Healey Brothers Pod

For years, some dealerships have advertised one price online, only for customers to discover thousands of dollars in additional fees when they arrived to buy the vehicle. Now, the FTC is beginning to crack down. In this episode, Brian Healey and Nicky Paraggio break down what the FTC's renewed enforcement means for car buyers, how deceptive pricing has affected the automotive industry for years, w...

The automotive industry had a busy month, and we're breaking down the biggest news impacting Chevrolet, Ford, and Mitsubishi. This month we discuss the Corvette ZR1X becoming the fastest production vehicle ever tested by Car and Driver, the all-new 2027 Chevrolet Silverado with a redesigned interior and new V8 engine options, Ford's upcoming $30,000 electric pickup truck, and Mitsubishi's ambitiou...

What makes the Lincoln experience different? In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason sits down with Laura and Parker from Healey Lincoln to discuss what they call "The Lincoln Way"—a customer-first approach that focuses on personalization, communication, convenience, and creating a true luxury ownership experience. From pickup and delivery service to mobile maintenance, personalized cust...

What if servicing your vehicle was as simple as opening your front door? In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Bryan Gingold, Service Director at Goshen Ford and Lincoln, to discuss how Healey is transforming the customer experience through cutting-edge technology and mobile service. From a state-of-the-art service drive to AI-powered vehicle inspections that act...

Jason Healey, Chief Marketing Officer of Healey Brothers Automotive Group, joins David Kain on Kain & Friends to discuss the evolution of the automotive industry, customer experience, leadership, community involvement, and the future of AI in retail automotive.   From its beginnings as a single Chevrolet dealership in 1977 to an 10-franchise automotive group with more than 750 employees, Jason...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey sits down with Senior Digital Marketing & Coordination Manager Dan to discuss the evolving battle between social media and traditional marketing.   From radio and television to TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and beyond, the conversation explores how consumer behavior has changed and why attention has become one of the most valuable assets a...

On this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio breaks down some of the biggest automotive news stories from May 2026 involving Ford, Cadillac, and Kia.   This quick industry update covers:      - Ford’s major changes coming to the 2027 Super Duty lineup, including the 7.3L Godzilla V8 becoming standard and the new Carhartt Edition package    - Cadillac introducing the ultra-exclusive C...

In this month’s used car market update, we sit down with the Used Car Director at Healey Brothers to break down what’s really happening in today’s market—and what it means for you as a buyer.   Inventory across the country is tightening, prices are adjusting, and affordability continues to be the biggest concern for customers. But while supply is shrinking, Healey Brothers continues to stock 400–4...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Rachel Barker from Dealers United and Allison McConeghy from Pinterest to break down one of the most overlooked marketing channels in automotive—Pinterest.   This isn’t theory—this is real data, real strategy, and real results.   We dive into: •Why Pinterest is different from traditional social media •How dealers can reach cus...

In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with leadership expert Dave Anderson and Executive GM John Koerner to break down what it really takes to win in today’s market.   With changing conditions, tighter margins, and fewer opportunities, success isn’t about waiting for things to improve—it’s about controlling what you can control.   The conversation dives into the three...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey sits down with Josh Sommers of Focus Media to talk about Test Drive Tuesday and the bigger mission behind Healey Brothers’ commitment to the community. They discuss why giving back has always been part of the company culture, how strong partnerships help turn ideas into real impact, and why community involvement means more than simply writing...

On this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we break down everything we saw at the 2026 New York International Auto Show — from exclusive press conferences to the biggest reveals, concepts, and award winners in the industry.   We kick things off with the World Car Awards, highlighting major winners like BMW taking home World Car of the Year, Lucid winning with the Gravity, and Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 N...

In this episode of The Healey Brothers Pod, we sit down with John Dietz, Sales Manager at our Newburgh Chevy Cadillac location, to talk about his journey from starting in the detail department to stepping into a leadership role.   John shares how he got his start at Healey, why he left to pursue sales, and what ultimately brought him back. From working outside the automotive industry to building h...

In this solo episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Nicky Paraggio dives into the reality of owning an electric vehicle during a Northeast winter.   After experiencing one of the coldest stretches in recent years in New York, Nicky shares firsthand insight into how extreme cold affects EV range, charging speeds, and day-to-day ownership. From single-digit temperatures to overnight battery loss, this...

Healey Day at Lincoln Tech was different than your typical career fair — it was just us.   In this episode, we sit down with two of our service directors to break down what really happened at Lincoln Tech in Mahwah, NJ. From bringing vehicles and OEM reps to the event, to having honest conversations about flat rate pay, warranty time, and career growth — this was about more than recruiting. It was...

Interest rates are one of the biggest factors affecting your monthly car payment—but most customers don’t fully understand how they work, or how much they can change your budget.   In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Finance Director Mark McKnight to break down exactly how interest rates impact your car payment, what determines the rate you qualify for, and what...

Stellantis is entering a new era — and it’s clear they’ve been listening.   In this episode of the Healey Brothers Podcast, Jay Healey sits down with Chris Bellantoni, General Manager of Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, to break down Stellantis’ new direction for 2026 and beyond. From the return of legendary powertrains like the HEMI and TRX, to more competitive pricing, improved warranties, and th...

Too many drivers skip maintenance because they don’t see the value—until a major breakdown forces them to. In this episode of the Healey Brothers Podcast, Jay Healey sits down with Bill Vittorini, Service Director at Healey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Beacon, NY, to break down preventive maintenance that actually saves you money.   From oil changes and fluid services to transmission protection, die...

In this episode, Jason Healey sits down with James Barrett to break down everything happening with Hyundai — from exciting future technology to what customers can expect over the next few years.   They dive into Hyundai’s shift toward hybrids and innovative EV battery systems that could deliver up to 500–700 miles of range, how changing market demand is shaping production, and why Hyundai continue...

Ever wonder what really happens to your car when you trade it in — and how dealerships decide what it’s worth?   In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, the team breaks down the full appraisal process from start to finish, including how condition, mileage, vehicle history, market demand, and reconditioning costs all play a role in your trade-in value. They explain the tools dealers use to dete...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jay Healey and Nick break down one of the biggest questions every car buyer faces:   What type of vehicle purchase is actually right for YOU?   We cover the real differences between: •Leasing vs. Financing a new vehicle •Used vs. Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) •Why mileage and lifestyle matter more than people realize •How depreciation plays into leasing •Why...

In this Employee Spotlight episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, we sit down with Kevin Cox, Sales Consultant at Healey Brothers Ford in Goshen, to learn more about his journey—and why he’s become such a key part of the Healey team.   Kevin shares how he got his start in the automotive world as a technician, what led him to transition into sales, and how working for Snap-on Tools helped shape his ap...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Brian Healey and Jay Healey break down the used car market heading into January 2026. They discuss where pricing is actually moving, why the pre-owned EV market is changing, which used vehicles are holding their value, and how manufacturer incentives on new cars are impacting used inventory.   The conversation also covers certified pre-owned value, curre...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, we’re on location at the new Healey Brothers Chevrolet Cadillac in Newburgh, sitting down with Dylan Healey to talk about what it’s really been like taking over and leading a brand-new dealership.   From the challenges of inheriting a store with a tough reputation to rebuilding trust in the community, Dylan breaks down the hard, humbling, and rewarding r...

In this episode of the Healey Brothers Pod, Jason Healey sits down with Brian Boolukos to break down the future of the Kia brand and why momentum is building faster than ever.   Fresh off Kia’s national dealer meeting in Las Vegas, they discuss the brand’s long-term vision, leadership direction, and how Kia is listening more closely than ever to both dealers and consumers. The conversation covers...