Northampton Volkswagen Supports Walk for Wishes

A big thank you to those who helped make the 3rd annual Holyoke Mall Walk for Wishes such a huge success! We were extremely proud to be a sponsor of an event with over 300 walkers registered. As a result, the organization greatly exceeded its fundraising goal.  

Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.  Great job everyone!  Click here for images from the event.

Carla Presents Commercial Contest Winner

March 2013, Hadley, MA – Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto Group, presented TV commercial Contest winner Al Liptak with his grand prize at her Country Nissan store in Hadley.

The contest was launched in November 2012, and was promoted though three of TommyCar’s four dealerships: Country Nissan of Hadley, Country Hyundai of Greenfield, and Northampton Volkswagen. Entries were accepted though early January, and a total of 75 produced submissions were received. The top five were selected by a contest review committee, and then the public was invited to cast their votes.

In the end, the race came down to two – Jake Hulseberg’s VW daydream, and Al’s crazy Hyundai-driving puppet. After 2,200 votes were cast, Al Liptak’s entry was the victor. The winning commercial was accounted via a special, premiere airing on CBS, Sunday February 2nd 2013, immediately after the Superbowl.

Liptak won his choice of a brand new Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Jetta, or cash equivalent. In addition, Al’s winning Hyundai commercial will be ran on local TV networks during the month of April

TommyCar Auto & the NELCWIT

This year, The TommyCar Auto group was a proud sponsor of the New England Learning Center for Women In Transition's 2013 Bowlathon Fundraiser. The event was held on January 26th at the French King Bowling Center. This was a very successful event, as it raised over $12,000 for abused women and children in the area.

Since 1976, the NELCWIT has been serving the Franklin Country and North Quabbin region of Western Massachusetts, providing safety planning, advocacy, and support to anyone who has survived domestic or sexual abuse. They also offer prevention education for the community, especially area youth.

The 9th Annual Hot Chocolate Run

The Hot Chocolate Run raises funds for Safe Passage, the Hampshire County organization providing shelter, counseling, and advocacy services to women and children who have experienced domestic violence. This event is Safe Passage's largest fundraising event.

The TommyCar Auto Group was a proud sponsor of the 9th annual Hot Chocolate Run in Northampton on Decemeber 2nd, 2012. Our team was dressed in layers as we ran among the 3,000 plus people in the streets in honor of the areas domestic violence victims!

Spreading a Spirit of Gratefulness through Toys for Tots

This Holiday season, the Country Nissan, Patriot Buick GMC, and Country Hyundai showrooms were  home to huge trucks  with a big Toys for Tots box sitting in the back. The Service Departments offered discounts on vehicle maintenance to anyone willing to bring in a gift for the toy drive. Thanks to the response and generous support of community members, Toys for Tots received not only a box full of toys, but a toy-filled back of the truck! These toys were collected by the organization and delivered to in-need children. 

Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The purpose of the organization is to provide toys for children whose parents cannot afford Christmas gifts for them. As a result, kids who would otherwise be without the anticipation and joy of gifts are able to share in this Christmas tradition.