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Big things are happening at Steve Lewis Subaru! We're excited to announce that we are building a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility to better serve our customers. During construction, we will be operating out of a temporary location just two doors down at 301 Russell Street in Hadley. Even though our address is changing for now, our commitment to top-quality service and customer care remains the same. Whether you need routine maintenance, repairs, or expert advice, our team is ready to help with the same dedication and professionalism you've come to expect. We know change can bring challenges, but we want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you. If there's anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we'll do whatever it takes to make things right. Thank you for your support and patience during this exciting time! We can't wait to welcome you to our brand-new, upgraded space soon. In the meantime, visit us at 301 Russell Street for the same exceptional service you know and trust.

We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand-new location in Johnston, RI! On Hartford Avenue, at 1697 Hartford Ave, we officially cut the ribbon and welcomed the Johnston community to enjoy a superior car wash experience. This exciting addition to the Flash Car Wash family is all about convenience, quality, and care. Whether you're driving through town or live nearby, our Johnston location is ready to keep your car looking its best. At Flash Car Wash, we pride ourselves on combining state-of-the-art technology with exceptional customer service. Our Johnston facility is no exception, featuring top-tier equipment and eco-friendly practices to ensure a spotless finish while caring for the environment. Thank you, Johnston, for the warm welcome! We look forward to serving this wonderful community and building lasting relationships for years to come. 📍 Visit us today: 1697 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI.

Balise Motor Sales Donates $1 Million to Square One's "Back to Square One" Capital Campaign At Balise, we believe in strengthening the communities where we live and work. That's why we are honored to support Square One's "Back to Square One" capital campaign with a $1 million donation to help build a brand-new facility at their historic 947 Main Street site in Springfield. This project will provide early childhood education and critical family services to children and families in Springfield's South End, ensuring they have the resources and support they need to thrive. Square One has been a pillar in our community for over 140 years, providing high-quality child care, preschool education, and family support programs that help families build strong foundations for the future. The new 26,000-square-foot facility will feature four preschool classrooms, family service spaces, and administrative offices, allowing Square One to expand its impact and better serve local families. We are thrilled to be part of this transformational initiative and proud to contribute to a project that will create lasting positive change in Springfield. At Balise, we know that investing in our community means investing in a brighter future. It all starts at Square One! To learn more, visit startatsquareone.org.

We're excited to announce the grand opening of our brand-new Flash Car Wash location in Newington, CT! It was a fantastic evening as we celebrated this milestone with the wonderful Newington community. A special thank-you goes to the Newington Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome and their support during this exciting event. As always, our eco-friendly practices mean you can feel good about keeping your car clean while minimizing your environmental impact. We're proud to become a part of the Newington community and look forward to building strong relationships with our customers. If you're in the area, swing by and let us show you the Flash difference. 📍 Visit us today: 16 Fenn Road Newington, CT, 06111

We're excited to announce that our brand-new Flash Car Wash location in East Providence, RI is officially open! Cutting the ribbon was a memorable moment, and we can't wait to welcome you to our latest facility. Conveniently located in the heart of Rhode Island, this new spot is designed to make your car care routine easier and better than ever. Our team is here to ensure your car gets the VIP treatment it deserves. With cutting-edge technology, eco-friendly practices, and a commitment to excellent customer service, we'll have your vehicle shining bright and ready to hit the road. Thank you, East Providence, for the warm welcome! We look forward to serving this amazing community and building lasting relationships for years to come. If you're in the area, drive in and say hello! 📍 Visit us today: 854 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Genesis of West Warwick is now open! Balise Motor Sales is pleased to announce the official opening of Rhode Island’s only Genesis dealership, giving Ocean Staters access to these beautiful, award-winning vehicles. Genesis is a premium automaker based in Korea and known for offering high-luxury vehicles at a lower price point than competitors in the same segment. The company has earned a stellar reputation for high customer satisfaction, thanks to a winning combination of abundant features, beautiful styling, build quality, and power. The Genesis lineup for 2023 consists of three gas-engine sedans, two gas-engine SUVs, one electric sedan, and two electric SUVs. You’ll find the dealership at 405 Quaker Lane in West Warwick. This facility also offers full vehicle service as well as parts sales. We hope to see you here for a test drive soon!

Balise Motor Sales recently opened a new, state-of-the-art facility for Balise Kia in West Springfield and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, November 28. This location will handle sales of new and preowned vehicles as well as service by factory-trained technicians for most makes and models. There is also a parts department where Kia owners can purchase genuine OEM components. Jeb Balise, president of Balise Motor Sales, spoke at the ribbon cutting along with West Springfield mayor William Reichelt and Dan D’Angelo, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of West Springfield.

There’s truly nothing more exciting than spending time doing something you love and 7-year old Jason L. loves Balise Collision Repair! Back in January, Brian Stone, Collision Repair Director in Rhode Island, showed Jason and his dad, Todd, around both Balise Collision Repair Centers in Warwick and West Warwick for a behind-the-scenes shop tour. Not only did he get to go where most don’t, he was welcomed by the team with some Balise Collision apparel and gift items to make the trip a memorable one. “He was in his glory, to say the least,” recalls Stone thinking back on the day. It was one he’ll never forget. The next week, the Balise Collision team received a letter from Jason’s school teacher thanking them for taking the time to make Jason feel special. “Recently a student of mine, Jason, came in for a tour. His father took some video that Jason was able to share with us at school. For quite some time Jason has been very interested in cars, and Balise Collision,” she wrote in the note. “The joy on Jason’s face when he was able to share the video with not only our class, but the second grade class, was priceless.” And Jason isn’t the only one who will look back on the day fondly. The entire Balise group is honored to have welcomed Jason into our family and couldn’t be happier to have made his day special. We hope he’ll come back and visit soon!

Sunday, January 29th was a wonderful day, not only for Billy Gilman fans across Rhode Island, but for the local children’s hospital. In one short afternoon, $3,252 was raised for the cause. Balise Toyota of Warwick hosted over 500 of Billy’s biggest fans for an intimate, up close and personal appearance to benefit Hasbro Children’s Hospital. For a donation of $20 to the cause, fans were given a professional photograph of NBC’s The Voice runner-up to be signed at the meeting. They also took selfies with the star. The meet-and-greet followed a short 15-minute performance where Gilman belted out the single that put the young artist on the map back in 2000, One Voice. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the song spoke to the meaning of the day–making the world a better place and supporting the causes and the people who deserve it. “I truly am grateful that you are all here today…I really wanted to pay it forward and continue to create awareness for people and causes and foundations that I truly get inspiration from and believe in,” noted Billy in a speech to the crowd during his performance. “So when Balise said ‘we want to partner with you’…I said ‘can we get Hasbro involved,’ and I’m very happy that they said yes.” Balise has a long-standing relationship with Hasbro Children’s Hospital including announcing the hospital as the Balise Subaru “Share the Love” beneficiary for the second year in a row this past fall. Last year, the campaign which ran from mid-November 2015 to early January 2016 raised over $30,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital. The day was an incredible success and we are thankful for each and every person who came out, sang along with us and made a donation to support local children.

Our Balise team is thrilled to announce we will be hosting Rhode Island native and NBC’s The Voice: Season 11 runner-up Billy Gilman at Balise Toyota of Warwick on January 29th! After hearing many of Billy’s biggest local fans were unable to obtain tickets for his show at Veteran Memorial Auditorium on January 28th (his first show in RI since returning from The Voice), we knew we could help! Beginning at 3:00pm, Billy will perform a few of his popular songs as well as meet and take photos with his biggest fans. We’re also partnering with Hasbro Children’s Hospital– a organization near and dear to both Balise and Billy. With a $20 donation to the hospital, fans will get a photograph of Billy to be signed that day! As we’re sure most of you already know, Billy rose to fame in 2000 when he released his hit single “One Voice”. His debut album went double platinum in the United States and he was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer to reach the #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. Billy’s run on The Voice was just another amazing step in his musical career and we couldn’t be more supportive! We’re excited to have him–and to host all of you! The event is open to the public.

BALISE LAUNCHES “BALISE CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED” 90-DAY WARRANTY ON USED VEHICLES WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – Today, Balise Motor Sales announced the launch of the Balise Certified Pre-Owned program, a 90-day or 3,750 mile warranty on used vehicles sold from the 22 Balise-named dealerships throughout New England. This warranty comes at no additional charge to the customer. The all-new Balise warranty covers major components such as engine and power train and is valid on all current year used vehicles and vehicles up to nine model years back (2008 through current model year) with fewer than 125,000 miles. Balise hopes the new pre-owned warranty program will provide peace of mind to customers who may be hesitant to buy a used vehicle from a dealer. With an increased availability of used vehicles in the marketplace, Balise endeavors to provide customers something they won’t get from a private seller or another dealership. “We’re excited to bring this Balise Certified Pre-Owned program to our customers,” says Bill Peffer, President & COO of Balise Motor Sales. “There are a lot of near-new used vehicles coming back into market and we’re hoping this Balise warranty will ease the mind of our used car customers as well as differentiate our used vehicles in the marketplace.” The program is available at all Balise dealerships now. For more information, visit http://www.balisecertified.com.

When the Springfield Thunderbirds take on the Hershey Bears on January 28th, Balise Car Wash will be watching! Actually, we’ll be doing more than just watching—we’ll be partying! Balise Columbus Ave Car Wash celebrated our one-year anniversary back in November 2016 and we’re still not over the excitement so we’re bringing the excitement to TBirds fans! Stop by our table on the main concourse during the game to spin our prize wheel for your chance to win great giveaway items like free washes, free express details, monthly wash plans & more! It’s always a hit when our team shows up at the Mass Mutual Center so while you’re waiting for your chance to play, you can get your photo taken with our loveable mascot, Squeaky Balise! Still haven’t bought your tickets yet? No problem! There are plenty of great seats available for you and your family so click here to check them out. We look forward to seeing you. Go Thunderbirds!