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Frank W. Diver, began selling Franklin automobiles in Philadelphia in 1915. Today Diver recognizes that the key to our success is our continued loyalty to the community and customers who have made Diver what it is today.

The Diver family is one of the oldest names in the Delaware automotive community, and probably has been selling and servicing cars since before you were born. Frank W. Diver, began selling Franklin automobiles in Philadelphia in 1915. After World War I, he acquired the Packard agency at 10th and King Street in downtown Wilmington. In 1935 his company moved to what was then the countryside, but now known as the current Pennsylvania Avenue  location near Bancroft Parkway. At this time, they were selling and servicing Packards, Nash and Mack trucks. In 1937 he also became a Studebaker distributor and dealer along with Packard. The new facilities were built that became very prominent for the large showroom and huge selection. After World War II, he also became an appliance dealer to supplement the shortage of automobiles and trucks. His son Clifford joined the firm, followed by his three younger brothers, Arthur, Frank, Jr. and Richard. In 1952 they acquired the Chevrolet franchise which has consistently been ranked as one of the top performing dealerships in the region in both sales volume and customer satisfaction.   The business is now managed by a third generation of family members and has continued to grow in different directions in spite of a devastating fire that burned the service and parts departments to the ground on June 10, 2000. A separate Used vehicle facility was opened in February 2001 on Greenhill Avenue and a new, state of the art, service and parts operation opened in 2002. Throughout Diver Chevrolet’s storied history, there is a closeness between customers, employees and the Diver family that remains the Diver hallmark of customer commitment today.

What our Customers are saying...... "I would definitely recommend this dealership and my Salesperson Chuck Cirigliano to a friend or colleague. The service I received was outstanding!" - Pamela "I have bought numerous  cars from DIVER (6+) with Bob Havens as our Salesperson.  They always exceed my expectations.  They have become friends as well as valued business relationship." - Richard "The overall experience was great!  I submitted an online inquiry and I was contacted within minutes of my submission.  I visited the dealership that same evening and picked up my vehicle the next day." - William "Leslie was top notch in handling this sale.  A great asset to your company!" - Steven "Rich Diver and Joe Biondi are the best people I have ever worked with when buying a car.  They made the experience easy and actually fun".  - Eugene

Local Chevy Dealer Steps Up to Bat Through
Successful youth Baseball Program  

Chevy Youth Baseball Program Contact:  Marc Zwerdling, Chevrolet Youth Baseball Team Phone (888) 600-4369 Email: info@chevybaseball.com

In the spirit of community collaboration and teamwork taught through youth sports, DIVER Chevrolet is supporting Piedmont Baseball through the Chevy Youth Baseball program.  This sponsorship will include both monetary and equipment donations during the 2009 youth baseball season.  Now in its third year, Chevy youth Baseball is a grassroots initiative that establishes a positive relationship between local dealers and the communities they serve.  Diver Chevrolet is sponsoring Piedmont Baseball as a part of Chevrolet's nationwide commitment to support youth sports, one community at a time.  Over the course of the season, Diver Chevrolet will donate equipment to the league, including equipment bags, baseballs, softballs, catcher's gear, batting helmets, ball buckets, umpire's equipment, scorebooks and first aid kits.  As a part of the program, participating leagues are encouraged to participate in the Best Picture Contest, where fans, friends and family can upload their pictures, and prizes are awarded for the winning photos in the "Best Team Spirit," "Best Drive," and "Best Defensive Play" categories.  The Grand Prize for the contest is a new scoreboard for the league.  "We are looking forward to a great season with Piedmont Baseball that will be filled with exciting games and an enhanced experience for the teams through the equipment and cash donations." said Rich Diver, Diver Chevrolet. "Chevy Youth Baseball is just one example of how committed our dealership is to supporting the youth and families in the Wimington community." The 2009 program will provide assistance to an impressive 220 leagues in the Northeastern region and Chevrolet dealers will contribute over $375,000 in money and equipment donations.

Diver Chevrolet – Your Wilmington Chevrolet dealer selling cars to New Castle and Philadelphia