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Volvo of Tempe is a one-stop shop for sales, service My Sisters’ Charities Thrift Store offers rock-bottom prices
BY ALISON STANTON
As chief operations officer and general manager of Volvo of Tempe, Richard Cvijanovich takes great pride in the fact that his Volvo dealership is the only one in the East Valley. The Valley’s only other Volvo showroom is located miles away in North Phoenix. “We serve Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale and the entire East Valley,” Cvijanovich says. Volvo of Tempe is a full-service franchise that offers new and pre-owned Volvos for sale, as well as a variety of other makes and models of cars, trucks, SUVs and vans, Cvijanovich says. In addition, a service and parts department handles Volvo repairs and services. “We have factory-trained technicians, as well as a large retail and wholesale parts department. We have $400,000 in parts alone,” he says. Cvijanovich purchased the Volvo dealership in December 2010 and began operating it in January 2011 at its location in Scottsdale. In June 2011 he moved the dealership to a remodeled location in the Tempe Autoplex. One of the things that Cvijanovich says helps Volvo of Tempe stand out from the competition is that no matter what type of service a customer schedules, it always includes a “mini-detail” each time. Even a car that is brought in for a quick oil change will be washed and vacuumed, and receive a window cleaning.
Volvo of Tempe is a state-of-the-art full-service dealership that offers sales, service and repair in a friendly atmosphere. Submitted photo
To make scheduling services and repairs as easy as possible, Cvijanovich says Volvo of Tempe offers extended service hours, including early-morning appointments and Saturday hours. Customers who drop off their cars for work have access to one of 30 service Volvo loaner vehicles. “We are family owned and operated, so we are highly friendly and really focus on our clients’ needs,” Cvijanovich says. “Convenience is what we are all about, and we strive to offer a top-tier experience.” Looking ahead to this spring, Cvijanovich says he is excited about the launch of the 100-percent redesigned Volvo XC90. The mid-sized luxury SUV is the first of the Volvo models to be redesigned, with another model being launched every four to six months. “It will get higher gas mileage and
full amenities,” Cvijanovich says. The redesigned Volvo XC90 will still stand out for its safety features, he adds. “The Volvo mantra is still safety across the board in every car.” In his day-to-day work at Volvo of Tempe, Cvijanovich says he especially enjoys meeting customers and assisting with whatever they need. “I like assisting them in our familyfriendly environment that is not high pressure or pushy, and helping them achieve their vehicle needs.” Volvo of Tempe is located at 8060 S. Autoplex Loop, in the Tempe Autoplex in Tempe. For more information, call (480) 941-2400 or visit www.volvooftempe.com Alison Stanton is a freelance writer who lives in the East Valley. She can be reached at alison@santansun.com.
BY ALISON STANTON
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of three entrepreneurial sisters, shoppers can find low prices on clothing and household items, while local charities can benefit from the profits. Ann Siner, CEO and founder of My Sister’s Closet, Well Suited and My Sister’s Attic, started My Sisters’ Charities Thrift Store in Chandler along with her sisters Jennifer Siner and Tess Loo. Siner says the store, which opened in July, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that gives 100 percent of its net profits to help other nonprofits. The sisters started My Sisters’ Charities Thrift Store after they realized they were regularly donating truckloads of unsold products from their other retail locations to four different thrift stores. Although they were happy to donate, they learned that some of the thrift stores were not making money. “We just thought what a waste it was that the products were not making some SEE THRIFT STORE PAGE 19
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Wisdom teeth are almost certain to cause problems if left in place. This is particularly true of impacted wisdom teeth, such problems may occur suddenly and often at the most inconvenient time. While the kids are out for spring break, there couldn’t be a better time to take care of this preventative procedure. The average mouth does not have room for the third molars, also known as “wisdom teeth” to come in properly. These poorly positioned impacted teeth can cause many problems such as swelling, stiffness, pain and illness. The pressure from the wisdom teeth may move other teeth and disrupt the orthodontic or natural alignment of teeth. The most serious problem occurs when tumors or cysts form around the impacted wisdom tooth, resulting in the destruction of the jawbone and healthy teeth. It is now recommended the impacted wisdom teeth be removed early to prevent these problems. Most commonly we remove wisdom teeth between the ages of 14 and 22 years whether they are causing problems or not. The procedure is technically easier and patients recover much quicker when they are younger. What is a relatively minor procedure at 20 can become quite difficult in patients as they get older. Also the risk of complications increases with age and the healing process is slower. We utilize the latest technologies and techniques to make your procedure go smoother and your healing process faster. For a consultation, please call Dr. Shah at 480-814-9500. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Board Certified, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.