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Milton Ruben loves nothing more than giving away stuff to our wonderful CSRA community! If you haven't yet heard about our DriveBaby™ Contest, you are missing out!  This $1000 scholarship opportunity is based out of our search for a precious, innocent face to represent our Superstore in commercials, photos, and other media materials.  The contest has been running for a couple months now, and we've already had several beautiful babies compete - and win!  So how can you not only join the effort, but up your ante to win?   Kylee, our March DriveBaby™ Photo Contest Winner! 1. Enter Early -This is not one of those situations where you swoop in at the last minute and attack with a final bid of three cents, stealing that collector's lunch box from some poor soul on e-Bay with zero remorse.  This is one of those annoying situations where that pesty early bird packs some earthy protein goodness.... or a scholarship and a RC toy Corvette Stingray. The longer your child's picture is on our app, the more opportunity people have to see his or her precious face, and choose them to be our DriveBaby™! 2. Share Your Story - Put some oomph! behind that precious face by personalizing it! Remember that a lot of people who are going to see this photo know absolutely nothing about your kid - but if you tell them something infinitely cute about them (ex: "Her best friend in the whole world is her daddy!") you might sway them to the power of those puppy dog eyes.  Especially if it ties in to the photo! (If you want to put even more fluffy backstory, send me your kid's story and why they should win at socialmedia@miltonruben.com.  I'll share the photo and the story!*) Maya, our April DriveBaby™ Photo Contest First Place Winner! 3. Share the Link to the DriveBaby™ Contest App - You have supportive friends, family, and acquaintances you haven't spoken to in four years, right? They would love to support the widespread adorableness of your kid, right?  Well, if you never tell them how to support the widespread adorableness of your kid, it's going to be tough to tug and their heartstrings isn't it?  Share the app and direct them to "like" the photo of your kid - consider it their investment in your child's education! (Can a click be a tax write-off?) 4. Comment & Like Our DriveBaby™ Contest Posts - The voodoo of the Facebook News Feed is a lot like high school; The more someone is talking about something, the more it's going to come up, and the more people will see it, and start talking about it again.  It's a vicious cycle, but it's going to get that photo of your pride and joy more eye traffic - which means more likes!   Our May DriveBaby™ Photo Contest winners 5. Keep trying! - You can keep entering every month until you win the Grand Prize!  What's the worst that could happen? You end up getting enough Toys-R-Us gift cards to cover the entire Christmas shopping fandango? Who's child will be the next DriveBaby™? It could be yours!   There you have it!  Just a few ways you can improve your chances to make your kid a CSRA star!  For more information (and the fine print), see our Facebook Contest App at http://bit.ly/DriveBabyContest.   And, of course, have your kid practice our famous phrase, "Drive Baby Dot Com - Click Click!" *Story must be sent at least 7 days before the end of the contest for that month. This post was written by Milton Ruben Social Media Specialist, Heather Cortright.

It's finally here.  Years of all-nighters, testing the reaches of caffeine, sleep-deprivation, and your own will power has finally paid off and now you have an extraordinarily pricey piece of paper to call your own. Questions of "what's next" hail down from friends, family, friends of the family, distant cousins that were invited to your graduation party that frequently compare you to how you were "deeees big!" the last time they saw you. This whole "real world" concept is getting scary all of the sudden. Life-altering decisions that no longer simmer down to the mystery meatloaf or starch-ridden chicken fingers in the student union are getting heavy. (Thanks, guys.)  Fortunately, we can help.  Well, not with that impending student loan payment or your Nana constantly pestering about when you're going to settle down and give her some great grandchildren.  But we can help you celebrate your newfound independence by clearing up some questions you might have about your first big investment - a new car. Our sales teams put their heads together to come up with a comprehensive list of recent-college-grad-friendly vehicles and why you might want to consider them for your first "real world" job.  All of these vehicles qualify for our exclusive college student discount ( Chevrolet, Toyota, Dodge Jeep). Jeep Patriot: "BEST PRICED SUV IN AMERICA"  Perfect for the tight budget, the Patriot sports the traditional Jeep "rough and tumble" look, has trunk capacity for growing hobbies (or roof rack options to strap up the kayak), the off-road capability to reach new heights, and averages 30 MPG on the highway (road trip anyone?).  This vehicle is up for anything. Jeep Cherokee: "THE RESTLESS ARE ALWAYS READY" An affordable entry-level option that still gives you a new, classy look, room for moving cross-country with 2nd and 3rd row seats that fold down, or escorting friends for a night on the town, and has the 490 mile range stamina to get home for Thanksgiving dinner, and the four-wheel drive to make it back in time for work in a freak ice storm. (We can't say those don't happen anymore!) Dodge Dart: "A RUDE AWAKENING FOR SLEEPY CARS."  Performance meets practical in this compact sedan with a lower price point for a quality vehicle without compromising that sleek, smooth design.  Its low maintenance costs double with the far more than reasonable 41 highway MPG to make it a dream come true while you're enjoying the sporty-feeling drive and leaving other cars behind to admire your signature racetrack taillamp.   Toyota Camry or Corolla: "ONE HECK OF A RIDE." There's a reason Toyota's compact sedans are everywhere - reliability makes this car an economical long-term investment. Drivers new to the city (and parallel parking) may be swayed by the ease these vehicles can squeeze into small spaces. The Camry has a little more room in the trunk for that brand new luggage Uncle Lenny gave you, but both cars are accommodated with plenty of space and a lofty resale value, while the Corolla offers the updated exterior to allow you a ride with style. Check out our Buy 1, Drive 2 Camry deal happening now at Milton Ruben Toyota - Limited time only! Expires 6/2/14.   Scion TC or xB: "PACKS A PUNCH." Scion markets to its favorite target audience - the hip, plugged in, advanced and modern college-age crowd.  Innovative exterior design reflects updated interior technology, with a conscious effort to make the vehicle accessible - no hassle pricing.  Express yourself by designing your own vehicle and special-ordering exactly the car you want - no gimmicks, no surprises. Chevy Sonic: "ARE YOU GAME?" Here's your chance at all the bells and whistles of a brand new car without the sticker shock! Sonics are affordable, have 5-star safety features, and the updated technology in available features - back up camera, remote start, parking sensors, satellite radio and navigation.  And let's not forget the turbo-charged engine reaching up to 40MPG on the highway, as well as it's eligibility for Chevy's Student Discount Program. Chevy Cruze: "WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T HAVE IT ALL?" If you're looking for a Chevy with a little more room to stretch out without compromising at the pump, the Cruze has it.  Its modern exterior won't lead you astray as the cutting edge interior technology is literally award-winning, giving you the power of a V6 with the efficiency of four cylinders.  But don't let those beautiful 40+ miles to the gallon fool you - cargo space is not scarce in the Cruze.  You can lower the rear seats and stuff the trunk with anything and everything your heart desires.   Each vehicle across the industry has its advantages - and these are sure to be a good fit for your brand new "real world" conquering life.  Of course, there are plenty to choose from on our Superstore lot.  When in doubt, shop around! Come in and ask to see our inventory, or check it out online.  Either way, being a "grown up" is stressful enough. Your first post-college car is a big deal, and you should be happy with your choice (and the price).   Hopefully this helped answer some questions and narrow down your choices.  Happy shopping! And congratulations!

Here's a little video that Ray Lockamy did for us to show you how to pair your phone with your 2014 Chevrolet Equinox! For more videos from Milton Ruben Superstore visit our YouTube channel! For your future vehicle come see us online at http://www.DriveBaby.com or in person at 3514 Washington Road in beautiful Augusta, GA.

De'Shon Taylor from Milton Ruben Toyota was kind enough to do demonstrations on how to pair your bluetooth with your 2013 Toyota Sienna and 2013 Toyota Camry. Even though this was demonstrated on the Toyota Sienna, you can follow these steps on the Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Sequoia. Even though this was demonstrated on the Toyota Camry, you can follow these steps on the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Tacoma. For any other Toyota needs, come see us in person at 3510 Washington Road in beautiful Augusta, Georgia. If you can't meet us in person, come see us online at http://www.DriveBaby.com!

Watch closely as this dad gives his daughter the game show of her life! At Milton Ruben Toyota, we very much enjoy being allowed to share in your precious moments.

Today, we are going to join Milton Ruben Chevrolet's Aaron Thompson while he gives us pointers on how to fill your tires, check your fluids, and tend to your wiper blades. For more tips, or to schedule service, call Milton Ruben at 706-868-0588 or visit our website.