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    Which car fits your lifestyle?

    April 30, 2010
    Chevrolet Traverse

    All right ladies, it’s quiz time. Which car fits your lifestyle? Answers these simple questions and jot down your picks. At the end we’ll add them up and see what vehicle you should be driving! It’s 5 p.m. on Friday, where are you? A) Picking up a handful of kids and heading to a soccer read more >>

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    10 Great Family Cars

    April 26, 2010
    Chevrolet Traverse

    Let’s take a look at what McCarthy has to offer in family-friendly vehicles! Chevrolet Traverse – This vehicle was designed by a mother of four. The Traverse has family-friendly features with an emphasis on space and security. It has a 5 star crash rating, seats up to 7 passengers and has smart-slide entry to the read more >>

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    Think SMART… Happy Earth Day.

    April 22, 2010

    In honor of Earth Day, I’d like to educate you — make you a little SMARTer! Recently, a customer traded their 2008 Smart Car in for a new 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. As curious as I am, I had to take that bad boy for a little test-drive. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly car, you read more >>

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    McCarthy’s 10 Craziest Trade-In Offers

    April 21, 2010
    Semi baby!

    Most times, when a customer purchases a new or pre-owned vehicle from us, they’re trading in something, too.  Being an auto dealership, you’d assume that would mean vehicles, right? Not always! When I asked several of our longtime employees about the strangest trade-in offers they’ve received, I was blown away by their answers. Here are read more >>

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    Who doesn’t love accessories?

    April 19, 2010
    Mike Shaw, Parts Director

    Accessories for your car are like accessories for your clothes. You add a pair of hoops, some bangles and clutch purse and your look is all yours. Well, throw in a splash guard and some leather and your ride is all your own, too! After spending some time with McCarthy Chevy Parts Director Mike Shaw, read more >>

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    10 essentials to keep in your car emergency kit

    April 16, 2010
    It works as an accessory too!

    Here’s the truth: You spend a lot of time in your car. Driving to and from work every day, to and from soccer practice, school, the mall, the list goes on. And unfortunately there is always a chance of an emergency. So it’s better to be safe than sorry. I asked the Lauren Wants to read more >>

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    In a car accident? What do you do next?

    April 14, 2010
    No worries ... I won

    Well, besides cry. There are some necessary steps you should take after you are involved in a car accident. According to Edmunds, some things you should do are: Keep an emergency kit in your car. (Check back later this week for my post on what to include in your emergency kit.) Exchange information with the read more >>

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    Checking out the 2010 Nissan Murano

    April 12, 2010

    If you want the ability to drive like a car, the quality of a luxury vehicle, the space of an SUV and an affordable all-in-one vehicle then look no further than the 2010 Nissan Murano. Wait, that kinda sounded like a car ad!? Well it’s the truth. The Nissan Murano is all those things wrapped read more >>

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    The sun it shining! Time to get your ride shining!

    April 9, 2010
    Washing down the ride...

    After the harsh winter we had this year, it’s time to get your vehicle into shape for the warmer months! After all the sleet, ice and salt, our vehicles are in need of a good, clean bath. And what better time to give your car a little TLC than April, National Car Care Month? First read more >>

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    Car features: What’s your deal breaker?

    April 6, 2010
    Remote start baby!

    I don’t want to brag, but I have been blessed with the opportunity to test drive a large variety of vehicles out there. For the last 9 years that I’ve been driving, I have probably driven over a hundred different cars, trucks, SUVs and convertibles — all with different features. And with all the variety read more >>

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    Car review: 2011 Hyundai Sonata

    April 5, 2010
    Morgan and I checking out the new Sonata

    What used to be a nearly non-existent, unpopular brand — Hyundai — is charting its way to the top. And the 2011 Sonata is helping the company get there. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata is “tackling mainstream sales leaders Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry” according to LeftLaneNews.com. So what makes this rockin’ new vehicle read more >>

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