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When looking for a car should you call or just come on in?

June 14, 2010
Just Give Us A Call!!!

Most dealers and salespeople would say, “Come on in and we will take care of you!” And that is what we want you to do, however time is valuable and no one wants to waste it. In order to know if you should come in or call first when looking for a certain car, you’ll read more >>


Test drive the Nissan 370 Z

June 11, 2010

If you’re looking for style, speed and sophistication … I have the vehicle for you. The Nissan 370 Z is a hot little number. Can you handle it? A fun fact about the 370 Z is that Kelly Blue Book awarded it the 2010 Best Resale Value, recognizing the automaker’s outstanding achievement. Along with Consumer read more >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>