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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 >>


What is going on when my salesperson leaves me?

June 2, 2010

So, I’ve been hearing a common complaint from many customers. What is my salesperson doing every time they leave me alone? Are they trying to confuse me? Make me feel pressured? What is going on? Well, there are quite a lot of steps that take place in the car-buying process. I want our job is 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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


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 >>


How to find auto recalls

March 22, 2010
Jocalyn will take care of your paperwork!!!

Recall: To request return (of a product) to the manufacturer, as for necessary repairs or adjustments. It’s not just one car company all over the news lately — all vehicle makes and models face the threat of a recall. But, I don’t want you to worry — it can be fixed! There are several ways read more >>