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Balise Chevrolet of Warwick

Warwick, RI

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BALISE COMPANY HISTORY Company founder Paul E. Balise grew up on a farm in Hatfield, Massachusetts. In 1919 he purchased a welder and began fixing farm equipment and automobiles from his backyard garage. Then he opened the Hatfield Garage and became an associate Chevrolet dealer in Hatfield. In March of 1929 Paul moved to Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts and opened a Chevrolet dealership and Used Car Outlet in Chicopee. In the early 1930's he moved the Chevrolet dealership to Main Street in the South End section of Springfield, Massachusetts. A few years later Balise Chevrolet moved into a former Dodge dealership on what is now East Columbus Avenue. James E. Balise, one of Paul's ten children, became President and Dealer of Balise Motor Sales in 1958. In August of 1971, under Jim's leadership, Balise opened one of the first Honda automobile dealerships in North America. Balise Honda originally operated out of the East Columbus Avenue location alongside Balise Chevrolet. In May of 1985 Balise Honda moved to a new facility on Riverdale Street in West Springfield and a few years later Balise Chevrolet moved across the street to its present location on Hall of Fame Avenue. Jim's son, James E. Balise, Jr. (Jeb), became President and Dealer of Balise Motor Sales in 1986. Today, Balise is one of the largest retailers of new and used automobiles in New England. Headquartered in West Springfield, Massachusetts, the organization employs over 1000 associates at facilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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1338 Post Rd

Warwick, RI

02888

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May 30, 2011

I had the best experience at your dealership!! I have been looking to buy a car but once I came in to your place and met your fabulous employee, Sean Allen, I knew I had come to the right place!! He was More

by beatini666
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Sean Allen
May 30, 2011

I just purchased a used Eclips that an employee told me about . I was helped by Joe and Sean and they were wonderful with me and patient as I was nervous about taking on another car payment . Joe was very More

by karen Poole
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May 24, 2011

Matt was a very conscientious and helpful salesman. Being new to the Balise team, he was incredibly honest and made sure that all of our needs were met to the fullest. He took care to ensure that we w More

by drgoergen
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Matt Thompson
May 23, 2011

I had visited other Chevy dealers and Balise Chevy had what I wanted in stock and the salesman Matt Thompson was awesome. I had a one hour drive to Rhode Island and it was well worth it. Thanks again Mat More

by P Townsend
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May 23, 2011

We were told they would get the disc for the naviation have the truck cleaned another key and full of gas. NONE of these happened. My husband went and talked Steve and he says he never said any of these t More

by Marytyler
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May 23, 2011

Carl was a courteous sales professional. Good follow up 3 days after the sale just to check in to make sure we were happy with car and see if we had any questions. He offered to follow up with our son onc More

by Cruzebuyer
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Carl Passerelli
May 23, 2011

Hi, Buying a car is something that makes me very Hi, Buying a car is something that makes me very nervous doing. I can not afford a new vehicle so I purchase ones that are a few years old and keep More

by AJMorrison
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Billy Ely
May 23, 2011

Unbelievable service. I live in CT about 2 hrs away. I purchased a used car (great price) and they drove all the way to my house to get the car inspected and registered at DMV. Great price, great service More

by jpentlan
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Carl Passarelli
May 19, 2011

I had a wonderful experience at the dealership. They were professional and very helpful. I went out to lunch and within an hour they had my car ready to take home. Mike Essig, my salesman, made numer More

by alane231
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Mike Essig
May 17, 2011

Carl was extremely helpful & though we didn't quite agree on the trade in value of my old car, we managed to come together on a price. He was extremely helpful in all the follow up work & in giving dir More

by Nancylee4
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