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Wondering which work vehicles at Gilbert Chevrolet qualify for Section 179? The short answer is - All of them! Section 179 allows business owners to deduct up to 100% of the purchase price depending on the type of vehicle and percentage of business use (50% minimum). Get the vehicles you need to enhance your work capabilities with the flexible deduction designed to help small businesses grow. For more information about Section 179 deductions, it's critical to ensure you consult with a tax specialist. However, our commercial team at Gilbert Chevrolet is happy to go over the basics and help you get the most from your deduction in 2023. What is Section 179? Section 179 is a provision of the IRS tax code that allows businesses to deduct the purchase price of qualifying equipment, including furniture, software, supplies, vehicles, and more! Qualifying vehicles eligible for a full deduction include traditional work vehicles unlikely to be used for other purposes like ambulances, tow trucks, cargo vans, and more. Other vehicles like sedans or smaller SUVs can also qualify for a deduction with caps on the deductible amount. Here are the total deduction limits at a glance for the 2023 tax year: Deduction Limit for 2023: $1,160,000 Spending Cap of Equipment Purchases for 2023: $4,050,000 Bonus Depreciation for 2023: 80% Light Vehicles Eligible for Section 179 If you are looking for a passenger car like a Chevy sedan, crossover SUV, or smaller truck like the Chevy Colorado, you can deduct up to $12,200 of the purchase price in the first year, plus an extra $8,000 in bonus depreciation, for a total deduction of $20,200. The stipulations are that any vehicles under 6,000 must be used for at least 50% business use, and the deduction amount is based on the percentage used. Heavy Vehicles Under 14,000 pounds Vehicles weighing 6,000 to 14,000 pounds fall into the "heavy" category for the Section 179 deduction. Full-size SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe and light-duty trucks like the Chevy Silverado 1500 fall under the heavy category and are eligible for up to a $28,900 plus bonus depreciation of 80% in 2023. 100% Deduction for All Vehicles over 14,000 Pounds All vehicles over 14,000 pounds or modified for a specific work purpose qualify for a 100% deduction of the full purchase price. Search New Chevy Inventory or Reliable Used Vehicles at Gilbert Chevrolet For more information and to find the right vehicle for your work needs, contact our Commercial Vehicle Center team at Gilbert Chevrolet.

Chevrolet is fully committed to delivering innovation with each new model year. At Gilbert Chevrolet, we're always impressed with the numerous upgrades, improvements and new features that come in new Chevy models year after year. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting changes Florida shoppers can expect for the 2024 Chevrolet lineup: New Chevy Silverado EV Are you ready for Chevy's first all-electric pickup truck? The 2024 Silverado EV is loaded with innovative features that include an estimated 400-mile driving range, a 10,000-pound towing capacity and integration of the SuperCruise semi-autonomous driving system. Redesigned Traverse The 2024 Traverse will get an exterior redesign and a new powertrain. The base trim will feature a new 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Chevy is also integrating more technology into this urban crossover SUV, which will come with a standard 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen. New Corvette Models The 2024 Corvette lineup improves the hybrid model, the E-Ray, which is expected to deliver stunning performance with its electric front axle and mid-engine V8. The E-Ray is the first step towards the future of EV performance. This hybrid model can generate an incredible 655 horsepower. The Stingray and limited-edition Z06 models are also getting various updates to their exterior styling and interior amenities. Refreshed Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD These powerful pickup trucks are getting a new ZR2 variant with an upgraded diesel power plant, an active exhaust system for the 6.2-liter V8 engine and a rebranded Chevy TurboMax engine. If you are not familiar with ZR2 models, please note that they regularly compete in the Baja 500 and Baja 1,000 off-road endurance races as production vehicles, which means that they race with stock parts and features. Feel free to explore all the latest Chevy models at Gilbert Chevrolet, and don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like to reserve one of Chevy's 2024 cars, SUVs or trucks!

The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is exceptional in a number of categories. This pickup is popular across the board with various demographics because it delivers dependable performance while offering a range of impressive utility features. Buyers can also opt for a crew, double, or regular cab to better suit their needs. Trim Levels The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in many different trims. This includes the: High Country ZRT LTZ LT Trail Boss RST LT Custom Trail Boss Custom WT Performance and Capability The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a maximum payload rating of 2,260 pounds. The truck's maximum towing capacity is listed at 13,300 pounds. The new Silverado 1500 won't let you down with its impeccable performance. Its new Super Cruise function provides convenience by delivering hands-free driving capability. If you enjoy off-road action on unpaved Port. The brand's ZR2 Bison trim is a proper fit for St Lucie roads. This trim offers blacked-out aesthetics, AEV Bison front/rear differentials, skid plates, and AEV wheels. Advanced powertrains come with this model. It's equipped with a turbo-diesel engine that makes 495 pound-feet of torque and 305 horsepower. Another engine option is a 420-horsepower V8 engine that produces 460 pound-feet. The available 5.3-liter engine has EcoTec3 technology, generates 383 pound-feet of torque, and cranks out 355 horsepower. The truck's durable bed is equipped with 12 tie-downs. Some trims come with a Multi-Flex tailgate that has six-way functionality. Loading and unloading items has never been easier. Best-in-class cargo space of 89.1 cubic feet is also available. Interior Design and Technology The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with a well-fitted interior to enhance your travels around Fort Pierce and beyond. There are leather-trimmed seats, and the cabin seats as many as five people. This thoughtful interior design yields wooden decor, plenty of legroom, and a large center console. Other features included are: 12.3-inch driver display 13.4-inch infotainment display Wireless smartphone connectivity Built-in Google Schedule a Test Drive Online Visit our dealership to test drive the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Schedule your appointment online or over the phone.

Gilbert Chevrolet was again awarded the GM Mark of Excellence. This honor is awarded to only a select few Chevrolet dealerships that strive to achieve sales and customer satisfaction excellence. It is through the hard work of our entire team at Gilbert Chevrolet that we earned this honor. Congratulations to our Gilbert Chevy Team! "Guided by our founding principles, it is our mission to provide industry excellence through customer service." #GilbertHasIt! For more photos, click here.

Gilbert Chevrolet and Gilbert Collision Center were recently nominated for 2023 Best of the Lake. The winners were announced on June 9th at the KOA Convention Center. For a full list of the winners, click here. The winners were as follows: Best Sales Person - Tommy Shorter Best New Car Dealership - Gilbert Chevrolet Best Body Shop - Gilbert Collision Center (Runner Up)

Gilbert Chevrolet once again hosted an "Education Appreciation" event to honor the teachers and non-instructional employees of the year. All of us on Team Gilbert value the tireless contributions of our educators and their support team to the youth of Okeechobee. Thank you to everyone that was able to join us. Click here to see more photos.

Gilbert Chevrolet was again awarded the GM Mark of Excellence. This honor is awarded to only a select few Chevrolet dealerships that strive to achieve sales and customer satisfaction excellence. It is through the hard work of our entire team at Gilbert Chevrolet that we earned this honor. Congratulations to our Gilbert Chevy Team! Award-winning customer satisfaction & ongoing industry training completion... #GilbertHasIt!

Gilbert Chevrolet has again teamed up with the national Chevrolet Youth Baseball program to provide a FREE instructional clinic to the youth of the Okeechobee area. While baseball and other sports may only be considered 'games,' they help kids develop invaluable skills like leadership, cooperation, and sportsmanship while also bringing families and communities together. We're proud to participate in an event that brings so many smiles to kids and families in Okeechobee.

C.J. Somerville joined Team Gilbert in 2012 at Gilbert Chevrolet as a Service Technician. During his time at Chevrolet, C.J. worked as a Service Technician, Service Advisor, and then the Assistant Service Manager. As hard as it was to say “goodbye” C.J. and his family moved out of state. They couldn’t stay away from this Florida sunshine long. Longing for beautiful weather, a friendly hometown, and a desire to help his church, C.J. and his family recently moved back to Florida where he re-joined Team Gilbert. This time he has joined the Gilbert Ford Service Team as their Service Manager. C.J says, “I’m super happy to be back and I’m excited to see what we can do in the future!” When asked why he chose to join Team Gilbert, C.J. answered, “because I felt I had more opportunities to grow.” He said there is one person on Team Gilbert who has helped mold him into who he is today. “Jim Kenbeek has always been a wealth of knowledge. He is also very structured and hard working. He has definitely taught me a lot.” One of C.J.’s favorite things about his current position as service manager is problem-solving and working with people. C.J. is married to his beautiful wife, Darcee and together they have 10 children and 1 granddaughter; Markies, Jaeden, Avery, Treyson, Angelina, Jizelle, Athena, Elijah, Emma, and Tayjon. He enjoys boating, fishing, and spending quality time with his family. We look forward to seeing your continued growth with Gilbert, C.J. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Wes Burroughs, Gilbert Ford, Service Technician. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & click " Nominate a Hometown Hero ". Wes Burroughs joined Team Gilbert in 2015 at Gilbert Oil Co. as a Warehouse Assistant. With his positive attitude and willingness to jump in to help where needed, Wes has been a part of the service teams at Gilbert Chevrolet and Gilbert Outdoors. Wes is currently a Master Technician at Gilbert Ford. This accomplishment is achieved by completing hours of schooling, passing multiple certification exams, and must be a Ford Technician for at least 5 years. We asked Wes if there was anyone on Team Gilbert who has helped mold him into who he is today. He answered, “All of my managers have pushed me to become better. Robert Lange and Buddy Lisle are the two that have helped  me along the way.” When Wes isn’t working on a diesel engine or continuing his Ford Service education, he enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it’s hunting, fishing, or out on his airboat. We appreciate all you do for Team Gilbert, Wes. Keep up the great work!

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Toby Doyle, Gilbert Chevrolet Service Technician. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & click "Nominate a Hometown Hero". Toby Doyle joined Team Gilbert in 2018 on the service team at Gilbert Chevrolet as a Service Technician. We asked Toby why he chose to apply to Team Gilbert, his answer was, “I was looking for a more family-focused company that would take my family into consideration with scheduling needs.” Toby has worked in both a service advisor and service technician role. When asked if there is anything he learned from a manager on Team Gilbert, he answered, “I have learned a lot from everyone. From talking to customers in a sales or service environment to logistics and managing people both customers and employees. This place is so unique in the diversity of people under one umbrella all working toward a common goal of pleasing the customers and our community.” Whether it is working on a customer’s vehicle or greeting a customer in the service booth, you can always catch Toby with a smile and a positive attitude.  Toby says, “I truly enjoy my job, we all have bad days, but they are far less than the good ones.” Toby is married to his amazing wife, Katie, who is the band director at Yearling Middle School. Together they have 3 children; Caiden, Liam, and Ashlyn. When Toby isn’t working on a Chevy vehicle, he enjoys spending time with his family and working on custom vehicles.

This week's Gilbert Spotlight features Meghan Woodhouse, Service Advisor at Gilbert Ford. Is there a Gilbert Team Member or a member of the community you would like to nominate? Visit GilbertHasIt.com & "Nominate a Hometown Hero". Meghan Woodhouse joined Team Gilbert last year as a Customer Care Representative (CCR) with the Gilbert Customer Care Center (CCC). The CCC’s main focus is caring for our customers’ needs when they call in regardless of the department they are trying to reach. Meghan truly excelled in her role as a CCR. She greets all of our customers with a smile, a positive attitude, and the ability to provide excellent customer service. Although Meghan has only been a part of Team Gilbert for a little over a year, she has shown that she has what it takes to go above and beyond for our customers. Because of this drive, she has stepped into a new role as a Service Advisor with Gilbert Ford. The knowledge gained in the CCC will greatly benefit her transition into this new position. We are extremely proud of this step and are excited to see her succeed as a Service Advisor! When Megan isn’t taking care of our customers, she enjoys reading and spending time with her beautiful two-year-old daughter, Pebbles. We asked Meghan what is something she would say to someone who is considering joining Team Gilbert, she replied, “It’s a great atmosphere and your co-workers are like family.” Thank you for your support of each member of Team Gilbert, Meghan!