O'Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Blog

A true veteran of the industry, if you’ve been to O’Daniel CDJR you’ve probably seen him smiling. The previously owned vehicle manager, Dave Carroll (or “DC” as his friends call him), is always quick to help, and a breeze to talk to. This month marks twenty-five years for Dave and the O’Daniel Automotive Group, so we caught up with him to review the highlights of the past quarter century. 

 

 

By Jon Ruhrold
 

Ram is a manufacturer known for its classic, powerhouse trucks. Overall their vehicles are strong, reliable, and built for utility, but there is nothing wrong with adding something a bit special from time to time. For their die-hard fans, Ram recently released the Mojave Sand and Ignition Orange packages. These limited-run offerings feature exclusive comfort and cosmetic upgrades for the Ram Rebel and 1500 Sport respectively.


 

By Jon Ruhrold
 

Despite the growing market for electric vehicles, the industry has almost exclusively limited development of hybrid and fully battery-powered automobiles to the sedan category. This is likely due to the fact that their light weight and aerodynamic design allow for power to be utilized more efficiently, making it simpler for developers to create vehicles that can compete with traditional gas-powered cars.


 

Award recognizes top U.S. and Canadian auto dealers who demonstrate excellent customer service as expressed by consumer reviews written on DealerRater

Fort Wayne, IN - January 27th, 2017 – ODaniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has been awarded a 2017 DealerRater Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada who deliver outstanding customer service, based on consumer reviews written on DealerRater.com.

 

When you think “service" what do you think about? Customers? Technology? Leads? We caught up with John Irwin to review his past five years of service with the O’Daniel Automotive Group. John, a certified parts advisor for Audi of America and Porsche Cars North America, works in the service department at O’Daniel Porsche Audi, Fort Wayne. John shared with us his workflow in the service industry, his passion, and more—read on.

 

 

Fresh powder out on the slopes? Forget the skis and hop into the first ever American muscle car with AWD, the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT. Arriving in the first quarter of 2017 the new Challenger will bring unparalleled performance and precision in less than optimal driving conditions.


 

 

 

 

If you have been interested in Jeeps, but haven’t yet made the leap to the gritty off-road lifestyle with which they are associated, the 2016 Renegade could prove to be the introduction you need. The Renegade takes classic Jeep elements and smooths out the edges, literally.
 

 

 

Being a service technician for import cars can be a daunting task, but Nathan Foltz takes on that task with voracious appetite for learning and plenty of love. Taking a moment from his busy schedule, we were able to have a talk about his five years with The O’Daniel Automotive Group and his passion for German cars.

On technology: "The car industry changes so quickly within one year. With technology getting better, what seems like every day, it requires me to learn so much more—and I truly enjoy that. German cars are my passion after all."
 

Ram has always understood their drivers’ need for a truck that can push through the tough jobs, and the brand’s reputation for reliability and power is challenged only by a few. Now, Ram pushes themselves to forge a specialized powerhouse in the form of the 1500 Outdoorsman.