Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Ideal Delivery Vehicle or Mobile Automotive "Office"

The Ram ProMaster® at Melloy Dodge offer versatile solutions for New Mexico businesses who need a dependable, flexible, and convenient commercial van.

These easy in, easy out vehicles are ideal delivery vehicles or for service businesses that work from the mobile, automotive “office”. Available in a number of sizes and trims, they include a cargo van, a chassis cab/flatbed or cutaway, perfect for customization of the bed; a window van; and the ProMaster City®, also available in several trims. 

The Commercial and Fleet department staff at Melloy Dodge can help you find the vehicle for your company’s needs including any customization, and often include it within the financing of the vehicle.

ProMaster® offers a high or low roof model in the 2500 and 3500 models, with 65 inches of cargo height  within the interior. In its class, it is the only vehicle that’s front wheel drive, allowing the 3500 model to have best-in-class turning diameter. It also has best-in-class lowest load floor height at just 21 inches.

The Ram ProMaster® offers an available rear back-up camera, standard 6-speed automatic transmission, and can go up to 18,500 miles between oil changes. It includes a 3 year/36,000 mile basic limited warranty and a 5 year/100,000 mile diesel powertrain limited warranty. The gas-powered models offer a 5 year/60,000 mile gas powertrain limited warranty.

Over 35 standard and available safety and security features are found, including increased driver visibility, six standard airbags, electronic stability control, and high performance brake pads.

Melloy Dodge in Albuquerque is the metro’s largest ProMaster® dealership, as well as the authorized BusinessLink program. This Chrysler program provides business owners with sales and service benefits to keep them on the job. The no-cost BusinessLink program offers next-bay service, loaner vehicles, a dedicated account manager, financing expertise for business vehicles, extended service hours, and other benefits.


The Melloy family has been serving the automotive needs of New Mexicans since 1955. Visit our dealership at 9621 Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, just north of Paseo del Norte. At Melloy Dodge, we always say “Deal”! 

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

New Mexico’s Most Affordable & Versatile Solutions for Commercial Trucks

For a heavy duty work truck, the Ram cab and chassis trucks at Melloy Dodge are New Mexico’s most affordable and versatile solutions for commercial trucks.

Available in the Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 models, these heavy duty flatbeds allow customization on the bed for the business’ need. The Commercial and Fleet department staff at Melloy Dodge can also help the truck buyer with the customization, and often include it within the financing of the vehicle.

The Ram cab and chassis trucks offer best-in-class towing, with the 3500 model pulling up to 22,770 lbs and a max payload of 7,640 lbs. The 4500 and 5500 models feature the largest front and rear brake rotors in their class. Diesel-powered models include a 5 year, 100,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, and the gas-powered models offer the 5 year, 60,000 mile powertrain limited warranty.
Whether you’re a plumber, pulling a backhoe or heavy duty trailers, or need a versatile and powerful truck, the Ram cab and chassis models are designed for years of hard work while providing durability and power.

Melloy Dodge in Albuquerque is the metro’s only Ram Cab and Chassis truck dealership, as well as the authorized BusinessLink program. This Chrysler program is designed to provide business owners with sales and service benefits to keep them on the job. The no-cost BusinessLink program offers next-bay service, loaner vehicles, a dedicated account manager, financing expertise for business vehicles, extended service hours, and other benefits.


The Melloy family has been serving the automotive needs of New Mexicans since 1955. Visit our dealership at 9621 Coors Blvd NW in Albuquerque, just north of Paseo del Norte. At Melloy Dodge, we always say “Deal”! 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Oil Change Intervals: How Many Miles Should You Drive?

Oil changes are inexpensive and simple tasks, yet many people disregard their car’s need for them and forget to have regular oil changes. However, delaying an oil and filter change can eventually be so detrimental to a vehicle that it can seize the engine. Old oil becomes dark and full of various debris. The debris can get into the internal parts of the engine and destroy them. Repairs for seized engines are costly and are preventable with a proper maintenance schedule. Therefore, knowing when your vehicle needs an oil and filter change is important.

In previous decades, manufacturers often recommended an oil change every 3000 miles or three months, particularly if you drove more in the city than at highway speeds. The change at 3000 miles ensured that consumer engines would stay clean and revitalized. Recently, manufacturers advise that many vehicles can go up to 8000 miles before having an oil change. Most car makers recommend the oil and filter change every 5,000 to 8,000 miles as sufficient to keep the engine parts lubricated. To be safe, always read your owner’s manual and follow those guidelines to maintain your car or truck’s warranty.

Synthetic oil can extend the period between oil changes as well, but again, follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for your vehicle’s engine. Melloy Dodge is the leading dealership in New Mexico for Dodge and Ram sales and service. Our service department offers Express Lane oil changes—no appointment is needed! The Express Lane is open on weekdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00pm.

For service questions, call the Melloy Dodge Service Center at 888-760-4136 or schedule online. Our service technicians are trained in service for all makes and models of automobiles. The certified mechanics can conduct oil changes and other services for vehicle owners in the area to help them keep their cars in shape.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Grand Caravan: The Ultimate Family Vehicle

Minivans are a vehicle built for hauling—perfect for those who have young children, or personal belongings like sports equipment or large items to haul. Minivans are perfect when taking road trips and daily treks around town. 

For their ability to move people and things, minivans have long been praised as the best cars for families. However, the vehicles have also caught the eyes of retirees for some of the same reasons: easy access, high seating positions, and lots of passenger and cargo space.

Buyers looking for a new car should consider the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan at Melloy Dodge. It's not only one of the best cars for families, but its capabilities are attracting others.

Seating and capacity
The minivan can seat up to seven passengers. Its cargo area measures 33 cubic feet but increases to 143.8 when all of the seats are lowered into the floor using the Stow ‘n Go system.

Powertrain
All 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan come with a 3.6-liter V6 engine. It kicks out 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and works with an automatic transmission.

Fuel economy
The 2016 Dodge Caravan gets an estimated 17 miles per gallon city, 25 miles per gallon highway and 20 miles per gallon combined.

Models and features
The 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan comes in six different trim levels, such as American Value Package (AVP), SE, SE Plus, SXT, SXT Plus and R/T. The AVP serves as the base version.

Standard equipment includes heated and powered mirrors, two-zone air conditioning system, title and telescoping steering wheel, and power windows and locks.

The optional equipment list runs the gamut, ranging from a three-zone air conditioner and a six-speaker radio on the SE model to a remote starting system, review camera, nine-speaker radio, leather seats and a 6.5-inch touchscreen on the top-level R/T. Additional bells and whistles can be added with special packages.

The AVP and SE models at Melloy Dodge can be equipped with the Uconnect Hands-free Group package. This package comes with satellite radio, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, USB port and Bluetooth connection and other features. A Power Window Group for the SE comes with power windows in the second and third rows.

The SXT Plus and R/T comes with the optional Driver Convenience Group package that adds heated front seats, heated steering wheel and second and third row sunshades. Available only in the R/T trim is the Safety Sphere package that comes with rear parking sensors, blind spot and rear cross-traffic monitoring and automatic windshield wipers.


The sales team at Melloy Dodge invites you to stop by and test drive the 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. Melloy Dodge is the number-one selling Dodge and Ram dealership in New Mexico. Checkout our inventory of new and used cars and trucks at www.melloydodge.com.