The Family Business: While there are fewer of them around then there used to be, Polk County is fortunate to have one particular group of dealerships owned by one family. We’re even more fortunate to have the Mahalak family of dealerships because of their great commitment to community, OUR community.
To tell the story of your Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram dealerships properly, we must take a journey back to 1966 in Michigan. Here, this popular family-owned business was first founded by Ralph Mahalak Sr.
Over the last 59 years, their customer-focused business plan has gradually expanded to establish Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealerships in Winter Haven, Lake Wales, and Davenport; they serve Polk County today, and far beyond.
We know they sell quality vehicles, offer parts, and provide great service.
But that’s not all.
Because the Mahalak team’s dedication to local residents, regardless if they are customers, they have found many ways to serve communities in Polk County on a scale that few are aware of:
St. Jude’s: From January 25 – February 25, 2025, the Low Payment Kings are teaming up with 97.5 WPVC for the St. Jude Radioathon to help raise donations to help treat and defeat childhood cancers. The company will make a donation to St. Jude’s on your behalf for every test drive or service visit made at one of their locations.
Jeepin’ with Judd: Jeepin’ With Judd 2025 will be held February 21-23, 2025 at Clear Springs Ranch in Bartow, Florida . Jeepin’ With Judd is a family friendly, Jeep-only family-friendly event. The Low Payment Kings are Sheriff level sponsors again this year and will have a tent set up selling Jeep accessories, as well as various giveaways and raffles.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to Polk Sheriff’s Charities, Inc. PSCI was officially formed in December 2006, is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization. Its ultimate formation was a result of the tragic murder of Deputy Matt Williams and K-9 DiOGi after a routine traffic stop. The community’s outpouring of emotional and monetary support after that tragic event ultimately demonstrated how a charity like PSCI would be supported, and The Low Payment Kings are proud to support local law enforcement.
Heart of the Badge: Along those same lines, Ralph Mahalak found another way to support our brave first responders through Heart of the Badge. It’s his way supporting first responders; they have window clings at their stores available to the community and a Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/HeartoftheBadge/, offers more information.
18 Aces to Conquer Cancer: 18 Aces is a charity golf event to be held February 24, 2025. The Mahalak Auto Group’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund aims to bring awareness of pancreatic cancer, while donating proceeds to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Pancreatic cancer spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it’s a leading cause of death from a cancer diagnosis. Signs and symptoms may not appear until the disease is quite advanced, and surgical removal isn’t possible.
This year’s unique event will be held at The Country Club of Winter Haven, 4200 Country Club Rd. S., Winter Haven. Sponsors can win a Jeep/Ram lease with every hole-in-one; $30 million worth of cars may be given away! One golfer will have a chance to win $1,000,000; 6 golfers have the opportunity to bank $100,000. And all the while, funds will be raised to support pancreatic cancer research.
For more information on, or to become a sponsor of 18 Aces, please visit https://18acestoconquercancer.com/.
ARCA Sponsorship: The Low Payment Kings are the Official Safety Vehicle Supplier of the ARCA Safety Initiative at Racetracks Across America (c) including Flat Rock & Toledo Speedways, Daytona International Speedway, and Michigan Speedway.
EPSON Tour: The Low Payment Kings are sponsoring the Central Florida Championship February 24 – March 2, 2025 at Country Club of Winter Haven, which benefits LPGA*USGA Girls Golf.
The Mahalak family business at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Fiat of Lake Wales, Winter Haven and Posner Park, as well as their dealerships in Monroe, MI, including Monroe Superstore, Buckeye Superstore in Shelby, OH, and LPK Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Defiance in Defiance, OH, is a leader in demonstrating that service to the community is a valued responsibility. All are encouraged to participate and support these, as well as the many other charitable causes across Polk County. Taken care of each other is what it’s all about.
For more information of these upcoming events, or to find out how you can help your community, call Alex Mahalak at 863-412-7476 or visit https://www.low-payment-kings.com/
