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Interview with McCarthy internet salesperson Greg Mosley

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 27, 2010 at 1:10 pm

Meet Greg Mosley. Greg is an internet salesperson at McCarthy Nissan in Olathe, Kansas, and has been a fellow employee for nearly five years now. You may recognize Greg from some of my walkaround videos. He’s just one of the very knowledgable and approachable salespeople here at McCarthy. Let’s check out what he had to [...]

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What should I bring when I buy a car?

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 23, 2010 at 4:06 pm

One of the biggest complaints I’ve heard about buying a car is the time it takes. From choosing a vehicle, negotiating, paperwork and finance … who know’s how long you will be at the dealership. Everyone’s time is precious – yours, mine, ours. You want to make a good decision in a timely manner. I [...]

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How to tell if you’re too tired to drive

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 21, 2010 at 3:01 pm

Common sense — and the law — tells us not to drive while under the influence. But, even though it can be just as dangerous, there are few laws against driving while sleepy. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that fatigue driving causes 100,000 accidents a year.
The first step to preventing drowsy driving is [...]

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Taking a ride in the 2011 Nissan Juke

Posted by Lauren McCarthy July 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm

Last Saturday, McCarthy Nissan in Olathe, KS showcased a rare vehicle. The 2011 Nissan Juke pre-production model was sitting on our showroom floor for public viewing. And I got to take a ride in it! The Juke is a pretty special vehicle. A cross between a sports car and crossover. Kind of a category in [...]

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