Runde GMC in Platteville is proud to welcome Tim Vodak to its sales staff! If you’ve never been to the Runde GMC store, it’s one of the largest GMC dealers of Dubuque and the surrounding areas. It’s about 15 minutes down Highway 151 and when you get into town, it’s located right on the main strip of dealerships … about 1/2 mile west of the Walmart. Runde’s offers new GMC, Buick. and Chevrolet vehicles. Over the past few years the GMC brand has really become popular and of course with more foot traffic and shoppers passing through Runde’s, we saw a need to add another salesperson. Our newest GMC salesperson was born and raised in Platteville and has a degree in Business Administration in Sales and Marketing. “I [...]
Runde PreDriven near Dubuque is proud to welcome Mike Horn to its sales staff! Mike has been in the car business since 1988, mostly as a sales professional. He wanted to work for Runde Auto Group because of its reputation and large inventory. “I have always loved meeting new people and enjoy helping with their transportation needs,” he said. Mike Horn grew up in Guttenberg, Iowa and attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He has lived in Dubuque since 2005. He has three sons, a daughter, and seven grandchildren. He loves sports and is an avid Chicago Bears, Bulls, and Cubs fan. He also loves cars (as you might have guessed!). “I have always been enthused about cars since I was a little boy, with my favorite [...]
We recently had the honor of having Richard Cottrell of Dubuque IA stop by the store to share his vehicle buying experience with us. Richard has been a long-time customer of Runde’s and is an absolute blast to chat with. As one of our valued and appreciated customers, we wanted to learn more about Richard and did a short interview with him. Where are you from Richard? I was back and forth between Epworth and Dubuque IA since I was young. Now I’m 74 and living in Dubuque. I’ll be turning 75 the first of May. How long have you and your wife been together? We just celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary. Remember your first date? Me and a man called Les, and I won’t say his last name, met two girls one day. He married the one he was interested in but ended up getting a divorce. I married mine and [...]
Kyle Larson began working for Runde Chevrolet about 10 years ago. As a teenager, he began working after school and summer hours in the detail department. Along life’s path, he’s taken some academic and professional detours. He completed a BA in History at Loras College and he also served a tour of duty in Afghanistan with the US Military, but he’s glad to be back in the Tri-States selling full-time at Runde’s selling new Commercial Vehicles. When he’s not advising his customers, you can probably find him either working out at the gym, spending time with his girlfriend, or reading any books he can get his hands on. And if you want to find out more about Kyle, well then just keep reading …. Are you originally from the Dubuque [...]
I can’t blame anyone for being defensive about car shopping. On one hand you have the typical car salespeople who will manipulate numbers, throw out gimmicks, sell you junk product and outright lie to you. On the other you have the internet which you had hoped to use as a resource, but you soon find that’s sometimes filled with lots of bad information and data. *SIGH* Now what would it be like to have someone in the industry that’s on YOUR side?! That’s me! Funny thing is, I hate car salespeople. Let me explain, I hate the stereotypical image they have, the gimmicks, the one liners, the tactics, the b.s. (and that doesn’t stand for “bad suits” because most car salespeople don’t even wear suits anymore). I could have been hired anywhere to sell cars and I chose Runde Auto [...]
Continuing on with our coverage of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show comes Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Several impressive models were displayed such as the highly anticipated 2015 Ford Mustang and the Aluminum-Paneled F150, 2015 Chrysler 200 & 2014 Jeep Cherokee: 2015 Ford Mustang: Ford F-150: 2015 Chrysler 200: 2014 Jeep Cherokee: Check out the rest of our photos from the Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram exhibits at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show:
We love making others happy – it’s part of what drives us to do business and try to help better the community. When a long time customer of Runde’s, Helen Kurth of Coggon IA, sent us the following letter the other day, it really put into perspective why we try so hard and give everyone that walks through our door the very best service that we can offer. As shown in the letter, Helen is 95 years old and still enjoying everything that life has to offer! We appreciate the kind words Helen! She closes out the letter by saying “thank you”, but it is us who should be thanking her because without customers like Helen, we wouldn’t be in business. Below is a transcribed copy of Helen’s letter: Runde Auto Group. Just a message to thank [...]
The Chevrolet MyLink Radio was introduced to the 2012 model year and a vastly superior version continues to enhance Chevy vehicles today. MyLink (AKA Intellilink for GMC or Buick) is a GM “infotainment” system, or an interactive technology that combines radio, media, and phone controls in one easy to use location on your dash. This integrated feature is slowly redefining what a radio should be in your vehicle. Now, instead of being a static-filled box of limited stations or the storage location for your favorite CDs, the MyLink system is the radio a media hub for your music files. A streaming hub for your online music, an alternate to struggling with that map that never re-folds correctly, and a safety device to easily accommodate hands free use of your mobile device. Basically, Mylink makes [...]
Robert Hoefer came to Runde Auto Group to get a truck that he could use on his farm in Elgin, Nebraska. He made the trek and left here as happy as could be. We got a chance to catch up with Robert today and he shared some great news about himself and his experience at Runde’s! Where are you from? Elgin, Nebraska. How far away is that from Runde’s? 388 miles, it was quite a trip! How was the trip? It is a pretty easy drive. We got past Waterloo, IA and it just transformed into a snowy landscape. We also got to see the two meteorites that they were talking about on the news. We saw one in Waterloo and one in Dubuque. It was [...]
It’s that time again folks. Like it or not, it’s colder, slicker and more dangerous on the road than any other season. It can be a pretty scary situation going anywhere in the Tri-States driving in snow after a hefty snowfall. I know just a few weeks ago I was inching up the minor hill from our Chevy store to the Runde PreDriven store and I didn’t think I was going to make it. Which leads me to my first piece of advise to achieve a worry-free winter driving experience – be prepared. I didn’t have good tires at the time (bald would have been a complement), and that is my fault for waiting, thinking I had time as the roads were pretty clear prior to the [...]
Dawn Hettinger came into Runde Auto Group in Manchester with little to no expectations. After her experience with her salesman, Sean Dailey, and seeing how Runde operates, she left with her new vehicle as happy as could be! Where are you from? Well that’s kind of hard to answer because I’m from all over the place! I was raised here then there kind of a thing, but I was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. What made you choose Runde’s? What led you to us opposed to other dealers? I needed a car and I did a Google search for the car I was interested in and found Runde’s. You guys ended up having the best price at the best mileage. Being a little bit on the honest side here: I was raised as a Chevy person; my fiancé [Nick Runde] loves Ford and his last name just so happens to be “Runde” [...]
It was Trunk or Treat time in Manchester and luckily we are proud to have quite a few creative minds working at Runde’s. One particular salesman, Sean Dailey (Sales Manager of Runde Auto Group of Manchester), was particularly creative and festive when he put his truck on display at Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze. Sean participated in the Trunk or Treat in Manchester on Oct. 27th where kids had a great time with face painting, balloons and hot chocolate in a spooky Halloween environment. The kids went around to “trunk” or treat at various business that had a vehicle trunk (or Truck box) all rigged up in Halloween decor. Sean did a great job with the decorations! Sean: “It was quite a bit of fun to create this Trunk [...]
After a closer look at the Dodge Dart sedan … We sell a lot of vehicles at Runde Auto Group so we get more of a chance to look examine many different vehicles … probably more so than a single line dealership. I was looking at the Dodge Dart this week and I really like the car. Our Dodge dealership in Manchester, Iowa sells this car and it has received many great reviews from the media recently as it’s really a nicely designed entry level car. But you know how sometimes you just stare at something for awhile and start to wonder how it would look if you altered or tweaked it a little? Well, when I was looking at the front end of the Dodge Dart, I started to wonder what [...]
Derrick Klauer from Bellevue Iowa is a geek and a dog loving, educated, river dweller. I didn’t know all that, you probably didn’t either. That’s why we did this interview for the Runde Blog. He’s the newest member of the Runde Sales Staff and he’s been doing very well in his first couple of days on the job and the reason for that reflects through his positive attitude and caring outlook. The Tri-State area is ready for Derrick Klauer to send everyone home with their dream vehicle. Meet the man that might make that dream come true for you, Derrick Klauer: What made you choose Runde’s? Runde has a great reputation around this area as being a really popular and nice dealership. I wanted to get experience in selling used cars so [...]
We recently had the opportunity to interview Kyle Wehr, the Development Director for Dubuque Junior Achievement of the Heartland for the Runde Auto Group blog. Kyle let us in on how Junior Achievement works and some of the events they take part in. Check out this non-profit spotlight on a great non-profit in our community! What exactly is Dubuque Junior Achievement (JA)? We are a non-profit that provides financial literacy and workforce readiness programs for K-12 students while encouraging the entrepreneur spirit. We cover about 24 counties in the heartland. How does it work? Essentially, we get volunteers from the business community and they administer programs to classrooms that are already set up through public schools and private schools. The volunteers teach the students in a 35-45 minute session that lasts for about 6 sessions. Are there any Junior Achievement facilities set up externally from the schools that children can attend? There [...]
Have you seen the 2014 Silverado yet? Very nice-looking truck. Nothing is more American than hard work and sweat and trucks that aid in that work load and help cool off that sweat. Trucks and America is like Miley Cyrus and Crazy – a completely natural fit. But who’s got the best truck of them all? Well, Chevy, of course! Need proof? Fine, here: Consumer Reports has named the 2014 Chevy Silverado the best Pickup! According to the report, the 2014 Silverado has a larger cargo bed, payload capacity and more towing capacity as well as an easier to use tailgate, a much more convenient step-in height and at 16 miles per gallon overall, better gas mileage than its competitors. Here’s a recap of some of the great features to be found in the [...]
It was quiet when I first got to the Matter Creative to check out the new Race Ramp they built to be part of their Building Lab. Quiet, until Matter Creative’s Executive Director, Jordan DeGree, came in from doing an activity outside with several kids eager to test out their Lego cars on the ramp. There was excitement in the air as the kids went over to the ramp to race against each other. They cheered each other on while sharing tips on how to make a better race car. To get more info about how the exciting new addition came about, we talked with the always cheerful Jordan DeGree! Jordan, the ramp looks great! Thanks, we call it “The Runde Auto Speedway” What inspired you to make the Race Ramp? Dean Beresford from U.S. Bank told me about the awesome race ramps at LEGOLAND that his kids loved to play with and suggested [...]
We all have our own dreams of owning some pretty nice, difficult to afford, things like the 2014 Impala. Luxury cars fit the bill in some peoples’ minds as an “Ok maybe someday” type of purchase. Folks, “luxury” is just a word that defines a certain level of class. Unfortunately for that class, the New Impala doesn’t restrict itself or abide by these discriminating words. With enough time for consumers to try out the new 2014 Impala, that awesome vehicle you might “someday” own, might be sometime a whole lot sooner than you might have thought. Because the Impala, although not technically a “luxury” vehicle, is beating vehicles in the “luxury” class according to consumer reports. “Impala is competitive with cars that cost $20,000 more, including the Audi A6 and Lexus LS460L, as [...]
We had an unusual sighting on the Runde Chevrolet parking lot today. It was a 1954 Kaiser Manhattan two door (very rare) with a big block Chevy motor! It was initially hard to get a look at it because of all the people oohing and aweing all over the vehicle. But I managed to snap some shots and went on a search to get a quick word in with the owners. I noticed your car, it drew quite a crowed! Can I get the names of the owners of such a beautiful vehicle? Bob and LeAnne Kleiner. What brought you into Runde’s today? I’ve been looking for this dash part for about a year or so now. I was having trouble matching the perfect dash [...]
Keith Hawley is yet another wonderful, cheery customer… with one little difference… he lives over 15,374 miles away in Australia! You may recall that this customer from Australia purchased his Z06 Corvette from Sean Dailey at our Manchester dealership about 18 months ago. We love to hear back from customers and know that their cars they purchased from Runde’s are being put to good use and that’s very much the case with Keith who recently emailed his salesman saying: Hi Sean, Here is a video my Nephew took last year at a Rally I did. It has a bit of family crap and “artistic” stuff, but is entertaining. Regards Keith Targa Southwest 2012 from cale hawley on Vimeo. Targa Southwest [...]
Runde Auto Group is excited to announce that we have acquired a handful of the new and improved 2014 Chevy Silverados. With dramatic changes to the body style and interior on the new 2014 Chevy Silverado, it is now viewed as the truck of the future. Chevy has kept many of the loved featured from previous versions, but also integrated new and more modern technology to make it a perfect truck for the modern age. In our short experience with this marveled truck, we have come to relish the modern body design on the 2014 Silverado. It provides a newly designed grill, which also serves its purpose of more efficient cooling in the engine compartment. The body has a more aerodynamic and boxed-up look, creating a tough truck that is more [...]
Isn’t it great when people do nice things for you? Nothing beats a cheerful hello, someone who lets you go in front of them in line because you have fewer items, holding that elevator door for an extra couple of seconds… it’s the small things that really make for a great day. If that’s the case, how would someone taking care of your oil changes and other scheduled services for two years make you feel? Well, GM wants to make it a great year… make that two, for everyone who buys one of their 2014 vehicles. The GM maintenance program will take care of certain scheduled maintenance services for customers who purchase or lease an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle during the initial period of ownership. “This new plan will kick off our customers’ ownership experience on the right foot and keep our strong sales momentum going,” “We know that [...]
