Last Monday, the McGrath Auto dealerships joined forces to bring Cedar Rapids the best selection and prices to our annual summer tent sale at Westdale Mall! The sale went on throughout the week, concluding this Monday, and while the weather did its best to derail the event, we charged forward and the week turned out to be a great success!

The turnout was great with many eager shoppers looking to trade in their old clunkers for a smooth new ride of their dreams! Enjoy some photos from the event and stay tuned for future sales events from McGrath Auto!

Yesterday, Cedar Rapids Chrylser Jeep Dodge dealer Pat McGrath Dodge Country celebrated Cinco De Mayo with a staff potluck with all proceeds going to benefit Relay For Life. Enjoy some photos of the event!

Name: Josh Bear
Store: Pat McGrath Dodge Country
Department: New Car Sales
Position: Sales Consultant

What were you doing before working at McGrath Auto?
Before working for Dodge Country, I was a zone manager at Lowe’s in Davenport, Iowa. I started in sales with Lowe’s in Cedar Rapids selling outdoor power equipment such as tractors and push mowers.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The work environment at McGrath Auto is very outgoing and motivating.

What do you do on your free time?
I enjoy spending time with family. I also like movies, music and Iowa Hawkeye Football!

Do you have a family/kids/spouse/etc?
I am married with a 19 month old son and I have another son due April 27th!

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
The most influential person I’ve worked with is Gavin McGrath!

How do you plan to make a difference here?
I will bring more positive energy and competition to the Pat McGrath Dodge Country staff!

Do you have a work related goal already? If so, what is it?
I’d like to start out selling at least 10 cars a month and by the end of the year, I’d like to be averaging 12-15 cars a month.

Name: Mallory Miller
Store: Pat McGrath Dodge Country
Department: Special Finance
Position: Finance Consultant

What were you doing before working at McGrath Auto?
Before working for Dodge Country, I was employed with Alorica based out of Cedar Rapids.

What has been the biggest surprise about McGrath Auto?
The company’s history and how many people McGrath Auto employs.

What do you do on your free time?
I enjoy sand volleyball, shopping, and going to Farrell’s Extreme Body Shaping.

What McGrath co-worker has made the biggest impression on you so far?
The most influential person I’ve worked with is Annette Covington. A female in a management position with a great work ethic. She’s a great salesperson and a very nice person!

The 2011 Ram 1500 not only provides the utility and versatility pickup truck owners demand, it also stands out with its classic styling, unique features and powerful engines, making it a formidable contender in the hotly contested pickup market.

Ram pickups have long stood out from the crowd with their unique “big-rig” styling that now has even more of a “head-down, ready-to-charge” attitude thanks to a forward-sloping crosshair grille. The latest generation Ram features a higher glass-to-body ratio than its predecessor and the central pillar on the Quad Cab and Crew Cab models is slimmer, all of which leads to better outward visibility.

Along the sides, the doorsills have been extended to cover the frame rails for a cleaner look. At the rear, a spoiler has been integrated into the tailgate to smooth the airflow off the back. The result is best-in-class aerodynamics with a drag coefficient of just 0.379. Underneath the tailgate, the 5.7-liter HEMI®-powered Ram is the first light-duty pickup to offer a dual exhaust system with chrome tips.

Ram 1500 customers can configure their trucks to meet their specific needs with three cab sizes and three bed lengths. Those who need maximum bed size can get an eight-foot-long bed in combination with the Regular Cab. Those who need to carry extra passengers have two four-door cab options, the Quad Cab, with 34.7 inches of rear legroom, and the Crew Cab, with 40.3 inches of legroom. Any of the three cabs can be equipped with either a three-across front bench seat or a two-seat configuration with large center console.

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Rams can be outfitted to meet the needs of almost any customer from a basic work truck with durable vinyl seat coverings to a full-out luxury truck with premium leather upholstery, and two grades of cloth in between. Available power-adjustable pedals combine with power adjustable seats to make sure the driver can choose a comfortable position.

The Ram comes standard with the Media Center 130 entertainment system with six speakers and CD/MP3 playback, SIRIUS satellite tuner and an auxiliary port. The Uconnect™ Voice Command system and a remote USB port are available on some models. The Ram Sport includes the Media Center 430 with a 6.5-inch touchscreen display and 30GB hard drive. Drivers who want navigation can upgrade to the 430N or 730N systems, and Crew and Quad Cab drivers can even get an optional rear-seat entertainment system.

Regardless of seating configuration, the Ram offers plenty of storage space – up to 42 compartments within the cab. The center section of the front bench seat can be folded forward and used as an armrest or business console. The console is large enough to accommodate a 15-inch laptop computer, phones and more. The console offers even more space for the gear drivers need for business and pleasure. The Quad and Crew Cabs also offer latching storage bins under the folding rear seats.

No other manufacturer offers the Ram Crew Cab’s unique RamBox system. RamBox provides weatherproof, drainable, illuminated, lockable storage compartments integrated into both fender sides for effortless convenience. The boxes offer easy access for smaller, frequently used items, so drivers don’t have to reach down into the bed. The boxes offer 7.4 cubic feet of space, enough for each to hold a golf bag, toolboxes, six fishing rods or five cases of 12-ounce beverage cans.

Dodge Ram 1500 is available with three powertrain options, which allow buyers to outfit the truck to meet their needs. The 3.7-liter V6 offers 215 hp and 235 lb/ft of torque while the 4.7-liter single overhead cam V8 generates 310 hp and 330 lb/ft of torque. For maximum towing capability, select the 390-hp 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and get up to 10,450 pounds of trailer-towing potential. Ram trucks are the only full-size pickups to include four- and seven-pin trailer wire connectors as standard equipment.

The Ram 1500 is also the only full-size pickup with a coilspring rear suspension and five links to locate the axle. The coil setup provides the best ride quality of any big pickup, regardless of whether the bed is empty or loaded to the max.

The 2011 Ram 1500 ST starts at just $20,180, and with a huge list of sizes and options, you can find the Ram that fits your lifestyle. Contact us today and let us help you make the choice.

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Inventory Specialist Position Available at Pat McGrath Dodge Country

Pat McGrath Dodge Country in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has immediate Inventory Specialist openings available for full and part time employment.

What We Require

• Valid drivers license
• Excellent driving record
• Must be 18 years old

Job Duties

• Miscellaneous Lot Jobs
• Wash vehicles
• Stock in vehicles

What We Offer

• $7.50/hr starting wage
• Medical benefits
• Paid vacation

We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude and excellent work habits.

Apply in person to Nate or Justin

Pat McGrath Chrysler Jeep Dodge Country
4610 Center point RD NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Jason & Faith Cleveland Win Mazda Miata from Cedar Rapids Dodge Dealer

The Pat McGrath Dodge Country Car Giveaway contest went down as a huge success, with more entrants than we could have anticipated! McGrath Auto would like to thank all who participated and we’d also like to urge you to stay tuned for future contests here and on our Facebook page!

The Pat McGrath Dodge Car Giveaway drawing was held Saturday and the McGrath Auto representatives doing the name drawing honors were Gavin McGrath & Johnny Vasquez. Now to introduce our winners!

Jason & Faith Cleveland were the lucky contestants who drove away behind the wheel of their new Mazda Miata! Jason and Faith had been in the store earlier purchasing a car and decided to enter the drawing. When contacted, neither could believe their fortune and begged to be reassured that it wasn’t part of some cruel joke! The Cleveland couple made their way in to pick up their prize on Monday, smiling from ear to ear! They shared that the new Miata would probably be Faith’s car and she thinks she’ll name it Tink after the Disney character, Tinker Bell.

The Cleveland family were wonderful and appreciative people to be around and we couldn’t be happier to award them with a new vehicle! Thanks again to all the participants and good luck to you all in future drawings!

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Pat McGrath Dodge Country is Giving Away a Mazda Miata!

It’s almost time to start getting ready to shed those winter layers and embrace the warm transition to Spring! What better way to celebrate than dropping the top and letting the wind blow through your hair behind the wheel of a convertible?

From now until Saturday, February 26th, you can enter to win a Mazda Miata! No purchase is necessary, all you have to do is visit Pat McGrath Dodge Country in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and drop your name in the box, located on the showroom floor!

The drawing will be held February 28th and the winner will be contacted directly to claim their prize! McGrath Auto employees are not eligible and please, only one entry per person.

Good luck and we look forward to your visit!

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DETROIT — Chrysler Group, continuing its product overhaul, officially took the cover off the redesigned 2011 Dodge Charger sedan today.

The automaker said the latest Charger was “spiritually inspired by the second-generation Charger of the late 1960s.”

It is also one of the most aerodynamic Charger models ever, Chrysler said, with a lower hood line, faster windshield, more radically raked back headlights, tighter wheel openings, lower sill and a race-car-like flat under body.

Dodge said the car will go on sale this year.

The Charger’s new front end includes a sculpted aluminum hood, redesigned front fascia and cross-hair grille, and new headlamps. In the back, the Charger receives a new tail lamp design that stretches across the rear and uses 164 light-emitting diodes.

The base engine in the 2011 Charger is Chrysler’s new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6., which will be on SE and Rally trim levels. The Charger R/T will have a 5.7-liter V-8. All-wheel drive will be offered again as well.

And for the first time, Chrysler said, several safety and security features will be available on the 2011 Charger. They include adaptive cruise control with forward-collision warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-path detection and a rear backup camera with grid lines.