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Important safety features

Posted by Lauren McCarthy September 8, 2010 at 8:10 pm

Safety first! When purchasing a vehicle for you and your family, safety is a major concern. What are some of the standard safety features in the brands that McCarthy carries? Here’s a short list for you: Chevrolet Six airbags – dual front & side impact airbags 4-wheel anti-lock brakes – to keep you from sliding [...]

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What’s your favorite road trip story?

Posted by Lauren McCarthy September 3, 2010 at 2:47 pm

Everyone’s been on a road trip … and everyone’s got a funny story to share! I asked around the dealership and heard some pretty entertaining things. Take a look at what some of my fellow employees had to say … Now it’s your turn. Share your favorite road trip story with the rest of us.

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Last-minute destination spots

Posted by Lauren McCarthy August 30, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Our girlfriend getaway to Branson!

Okay … the holiday weekend is just around the corner and you NEED to get away. Whether you grab your three girlfriends, or pile the kids in the back of the van, a last minute trip is in order! Here’s the next question; where are you going to go? I’d like to share a couple [...]

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Local Man Wins New Hyundai

Posted by Lauren McCarthy August 27, 2010 at 9:19 pm

Check this out! A current McCarthy Hyundai customer wins National contest. Tom Wallace, from Merriam, Kansas filled out an entry form back in February at the Kansas City Auto Show. Along with 85,000 other entries from 37 auto shows nationwide, Tom was the chosen one! This 57-year-old man came home from vacation to a package [...]

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