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TOP 5 reasons why you should buy a 2023 Ram 1500 Classic  

I BET MY BOSS $1,000! I could swap a Jeep soft top to a hard top in under 10 minutes!  

Woodgrove Chrysler's 2024 10K Giveaway Event Last night at Woodgrove Chrysler Nanaimo was unforgettable! Thanks to everyone who came out. Congrats to our lucky winners: $2,000 - Terri Foster $3,000 - Dave Blakemore $5,000 - lan Wilson See you next year!  

June Employee Of The Month 2024 ✨Our June employee of the Month at Woodgrove Chrysler is Darren in Detail!✨ With 80 units sold, 80 units needed to be detailed. We couldn't have done it without him! Your hard work and dedication doesn't go unnoticed, Darren. We're so grateful for everything that you do, congratulations  

Happy Fathers Day! In honour of all our dads our there, our team gives us their best dad jokes!  

Staff BBQ hosted by Kot President John Kot!  We had such an amazing time at our staff Barbecue! Thank you so much to John for coming out and providing an amazing day to his staff!  

Employee Of The Month May 2024 JC has worked in both detail and now sales, and succeeds at both!! We are so happy to have someone like him on our team!  

Advantages of the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Sales consultant Josh walks us through the advantages of going electric, especially with a Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid!!  

EV Infrastructure In BC Sales consultant Shane talks EV infrastructure as he goes through what its like to own a Jeep 4xe  

Benefits and Concerns of Owning a Plug-in Hybrid Second place winner in our EV video contest Stu Dancey "Driving With Stu" details the benefits and concerns of owning a plug in hybrid!  

Employee Of The Month April 2024 Congratulations to our record breaking manager Ben! Well done!  

How to: start your 2024 Cherokee when your key fob is dead Key fob dead? Here's how to get into and start up your 2024 Jeep Cherokee with a dead key fob.

Benefits of Owning an EV | Jeep Wrangler 4xe Chances are if you live on Vancouver Island, you've been camping before! You might be unsure about bringing your electric vehicle into the wood with you, but with the Jeep Wrangler 4xe its more than practical! In this video, Sales Consultant Kailem goes through the ins and outs of owning an EV on the Island. Take a Look!  

Employee Of The Month March 2024 Congratulations to Dan on one of his best months since joining the Kot Auto Group! Well Done! We are lucky to have you on the team!

Employee Of The Month February 2024 Congratulations to Charles for being our employee of the month for February! Charles is only in his second month of working in the car business and he is already a rockstar!! 

How to use the built in Vacuum System in the Chrysler Pacfica A self cleaning car? Not quite, but close enough! Your Chrysler Pacifica has a built in Vacuum system - here's how to use it!

How to use 4low Kailem walks us through how to use 4 Low, and when the best times to use this feature are.

Employee Of The Month January 2024 Congratulations to Maia on January employee of the month. Our dealership couldn't run without all the hard work she does. Thank you Maia!  

The Car Buying Process Buying a car can be confusing and intimidating, here at Woodgrove Chrysler we think it should be stress free and enjoyable! Let us walk you through it   

December Employee of the Month Congratulations to Kailem Chappelle, our employee of the month! Kailem really helped us out during December, pulling more than his weight while we were understaffed. And ontop of that selling 17 cars! We are so lucky to have Kailem as part of the Woodgrove family. Congrats Kailem!  

New Years with Woodgrove Chrysler Our highlights of 2023! Can't wait for the year to come!    

Merry Christmas  Merry Christmas at Woodgrove Chrysler! We are asking our employees their favourite Christmas Traditions! What are yours?    

Employee Of The Month November 2023 Congratulations Joe at Woodgrove Chrysler - he is the Employee of the Month of November!     

Employee Of The Month August 2023 Congratulations to our Receptionist at Woodgrove Chrysler Sonya Dorflinger - she is the Employee of the Month of August!  Thank you for bringing such a positive attitude to our dealership! We love you, Sonya!  

$1000 Service Draw Winner August 2023 Another happy customer at #woodgrovechrysler  Congratulations to our August lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Juliano! We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important...

Woodgrove Chrysler's 2023 10K Giveaway Event Last night we had our first 10k Giveaway event at Woodgrove Chrysler. Thank you to everyone who came. We hope everyone had a lovely time. Congratulations to our wonderful winners of the night!  -Gordon Delesoy (Camping Chair Set) -Scott Utterson (Camping Cooler) -Paivi Manns (58" TV) -Casey Larochelle (AirPods) -Nela & Isaac Loewen (Galaxy...

Employee Of The Month July 2023 Congratulations to Stuart Dancey #drivingwithstu our Employee of the month of July at #woodgrovechrysler !   Look at his custom Jeep! Great job, buddy! Happy to have you and your family here in Nanaimo! Let's goooo to crush August as well! Guys, be sure to follow his DRIVING WITH SRU Youtube Channel for unique car reviews!     @drivingwithstu   #kotautogroup...

$1000 SERVICE DRAW WINNER MAY 2023 Congratulations to our June lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Michelle Gurr!  We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing more feedback...

Employee Of The Month June 2023 One-man band and our Employee of the Month of June - Benjamin Jillings! Huge congratulations for the second record in 6 months! A great example for the entire Kot Auto Group Great job, buddy! We love you! #wesellcars #kotautogroup  

$1000 Service Draw Winner May 2023 Congratulations to our May lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Steven and Wendy Coulson Bear!  We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing...

Kot Auto Group's Operation 100 makes a splash in Nanaimo "Operation 100" comes to Nanaimo. Woodgrove Chrysler of the Kot Auto Group launched their first "Operation 100" since Kot's acquisition of the dealership in September 2022. A beloved annual tradition within the company where the goal is for each Kot dealer to sell 100 vehicles during April & May. They then donate $100 from every vehicle...

Employee Of The Month May 2023 Breaking all the records - Darren Jenkins, the Service Advisor at the @woodgrovechrysler is our May Employee of the Month! Very proud of the entire Service Team here in Nanaimo! Darren, great job, buddy! Appreciate you a lot!  

Woodgrove Chrysler Grand Re-Opening - "Meet the Owners" event Some highlights from the Grand Re-Opening, meet the new owners event at Woodgrove Chrysler! We would like to thank everyone who came, on behalf of the Kot Auto Group. It was a pleasure meeting and getting to know everyone, we are looking forward to being apart of the Nanaimo community.   

How to set up the reverse camera on your RAM Did you know you can adjust your reverse camera? Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler    

How to build a credit score in Canada The quickest way to build credit in Canada - is through a car loan  But how do you get approved if you had no credit before?  Step 1 Come down and see our Business Manager, Ben Jillings  Step 2 done Book an appointment today - 250 390 3030  

How to turn off the honk while locking your RAM Share with your truck-neighbors! Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Take any new RAM home today with the discount up to $18,000 while our Clearance SALE Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030  

How to properly use the tow/haul mode on your RAM Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler    

How to use the 4 wheel drive low mode in your Jeep Cherokee Check out the video below! Follow for more Jeep Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler    

$1000 Service Draw Winner April 2023 Congratulations to our April lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Katherine Schroter!  We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing...

How to use the off road mode on your Jeep Cherokee Check out the video below! Follow for more Jeep Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler    

Employee Of The Month April 2023 Small things are getting noticed here at @woodgrovechrysler, part of the @kotautogroup because they are extremely important! Congratulations to our April employee of the month - David Chambers, Shuttle Driver! Thank you for all your help and nonstop work, buddy!  

How to properly hook up your trailer Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Take any new RAM home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030  

How to get into your locked vehicle if your key fob is dead Check out the video below! Follow for more car Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler    

How to customize your RAM 1500 Check out the video below! Follow for more RAM Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler    

$1000 Service Draw Winner March 2023 Congratulations to our March lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Paul Cini!  We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing more feedback...

How to do a battery service on your vehicle Does your battery need a service? Check this out! Follow for more Car Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Contact us for your questions! Book your service appointment and win $1000 cash 250 390 3030  

March 2023 Employee of the Month  Congratulations to our employee of the month of March - Tanner MacPherson Great job on lowing interest for our customers! Let's double in April

How to use your adaptive cruise control to it max potential Follow for more Dodge Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler Take the 2022 Dodge Durango home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030

How to set up the Remote Start on your RAM Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Take any new RAM home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030  

How to use each gear on your Jeep Follow for more Jeep Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Take this 2023 Jeep Sahara home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Bianca Jenkins details 250 390 3030  

How to properly use drive modes on your Dodge Durango SRT Check out the video below! Follow for more Dodge Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler Take the 2022 Dodge Durango home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030  

How to properly use your air ride suspension on RAM 1500 Check out our video below! Follow for more RAM Knowledge @woodgrovechrysler Take the 2022 RAM 1500 Limited home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Kailem Chappelle @kailemchappelle details 250 390 3030  

How to set up the Driver Profile on your Jeep Follow for more Jeep Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler Take this 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Bianca Jenkins details 250 390 3030  

Performance Pages in the 2022 Dodge Durango SRT Follow for more Dodge Knowledge  @woodgrovechrysler Take the 2022 Dodge Durango home today with the $2500 trade-in bonus Feel free to ask our Sales Consultant, Mark Allen details 250 390 3030  

$1000 Service Draw Winner February 2023 Congratulations to our February lucky winner of the $1000 Service Draw - Ryan Johnston!  We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Share this video with your friends who need a Vehicle Service in the nearest future! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing...

Employee Of The Month February 2023 February is the toughest month for the car business! Thank you buddy for the great February this year. Congratulations to our employee of the month - Ben Jillings Let's rock it in March  

$1000 Service Draw Winner January 2023Congratulations to the first lucky winner of our $1000 Service Draw - Wes Palmer! We're going to do this draw every month and you could be our next winner! Providing the best customer experience is very important for us so we're looking forward to hearing more feedback from you! Don't forget when you're here for your next Service - fill out the survey and you...

$1000 Service Draw $1,000 Service Draw at Woodgrove Chrysler every month in 2023 starting from NOW! Get your best Service done ✅ and win $1,000 cash Looking forward to seeing you! Book the appointment 250 390 3030 

Employee Of The Month December 2022Our employee of the month of December 2022 at Woodgrove Chrysler - Mark Allen , top Salesman ! Absolutely amazing job!Proud to have you in our Kot Auto Group team Let's go to 2023 

Employee Pricing until the end of December Employee pricing until the end of the f December at Woodgrove Chrysler for all of the NEW Inventory in stock! Feel free to ask our Sales Consultants details and book your test drive 250 390 3030 Details in the video:

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas at Woodgrove Chrysler! It's that time of the year for our annual Kot Auto Group Christmas greetings with turkeys or gift cards to make everyone's holidays nice and tasty. From our family to yours! Merry Christmas! How it was video:  

Spectacular Black Friday Sale 20% OFF ON ALL NEW RAM CLASSIC Black Friday SALE is ON right now! ▪◾◼◾▪ Our Sales Managers are looking forward to help you with your new BLACK FRIDAY purchase at the Woodgrove Chrysler#blackfridaysale #woodgrovechrysler #ram #newram #ramnanaimo Details in the video: 

Kot Coat Drive  It's that time of the year for our 4th Annual Kot Coat Drive Kot Auto Group! For the whole month of November, every Kot Auto Group location will be participating in this charity event. If you are at Woodgrove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for service or a new car - drop your old coat here!! We will appreciate it very much  

Employee Of The Month November 2022Kot Auto Group absolutely RECORD Our employee of the month of November at Woodgrove Chrysler - Adam, Vehicle Mechanic ! That is absolutely incredible job, buddy!Proud to have you in our Kot Auto Group team Let's go 

Employee Of The Month October 2022 Our employee of the month at Woodgrove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - Mike Hildebrand Absolute September winner - he sold 18 cars! Thanks, buddy! We appreciate your professionalism. Proud to have you in our Kot Auto Group team  All the Woodgrove staff did a fantastic work last month and we are thrilled to be the brand new owners...

VIDEO TOUR OF THE WOODGROVE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP IN NANAIMO, BCSeptember 9th, 2022 by Dariia Mykhalevych  We are more than excited to take you all for a quick video tour around our new Woodgrove Chrysler dealership in Nanaimo, BC.VIDEO TOURWelcome to the 6800 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BCWe sell cars! 

KOT AUTO GROUP EXPANDS TO NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA WITH THE ACQUISITION OF WOODGROVE CHRYSLERSeptember 9th, 2022 by Dariia MykhalevychVANCOUVER ISLAND, BC and OKANAGAN TERRITORY, BC, Sept. 7, 2022 /CNW/ -- Kot Auto Group is excited to announce that it has acquired Woodgrove Chrysler. A new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Ram dealership and service department. This is the first...

Employee Of The Month October 2023 Congratulations to Jeff Von Kampen!  Jeff started with us in May and is already a top employee at the dealership and the whole auto group! Well done Jeff, we appreciate having you on the team here at Woodgrove Chrysler!