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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 12, 2011

Before visiting Bill at Balise Chevrolet I had made a couple of phone calls first. He was always very courteous and pleasent and new his product thru and thru. As soon as I met him, I was very comfortabl More

by carguy0317
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Bill Ely
May 10, 2011

I had a great sales experience at Balise, I received a great price on my trade and the whole sales process went very smooth. Joe Simon the General Manager was a pleasure to deal with. My Salesman Mike Ess More

by gpounders
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Mike Essig
May 09, 2011

I worked with Mike he was very nice but the car i was looking for had sold and he tried to get me into another vehicle but i didnt like it. He told me that he would keep me in mind if he came across a ve More

by jenni666
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Mike
May 05, 2011

Two words - NEVER AGAIN will I purchase a car from Balise Chevrolet. When I purchased my car I asked that all emissions testing/registration be done before I took possession of the car. I was informed by b More

by MsKi
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Bill/Sales - John/Sales Manager
April 15, 2011

I had an amazing experience with this dealership! Steve was wonderful, so professional and really went the extra mile for me! Sean was our sales man, and although he is newer at selling cars, he was knowl More

by mgoodwin1755
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Steve, Sean and Edwin
April 12, 2011

I was never so insulted by a car dealer in my life. I I was never so insulted by a car dealer in my life. I first came to the store looking for a new Equinox. John the salesman was helpful, but wouldn't More

by lucky shopper
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John Capellini, Joe Simon
March 26, 2011

I HAD BOUGHT A 2008 CADILLAC SRX ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO FROM BALISE CHEVY AND I'VE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. THE SECOND WEEK THAT I'VE HAD THE CAR IT HAD TO GO INTO THE SHOP TO GET FIXED. NOW THE C More

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SHAWN
February 10, 2011

I recently started the daunting task of shopping for a new truck. Faced with so many options, I turned to the internet to help narrow down my search. After doing some research I decided the the all new Ch More

by 2500HD
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Rob Sullivan, Joe Simon
January 23, 2011

I dropped off my 2007 Chevy pickup truck for service the entire staff was friendly and helpful through the entire process.Being a female and trying to get answers can be difficult at times the man Joe Papa More

by Danielle Pizzo
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Joe Papa
January 22, 2011

I went to many many dealerships, I friend I worked with highly recommened Balise. When I arrived I was greeted right away with a smile. All my questions were answered and everyone was very nice. Mr Simon m More

by sblack
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