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It’s a very “Happy” day at Phillips Chevrolet as we wish Happy Bettenhausen a very happy 96^th birthday. We weren’t able to celebrate in person this year, but we’re all sending our best birthday wishes to Happy today! Happy has been sharing his cheerful outlook here at Phillips since 1976, and even though he retired a few years ago, Happy visits regularly to spread some smiles. Over his career, Happy has sold more than 7,500 Chevrolets and achieved Salesperson of the Year for 12 consecutive years. He also serves as Phillips Chevy’s community ambassador…

Whether you prefer shopping online or in-person, Phillips Chevrolet makes car buying fast and easy! Check out our new Express Store, where you can shop and buy completely online, or just get a head start on your paperwork before your visit. Simply browse our complete inventory of new and used vehicles, all listed on our website. Once you’ve found the vehicle of your dreams, you can click “Calculate Payments” to explore payment options, find the deal perfect for your budget, and get instant credit approval in seconds. If you’re ready to commit, click “Express Checkout” to lock in…

The Chevy Malibu will offer a new way to show off your personal style with the introduction of the Sport Edition for the 2021 model year. The Sport Edition features a nameplate badge finished in black, black front and rear Bow Tie badges, blacked-out grille, 19-inch Black-painted aluminum wheels, and 245/40R19 all-season tires. It will be available on all exterior colors of the Malibu except Mosiac Black Metallic, but you can get the same look on a black Malibu with the already-available Midnight Edition. The Sport Edition Malibu joins the Midnight Edition and Redline Edition as an easy...

Kelley Blue Book recently put the Chevrolet Trailblazer to the test in a head to head comparison against the Buick Encore GX, and we are pleased to report that the Trailblazer came out on top! The Trailblazer earned points for affordability, powertrain options, and standard safety features. KBB also appreciated the surprising amount of passenger and cargo room the Trailblazer offers within a subcompact crossover SUV. The Trailblazer and Encore are General Motors cousins and share a platform, but the differences matter and bring the Trailblazer ahead of the pack. KBB sums it up...

Last week we reported on some exciting new towing features and special editions coming soon to the Chevy Silverado HD  for 2021. But that’s not all the updated Silverado HD has in store! A Bed View Camera that allows drivers to keep tabs on their cargo – and helps you line up to a trailer when towing – is now standard on High Country and available on the Work Truck, Custom, LT and LTZ trim levels. The Safety Confidence Package is also available for Work Truck and Custom trims, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Forward Collision Alert, a Driver Information Center, and…

First introduced in the 2011 model year, the Chevy Sonic has been a smart, stylish subcompact choice for thousands of drivers. As consumer needs and tastes have changed to favor Crossovers and SUVs, the time has come to bid a fond farewell to the Sonic, with the last example rolling off the assembly line earlier this week. Over its life, the Sonic has won numerous awards, including its most recent – the 2020 JD Power Initial Quality Award, with fewer reported issues than any other vehicle currently available on the market. We still have a few Sonics available in our inventory…

Kelley Blue Book recently put the Chevy Traverse to the test, head-to-head against the Dodge Durango in a showdown of three-row family SUVs. We are pleased to report that the Traverse came out on top of the Durango in comfort, affordability, and more. KBB’s drivers were impressed by the ride quality provided by the Traverse’s 3.6-liter V-6 engine and nine-speed transmission.  The Traverse also earned points for a spacious cabin with plenty of room for passengers and cargo. The Durango has flashier options for high performance and off-roading, but when it comes to the everyday family...

If you’ve been considering making the switch to an electric vehicle, your decision just got a lot easier! With either $8,500 cash back or 0.9% APR for 72 months plus 7,350 cash back*, it’s a great time to switch to the Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Bolt’s electric engine is capable of 259 miles on a single charge, and since you’ll be plugging in at home, trips to the gas station will be a thing of the past. Out Bolt inventory has been moving fast as many drivers take advantage of these offers to…

Automotive awards season has officially begun and as anticipated, we are pleased to report that the all-new mid-engine 2020 Chevrolet Corvette has just collected its first major award. Popular Mechanics just released the results of their 2020 Automotive Excellence Awards and the Corvette has taken the top spot as Car of the Year. They love that the Corvette provides thrilling high performance, but also knows how to settle down and serve as a comfortable, easily managed daily driver. The bulk of their praise was assigned to the Corvette’s value proposition, providing the kind of...

Whether you prefer shopping online or in-person, Phillips Chevrolet makes car buying fast and easy! Check out our new Express Store, where you can shop and buy completely online, or just get a head start on your paperwork before your visit. Simply browse our complete inventory of new and used vehicles, all listed on our website. Once you’ve found the vehicle of your dreams, you can click “Calculate Payments” to explore payment options, find the deal perfect for your budget, and get instant credit approval in seconds. If you’re ready to commit, click “Express Checkout” to lock in…