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    Wanna win a car?

    July 30, 2010
    Win this Maxima!!!

    You don’t have to kick a field goal or eat a box of chocolate covered grasshoppers. It’s so much easier than that. I just have one question for you: Do you have a Chopper-Shopper card? The McCarthy Auto Group has recently partnered up with Price Chopper. If you’ve noticed, we have our vehicles displayed all read more >>

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    Interview with McCarthy internet salesperson Greg Mosley

    July 27, 2010

    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 read more >>

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    What should I bring when I buy a car?

    July 23, 2010
    checkbook & license - CHECK!

    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 read more >>

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    How to tell if you’re too tired to drive

    July 21, 2010

    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 read more >>

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    Taking a ride in the 2011 Nissan Juke

    July 19, 2010

    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 read more >>

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    What’s leaking from my car?

    July 16, 2010
    Where

    It’s happened to all of us at least once. You back out of your driveway and notice a dark spot of liquid on the pavement. So, what is leaking? And is it dangerous? Does every leak need to be looked at? I spoke with one of my Service Managers to get the low down. Here’s read more >>

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    If cars could talk, what would they say?

    July 14, 2010
    Chevrolet Corvette

    Have you ever wondered what your car would say to you, if it could? I sometimes catch myself talking to my car. I’ll be driving alone after a long day, and it only makes sense to strike up a conversation, right? Tell me I’m not alone. Well, let’s take a look at some of my read more >>

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    Introducing McCarthy’s Got Your Back

    July 13, 2010
    on store

    Worried about buying a car in the current economy? You’re not alone! I have heard numerous concerns on the issue of job and income loss. I’m proud to say “Don’t worry about it!” by announcing a new program — McCarthy’s Got Your Back. McCarthy’s Got Your Back is our new assurance program. Inspired by Hyundai read more >>

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    Interview with a McCarthy Chevrolet salesperson

    July 7, 2010

    When it comes to stereotyping a car salesman, I think it is important for consumers to understand and see a different side to the people behind the bad plaid pants and slicked-back hair. We’re not all bad guys. So I decided to do a quick interview with one of my favorites sales associates from McCarthy read more >>

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    What size car is right for you?

    July 6, 2010
    Corvette time!!!

    Every person carries their own personality and lifestyle. Well, the same goes for a car. With every vehicle, there’s a unique style and purpose behind it — and the size of car has a lot to do with it. If you’re considering a new car, what size should you look for? A lot depends on read more >>

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    More fun car blogs for women!

    July 2, 2010

    With the overwhelming abundance of information on the web, it is important to be aware of what you’re reading. Now, I’m not here to tell you what to believe or not to believe, I’m just here to share my thoughts. And, more importantly, hear yours. After cruising the web, I’ve come across several other websites read more >>

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