In the coming months, numerous tax systems will be voted on and/or implemented. The state of Connecticut has proposed a bill that would change the current dynamics of the automobile industry.

In addition to taxes on purchased vehicles, a new bill will propose that any car that is traded-in will be subjected to taxes as well! You will be charged on the car you are trading in, as well as the car that you are purchasing. This in essence creates a double tax situation.

The only other state to have accomplished something like this is California. Regardless of where you stand on this topic, Maritime Chevrolet urges you to make your voice heard!

You can reach Governor Lamont with your issues at this link: https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/Contact/Email-Governor-Lamont

You can also sign this petition which will be presented to the Connecticut legislature!https://p2a.co/O5jvR6E

Again, make your voice heard Fairfield!

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Sarah Brinsley

Maritime’s Employee of the Month

Whether you recognize her from a visit to our store, or you may have seen her in one of our Maritime Walk-Through Videos, Sarah Brinsley is always on the move at Maritime Chevrolet. With everything she brings to our dealership, Sarah has been awarded Maritime’s Employee of the Month!

Whether you are just looking at her Maritime videos, or walking into our dealership for the first time, we are certain that Sarah will be there to greet you with a smile.

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Blaze New Trails!

Every year brings different deals, and different experiences within the automobile industry. Some models are discontinued, while some are created. The Chevrolet Blazer was just lucky enough to be reintroduced after decades long hiatus, and it has created a HUGE impact.

With numerous reviews and TONS of praise, the Blazer looks to be a great addition to the Chevrolet Family. Maritime Chevrolet has numerous in stock, and we welcome you to take a test drive. You may not want to get out!

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Car Care: Keep Your Energy Up This Winter

They get you going, day in and day out, and nobody gives them a second thought until there’s a problem; however, there are some distinct signs of battery distress if you know what to look for. Here are some pointers to help prevent you from breaking down this winter.

Slow starts: Starting an engine when it’s sub-zero outside takes a lot of energy. To achieve reliable cold starts in freezing weather, your battery must supply a lot of electrical current. When you notice yourself crossing your fingers as your lights dim and your engine’s rhythm gets slower and slower, it’s time to be concerned.

One cause of this may be the battery itself. Before you condemn it, though, your service department can perform some checks. Electricity flows best through clean, tight connections, and that’s the first thing your mechanic will check. Over time, corrosion can build up on cables where the battery connects to the electrical system. Instead of conducting the juice, this corrosion acts as an insulator, meaning power can’t flow. When power can’t flow, you can’t go. Starts will be slow and nerve-wracking, and the battery itself may not charge back up.

It may not be the battery: A low battery might not be the cause of your problems, but a symptom. If the charging system can’t top up the battery , you’ll be stuck. Alternator problems sometimes show up as noticeable flickers from the lights. If your car has a voltmeter, you may notice the needle hanging lower than usual. It’s easy for a service professional to check that your charging system is putting out the proper voltage. And if it’s not, they’ll know what to do to get it back to its old energetic self.

Even if you don’t suspect any problems with your battery, it’s worth checking the next time your car is in for service. Our expert technicians will let you know if you need a new battery, or just a repair to your current one. Just a few minutes during a routine oil change can save you several hours of aggravation caused by a lackluster battery.

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A piece of chocolate a day keeping the doctor away?

When one imagines the kind of indulgences that quickly derail diets, chocolate is certainly one of the first things to come to mind. It may come as something of a surprise, however, to learn that there are actually a number of health benefits to eating chocolate.Before you go grab a whole handful of chocolate candies, it is important to understand the caveats. If you eat chocolate with reckless abandon, you will gain unwanted weight. Commercial chocolate products are high in added fat and refined sugar, which adds up to unnecessary calories. Eating chocolate to excess puts you at risk not only for weight gain, but also for high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. As such, you should always eat chocolate in moderation; using a calorie-counting app to monitor your intake will help prevent adding on extra pounds.It is also important to note that not all chocolate is created equal. Of all varieties of chocolate, dark chocolate, cacao and cocoa are considered by several experts to have the most beneficial qualities. According to Scientific American, a 2012 review of 20 different studies found that daily, moderated consumption of dark chocolate or cocoa resulted in an average drop of two to three points in blood pressure readings over a period of time.To be sure that you are getting the proper benefits, Mary Engler, Ph.D., a professor of physiological nursing at the University of California at San Francisco, recommends to Women’s Health that, in a day, you eat no more than seven ounces of chocolate that consists of no less than 70 percent cacao or cocoa.Just what are those benefits, though?Antioxidants

According to WebMD, if a chocolate product contains a sizable amount of nonfat cocoa solids, then it tends to have a high level of antioxidants. Dark chocolate in particular contains a great deal of antioxidants, which help rid your body of cell-damaging free radicals. Steady consumption of antioxidant-rich foods is associated with a lowered risk of cancer and a slowing of the aging process.Reduced heart attack risk

The presence of flavanols in cocoa not only introduces antioxidants into the body, but the flavanols are also the ingredient best associated with lowered blood pressure and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. According to Diane Becker, M.P.H., Sc.D., a researcher at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, daily consumption of flavanol-rich dark chocolate can reduce the risk of heart attack by up to 50 percent due to its connection with slowing clotting in blood vessels.Weight loss

Over-consuming chocolate will lead to gaining unnecessary weight, but according to the University of Copenhagen, tempered chocolate intake can actually help you shed pounds. The research also showed that eating a small amount of dark chocolate on a daily basis helps curb your appetite for other sweets and fatty foods. By indulging your sweet tooth within reason, you will better overcome the mental hurdle that comes with cutting junk foods out of your diet.Rich in essential vitamins and minerals

Another added benefit of dark chocolate in particular is its high potassium, copper, magnesium and iron content. These vitamins and minerals are key components to ensuring your health: copper and potassium are useful in lowering your risk of stroke and heart disease; iron helps prevent anemia; and magnesium fights high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.Again, it should be noted that chocolate will only prove beneficial for your health if you consume it in an appropriate fashion.

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Old Icon, New Look

When people think Chevy, numerous cars come to mind. Corvette, Silverado, Bel-Air– the list can go on and on. Chevy has remained innovative through the years, that it goes without saying that the brand has always looked forward. This year however, Chevrolet looked back. In 2019, Chevy is bringing back the Blazer. Look to a brighter future with an American icon. Test drive one today at Maritime Chevy. For more information and schedule a test drive, click here: https://www.maritimechevy.com/models/2019-chevrolet-blazer

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Groove Your Way into Trivia with Maritime Chevrolet!

The Greenwich Alliance for Education, and Maritime Chevrolet are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the year 1969 with a Trivia Night, Silent Auction! The event will be held on February 22 beginning at 7:00PM.

Dinner and drinks will also be made available. Proceeds will be used to raise funds for the Alliance Scholarship Fund. You can also donate knowing that an extremely generous donor has volunteered to match all donations (up to $25,000) for this event as well! Additionally, you can donate items to be auctioned.

Be a part of a great cause, and join Maritime Chevrolet in an event that is sure to be far out, man. For more information and tickets, please visit: https://greenwichalliance.schoolauction.net/trivia2019/

Disaster Preparedness Training

Disasters happen. It is extremely important to ensure your safety when the worst happens. From 8AM to 2PM on March 2nd at the Fairfield Regional Fire School Classroom, learn basics in disaster response, including disaster psychology, medical operations and team operations. Upon course completion, attendees have the opportunity to join the Fairfield C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team). Register online here: https://www.fairfieldct.org/Community-Emergency-Response-Team.

Jen Edney Photography Exhibit

Sailing is a sport that requires dedication, training and a lot of willpower. Jen Edney is a photographer who captures all of it. Specializing in sailing photojournalism, Jen has clocked over 50,000 offshore miles in her time as a photographer. Her work has placed her in National Geographic’s list of :Nine Female Photographers who Push the Limits”. Her exhibit is on show at the Fairfield Museum and History Center from February 28 to April 28, 2019. For more information click here: https://www.fairfieldhistory.org/exhibitions-2/images/

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New Year, Big Changes

At Maritime Chevy, we’re constantly innovating and looking for new ways to ensure your experience with us is nothing short of exceptional. We feel that if we’re not actively working to improve as a business, we’re not doing our best.

After viewing the current trends at other dealerships, we noticed many customers were saying that they felt pressured to buy a car “right then and there”. We took these suggestions to heart. Beginning in January 2019, we will get rid of a commission-based sales structure.

Our product specialists will no longer be paid on commission. This means for you, the client, that you can walk in to our dealership knowing that you will not be pressured into making that purchase.

Take a test drive. Sit in that new Chevy. Look at the options.

Whether you walk out of our dealership with new keys in hand or not, our goal is to make sure that the entire experience was even better than you could have hoped for. To learn more about our dealership, visit us here https://goo.gl/b72RLw.

Old Icon, New Look

When people think Chevy, numerous cars come to mind. Corvette, Silverado, Bel-Air– the list can go on and on. Chevy has remained innovative through the years, that it goes without saying that the brand has always looked forward. This year however, Chevrolet looked back.

In 2019, Chevy is bringing back the Blazer. Look to a brighter future with an American icon. Test drive one today at Maritime Chevy. For more information, click here: https://goo.gl/7xky6y

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A Journey to Find the Perfect Bulb Light bulbs, they brighten up our lives. Ok, that was a lame pun, but after trying to move into my new house at 9:00PM, I realized most, if not all the light bulbs in my house were out. So I decided that I needed to do some lightbulb shopping. Now, I love to research everything about a product before I buy it. I want to make sure that I’m getting the most return on my investment that I can (take that Business 101). So, thus began my search into a rabbit hole. When I go to the hardware store (or IKEA), I see numerous different brands, technologies, and most importantly-prices. Incandescent, fluorescent, LED, the list goes on and on. So doing what I do best, I went down the rabbit hole of light bulbs. Here’s what I found. Incandescent is what I am most familiar with. Surprisingly, they burn the hottest which in turn uses more energy. I like to take care of the environment when I can, so I opted out of these ones. Plus, more energy means higher bills, right? Moving on from incandescent, I found myself staring at the world of fluorescent lights. While fluorescents offer energy efficiency, a long-light life and other cool features, the lights reminded me too much of an office workspace. Maybe these lights would work great for a garage or a workshop, but not where I live. At this point I thought I was set on the tried and tested incandescent lights. Then I found LEDs. LED lights appear to be the newest thing in lighting technology. They last up to 60,000 hours and cost a fraction of a penny to operate. So I did what any good son would do-I convinced my parents to get one for their home to see what it would look like before I invested in one. I helped them install an LED kitchen light, and it was so bright I’m sure the sun was even a bit jealous. I was sold. Some might even call it the light at the end of the tunnel. I bought enough LED lights to elevate my home to a new level of visibility. What I was not expecting was the dirty walls and floors to also be illuminated. So thus began my next quest-the best cleaning supplies. Aleks WilmsMarketing SpecialistMaritime Chevrolet

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Katonah Museum of Arts Exhibit

On January 25, beginning at 3:00PM, the Katonah Museum of Art is inviting all families for a great night full of games, projects and activity stations! It doesn’t matter the age, being able to release some energy while still being cooped up inside is always a great way to avoid the brisk chilly air outside. The new exhibit, Outrageous Ornament: Extreme Jewelry in the 21st Century is also open for those needing that little bit of inspiration. More information can be found here: https://goo.gl/kfN5yX

Summer Planning at Darien High School

One cherished memory for many adults is their time at summer camp. On January 26th, the Tips on Trips and Camps Fair will be hosting a Summer Camp event at Darien High School for parents to see what is available. Come meet directors and camp counselors to make sure your kids don’t stay home bored all summer! For more information, visit: https://goo.gl/tcSXTC

Bridal Show

Are wedding bells in the near future for you or a loved one? If so, clear your schedules on January 27th and make sure to get your tickets for the 2019 Winter Bridal Expo! Held in Shelton, this event is one you don’t want to miss if you’re still unsure of what dress you want to make your wedding day that much better. For more information, click here: https://goo.gl/TRzhWY

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Christmas can be a chaotic time for everyone. Your time is consumed by preparing your home for visitors, shopping for friends and family, cooking, entertaining, and much more. Let’s not leave out that you are still trying to maintain your day-to-day duties like working and parenting. Luckily, there is a ton of crafty ways to make things quick and easy this holiday season. Check out some of the Christmas tips below if you’re looking for a little help.

1. Crafty Christmas containers are always a good idea. If you have some Pringles cans lying around, you can easily repurpose these cans into handy containers for cookies and other sweets. Cover the containers in wrapping paper and add a little bow or ribbon to the top. Don’t forget to add your own little creative flair! 2. A Charlie Brown Christmas was a great memory from our childhood. If you remember correctly, Charlie Brown’s scrawny tree and its lack of branches wasn’t one of the best trees in town. There is a way you won’t run into that same issue. Use shiny green tinsel to make your Christmas tree look fuller. Be sure to layer the tinsel on the inner branches to fill out the tree. The transformation will be remarkable. 3. No one wants to be the person that has to untangle the Christmas lights. Try making things a little less complicated this year by wrapping Christmas lights around a hanger to keep them from getting tangled. This will make next year a breeze. 4. When’s the last time you’ve added a little something festive to your hot chocolate? Well now is the time! Freeze whipped cream on a cookie sheet and use a cookie cutter to make a marshmallow like floater in your hot chocolate. It’s quick, easy, and fun for the kids. 5. Looking for something to do with those extra ornaments you have leftover from the tree? Try hanging the ornaments from a light fixture to transform it into a Christmas chandelier.

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