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    Should I fix my car before I trade it in?

    May 28, 2010

    All right, here’s the situation: You’re in the market for a new vehicle. The car you’re currently driving … well, it’s not looking so hot. Should you fix it before you trade it in? Or just sell it as is? After speaking to one of our Used Car Managers, I got an answer: “It all read more >>

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    Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a pair … of cars!

    May 25, 2010
    We sell em ... we service em!

    All you Saturn drivers out there! Let’s play a game. If you want to know who your perfect Chevy match is check out the Saturn Matchmaker! The site is designed to match you with a GM equivalent for your Saturn vehicle — pretty neat! Since the closing of local Saturn stores, GM has offered three read more >>

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    Why do you need to put cash down?

    May 24, 2010
    Handing over the cash!

    In my last blog, I listed 15 ways to save money for a down payment on a new vehicle. There are several reasons putting cash down is so important to YOU from a financial standpoint. First and for most, a down payment will help you get approved by the bank or lending institution. In some read more >>

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    Where do I get the money for a down payment?

    May 21, 2010
    Enjoying a nice lunch from home, some cheap coffee & counting my pennies!

    This is a question I am asked all the time: Where am I going to get the money for a down payment on my car? First of all, a down payment is the money you need to pay the bank or lender upfront in order to purchase a car or home. There are MANY benefits read more >>

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    Lauren Wants To Know wins big at 2010 Target Award

    May 19, 2010
    3rd Place Honor

    I want to know what the Target Awards are? Well, here’s a little rundown. This award, sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association of Detroit (DMAD), is given to various programs in many media forms produced by a Michigan-based agency or for a Michigan-based client. On May 11, Campbell-Ewald received 3rd place in the Automotive Category read more >>

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    Construction zone driving tips

    May 18, 2010
    Orange cone after orange cone ...

    You’re gazing down the road and you start to notice a trail of big, orange barrels. What do you do? Speed up to pass three people in front of you or slow down and try to exit the highway? Well, in order to get to work on time or pick little Sally up from practice read more >>

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    The Nissan Versa – Best Car for the money

    May 14, 2010
    Up to 34 miles per gallon and 400 miles between fill-ups

    Purchasing a new vehicle is a huge financial investment. It’s considered to be the second largest investment the average person will make in their life. You want to do it right, don’t you? When considering the right vehicle, price is usually a deciding factor. Well here’s something to think about. US News announced that the read more >>

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    Questions to ask when buying a used car

    May 7, 2010
    All the good stuff!

    With any purchase, it’s important to know what you’re buying. Especially if its been used, worn, lived in or driven! Before you buy anything, you need to know the basics: The who, what, when, where and why’s. It’s the same with a used car. Here’s some things you should consider before you purchase a used read more >>

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    Nissan Cube Walkaround

    May 5, 2010

    It’s been referred to as “the new funk!” And that’s exactly what it is. At first, I was a little hesitant about anything that looks like a box on wheels … but once I got in this bad boy, all I can say is “groovy.” Check it out for yourself: There were several things that read more >>

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    How do you keep your kids happy on long car rides?

    May 4, 2010
    Pop in a movie! And keep em happy!

    From soggy, old french fries to “tag-you’re it” games, how do parents keep their sanity during the long car rides? DVD players are a great addition to any family. Whether you pop in a movie or an interactive DVD, the kids should be entertained for hours. But, what happens if that’s not enough? Well, there’s read more >>

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