The Herb Chambers Company keeps growing!

A state-of-the art Infiniti dealership opens today in Westborough its located at the intersection of Otis Street and Route 9.

It is the latest addition for The Herb Chambers Company, who own 45 other dealerships that sell some 25 brands of vehicles in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In February, The Herb Chambers Company opened new State of the Art Dealerships for his Audi and Porsche Burlington locations.

Herb Chambers Infiniti of Westboro:   34,000-square-foot Infiniti dealership sports a sleek white exterior, high ceilings and hardwood floors. It cost more than $6 million to build.

This is an amazing facility!  The showroom is partitioned by stunning 600-pound mesh steel curtains which gives it an art gallery flair by  providing each of the cars on display its own private mini-showroom. The building includes an 18-bay service area and a customer lounge with Wi-Fi access and a flat screen TV.

In a recent Interview Mr Chambers said “There’s nothing that looks like it. There’s a lot of curiosity about this dealership.”  Herb Chambers remains optimistic.  “Things already are looking better, the first quarter of 2009 was an improvement from the last quarter of 2008.”

The planning for Herb Chambers Company expansion is ongoing – CLICK HERE.  These plans have been in motion for over three years and were developed when the market was strong.   Herb Chambers knows the car industry well and is focused on growth and has a deep commitment to his customers.  “This is an investment for the next 20, 30 years. We know this market is great. There are so many young executives moving in that would be our customers for Infiniti.”

Dave Laliberte, general manager of the new dealership, said “There are already 5,000 Infiniti owners within a 25-mile radius of Westboro. Those customers have had to drive an hour to get their vehicles serviced.” He continued, “Providing service to those customers was the main reason for opening an Infiniti location in Westborough”   The dealership will employ about 25 people with plans to grow to 50 in a year.

Herb Chambers Company sells more cars than any other company in New England, their commitment to growth and customer satisfaction are paramount!  Six years ago, Herb Chambers Company owned 25 dealerships; now he’s at 46.

As mentioned earlier they recently opened Porsche and Audi dealerships in Burlington.  A new BMW location in Sudbury will open in a few weeks in a few weeks, and a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Natick next year.

Herb Chambers company is committed to growing their profile on the Route 9 strip with plans already in the works to open yet another dealership in Westborough.

Herb Chambers is also committed to repairs and pre-owned business development and recently opened a new state of the art Herb Chambers Collision Center in Braintree - CLICK HERE for more details. There is no doubt The Herb Chambers Company has momentum his customers can rest assured they are going to be there to take care of them!

Come down to Herb Chambers Infiniti of Westborough today and test drive an Infiniti !  Visit our showroom today or find us online by CLICKING  HERE.

Herb Chambers Infiniti of Westborough
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Just a few months ago; I mentioned that we at Herb Chambers, were approaching the New Year at “full-speed” proceeding with several exciting new construction and facilities renovation projects. Well, here we are in 2009 and we are proud to announce two new facilities up and running! They are Herb Chambers Porsche of Burlington & Audi Burlington — a brand new 40,000 square foot dealership built to house some of the world’s finest luxury sports and performance cars and Herb Chambers Ford Truck center, an all new 70,000 sq. ft. truck service and collision center with a state of the art body shop.

These two facilities are simply amazing; one designed to showcase some of the world’s most exciting and advanced automobiles; while the other is designed to provide the best possible care and repair of both cars and trucks that have been involved in collisions.

If you’re a sports car or luxury vehicle aficionado there’s no better place to experience and test drive some of the world’s most practical yet spirited sports & luxury automobiles, than Herb Chambers Porsche of Burlington & Audi Burlington. Our goal here was clean elegance and to showcase high performance machines like nowhere else. The architectural “mirror glass” façade and sleek show room interior complete a perfect sun-lit showcase to introduce the new automotive sports/luxury masterpieces of our age. These vehicles though exotic– are really well mannered everyday drivers in every sense of the word. If you can imagine yourself (even for a moment) driving one these rolling sculptures; you owe it to yourself to visit our newest showrooms in Burlington. If you currently own a Porsche or Audi, we invite you to visit our new facility and experience service of the highest level. Where you purchased your vehicle makes no difference, we would like to take care of it for you. You will be impressed!

If your car or truck has had an unfortunate “tangle” with another vehicle or just needs some sprucing up; we’d like to draw your attention to Herb Chambers newest Ford Truck center and complete Collision Facility servicing all makes & models of cars, trucks & SUV’s.

We went all out here as this enormous facility has absolutely everything needed to make your damaged vehicle as good as new including the newest state of the art paint booth facilities to make your vehicle really shine! In addition, it’s really cavernous (70,000 sq. ft!!!) … with more space to simultaneously repair more vehicles indoor than anyone else!!! The latest in clean air equipment is used to provide the best environment for our craftsmen. This is all in addition to our other 3 world class body shops & collision centers in Danvers, Providence AND Ashland.

True to our word, these facilities are already humming with activity and serving Herb Chambers customers from all over New England. Stay tuned and we will keep you posted on several other projects nearing completion…talk with you again soon!

Sincerely,
Herb

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Herb Chambers Collision Center Braintree, MA

The Herb Chambers Companies are growing!

A new collision center and truck repair garage opened recently on Lundquist Drive in Braintree, it represents the Herb Chambers Companies fourth and biggest service center.

The former Braintree warehouse now contains 44 body shop repair bays and 16 repair spots for commercial trucks and buses. There are plans to hire twenty more technicians for the center which opened last month.

The collision center that was operating on Washington Street is now closed.  In recent years, a number of local Ford Dealerships closed their doors which lead to a steady increase in repair business for Herb Chambers.

The Lundquist Drive Building is 78,400 square feet and was purchased two years ago by the Herb Chambers Companies for three million dollars. An estimated five million was spent in converting the space into a state of the art collision center and truck repair shop.

This collision facility is far from ordinary; it provides a more modern environment than most body shops.  Windows for natural light, vacuum hoses area attached to the tools that sand vehicles to allow for scrubbing dust particles out of the air.

Every aspect of the operation is equipped with the most up to date computerized diagnostic equipment to help technicians straighten frames or match paint to cars’ original colors.  Office space is available for insurance appraisers to use to fill out reports.

The Herb Chambers new collision center will also be used to expand a growing heavy truck repair business. Over a half a million dollars was spent to elevate the roof of the building to accommodate box trucks and buses. The truck repair facility replaces the one on Wood Road, which has a lease that expires in May.

Maximizing the use of the space; part of the building will be used to store new vehicles such as Ford Mustangs with accessories that are frequent targets of thieves when parked outside at a dealership.

The Herb Chambers Companies is expanding in 2009!  In addition to the Somerville-based auto groups 43 dealerships in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  New dealerships in Westboro and Sudbury are scheduled to open in the next few months.  In February, an all new dealership has opened for Audi Burlington, A Herb Chambers Company and Porsche of Burlington, A Herb Chambers Company located on 62 Cambridge St., Route 3A, Burlington, Massachusetts.

The Herb Chambers Collision center in Braintree is hiring experienced craftsmen to fill painters and metal technicians for the body shop and diesel-certified mechanics for the truck repair shop.

New Model is a perfect fit!

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The small car is king!

Truly, in this time of gas price roller coaster rides, environmental activism and economic uncertainty, people who can make the switch to small and efficient vehicles are doing so, and in droves. This is especially the case when you see and drive the thoroughly new 2009 Honda Fit: there’s little by way of sacrifice if you choose Honda’s smallest car, from its innovative and upgraded interior to its fun-to-drive character and efficient bottom line. Simply put, the Honda Fit fits what many people actually need from their cars.

Of course, Honda sees what’s going on, and is aggressively trying to stay one step ahead of an ever-growing crowd of competitors like the  Scion xD and more. To that end, they’ve kept the Fit fresh, giving it a redo just two years after its debut in North America as a 2007 model.

Changes for 2009 include a new, more upscale and driver-friendly exterior design and an improved interior with better materials and seats.

About those seats. When it debuted for the 2007 model year, the Fit immediately become known for its amazingly configurable interior. Called the magic seat, because of the multitude of ways in which the second row could be folded, this feature remains largely unchanged for the 2009 model year, the only difference being the deletion of the “refresh” mode as one of the possible configurations, and the addition of a secret compartment at the seat bottom.

Other improvements for 2009 include better performance and slightly more power on the road. Honda’s new 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine gives the Fit slightly more horsepower and torque, while upgrades to chassis and suspension components improve the overall ride and handling experience. Of course, larger standard wheels have a little to do with that, as well, but overall the Fit is sized just right for today’s fun-minded, economy-required consumer.

The Fit is fuel efficient, earning an EPA-estimated 27/33 mpg City/Highway. The 1.5-liter engine delivers 117-horsepower at 6600 rpm and 106 pound-feet of torque at 4800 rpm.

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Model Lineup

The 2010 Honda Fit comes in two models with three trim variations, Fit, Fit Sport ($16,060), and Fit Sport with Navi ($17,910). The primary differences center around equipment and technology upgrades. The Fit Sport offers one-inch larger wheels, and the Fit Sport with Navi includes satellite navigation and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA).

The Fit comes with a five-speed manual gearbox ($14,550) or a five-speed automatic ($15,350). Standard features include 15-inch wheels, black side mirrors, telescoping steering wheel, auxiliary input jack for your iPod, MP3/WMA playback and 160-watt stereo with four speakers.

The Fit Sport ($16,060) upgrades with larger wheels, a sporty front bumper, body-colored side mirrors, keyless entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel, USB connectivity, a driver side armrest and map lights. The Sport comes with a five-speed automatic or five-speed automatic transmission with sport mode and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters ($16,910).

The Fit Sport with Navi ($17,910) comes with manual transmission or five-speed automatic with paddle shifters ($18,760). The Fit Sport with Navi adds satellite navigation and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA).

Safety features on all models include front and side airbags and side curtain airbags.

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Walk Around

Though the Fit has always been considered modern, few people considered the outgoing 2009 model stylish. That changes with the 2010 Honda Fit, thanks to a new style that’s functional and attractive, with sharply styled headlights, larger front quarter windows and a more aerodynamic front design.

The improved look makes the Fit arguably the most appealing small car in its class, avoiding some of the quirks found on competitors such as the Scion xD while improving the practical nature of the car, ala more visibility. Additional design changes for 2009 include a wider stance, more aggressive fender flares and sharper character lines along the side.

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Interior Features

Since it debuted in 2007, what’s inside the Fit has been perhaps it’s most talked about feature. Case in point: the seats configure into a multitude of handy ways.

For the 2009 model year, Honda has improved critical elements of the interior while leaving the awesome utility of the little car mostly intact. For example, the Fit gets new front seats and sits taller and wider, providing slightly more room for passengers.

The materials feel more ample and durable, and the center stack layout is among the easiest, most intuitively placed schemes we’ve seen in some time. The large knobs that control the environment and settings curve around the stereo controls on the driver’s side, making the design stylish and easy to reach, though the plastic controls felt a bit thin to the touch.

Another high point of the new interior are the in-dash cup holders and split glove box, though both upper and lower boxes are too small to be of much use. Even with all these changes, the best thing about the Fit hasn’t changed much: magic seats. No, they won’t transport you like George Jetson or Aladdin, but Honda’s magic seats do move in a number of ways, from folding flat for utility and up for tall objects. There’s even a small storage compartment under the seats for small items.

Space inside the cabin ranges is almost-spacious in front and adequate in back, especially for a car this size.

Comfort-wise, the Fit feels large inside, thanks to its expansive green house and new seats. Visibility from the driver’s seat is excellent. The side mirrors are 30 percent larger than those on the outgoing model. The most noticeable difference is up front, where a broader front windshield and close-up seating improve sightlines and feel for the road. Slender roof pillars front and rear minimize blind spots and create a more airy feel to the cabin.

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Driving Impressions

The Fit is fun to drive. For everyday driving it’s an obedient and comfortable conveyance, thanks to new seats and suspension changes that smoothed out the previous model’s ride.

While the Fit’s power supply is modest, we found driving a model with either the manual transmission or automatic with paddle shifters upped the fun meter by allowing drivers to dip down into the vehicle’s torque band when needed.

Fit delivers an EPA-estimated 27/30 miles per gallon City/Highway, so it’s a nice fit between fun-to-drive and frugality.

Case in point: on twisty corners, the Fit is much more fun than and almost as efficient as the Scion xD. Most of the time, the rear of the car nicely follows the front, even under aggressive duress, and with a new electric steering set up that’s improved, the Fit communicates its intent clearly, if not with authority. We found the Fit to be quite tossable, the kind of car that’s easy and predictable under spirited driving, without much wallow or ungainly lean in the corners.

We found that the clutch and throw play on the manual transmission was easy to manipulate and quite fun to operate.

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Summary
The Honda Fit offers a compelling balance of economy, fun, interior convenience and comfort. It offers engineering excellence and value. From a healthy list of standard safety equipment to multiple seat configurations and ample storage room, the Fit simplifies your life.

Brian Chee filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Honda Fit models in Southern California.

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