http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com Changing the way people look at cars ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:13:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/01/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/01/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:05:41 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=2644 So, I just got out of our Monday morning Greenbook meeting. (“Greenbook” meaning an overall financial snapshot of the dealership, from sales to service to parts to body shop.) And after sitting around the conference table with ten fellow men, I left with a mission to answer this question: How do I get our clients to read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2012/01/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2011/03/spring-cleaning-for-your-car/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2011/03/spring-cleaning-for-your-car/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:35:31 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1751 The sun is out … finally! Not only are the days brighter and warmer, but those spots on our cars are way more visible. It’s time for a good washing! In past blogs, I’ve shared the importance of routine maintenance on your vehicle – not only under the trunk, but the exterior as well. Keeping read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2011/03/spring-cleaning-for-your-car/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/12/how-to-make-your-car-winter-ready/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/12/how-to-make-your-car-winter-ready/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:02:02 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1615 With the snowflakes on the horizon, I want to make sure your vehicle is winter ready! So, let’s take a look inside your car. It’s just as important to protect the exterior of you car as it is under the hood. To start, spend the money and/or time to complete a full detail – wax read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/12/how-to-make-your-car-winter-ready/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/debbies-experience-with-collision/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/debbies-experience-with-collision/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:02:32 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1538 I just received an email from someone who unfortunately had a slight fender-bender. That’s never any fun, but fortunately, her experience after the fact – made it all alright! Here’s her story: Q.  So, what happened? A. “I was in a hurry for work Saturday morning and had to have my Starbucks. I was pulling read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/debbies-experience-with-collision/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/what-do-you-do-after-an-accident/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/what-do-you-do-after-an-accident/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:15:55 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1534 read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/what-do-you-do-after-an-accident/feed/ 2 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/pimp-my-ride/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/pimp-my-ride/#comments Fri, 05 Nov 2010 21:28:49 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1524 Remember that MTV show, Pimp My Ride?  It was about a superstar rapper, car enthusiast and customization specialist, converting junk to treasure. Now, I’m not saying you should put a 60′s inspired, leather futon in the back of your van, but adding personal touches definitely adds character. Every pre-owned vehicle on the lot is a “one read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/pimp-my-ride/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/detailing-your-ride/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/detailing-your-ride/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:22:26 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1515 I think it’s more of a guy thing, but both my brothers are OBSESSED with cleaning their cars. With special shammies and expensive cleaning supplies, you’ll catch my brothers on their driveways once a week! How does McCarthy detail cars? After speaking to the Manager of our Vehicle Preparation Department, Kirk Rogers, I learned there’s read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/11/detailing-your-ride/feed/ 2 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/why-choose-mccarthy-for-service/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/why-choose-mccarthy-for-service/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:10:52 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1502 read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/why-choose-mccarthy-for-service/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/do-you-need-a-new-battery/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/do-you-need-a-new-battery/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:39:15 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1449 So … it’s fall time! Leaves are falling and changing colors. Speaking of change … let’s talk a bit about batteries. I asked one of my Service Managers if I was able to check my battery on my own. Nope! So, next step is to find someone who can. Our service departments hook up your read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/10/do-you-need-a-new-battery/feed/ 0 http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/09/tires-tires-and-more-tires/ http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/09/tires-tires-and-more-tires/#comments Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:13:19 +0000 Lauren McCarthy http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/?p=1397 Well, I definitely learned something new today. In regards to tires, there’s a lot to know about ‘em. Different sizes, widths, height, all-terrain and off-road, all season vs. winter tires; just to name a few. Each tire manufacturer supplies a variance of tires for each car manufacturer (GM, Hyundai, Nissan). Each vehicle make and model read more >>]]> http://www.laurenwantstoknow.com/2010/09/tires-tires-and-more-tires/feed/ 1