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  • SALK Day 15 – Camelback Toyota

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    Ruth Carter

    Today’s sponsor is Camelback Toyota.  Have you seen their new facility?  It’s gorgeous!  They make getting your car serviced as relaxing as possible.  Here are the top five reasons why you should get your car serviced at their facility.

    1. Outstanding Service: The service department staff is known for being prompt, knowledgeable, and not pressuring customers into services that they don’t need.  Their website also has a new feature where you can schedule an appointment online.  Last year, I had my first dead battery ever.  It happened late on a Friday afternoon.  I called Camelback Toyota and explained the situation.  I had gotten a jump and was on my way over to their shop.  The service department stayed open past 5pm so they could receive my car and made sure that I had a ride home.  I received a call from them early the next day telling me that there was nothing wrong besides the battery and that my car was ready to be picked up.
    2. Free Food:  Camelback Toyota upgraded their customer lounge in their new facility.  The lounge itself is huge with comfortable chairs.  There’s also a cafe with free coffee and water.  They serve free bagels and fruit in the morning and free sandwiches in the afternoon.
    3. Free iPads:  The customer lounge at Camelback Toyota is equipped with free Wi-Fi.  You can also check out an iPad for free.  You can play a relaxing game of Scrabble while you’re waiting for your service to be completed.
    4. Massage Chairs:  There are actually two customer lounges at Camelback Toyota.  There’s the main lounge downstairs and there is a “quiet lounge” upstairs.  The quiet lounge has televisions and comfortable chairs for people who don’t want to experience the hussle and bussle of a car dealership or who want a quiet environment to get work done.  The quiet lounge also had little booths that have massage chairs and televisions in them.  You can relax, get a massage, and watch the program of your choice.  If you’re still enjoying your massage when your car is ready, there is no expectation that you’ll cut your massage short if you don’t want to.
    5. Fantastic Customer Service:  One of the reasons why I bought a Toyota is because of its reliability.  I have never had a major problem with any of my cars, so I only need it to be serviced a few times a year.    It astounds me that the cashier at the service center always remembers who I am.  She must see hundreds of people every week.  She is the embodiment of Camelback Toyota’s commitment to their customers and providing award winning customer service.

    Consider using Camelback Toyota for your future service needs.  You can find Camelback Toyota on the web, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Camelback Toyota.   For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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  • SALK Day 14 – Camelback Toyota

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    Ruth Carter

    Many people dread car shopping because they are afraid of high-pressure sales persons and being ripped off.  Camelback Toyota makes buying a car a pleasant and personalized experience.

    3rd generation Toyota Prius G (2009/5 - )
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    Camelback Toyota is many people’s preferred location to shop for a car.  People have been known to travel to Phoenix from as far as Tucson and Sierra Vista for Camelback Toyota’s award-winning customer service.  The sales people are known for being knowledgeable and friendly. They do not use high pressure tactics.  Instead they listen to buyers’ needs, respect their budgets, and match them with the right vehicle.

    Established in 1988, Camelback Toyota has brand new, 9.6 acre, state of the art facility located at Camelback Road and 16th Street in Phoenix.  You can search their online inventory of over 500 new and previously owned cars, trucks, and SUVs before coming down to their showroom. Camelback Toyota is currently offering some exceptional details on some of its most popular vehicles:

    • 2010 Corolla:  $750 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2010 Prius:  $750 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2010 Yaris:  $500 Rebate or 0% for 60 months
    • 2010 Highlander (hybrid):  $2000 Rebate or 0.9% for 60 months
    • 2011 Camry (gas & hybrid):  $1000 Rebate or 0% for 60 months
    • 2011 Tundra:  $2000-2750 Rebate or 0% for 60 months

    Be sure to check out their lease specials too, including special offers on the 2011 Camry (gas and hybrid), the 2011 Rav4, the 2011 Sienna, the 2010 Corolla, and the 2010 Prius.

    I bought my car at Camelback Toyota four years ago.  I wanted a car that was dependable, affordable, and that I could comfortably drive with my petite frame.  Camelback Toyota had the right car for me.  My salesperson was friendly and understood my needs.  He helped me find a car that had all the features I needed and did not try to up-sell me with things I did not need or want.  He respected how hard it was for me to make a decision to buy a car and was willing to negotiate a price and payment plan that fit my budget.   I was pleasantly surprised when they gave me a better deal than what I was willing to pay.

    You can find Camelback Toyota on the web, Facebook, and Twitter.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Camelback Toyota.   For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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  • SALK Day 13 – Friendships Through Social Media

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    Ruth Carter

    Today’s sponsor is my friend, Debbie Walker, who is an outspoken blogger and podcaster.  She asked me to write about how our involvement in “social media type events” led to friendships between participants.

    Phoenix is a city known for its transplants.  It seems like everyone here moved from somewhere else.  This is also a city where it is hard to find new friends and establish a sense of community.  This was a complaint I heard all the time when I was a therapist.  My suggestion to my clients was to get involved in activities that they enjoyed and that would lead to meeting people with similar interests.   Social media has made this process even easier.

    #EVFN San Tan Brewery
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    There are a host of events that are organized through social media that bring together people who otherwise would probably never meet.  Some of these local events are Podcamp AZ, #evfn, Ignite Phoenix, and events by Improv AZ.  Some of these events are educational and some are just for fun, but they all involve smart witty people who want to meet and converse with other smart witty people.

    One of the wonderful things about making connections through “social media type events” is that it facilitates friendship between diverse people.  For most of us, “social media type events” are what we do in our free time.  By day, we’re advertisers, teachers, writers, students, and business owners.  Most of us are people whose paths wouldn’t otherwise cross if it weren’t for our shared interest in social media and volunteering at social media events.

    The best thing about these events is that they constantly bring other people into the mix.  None of these events involve an exclusive group.  We always welcome new friendly people.  It can be daunting to be the new person at an event, but the people that attend these events are always willing to talk to the new guy.  I was once the new guy and I was petrified of attending an event where I didn’t know anyone.  I started with a prank event where I met one person.  He invited me to be part of the core organizers of Improv AZ.  That led to me learning about, presenting at, and now volunteering with Ignite Phoenix.  My conversations with these fantastic people led to my interest in podcasting and blogging which led to my invovlement with PodcampAZ.  Somewhere in there I also added the Social Media Club Phoenix and #evfn.  The people who were strangers to me two years ago are now some of my closest friends.

    Sponsor A Law Kid is my endeavor to pay for my last semester of law school. Today’s sponsor is Debbie Walker. For more information about Sponsor A Law Kid or to see what days are still available for sponsorship, visit my Sponsor A Law Kid page.

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