You Pay What We Pay!

Now through January 2^nd, new car buyers can take advantage of the Chevy Employee Discount for Everyone program going on at Don Hewlett Chevrolet. All customers pay what our employees and their families pay and not a cent more! Employee pricing is available on all remaining 2019 Chevrolet models (excluding SAP models, Express, LCF, and Silverado MD). 

Employee pricing is also available on select 2020 models including Equinox, Trax, Impala, Spark and Sonic (except for SAP models).

What a great time of year to take advantage of significant savings off the price of a new vehicle.

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick has aver 150 – 2019 vehicles remaining. Our sales department is open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday except for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

New Spokesperson

Things are abuzz at Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick and not just because of the Holidays! 

The Hewlett Family welcomes a new addition to the Team: Chet Garner. More commonly known as The Daytripper, Chet is our new spokesperson representing the Don Hewlett Chevrolet brand in the community online and on air.  

Chet has been hosting his own travel show on PBS since October of 2009. The Daytripper is a 9-time Lone Star Emmy Award-winning travel show highlighting culture, the outdoors and local food. Chet takes his viewers to well-known landmarks, obscure dives, and local hideaways, enjoying local barbecue joints along the way. His hope is that his experiences will inspire his viewers to head out on their own Texas-sized adventures.

The Hewlett Family has known Chet for many years and is proud to assist The Daytripper Team with their vehicle needs. Whether it’s a Colorado to drive on the Texas beaches or a Silverado to travel to the Davis Mountains, Don Hewlett Chevrolet is Chet’s dealership. 

We encourage you to follow us on Facebook as we’ll be releasing footage from Chet’s visits to the dealership.

#daytrippindonhewlett

Field of Honor

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Proudly Sponsors the Central Texas Field of Honor®

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick is proud to sponsor the Rotary Club of Georgetown’s third annual Field of Honor which will take place during the week of Veterans Day, November 9th – 17th. An emotion-filled display of 1500+ full size US flags will be posted in San Gabriel Park honoring veterans, active or reserve duty military and first responders. This extraordinary tribute to reflect the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self”, will inspire patriotism and unify our communities by honoring our flag, country, and the brave men and women that serve.

Visitors to the field will enjoy a display of all the American flags throughout history, and will be moved by the sections for each branch. Tribute will be paid to all who served especially to those who paid the ultimate price.

Flags are available for purchase for $40 each. Proceeds from the flag sales will directly benefit organizations that address suicide prevention, PTSD, and support veterans and first responder families.

The Field of Honor kicks off Friday, November 8th, at 2:00 p.m. and continues until Sunday, November 17th with festivities the whole family will enjoy! Some of the highlights include the Sertoma 2nd Annual Honor Walk 5K, the Opening Ceremonies and the Patriot’s Ball. For a full list of events visit the website.

The GM BuyPower Card

Earn Rewards at Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick

It’s often said that the most rewarding things in life are earned. Make your journey even more rewarding with the BuyPower card and earn rewards that can be used in our service department or towards the purchase of a new Chevrolet or Buick.

Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick guests are invited to apply for the card and start earning their rewards today. It’s easy and it’s free!

Experience these powerful benefits:

• No annual fee.
• Earn 5% back on your first $5,000 in purchases every year, then 2% unlimited earnings on purchases after that.
• Redeem earnings to receive up to $250 in statement credits each year for in-dealership purchases of Certified Service, parts and accessories, or GM extras. Earnings must be redeemed within 90 days of purchase.
• Rewards never expire as long as the card account is kept in good standing.
• 0% interest for the first year.    

For a secure application, please email your mobile number to russell@donhewlett.com
or call 512-681-3101.

Safety is No Accident

There is no doubt that today’s cars are the safest and most technologically advanced vehicles ever built. For some folks, however, the latest technologies that are designed to keep us safe or make driving easier can be a bit intimidating. In this brief article we’ll touch on some of the latest, wiz bang safety features on our current model vehicles and try to explain what they do, and why you should want them in your car.

Safety Systems

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (a.k.a. The end to parking lot accidents) – Uses radar sensors in the rear bumpers to detect traffic and objects approaching from either side while backing up.
• 360 Vehicle Camera Options (a.k.a. Back in a trailer / Parallel park like a boss) – Using tiny cameras strategically placed in the bumpers, mirrors, tailgate, etc. this amazing technology can actually provide you with a bird’s eye perspective of your vehicle in real time and in color. Camera viewing options include: wide angle, fish eye or ‘disappearing trailer’ with some optional equipment.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (a.k.a. Stress relief for I-35 traffic) – Radar is not just a well-loved character on M*A*S*H – Radar is used to measure and maintain the selected distance between you and the vehicle immediately in front of you when this option is activated.
• Forward Collision Alert / Forward Automatic Braking / Front Pedestrian Braking (a.k.a. Life Happens) - Even the most careful drivers can have an emergency braking situation thrust upon them. These systems use front facing sensors to detect, warn and then help avoid frontal crashes by applying the brakes quicker than a hiccup!
• Teen Driver Technology (a.k.a. Protect your Teens from themselves!) - We were all young once and if we remember correctly, we all made some pretty dumb behind the wheel decisions. T.D.T. allows parents to set vehicle operational limits and provides a handy score card for their young drivers to help coach them up. Available features include: Speed warnings above a pre-selected speed, top end speed limits, audio volume limiter & a seat belt audio mute option until both the driver and front seat passenger are both buckled up. Couple these with the industry first Buckle-to-Drive feature and your kids are well on their way to years of safer driving.

These are just a few of the amazing new features from GM that are designed to keep you safely on the road and free from trouble. To explore even more impressive safety tech please visit Chevy's safety site for more information. Next time we’ll explore convenience and comfort features that you didn’t know you needed (until now!).

Miles of Smiles,

Mike Hewlett

It's Truck Month!

The Evolution of the Chevrolet Truck

In honor of Chevrolet Truck Month, Don Hewlett Chevrolet wanted to pay homage to the truck that has been around for over a century and remains one of America’s favorites. 

The Legend Begins! 

1918
The 1918 One-Ton has the distinction of being the first purpose-built Chevrolet truck. With a 36 horsepower engine, the One-Ton had a MSRP of $1,325. By the way, the price of gas in 1918 was $0.25 gallon.

1929

Chevrolet introduced the first truck in the industry to feature an OHV 6-cylinder engine and new steel disc wheels. With a 46 horsepower engine, the MSRP was $400.

1938

With a stylish vertical grille, swept fenders and a new front bumper, this Chevy half-ton had 78 horsepower and an MSRP of $592.

1947
America welcomed the 3100 Series. The new postwar design offered a 3 person seat, cab corner windows, a heater/defroster system and an in-dash radio. All for $1,087.

1955

With an MSRP of $1,981, the Chevrolet 3124 Series also known as the “executive truck” was designed with car-inspired features. With a 3.85L Inline Six engine this 123 horsepower truck paved the way for the ElCamino.

1967

The C/K10 Series offered a wide choice of 6-cylinder plus small and big block V8 engines. This clean and iconic design of trucks had an MSRP of $2,408.

1973

The year of the one-ton dually! This heavy duty hauler was the first crew cab to market and considered by many to be the first modern heavy-duty pickup truck. With 155 horsepower, this 5.7L V8 engine was a welcomed improvement over the previous generation.

1988

The C/K 1500 was the fourth generation of the C/K series pickups and the first to be on the all-new GMT400 platform. Performing impressively and winning the Indy Challenge Trophy, this truck averaged over 103 mph for 24 hours as it covered 2,483.085 miles in 999.234 laps.

1999

The Silverado 1500 became a stand-alone model for the first time with the new GMT800 platform offering a more muscular take on the aerodynamic design of the previous generations. That same year, the new line of VortecTM V8 engines were introduced in addition to the driver message center.

2007

The second generation of Silverado was introduced offering improved efficiency along with a simple, modern and powerful new look. The 2000 Silverado was named the North American Truck of the Year. The MSRP on this model was $34,990.

2018

Celebrating a centennial of strength and dependability!

Chevy trucks have been helping people get things done for over 100 years. From the versatile and efficient Colorado, and the strong and advanced all-new Silverado, to the legendary capability of Silverado HD, if you’ve got a job to do, there’s a Chevy truck that’s ready to do it! Don Hewlett Chevrolet has nearly 400 new and pre-owned trucks in stock.

For more information on Chevy trucks throughout the ages visit the Chevy Truck Legends website.

20+ Years of Service

    You can often gauge a company’s success by the longevity and loyalty of their customers and employees. Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick's service department is a perfect example of success. Seven employees have over twenty years of employment at the dealership.  All of them starting their careers at the old Don Hewlett store in downtown Georgetown.

     Cedric, Gary, James, Luis, Paul, Rob and Roy,  have over twenty years of building relationships and servicing vehicles that are often passed down from generation to generation. Gary Schneider, has enjoyed the family atmosphere at Hewlett. He said, "A lot has changed in the twenty-four years I've worked here. It's an amazing experience to watch the dealership grow and see familiar faces throughout the years."

     Paul Conrad has served twenty-six years with the organization and is grateful for the experience and the work community.  His favorite part of the job is providing service to our incredible customers, and their families.

     Luis Rodriguez reflected on his time at the dealership and said, "The Hewlett's are great people to work for. They provide a work environment that feels like family."  All of these men have perfected their crafts and have become important parts of the Hewlett organization forming lifelong relationships with customers through their experience and knowledge. These incredibly hardworking employees set the standard and serve as mentors for future employees.

     Mike Hewlett, who works alongside these men each day, said that he was extremely proud to have such seasoned employees represent the family brand.   The contributions that they have made to the organization are appreciated.  So, the next time you are servicing your vehicle at Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick, remember, your vehicle is in good hands.  Our dedicated employees look forward to serving you and generations to come. 

Roy Campa, Paul Conrad, Rob Elliott, James Evans, Cedric Adams, Gary Schneider, Luis Rodriguez