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Balise Chevrolet of Warwick
Warwick, RI
437 Reviews
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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Hours
Service
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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January 22, 2011
I found our experience at Balise in Warwick exceptional. We were greeted by Mr Simon who had extensive knowledge on all the vehicles and was extremely friendly. We often went to the dealership with my three We were greeted by Mr Simon who had extensive knowledge on all the vehicles and was extremely friendly. We often went to the dealership with my three young children and the staff was great. Shaun and Joel's help after the purchase was top notch. Best of all I never felt pressured once during any of our visits. I would recommend Balise to anyone. More
by BodyArmor
Employees Worked With
Joe Simon, Shaun McDermott, Joel Jameson
January 19, 2011
Tammy was so down to earth and saw that we needed gas for the test drive insisted on pumping it herself. I wasn't planning on buying a car on the last day of the year, but I thought that it might be in my be the test drive insisted on pumping it herself. I wasn't planning on buying a car on the last day of the year, but I thought that it might be in my best interest and we worked out a hassle free deal and I left with the new car two hours later. More
by alanrap
Employees Worked With
Tammy,
January 18, 2011
my experience with Balise Auto was an excellent one. They made me feel very comfortable. They went the extra mile to make sure I got the car that I wanted. Sam .. was very helpful and patient with me while C made me feel very comfortable. They went the extra mile to make sure I got the car that I wanted. Sam .. was very helpful and patient with me while Cory was very busy behihd the scenes making sure I got the best & cheapiest fiancing possible In closing I would recommend Balise to everyone I know. Thank you very much Sam & Corey More
by dav4bl9
Employees Worked With
Samuel Imbriale /Corey Mass
January 18, 2011
I went to Balise looking to just trade in my car that had a lot of issues for used and ended up with brand new!! Both Frank and Corey worked very hard to get it done for me and i couldn't be happier with my a lot of issues for used and ended up with brand new!! Both Frank and Corey worked very hard to get it done for me and i couldn't be happier with my very first brand new car! 2011 chevy malibu..i love it!! More
by malibulover
Employees Worked With
Frank Mattarese, Corey manager
January 08, 2011
The Service was excellant, we were very pleased with the purchase of our new vehicle. Everyone was very nice, organized and friendly. They made sure we were 100% satisfied with the car we were purchasing. purchase of our new vehicle. Everyone was very nice, organized and friendly. They made sure we were 100% satisfied with the car we were purchasing. We both would recommend Balise Auto to anyone we know. Thank you, Marion Page More
by marionpage
Employees Worked With
Billy & John
January 06, 2011
I bought a used car from Sam a couple of weeks ago, and I would gladly repeat the experience. From the beginning, Sam proved himself to be an attentive, knowledgeable and amiable salesman devoted above all e would gladly repeat the experience. From the beginning, Sam proved himself to be an attentive, knowledgeable and amiable salesman devoted above all else to making sure that I left Balise completely satisfied with my purchase. I would - and have - provide only the highest of recommendations for Sam (and Balise in general) to my friends and family. More
by a.tracy316
Employees Worked With
Sam Imbriale
November 12, 2010
Sales Manager was very rude and arrogant, refused to negotiate price. Staff had very little experience. Never returned my phone calls. My overall experience was horrible with Balise Toyota & Chevorlet negotiate price. Staff had very little experience. Never returned my phone calls. My overall experience was horrible with Balise Toyota & Chevorlet and would not recommend this dealership to anyone. More
by agoncalves
Employees Worked With
Chris Coco
