Oil Change for Hope is Back!
We’re launching our 12th annual Oil Change for Hope event through the entire month of May. All funds will go directly to Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, a non-profit organization that provides Emergency Assistance Grants to support local breast cancer patients and their families as they continuously fight to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with breast cancer treatment.
$1 of every Oil Change at all Apple Autos locations during the month of May will go towards Hope Chest — up to $10,000!
“Apple Autos partnership is truly one of a kind,” Hope Chest’s Executive Director, Jamie Flaws states. “Their support has helped us to raise awareness of the work we do and provided essential funding to help local women and their families. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with them again.”
In addition to oil changes, customers and employees will have the opportunity to make donations online and on-site at the dealerships, as well as show their support by visiting the Hope Chest store located on 3850 Shoreline Drive, Wayzata MN 55391.
About Hope Chest for Breast Cancer
No family should face financial ruin while they fight cancer. Hope Chest for Breast Cancer provides Emergency Assistance Grants to support local breast cancer patients and their families as they continuously fight to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with breast cancer treatment.
While patients focus on the fight for their lives, Hope Chest brings relief by:
- Helping patients stay in the comfort of their homes
- Keeping heat and lights on
- Putting nutritious food in their fridge
- Providing transportation and child care so they can attend treatments
The Hope Chest Story
Hope Chest for Breast Cancer founder Barbara Hensley lost her two sisters to breast cancer. She witnessed firsthand the financial challenges that breast cancer patients and their families face.
After meeting more patients and hearing their stories, Barbara knew something had to be done to ease the burdens that insurance doesn’t cover. So, she turned heartbreak into action. In 2001, Barbara resigned from her corporate executive position and founded Hope Chest for Breast Cancer. The first Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Resale Shop opened in Orono, Minnesota in November, 2002.
Hope Chest Commitment
Today, Hope Chest has grown from Barbara Hensley’s dream into an impactful, multifaceted organization with passionate, skilled staff and a dedicated Board of Directors. They are as committed as ever to the cause, because they believe that no family should face financial ruin while they fight cancer.
Get Involved!
Donate – Your financial donation provides immediate help.
Volunteer – It takes a village, and Hope Chest would love that village to include you. Please consider volunteering in their store, foundation office, or at events!
Shop – Excellent quality for an excellent cause.
As the days grow longer and the sun peeks through the clouds, a familiar feeling starts to bubble up – spring fever. It’s a time for new beginnings, fresh air, and maybe even a brand new car. And what better way to embrace the season’s spirit of renewal than with a cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV)?
This year, spring fever coincides with an exciting time in the EV market. Several highly anticipated models are set to hit the road, each offering something unique and thrilling for potential buyers. Here are just a few that deserve a spot on your spring shopping list:
Hot on the Market
Ford F-150 Lightning:
The iconic Ford F-150 gets a modern makeover with the all-electric Lightning. This truck offers the power and capability that F-150 owners have come to expect, with the added benefit of zero tailpipe emissions. Whether you’re a workaholic or a weekend warrior, the Lightning is a versatile option that can handle any task you throw its way.
Ford Mustang Mach-E:
Experience the thrill of the Mustang in a whole new way with the Mach-E. This electric muscle car delivers exhilarating performance and head-turning style. With its spacious interior and practical features, the Mach-E proves that going electric doesn’t mean sacrificing practicality.
Upcoming EV’s
2025 Ram Rev:
Set to hit showfloors this fall, Ram is known for its powerful trucks, and the Rev is no exception. This all-electric offering promises to retain the brand’s signature muscle while delivering the quiet efficiency of an EV. Whether you’re hauling gear for a weekend adventure or simply cruising down the highway, the Rev promises a smooth, capable ride.
Wagoneer S:
Luxury meets sustainability with the Wagoneer S. This Jeep sibling boasts a sleek design, spacious interior, and top-of-the-line technology. With its impressive range and premium features, the Wagoneer S is perfect for those who want an EV that doesn’t compromise on style or comfort.
Ram ProMaster EV:
Spring cleaning just got easier with the Ram ProMaster EV. This all-electric cargo van is perfect for businesses and individuals who need ample space and eco-friendly functionality. With its quiet operation and spacious interior, the ProMaster EV takes the hassle out of hauling and deliveries, all while minimizing your environmental impact.
These are just a few of the exciting EVs that are poised to make a splash this spring. With their innovative features, impressive ranges, and environmentally friendly approach, these vehicles offer a compelling reason to consider making the switch to electric. So, ditch the gas pump and embrace the future of driving. Spring fever has never felt so electric!
Bonus Tip: With various government incentives and tax credits available for EV purchases, now is a financially advantageous time to explore the electric vehicle market. Research the available options in your area to see what savings you might qualify for. Spring might be synonymous with new beginnings, but with the ever-evolving EV landscape, it also feels like the dawn of a new era in automotive history. Are you ready to be a part of it?
Discover the Difference a little Detail can make
Detailing services can help maintain the value of your vehicle and protect it from damage over time. But not only that, they also make your vehicle look and feel like-new! At Apple Ford Lincoln Apple Valley, we offer a variety of auto detailing services. Our detail experts are professional perfectionists, trained to handle every aspect of the detailing process, from a simple express wash and wax to a full exterior and interior detail.
Take advantage of our most popular package, the Express Wash and Wax for $85. The Wash and Wax is perfect for those who need a fast, affordable way to get their car looking shiny and clean. This service is all about providing a quick and dramatic improvement to the appearance of your vehicle, complete with a full-service car wash and hand applied wax.
Our Exterior Package starts at $179 and includes
- Pressure Wash Exterior
- Hand dry
- Buff/polish to remove scratches/swirls
- Produce glossy shine
- Rims and tires cleaned/dressed
- Wash windows
- Polish chrome
Our Interior Package starts at $179 and gives you
- Full vacuum of interior
- Clean/remove stains
- Wash floor mats
- Clean and dress all leather/vinyl/plastic surfaces
- Interior and exterior window wash
But if you’re looking for the top-of-the-line, most luxurious experience, (which, let’s be honest, you deserve) our Executive Detail package is the way to go. This service includes both the interior and exterior package and leaves your car looking, what we like to call, “Show Floor Ready.” All for $325.
A la carte options are also available! We also offer a range of individual services like headlight restoration, leather conditioning, and carpet shampooing. Whatever your needs, our professional technicians are here to help.
Call us to schedule your appointment today!
We’re closing out the year with full hearts and fuller trunks! This season, our community came together in a big way, making it a truly unforgettable holiday season.
Our Season of Giving campaign was a huge success. Thanks to our amazing community, we raised our goal of $75,000 for four local charities: Every Meal, The Link, Free Bikes 4 Kidz, and 360 Communities. These organizations are doing incredible work tackling hunger, homelessness, lack of transportation, and other critical issues in our community. Your generosity will make a real difference in countless lives.
And it wouldn’t be year-end without one of our all-time favorite campaigns. For the 5th year in a row we teamed up other dealers in the Twin Cities and Newgate School’s Wheels for Women program to give 12 incredible single moms cars for Christmas. Seeing the pure joy on their faces as they received their surprise was a moment we’ll never forget. But it wasn’t just about the cars – our amazing community filled those cars to the brim with toys, gift cards, game tickets, and so much more! The outpouring of love and support was truly heartwarming.
We’re so grateful to everyone who participated in both initiatives. Together, we’ve made a real difference this holiday season – bringing joy to 12 deserving families and supporting vital organizations that make our community a better place. Let’s carry this spirit of giving into the New Year and keep spreading the love and generosity!
Embrace the Season of Giving with Apple Autos
The spirit of generosity is alive and well at Apple Autos this holiday season. We’re excited to share that we are well on our way to reaching our $75,000 goal of giving back to local charities, having already achieved 44% of our target. The Season of Giving at Apple Autos has been a heartwarming journey, with numerous contributions that have made a meaningful impact in our community.
Because of our amazing customers, employees and community, we have donated 1,020 meal bags and over 1,780 pounds of food to local food shelves. These contributions are vital in providing nourishment to those facing challenging times. Additionally, we have proudly donated a collective amount of $33,531 to three incredible organizations: Every Meal, 360 Communities, and Free Bikes 4 Kidz. These organizations work tirelessly to support those who require assistance, and we are honored to be a part of their mission.
But the Season of Giving is far from over! In November, we’re ramping up our efforts by pledging to donate $25 for every new or used vehicle sold at any Apple Autos location to The Link. The Link is a remarkable organization dedicated to helping youth and families in poverty, and we are thrilled to contribute to their impactful mission.
As we approach the end of the year, we’re gearing up for our annual “12 Moms of Christmas” campaign. This heartwarming initiative sees us partnering with local dealers to gift 12 vehicles to 12 deserving single moms in our community. But that’s not all—our dear friends, Amy and Anugrah, are joining us to raise additional donations to stuff the trunks of these vehicles with toys, gift cards, and various services to pamper these moms and their children. Mark your calendars for 12/12/23, the day when we’ll be surprising these incredible moms with their new vehicles and the well-deserved treats they deserve. We invite you to follow along on our social media channels as we share the joy and heartwarming moments of the “12 Moms of Christmas.”
This holiday season, you can play your part in making a difference by choosing Apple Autos. When you purchase a vehicle with us, you’re not just getting a car; you’re also contributing to the Season of Giving, helping those in need in our community. Together, let’s make this holiday season a time of warmth, compassion, and the joy of giving.
Join us as we continue to pay it forward this holiday season with Apple Autos. Together, we can make a positive impact and spread the spirit of giving throughout our community.
Trunk or Treat at Apple Autos
Attention, mortals!
The spooky season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a ghoulishly good time at the “Trunk or Treat” event happening at four Apple Autos locations.
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, from 3-6pm, and join the fun-filled festivities in Apple Valley, Northfield, and Shakopee. We’ll have mortuary makeovers, goblin games, creepy crafts, an abundance of candy, and more!
Bring the kids and get ready for a hair-raising, spine-tingling Halloween experience like no other.
Come dressed to scare and we’ll see you there!
Happy haunting!
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Another year in the books, and another year that left us speechless. Alongside many friends and family, purple-heart veterean, William Bloedow joined us in honoring him during Military Appreciation Day at the Great Minnesota Get Together.
Together with Wells Fargo, we presented him with a payment-free 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, and filled it with gifts based on his interests of hiking, hunting, and fishing.
We continue to be floored by the generosity of our community and organizations like Military Warriors Support Foundation who work to ensure heroes like William have a smooth transition after their time in active duty.
At Apple Autos, we know buying a new vehicle can be one of the biggest & most exciting, purchases people make. That’s why this vehicle donation program, and partnership with Wells Fargo & Military Warriors Support Foundation, really hits home for us. It’s so rewarding to be able to provide a new car to a veteran and help remove the financial burden of a car payment for them.
We owe a big thanks to our amazing employees and customers, who help make it possible for us to give back and support our community and military service members in this way.
It was 1993, and the worst performing Ford store in the Twin Cities had recently fallen forward under a new owner and new name. And while fresh leadership and tasteful rebranding would certainly ensure lateral success, an entirely new philosophy was what was going to drive it high.
This new philosophy would require a bit of off-roading from the status-quo. It was time to put something new on the auto world map; time to give the automotive industry a brand-new reputation.
In revisiting all the brands we knew, companies we loved, and most memorable places we’d been, we found one common denominator. It wasn’t building aesthetics, the location, or even the product that stuck with us, it was always the people.
Today, 30 years later, we are humbled and grateful. For the fifth year in a row, Apple Autos was named a Star Tribune Top Workplace of 2023. Not only were we ranked #39, but we were also the top Automotive Dealer.
Since we opened our doors in 1993, we committed ourselves to building a culture that shattered industry stereotypes, and we started with our people.
We asked one of our employees who has been with us since the very beginning what one of his most memorable moments was with Apple Autos. He recalled the first time he went out to clean off cars after a heavy Minnesota snowfall in ’94.
“I noticed the owner was right there with us, dusting off the vehicles. It showed me that this was a place that worked more like a family than like a business. It was nice to be treated like a person rather than just an employee.”
We said it then, and still today. We have nothing of greater value than our people. They are the secret sauce to our success.
And we still believe the best is yet to come!
Don’t Get Screwed?
There’s an auto dealer stereotype. You’ve experienced it, or know someone who has. No one likes it. And yet, that stereotype continues to persist—and lots of people get screwed as a result.
Recently, we surveyed folks across social media about their auto buying, leasing and servicing experiences. And the frustrations poured in. People told us about all the ways in which they were mistreated, and misunderstood. The auto dealer stereotype seems alive and well in 2023.
But not here. Not at Apple Autos.
If we’ve achieved one thing over the past 30 years, it’s to be a welcome contrast to the auto dealer stereotype.
Which is why we’re launching a new idea today:
It’s simple: You won’t experience the auto dealer stereotype at Apple Autos.
Because we’ve got employee training and brand promises to ensure everyone gets treated with dignity and respect. For example, you can buy or lease any vehicle from us…take it home…use it…then bring it back within seven days for a full money refund, guaranteed. No questions asked. And no attitude given.
We’re not going to ask you to prove anything. Or treat you like you’re not worthy. Or question your ability.
We fight the auto dealer stereotype every single day. And win.
That’s what Don’t Get Screwed means.
It’s our stand against bad traditions, and dumb behavior. And it’s a potent reminder to ourselves that we have a high standard to uphold.
We hope you agree.
The Twin Cities Auto Show: What’s the Hype?
The Twin Cities Auto Show in Minnesota is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. It is an annual event that attracts thousands of visitors to the Minneapolis Convention Center for an up-close look at the latest cars, trucks, and SUVs from top automotive brands. But what makes the Twin Cities Auto Show so special, and why is it such a popular event?
First and foremost, the Twin Cities Auto Show is a great opportunity for visitors to see and test-drive the latest vehicles on the market. Many of the top automotive brands are present at the event, offering visitors the chance to see and compare their newest models side-by-side. From sporty coupes and powerful pickup trucks to spacious family vehicles and eco-friendly hybrids, there is something for every taste and budget at the Twin Cities Auto Show.
But the Twin Cities Auto Show is more than just a showcase for the latest vehicles. It is also a great place to learn about the latest trends in automotive technology and design. Visitors can attend seminars and workshops on topics like electric and hybrid vehicles, autonomous driving, and the latest safety features. They can also talk to experts in the automotive industry, including dealers, mechanics, and designers, to learn more about the vehicles they are interested in and get answers to any questions they may have.
Another reason the Twin Cities Auto Show is so popular is the incentives it offers on new vehicles. Many dealers offer special promotions and discounts to visitors during the event, making it a great time to buy a new car. Whether you are in the market for a new vehicle or just interested in seeing the latest models, the Twin Cities Auto Show is a great place to find deals and incentives on some of the most popular cars on the market.
The Twin Cities Auto Show also offers a fun and engaging atmosphere for visitors of all ages. There are interactive exhibits, games, and activities for children, as well as food and drink vendors, live music, and other entertainment options for adults. The event is a great place to spend a day with family and friends, exploring the latest vehicles and enjoying the many attractions the show has to offer.
In conclusion, the Twin Cities Auto Show in Minnesota is a highly attended and much-loved event that offers visitors the chance to see and test-drive the latest vehicles from top automotive brands. It is a great place to learn about the latest trends in automotive technology and design, as well as to take advantage of special promotions and discounts on new vehicles. With its fun and engaging atmosphere, the Twin Cities Auto Show is a great way to spend a day with family and friends, enjoying the many attractions the show has to offer.
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