Our team went to the Corvette Academy in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for classroom sessions, delivery training, and time behind the wheel, where we pushed these cars to their limits.
That training has changed how we deliver a Corvette at Jessup Auto Plaza Chevrolet.
We Start By Getting to Know You
Before choosing your car, we want to know how you plan to use it: whether it’ll see a track, or spend weekend mornings at a coffee meet; whether you drive it year-round; which systems you want, and how much time you want to spend on the handoff.
We work with track-focused owners on drive modes, the Performance Data Recorder, and tire/brake behavior. A weekend driver may care more about roof operation, front lift, memory settings, and remote features.
Whatever you’re looking for, we’re ready to help you find the Corvette for you. We’ll also confirm the order matches what you expected once it arrives, down to the options and accessory work.
Delivering Your Corvette
Delivery day is an event in itself. First, we clean the car inside and out so it photographs well. We handle app and connectivity setup ahead of time, so you aren’t filling out enrollment screens at the dealership. Then, we prepare a dedicated delivery space in our Cathedral City showroom. Finally, you arrive for the big reveal and photos. Friends and family are welcome to take part.
Plan for a real appointment on delivery day, rather than just a signature and key handoff. Though if you would rather be in and out, we will respect that and have everything ready to go.
Understanding the Performance Systems
Our time on the track changed how we talk about these cars. Drive modes are the clearest example. On public roads, Sport, Z Mode, and My Mode give a sharper feel while keeping the suspension suited to the surface.
Aero packages, suspension setups, tire choices, and other performance options all carry tradeoffs. The setup that works for you on a track day may not be automatically suited for a long commute.
This is where the discovery conversation pays off. Whether you plan to track the car twice a year and drive it the rest of the time, or something else, we’ll talk through what you really need to make your car work for you.
Ownership Guidance Up Front
Chevrolet publishes a model-specific Track Preparation Guide with requirements that differ by car. We’ll go through your requirements with you before you book a day on the track. In general, Chevrolet recommends waiting on track driving until the car has reached 1,500 miles.
Chevrolet no longer requires an initial oil change at 500 miles. Current guidance puts the first scheduled maintenance visit at 7,500 miles unless the Driver Information Center indicates an oil change is due sooner. Operating conditions can shorten that interval — your Owner's Manual is the authority on your specific car.
After you drive off the lot, we follow up the next day, after a week, and again after a month, asking what has come up and how we can help. In these conversations, we introduce you to the service advisor who will look after your car. That way, you already know who you’ll be working with once something needs attention.
The Corvette World Beyond Rancho Mirage
Chevrolet runs several programs for Corvette owners beyond the dealership. Corvette Concierge is a dedicated Chevrolet team that answers questions about shopping, ordering, and ownership by phone, chat, or email.
Corvette Owner School at Spring Mountain offers driving instruction built around the exact model you own. Qualified buyers can also work side-by-side with master engine technicians in the Performance Build Center to hand-build their own engine.
Schedule a Test Drive in Cathedral City
Many Corvette buyers have waited a long time to purchase their car. That’s why we underwent training: because you deserve a delivery you’ll remember.
Come see the Corvettes in our new Chevrolet inventory, or talk to us about ordering one built the way you want it.
Then schedule a test drive or stop by Jessup Auto Plaza Chevrolet at 68111 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Sales is available at 760-904-0525, and our certified service department is here for the car after delivery.