months after the first Mazda3 rolled off the factory floor, it has become the fastest selling car in Mazda's history.

The Mazda3 generates more than 30% of our total sales.

Senior managing executive officer of research and development at Mazda, Hirotaka Kanazawa, recently spoke about the milestone in a recent report. He said,

“The Mazda3 embodies all three elements of Mazda’s DNA: Distinctive Design, Exceptional Functionality, and Responsive Handling and Driving Performance. Its sustained global success has seen it grow into Mazda’s mainstay model, and it now comprises a third of all Mazda vehicle sales.

“As we celebrate reaching three million units, I would like to thank the millions of Mazda3 customers for their support and reaffirm Mazda’s commitment to delivering outstanding environmental and safety performance balanced with driving pleasure that goes beyond your expectations.”

Meet Airyn Simpson Our eBay Sales Expert

We are having a lot of fun on eBay right now and you guys should join us over there if you are looking to sell or buy a used car.

Here is the link to our page: Just click here.

Sometimes things just work out... like when we decide to commit to a new cool way to do business (eBay) and then discover the perfect person to do it really well.

Airyn Simpson has gone from Sales Assistant to Resident eBay expert in a matter of days for one reason only: She will do whatever it takes to match a person with the car they are seeking.

Want a story? Here's one from yesterday...

She was asked about a particular part located on the underside of a vehicle we had on eBay. The buyer was curious about its condition. So Airyn told him to wait a few minutes and she would call him back.

So she goes outside, finds the car, CLIMBS UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, and snaps a photo of the particular part.

She took the picture on her phone so she could then send it directly to the customer.

How cool is that?

ALOT of companies say they will do whatever it takes to service a customer but very few are really willing to literally get down and dirty to do it. And that is because it takes special folks like Airyn to make that happen.

Thanks Airyn for all you do for our customers and for being such a special member of The OC Auto Team!

The Mazda Family Congratulates John Patterson

...for being named as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Orange County!

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