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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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June 08, 2011

I went to Balise with set parameters. And man, did they ever match them, and exceed. Not only did I get the Car I wanted, with the payments I wanted, but even the color. I explained what I wanted when I ca More

by peterparker1219
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Carl Passarelli, Edwin alfaro
June 05, 2011

talked with bill on the phone first, then when I pulled into the dealership he met me like he said He knew who I was & he never saw me befor. He was very strait forword with us on are new purchase.he knows More

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bill elyBill
June 03, 2011

My experience at Balise was a pleasant one. Carl Passarelli was my car dealer. I felt totally comfortable without any added pressure. Which was very reassuring. Carl was very nice and friendly, i More

by BooBear
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Carl Passarelli
June 03, 2011

I had been looking for a GM extracab 1500 for the past two months on the internet and every dealer would say the same thing when I would call on a truck. There list price was there lowest price and they w More

by kaydan
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Joe (gereral manager)
June 02, 2011

Great Experience. No Issues. Left with new car which Great Experience. No Issues. Left with new car which was not anticipated. Test drove several vehicles before making final choice. Dealership had a More

by mannyig
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Carl
June 01, 2011

Dealership was clean and we were greeted immediately by Carl. He worked with me extensively to arrive at the best possible price and even got the color vehicle I wanted from an out of state dealership. His More

by DMarce56
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Carl Passarelli
June 01, 2011

I buy 2 new cars every year and I helped my son inlaw look for a truck so I went to alot of dealerships. When I walked into balise I asked for the general manager and joe came right out to see me even th More

by rcjd8688
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joe (general manager)
June 01, 2011

My overall experience was excellent. I was never rushed or pressured into any immediate decisions or actions. One experience I had that I will remember most of all is that I arrived at this dealership wit More

by mparrillo1225
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Paula Gauthier
May 30, 2011

i was shopping for a saab suv with my husband and the i was shopping for a saab suv with my husband and the service was outstanding i met a sales rep named sean and he was very knowledgeable about the More

by saab girl of ri
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sean allen
May 30, 2011

Very knowledgeable salesman Shawn Allen , highly recommended. Would definataly buy again. Shawn is very low presure and for his tenure is very well qualified to sell Chevrolets. I love Shawn's perso More

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