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Ready to swap out your current vehicle and refresh your ride? Trade in and trade up today at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM! As locals’ trusted car dealership in Manning, we are proud to serve customers in Florence, SC, Lake City, SC and Sumter, SC! more Committed to providing the very best used car selection, we are always looking to buy pre-owned vehicles – any make, model or condition. Help us stock our lot and trade in today! Here’s what you need to know about getting the most for your trade: A Clean Car Makes a Good First Impression Because nothing replaces a first impression, it’s important to make sure your car appears clean and in great condition. Stage your vehicle as if it were brand new, performing a thorough cleaning inside and out. Be sure to do the following before your car’s valuation at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM: Vacuum the interior. Wipe down/recondition all inside surfaces. Make sure everything works properly, such as air conditioning, headlights, etc. Wash the exterior with a high-quality car soap. Give the wheels a good scrub. Use an auto glass cleaner to remove streaks and residue from windows. Consider scratch and dent removal services, if necessary. Remember that a clean vehicle means less work for our Service Center – and more money in your pocket! Show Proof of Regular Vehicle Maintenance Now that your used vehicle looks its best, it’s time to prove that you have stayed up to date with necessary maintenance. Records from routine service appointments help increase your used car’s trade-in value, so be sure to bring evidence of the following: Routine maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations, etc.) Repairs (dent/scratch removal, etc.) Parts purchased (new tires, new battery, etc.) Determine Your Car’s Value The next step involves some research to assess how much your used car is worth. Armed with this knowledge, you will be in a better position to negotiate on price. There are plenty of easy-to-use pricing guides online, such as Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds and NerdWallet. Simply enter the following to determine a reasonable price for your ride: Make & model Year Mileage Condition Zip code Note: If purchasing from an individual instead of a dealership, we recommend that car buyers use the Kelley Blue Book Private Party Value. Do Your Research for the Best Deal Not every car dealership in Manning provides the kind of honest service you’ll find at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Other dealers may offer an unfair car price, one that is far outside Kelley Blue Book trade-in market range. That’s why you should never settle for the first deal you are offered! While online pricing tools are convenient, a physical inspection is still the best way to get an accurate car trade-in value. Bring the following to your appraisal: Vehicle’s title Current vehicle registration Auto loan payoff and account info (if you have a current loan) All vehicle keys Your driver’s license Trade In Your Used Car Today in Manning! Now that you’ve done all you can to maximize your used car’s value, it’s time to trade! Get an appraisal quote here at Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM, your trusted Manning dealership, serving the Florence, Lake City and Sumter areas! Or use our handy online trade-in appraisal tool. Our team will not only offer top dollar for your used car, but help you save on a new one! Check out our huge selection of cars, trucks and SUVs, like the new, third-row 2021 Grand Cherokee L – in stock now at your Jeep dealership in Manning! Come see us today for a test drive!

Are you looking for an affordable vehicle with enough room for the whole family? Although SUVs are very popular these days for busy families, the minivan is still an excellent choice. For a comfortable ride that offers plenty of room for passengers and gear, opt for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Let's take a look at what its trim levels have to offer. more SE The SE is the base trim, but you'd be impressed with the standard and optional features on this model. You can choose from six exterior colors to give it a unique look. Take on the road with 17-inch wheels and a powerful 3.6-liter 24-valve VVT V-6 engine. The six-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes will provide you with a smooth, comfortable ride. Listen to your music on the six-speaker audio system while enjoying the Radio 6.4-inch touch screen with Uconnect hands-free voice command. 35th Anniversary SE Plus Because the Dodge Grand Caravan has been providing families with a great minivan for the last 35 years, they wanted to celebrate with the 35th Anniversary SE Plus trim. It comes standard with an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, power two-way driver lumbar adjust, premium cloth bucket seats, and second-row bucket seats that fold into the floor. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and leather-wrapped shift knob provide an elegant driving experience. Keep things organized with the in floor console, which has cupholders to keep your drinks form spilling. You'll also get the unique 35th Anniversary badge on the front fenders, as well as having it embroidered on the front floor mats. The all-black interior that comes with cranberry wine accent stitching on the seats, steering wheel, and the door trim panels, will make you feel like you're driving in first-class. SXT With the SXT trim, you'll get features such as sunscreen glass in the windows, a dual glove box, rear grocery bag hooks, and an interior observation mirror. Loading and unloading your gear will be easy with the right and left power sliding doors. Everyone will stay comfortable with the three-zone automatic climate control. SiriusXM radio and Bluetooth audio streaming capability means you can listen to all your favorite tunes no matter where you're headed, and the steering wheel-mounted audio controls make it easy to control the volume without taking your eyes off the road. 35th Anniversary SXT For all the best features, you're going to want to go with the highest trim level, the 35th Anniversary SXT. It comes standard with third-row Stow N Go seats, overhead storage bins, and third-row tailgate seats to keep your things out of the way and your passengers comfortable. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel will keep you warm on cold winter mornings. The Garmin navigation system ensures you arrive at your destination effortlessly. Whether you just need the basics that the SE trim offers or you want all the bells and whistles from the 35th Anniversary SXT trim, you'll enjoy a comfortable, roomy ride inside the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. Stop in to Santee CDJR and take one for a test drive today.

As versatile as SUVs may be for transporting your family and a lot of gear, a minivan is hard to beat. And the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica top of the class of minivans, with the most awards for the third consecutive year. more While the Pacifica is available in four trim levels — Touring, Touring L, Touring L Plus, and Limited — Chrysler is offering all but the Touring model in the 35th anniversary limited editions, with unique badging and interior. Here are some of the features that distinguish the Pacifica as the best choice of a minivan. Exterior Styling The Pacifica might be a practical family hauler, but it's also a great looking car. From the aggressive front-end, through the sleek lines of the profile, to the stylish rear, it has a dominant road presence. Access to the rear seats is easy with the convenient power sliding side doors, and the standard power liftgate make stowing cargo a breeze. The Touring has distinctive daytime running lights (DRL), fog lamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, remote-activated perimeter lamps, and heated power mirrors. The Touring L adds a color-keyed grille, while the Limited trim features a chrome-trimmed grille, LED fog lamps and DRL, 18-inch wheels, mirrors with turn signals, and a dual-pane sunroof. Spacious Interior With the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica's standard seating for seven people and the option of eight seats, you don't have to leave anyone behind. In the car's upscale contemporary cabin, you have up to 243 seating configurations for any combination of passengers and cargo. The second and third row class-exclusive Stow ‘n Go seats fold into the floor to create a flat storage area. With these rows folded, you have a huge 140.5 cubic feet of cargo space. When the seats aren't stowed, the floor bins can be used for extra storage. Getting in and out of the third row is easier with the available class-exclusive Easy Tilt second-row seats. Kids can be messy, but with the available integrated vacuum cleaner, cleaning up after their mess in this car is simple. Power and Performance Under the hood of this latest Pacifica is a smooth and powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine that delivers 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels via the nine-speed automatic transmission. You'll get up to 19 mpg for city driving and an impressive 28 mpg on the highway. With the tow package, the Pacifica has a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 3,600 pounds. Driver Assist Technology To keep your family safe on the road, the Pacifica sports standard driver assistance features such as four-wheel automatic brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, blind spot monitor, rear parking sensors, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The Limited trim adds an automatic dimming driver's side mirror. The 2020 Chrysler Pacifica's Advanced SafetyTec package includes adaptive cruise control, frontal collision warning, lane departure alert, front parking sensors, an automatic parallel and perpendicular parking system, a surround view camera system, and automatic high beams. To see why the 2020 Chrysler Pacifica is the perfect minivan for carrying your family in comfort and safety, head over to Santee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for a closer look.

Your safety and security are our top priority and when developing new features for a car we strive to create something that will help you feel more comfortable behind the wheel. The Chrysler 300 is full of standard and available security and safety features that help avoid collision and help to protect you in case of a collision. Protection in Case of Collision Getting into an accidental collision is the last thing you want to think about, but we have done that thinking for you. The Chrysler 300 comes standard with features that will help to protect you. The Active Head Restraints and Advanced Multistage Airbags help keep you safe along with other mechanisms in place such as the Driver Inflatable Knee-Bolster Airbags. Drivers should always be proactive while driving in order to avoid having a collision but you can rest assured that, if one should happen, this car has safety features in place to help keep you covered. more Performance Integrated Safety Features Safe and defensive driving should be every driver's priority, but it's not always possible to avoid certain dangerous situations or conditions on the road. Thankfully, whether you are aware of them or not, features that enhance your driving to help avoid collisions are always active on the Chrysler 300. Features such as All-Speed Traction Control are standard. This will help control, detect, and manage wheel slips by automatically applying brake pressure to the wheel that is slipping and applying torque to the wheels with more traction. The Electronic Roll Mitigation System helps to reduce wheel lifting potential while driving during evasive maneuvers. Electronic Stability Control is also standard. It helps to sense the difference between the path you intended to take and the actual path that you are traveling. It can apply selective braking to help reduce engine throttle to guide you back towards your intended path. This features is not a replacement for attentive driving, but is in place should you stray from your path. Advanced Technology and Safety Features Technology and safety go hand in hand and with several standard and available features in place, it is easier to avoid collisions while driving. The available Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning-Plus System with Active Braking will alert you if a collision is detected. The Blind Spot and Cross Path Detection system is available to assist in viewing your blind spot zones. This system helps you to make safe lane changes by detecting a vehicle in one of your blind spot zones. The system will alert you with an audible chime and a light icon in the corresponding exterior mirror. While none of these safety features are a substitute for active and safe driving, they help you navigate and steer clear of danger. If you should get into a collision, then the Chrysler 300 has more incredible features in place to help keep you protected. If you would like to test drive one to check out the safety features for yourself, contact a member of our sales team at Santee CDJR.   Image via Chrylser.com | cropped from original

If you're looking for a three-row, family-friendly minivan to hit the road with this summer, the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid could be the car for you. It offers impressive fuel efficiency, great performance, and an upscale interior fitted with many convenient features. You can choose from three well-equipped trim levels, including the Touring Plus, Touring L, and Limited trims. There are plenty of reasons why the Pacifica Hybrid is the perfect vehicle for family road trips, which means this could be the family-friendly minivan that you've been dreaming of. A Convenient and Luxurious Interior The cabin of the Pacifica features loads of space and many convenient features that will keep all family members comfortable during road trips. If you need extra cargo space, the third-row Stow 'n Go seats can be folded flat, while the second row features comfortable fixed captain's seats that can be tilted and slid forward for easy access to the third row. The base infotainment system is equipped with all the bells and whistles, featuring an 8.4-inch display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, SiriusXM, six speakers, Bluetooth, and HD radio. Plus, you can add other features such as a premium Harmon Kardon audio system with 20 speakers, navigation, and a 4G LTE hot spot. more Standard interior features include cloth upholstery, active noise cancelation, three-zone automatic climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and keyless entry and ignition. With the two higher trims come a host of convenient features, such as heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, second and third-row window shades, and a power-adjustable driver's seat. The kids will thank you if you opt for the available rear entertainment system that offers dual 10-inch displays, a Blu-Ray player, dual wireless headphones, and wireless streaming. A Powerful and Fuel-Efficient Engine The Pacifica Hybrid features a 3.6-liter V-6 eHybrid engine paired with two electric motors, producing 287 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. With this engine, you can travel up to 33 miles on electric power. The available 240-volt Mopar charger makes for effortless charging within two hours, while the standard regenerative braking system captures energy that would normally be lost during the braking process and uses it to recharge the batteries. Delivering an estimated fuel-economy rating of 30 mpg combined, this engine is impressively efficient. It is also powerful, offering a best-in-class maximum tow capacity of 3,600 pounds when properly equipped. You can thus effortlessly haul a boat or a trailer on your road trip. Advanced Safety Features The most important consideration when deciding on a family car is that it should be adequately equipped with safety and driver-assist features. The Pacifica Hybrid offers impressive standard safety features that include a blind-spot monitoring system, a rear backup camera, rear parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic alert. If you opt for the available Advanced SafetyTec Group package, your Pacifica will be equipped with a 360-degree surround-view camera, lane-departure warning with lane-keep assist, full-speed forward collision warning with active braking, and forward parking sensors. If you're looking for a powerful, fuel-efficient, safe, and comfortable family minivan perfect for summer road trips, look no further than the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. Drop by Santee CDJR to take one for a test drive.   Image via Chrysler.com | Cropped from original