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Balise Chevrolet of Warwick
Warwick, RI
438 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
Top Reviewed Employees
Latest Reviews
May 15, 2011
I needed a good used car for my daughter for college. The
selection was great and Rob helped me locate a Chevrolet Cobalt. The car was in excelent condition with a car fax and service records. The financing
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by lyng
Employees Worked With
Rob in sales, Bob in finance
May 14, 2011
I was a little nervous about my car purchase because of
all the bad stories I've heard about the car buying process. But I had heard some good things about Balise Chevrolet and decided to check it out. W
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by Bookworm
Employees Worked With
Carl Passarelli
May 14, 2011
actually bought a nissan murano used (03) from carl...a
very friendly and helpful salesman who is very patient....i visited him and the car four times before i bought it. carl was understanding and helped
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by PHOTOGM
Employees Worked With
carl
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Photos & Amenities
- After Hours Drop-Off
- Authorized Accessories Store
- Authorized Parts Store
- Cable TV
- Children's Play Room
- Customer Lounge Area
- Drive-In Service
- Free Coffee
- Free Drinks
- Free Loaner Cars
- Free WiFi
- Laptop Computers
- Shuttle Service
- Television
- Vending Machines
- Instant Financing
