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We offer service contracts to extend basic coverage and to insure there aren't any of those unexpected repair bills in the future and to keep your vehicle on the road years longer! Not only can we extend the coverage. we have 5 different plans - each offering different levels of coverage. After reviewing the plans below, call or visit, and we will provide a free quote for you! Powertrain covers the major components on your vehicle and offers protection against major breakdowns. ENGINE: Engine block and cylinder heads and all internally lubricated parts including pistons, piston rings, pins and cylinder sleeves; crankshaft, pulley, main bearings, caps and bolts; connecting rods, rod bearings, caps and bolts; camshaft(s), camshaft bearings, buttons and plugs; timing gears and timing chain or belt; rocker arms, rocker arm pivots, shafts and bushings; intake and exhaust valves, springs, guides, adjusters, retainers and seats; pushrods and lifters; intake manifold; exhaust manifolds; balance shaft; water pump; fuel pump; thermostat; oil pump, cover, gears, pressure relief valve and screen; rotor housing, rotors, shims and silent shaft; all internal fasteners, nuts and bolts; turbocharger/supercharger assembly including boost valve and wastegate; seals and gaskets. TRANSMISSION: Transmission/transaxle case and all internally lubricated parts including ring and pinion gears; oil pump, cover, gears, housing and vanes; torque converter; valve body(s); throttle valve; valve pack; governor, gear and cover; parking gear and pawl; roll pins; sprags; sprockets; chain; springs; stator and shaft; pressure regulator valve; pressure switches; solenoids; bands; automatic transmission/transaxle clutch, drums, pistons and steel plates; planetary and sun gears; servos and rings; blockers; synchronizer hubs and keys; bearings; bushings; supports and shafts; control rings; yoke; extension housing; speedometer drive gears; accumulators and rings; adjusters; all internal fasteners, nuts and bolts; shift cover and forks; separate bell housing; transfer case and all internal parts contained within the transfer case; seals and gaskets. (STANDARD TRANSMISSION CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND ALL COMPONENT PARTS ARE NOT COVERED.) DRIVE AXLE: Differential/axle housing(s) and all internally lubricated parts including the axle flange; ring and pinion gear/carrier assembly; spider gears and bearings; pins; retainers; positraction clutches, plates and springs; cover; seals and gaskets. Silver offers all of the same features of Powertrain with the following additional benefits. STEERING: Steering gear housing and internal parts including control rings, valves, pinion shaft, pitman shaft, worm shaft and gear, sector shaft, bearings, adjusters; rack and pinion housing and internal parts including control valve, rack bellows, mounts, rack shaft and yoke, spool valve, bearings; power steering pump and internal parts including housing, reservoir, shaft and vanes; power steering pump mounting brackets; seals and gaskets. BRAKES: Master cylinder; vacuum or hydraulic brake booster assembly; hydraulic lines, hoses and fittings; brake pedal apply pin; seals and gaskets. (ABS COMPONENTS NOT COVERED.) AIR CONDITIONER: Condensor; compressor; evaporator; orifice/expansion; seals and gaskets. FRONT SUSPENSION: Upper and lower control arms, shafts and bushings; struts, housing and cartridge; spindle/steering knuckle and spindle support ELECTRICAL: Alternator housing and all internal parts including bearings, bushings, brushes, rectifier bridge, diodes, field coil and rotor; alternator mounting bracket; voltage regulator; starter motor housing and all internal parts including bushings, brushes, field windings, starter drive and solenoid. Gold offers all of the same features of Powertrain and Silver, with the following additional benefits. ENGINE: Oil pan; valve, timing and side covers; thermostat housing; water pump pulley; engine mounts; harmonic balancer; flex plate/flywheel and ring gear. TRANSMISSION: Oil pan; detent cable; kickdown link; TVI/throttle cable; vacuum modulator; transmission mounts. DRIVE AXLE: Constant velocity joints; slip joint; front wheel drive axles/half-shafts and wheel bearings; u-joints; couplings; flex disc; prop shafts; center support bearings. STEERING: Tie rods, idler and pitman arms, center/drag link, coupling and shafts; cooler lines. BRAKES: Compensator/proportioning valve; metering valve; calipers, piston, seal and dust boot; wheel cylinders, cups, seals, spring and dust boots; backing plate; brake adjusters; brake pedal, pedal lever and pedal pivot; parking brake cable; ABS component parts including control processor/module, pump, dump valve, wheel speed sensors, solenoids, accumulator, and pressure differential switch. AIR CONDITIONING: Accumulator; receiver drier; automatic temperature control programmer; clutch assembly including coil, disc and pulley; control cables; cutoff switch; serpentine belt tensioner, bearing and pulley. FRONT SUSPENSION: Wheel bearings; ball joints and bushings; kingpin and bushings; stabilizer bar, links and bushings; torsion bar, mounts and bushings; track bar, links and bushings. ELECTRICAL: Front and rear wiper motor, transmission and linkage; power window motor; window regulators; power seat motor; steering column multi-function switch and individual switches for turn signal, headlamp, dimmer, wiper, washer and speed control; mirror motor switch; brake light switch; neutral safety switch; glove box light switch; courtesy light switch; cooling fan relay; air control solenoid; air regulator valve; I.A.C. motor; electronic ignition module; electronic instrument panel module; ignition coil; engine distributor including shaft, gear, bushings and modules; throttle position sensor; vehicle speed sensor; M.A.P. sensor; knock sensor and barometric pressure sensor. Gold Plus offers all of the same features of Powertrain, Silver & Gold, with the following addition benefits. COOLING: Radiator, mounting brackets and coolant recovery tank; fan clutch, fan blades and motor; fan shroud; heater core; transmission cooler. FUEL: Fuel lines; fuel pressure regulator; level sending unit; fuel injectors and seals; injection pump; ESC systems; fuel injection control components including mixture control processor, throttle body assembly, cutoff valve, fuel rail, fuel distributor, trigger contacts, cold start valve, fuel injection valve, fuel accumulator; tank; tank door latch; tank filler neck and o-ring. AIR CONDITIONING: Compressor mounting brackets; idler pulley and bearings; air conditioning/heater blower motor. STEERING: Steering wheel tilt and telescoping mechanism. FRONT SUSPENSION: Coil and leaf springs, seats and bushings, leaf spring shackles; electronic level control components including pump, accumulator, lines and bags. REAR SUSPENSION: Upper and lower control arms, shafts and bushings; upper and lower ball joints; struts, housing and cartridge; wheel bearings; spindle/steering knuckle and spindle support; coil and leaf springs, seats and bushings, leaf spring shackles; track bars, links and bushings; electronic level control components including pump, accumulator, lines, bags; stabilizer bar, links and bushings. ELECTRICAL: Cruise control module, servo, cables and switches; instrument cluster including speedometer, odometer, tachometer and all gauges, warning indicators; burglar alarm or electronic entry systems including remote entry receiver, sender and module; door lock actuators; mirror motor; power window switch; power lock switch; rear window defogger; horn and relay; convertible top motor; sunroof motor; power antenna motor; electrical headlamp motor; power trunk/hatch release motor, switch and solenoid; power sliding door motor and switch; electronic control modules including body control module, electronic control unit, powertrain control module, transmission control module; electronic throttle control module; crank angle sensor; camshaft position sensor; throttle position motor; fuel pulse dampener; wide open throttle switch; thermo time switch; fuel pump relay; automatic temperature control sensor; ride height sensor and relay; oxygen (02) sensor; mass air flow sensor; manifold differential pressure sensor; coolant temperature sensor; OEM radio/graphic equalizer/cassette tape player/compact disc player. In addition to the same features of Powertrain, Silver, Gold & Gold Plus, Platinum expands to cover almost all assemblies of your vehicle, giving you the ultimate peace of mind protection. EXCEPT FOR: Brake linings, brake drums and rotors, disc brake pads, standard transmission clutch components, air bags, solar powered devices, hinges, glass, lenses, sealed beams, body parts and/or panels, trim, moldings, door handles, lock cylinders, tires, wheels, batteries, light bulbs, upholstery, paint, bright metal, freeze plugs, heater and radiator hoses, exhaust system, shock absorbers, audio, security or other systems not factory installed, work such as front-end alignment or wheel balancing, constant velocity joint boots, safety restraint systems, cellular phones, electronic transmitting devices (except for those specifically listed under silver, gold, or gold plus coverage), radar detectors, appliances, near object avoidance systems and all laser radar cruise control components, vinyl and convertible tops. For more information contact Milton Ruben Superstore at 1-877-844-6175 and ask for a Finance Manager.

What's a Vehicle Service Contract or Extended Vehicle Warranty? Most vehicles purchased these days come with a warranty. This is an agreement between the manufacturer and the customer that should anything break, malfunction, or otherwise go wrong with the vehicle within a certain period of time (typically 2 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first), then the manufacturer will repair or replace the component at no cost to the customer. Vehicle service agreements (also known as extended warranty plans) are designed to offer similar peace of mind by literally extending the length of time a customer can expect to receive such coverage. MYTH - I don't need to buy a vehicle service contract or extended warranty until my manufacturer's warranty expires. FACT - The newer your vehicle, the lower your rates will be. A common misconception is that you are buying double coverage if you purchase extended vehicle warranty coverage before your manufacturer's warranty expires. You are simply locking in the costs and rates now and protecting against increases in the future. You can also enjoy a much lower cost and additional features like roadside assistance until your extended auto warranty coverage goes into effect. The Cost of Waiting Maybe an extended vehicle warranty seems like a big cost right now. Or, maybe you believe that whatever small things may go wrong with your vehicle, it probably won't cost as much as a vehicle service contract or extended auto warranty. It only takes one expensive system or component to fail in your vehicle to make an extended warranty worth every penny. And, the longer you wait, the higher the costs will be for future repairs, too. Even if you're still covered by a manufacturer warranty, you shouldn't wait for benefits like roadside assistance and car rental reimbursement. The time is already right to cover your vehicle with an extended vehicle warranty plan. If you have any questions about vehicle warranties, give one of our Finance Managers here at Milton Ruben Superstore a call at 706.868.0588, or visit our dealership on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Thinking about buying your next new or used vehicle from Milton Ruben Superstore? Check out testimonials from some of our latest customers! We place great importance on providing our customers with an excellent buying experience, and we aim for 100% satisfaction. It's what has kept us in business for 30 years, and we hope what will keep us around for 30 more! See what they have to say, and when you are ready for your next vehicle, give us a call at 706.868.5454, check out our inventory at www.DriveBaby.com, or visit us in person at 3514 Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Ray Lockamy, Sales Consultant here at Milton Ruben Chevrolet, shares some of the best car deals going on this weekend: a Chevy Camaro in either red or white, and a Chevy Cruze in red or white! We look forward to seeing you this holiday weekend! Be sure to check out our inventory at www.DriveBaby.com, or visit us in person at 3514 Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Begun in January of 2011, the renovations at Milton Ruben Toyota are nearing completion. With the finishing work in progress and furnishings being delivered, we expect to be able to move in any week now. Catch a glimpse of the modernized facility here: Thanks to all Milton Ruben customers and employees for your patience during construction. We hope our new Toyota dealership will provide a comfortable and inviting place to purchase new Toyota and Scion vehicles, as well as a pleasant place to work. You can view our inventory of Toyota and Scion vehicles, or visit us in person on Washington Road in Augusta, GA. We welcome your questions - call us at 706.868.5454! We look forward to seeing you in our new building in the new year!

Become a part of the Milton Ruben Toyota team, as we expand our dealership in 2012: We are looking for ENTRY LEVEL LUBE TECHS, ENTRY LEVEL SERVICE ADVISORS, and SERVICE GREETERS / PORTERS. Milton Ruben Toyota places highest priority on guest service, and we are looking for candidates who are energetic, enthusiastic, and focused on providing optimal customer service. Must be able to resolve conflicts and create positive outcomes. Full-time and part-time positions available. Some Saturdays required. College students encouraged to apply. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a drug screening and background check. Send resume to Bob Holloway, Toyota Service Manager, at bholloway@miltonruben.com, or call Bob at 706.868.5454x221 to inquire.

John Nash, Certified Sales Consultant at Milton Ruben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, shares some of the best features of the 2012 Chrysler 300 in this video presentation. Ready for your next Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge or Ram? Contact John Nash to test drive a vehicle or to ask your questions by calling him at 706.868.0588, or visit Milton Ruben Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in person on Washington Road in Augusta, GA. Our inventory is always available online and is updated daily.... Visit www.DriveBaby.com!

If you've been searching for a used car - through a dealer, private party or online listings such as Craigslist - and you're just not finding what you need, there may be a better solution. Look for a new car dealer with a Certified Pre-Owned used car program. These programs are operated jointly by the manufacturer and the dealer, and practically guarantee the quality, condition, and future long life of the car, truck, crossover, or SUV. Here are the programs from three leading manufacturers: Toyota Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program Toyota Certified Pre-owned vehicles must have less than 85,000 miles on the odometer, and can only be the current model or six model years back. Toyota Certified Pre-owned vehicles include: 160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection CARFAX Vehicle History Report 12-month/12,000-mile Comprehensive Warranty 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty from original date first sold as new 8-year/100,000-mile Factory Hybrid Battery Warranty (for hybrid vehicles) Warranty transferable at no cost for added resale value 24-hour Roadside Assistance Travel Protection Substitute Transportation Toll-Free Line Assistance Special Financing Available Chevrolet Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program Chevrolet Certified Pre-owned Vehicles are covered under the GM Certified program. GM Certified used vehicles must be five model years old or newer and have less than 75,000 miles. Each vehicle includes: 172-Point Inspection Vehicle History Report 3-day/150-mile Satisfaction Guarantee 12-month/12,000-mile Bumper to Bumper Limited Warranty 5-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty Courtesy Transportation for the life of the above warranty Trip Interruption Protection 24-hour Roadside Assistance $0 Deductible Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners Like-new Vehicle Financing for qualified buyers using GMAC Chrysler Certified Pre-owned Vehicle Program Chrysler Certified Pre-owned vehicles must pass a history check and rigorous 125-point mechanical and appearance inspection, and must be five model years old or newer and have less than 75,000 miles. Certified Chrysler vehicles include: Rigorous 125-point Mechanical and Appearance Inspection CARFAX Vehicle History Report Factory-backed 7-year/100,000-mile Powertrain Limited Warranty runs from date vehicle was sold as new 3-month/3,000-mile Maximum Care Limited Warranty with $150 deductible running from date of sale of the vehicle or at expiration of the 3/36 Basic Warranty $150 Deductible 24-hour Towing and Roadside Assistance Rental Car Coverage if repairs take vehicle out of service for more than one day Owner Loyalty Communications and Service Coupons Milton Ruben Superstore carries a large inventory of used vehicles of all makes and models, as well as a selection of certified preowned vehicles from Toyota, Chevrolet and Chrysler. Check our our inventory at www.DriveBaby.com! Call us with questions or inquiries at 706.868.0588, or visit us in person on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Reggie Crawford, Sales Consultant at Milton Ruben Toyota, shares some of the best features of the 2012 Toyota Yaris in this walkaround and test drive. Check out our Toyota and Scion inventory, as well as Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chevrolet and used vehicles, at www.DriveBaby.com.

James Smith, Internet Sales Professional at Milton Ruben Toyota in Augusta, GA, shares some of the best features of the 2012 Tacoma TRD Sport. He goes over the interior and exterior features, and takes the viewer on a short test drive to get a feel for the vehicle performance. Ready for your next Toyota truck? Check out our Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra inventory at www.DriveBaby.com, or visit Milton Ruben Toyota on Washington Road in Augusta, GA.

Congratulations to our customers, Jennifer and Brenda, as well as Sales Consultants, Jeremy and Ray, on winning the iPads during our Black Friday Weekend giveaway. Happy Holidays from all of us at Milton Ruben Superstore!