Chrysler Brand & Vehicle Timeline

Pivotal Chrysler moments, by the Decade -

http://www.chryslerhistory.com/ does a fabulous job presenting the whole story.

I was curious how Chrysler became Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - Ram, so I've included the information that answers that question and I sprinkled in make and model information to keep it interesting.

To get a good look at the makes Chrysler is still manufacturing today, go to our new inventory page.

1900s - Dodge Brothers Company is founded

1920s -Walter P. Chrysler founds The

Chrysler Corporation; Chrysler buys Dodge; Plymouth is introduced; Desoto introduced

1930s - Mopar is launched

1950s -Chrysler introduces the Hemi

1960s -The Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Dart, Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Charger are released; Desoto is discontinued

1970s -Lee Iaccoca becomes CEO, Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager (the first mini-vans) are introduced; Dodge Challenger is released;Jeep Cherokee is introduced

1980s - Chrysler acquires Jeep with the purchase of American Motors Corporation; Ram name first used for Dodge trucks

1990s - Iaccoca retires, Daimler-Benz buys Chrysler changing the name to Daimler Chrysler; Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler are released, Chrysler Town & Country (mini-van) is released


2000s – Fiat and Chrysler create global alliance; Concorde is redesigned and released as Chrysler 300; Dodge SRT4, Dodge Charger, Dodge Journey and Dodge Avenger are introduced; Dodge Challenger is re-released; Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Liberty are introduced; Plymouth's last model year

2010s – Sebring is redesigned and renamed Chrysler 200; Ram trucks separate from Dodge and Dodge designs new branding; Dodge redesigns the Dodge Dart

To get a closer look at the makes Chrysler is still manufacturing today, go to our newinventory page.

Vehicle Maintenance

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 Do you know how often you should get an oil change? What if you use synthetic oil? How often should you replace your windshield wipers? Click below for a printable sheet you can keep in your car to remind you of your next service. Every car (and driver) is different, but this sheet will give you a good idea of how often you should service your vehicle, after all, it gets you where ever you need to go, right? A car is the 2nd most expensive investment most people make in their lives, so take good care of it :-) and it will last a very long time.

These guys know what they are doing. Many of them have worked at the Golling's Arena Service Center for 20 years or more. They are certified technicians and patient problem solvers. They will treat your car like their own.

The attachment is just a guide. If you have have particular questions definitely give us a call at 937-276-5056.If you see that we are missing any services, we will certainly add them, if you leave a comment.

Click here for your printable maintenance schedule

*We were having technical difficulties, but we figured it out and now it works.

Our Internet/Business Center

A few weeks ago weeks ago, our fearless leader decided to renovate a room for our Internet team. We had to tear out a wall, paint, and put down carpet. These pictures show the progression into our new Internet/Business Center, where we will be answering emails, creating blog posts, updating social media, contacting customers for service, and otherwise make Golling's the best place in town to buy a new or used car!

The room was pretty dirty after ripping down the wall.

Van-Con Construction was here through out the day working on the renovations. It started to look better after about the first week. It took awhile to decide what color carpet we wanted.   I'm not sure what they did to balance the floor, but it's impressively flat now.

One the carpet was installed, we were able to  get our desks in place.

 

Then they added the

(Dodge) Ram to the back wall...sweet, huh?

The huge white board will be where were display our activity. (I need one of those for my kids!)

Kay and Stefan say, "Hi!" Stop by Golling's Arena and see us! Thank you, Van-Con!

 

 

            

Dodge Viper

We had a Dodge Viper in for service last week (although we do not sell them we do service them).  I took this photo, then Tim Miller, our Service Manager, gave me a disc full of photos from the Dodge Viper Club!

Golling's Arena is an official sponsor of the Viper Club of Ohio. The cars pictured were on display at a charity event.

The Dodge Viper has been in production since 1991. It was created as a "concept car" in 1988, but picked up enough interest to be taken seriously. All Vipers are equipped with a V10 engine and manual transmission. The Viper's top speed is over 160 mph. It has large tires for taking tight corners.

The first design hit 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and 100 mph in less than 9.4 seconds. The fourth generation, in 2012 improved on this by reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and 100 mph in 7.6 seconds.

I like the gray one...

So, how much is a Viper? I found a 2006 Dodge Viper for $63,000. There were some 2010 models for sale for around $66,000. Dan Kirk, our General Manager at Gollings, said the 2013 Dodge Viper will be "$125,000, pretty well equipped."

Dodge is only making 1500 Dodge Vipers for 2013. Dealers must have a "High Performance" agreement to sell them, so make sure you ask good questions.