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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 >>


10 things we’ve found in trade-in cars

June 25, 2010
Just a normal day! Hatchet and sledgehammer in the back of a trunk!

Besides having some crazy trade-in offers at McCarthy Auto Group, there’s been some even crazier things left in those trade-ins. Besides the standard garage door opener, CDs and loose change, here’s a list of some of the things we’ve seen: A laptop A personalized license plate A licensed revolver Winter clothes ID badge from work read more >>


Auto theft and how to prevent it

June 22, 2010
Lock Up

A lot of people are concerned with protection. Whether it’s how to avoid an accident or how to avoid an auto-theft, it’s important to stay educated. So what can you do to protect your ride? Auto-Theft.Info has some great tips to help prevent this from happening to you! Some of these may seem like “well, read more >>


3 best vehicles to take camping

June 18, 2010

Now that the weather is hot and sticky, it’s time to take a little camping road trip. Who’s with me? I wanted to know what type of vehicle is ideal for all my camping needs, so I asked three of our salesperson to walk me through the Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevy Avalanche and the Nissan read more >>


Which car fits your lifestyle?

April 30, 2010
Chevrolet Traverse

All right ladies, it’s quiz time. Which car fits your lifestyle? Answers these simple questions and jot down your picks. At the end we’ll add them up and see what vehicle you should be driving! It’s 5 p.m. on Friday, where are you? A) Picking up a handful of kids and heading to a soccer read more >>


10 Great Family Cars

April 26, 2010
Chevrolet Traverse

Let’s take a look at what McCarthy has to offer in family-friendly vehicles! Chevrolet Traverse – This vehicle was designed by a mother of four. The Traverse has family-friendly features with an emphasis on space and security. It has a 5 star crash rating, seats up to 7 passengers and has smart-slide entry to the 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 >>


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 >>


The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro … in Easter green!

March 24, 2010
Synergy Green Metallic

We spotted this Camaro at the Kansas City Auto Show this year. Luckily, we got to take it home! This specific edition is only available thru May 4th. Why? Because it has a limited-edition color, only made in the 1LT package called Synergy Green Metallic. The Camaro has such a distinct design: Clean, striking features read more >>


My next meetup: Healthy Car Healthy You

March 15, 2010
Time to change the oil!!!

For all you Chevy Gals out there, this night is yours! I will be hosting another meetup at the end of the month. Healthy Car Healthy You When: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 Where: McCarthy Chevrolet - 675 N Rawhide Olathe, KS 66061 The first 20 RSVPs on the Facebook event page will read more >>