Archive for December, 2009

GM Plans to Push Used Pontiacs and Saturns

 

It looks like General Motors has a strategy for selling its remaining fleet of Pontiac and Saturn vehicles. As you may remember, both companies were discontinued earlier in 2009, leaving dealers and owners wondering about the future of their vehicles. According to a Reuters article, GM is offering dealerships $7,000 for every Saturn and Pontiac they put into rental or service vehicle duty. Why would General Motors want dealers to use their inventory for themselves instead of trying to find buyers? It turns out the answer is three fold.

For one, new car buyers across the country are very … Read more

December 29, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments

A Used Car Holiday Wish List

It’s holiday season, that means it’s great time get all your loved ones just what they want. That includes your used car. Don’t know what get four-wheeled your family? Don’t worry, we can help. Check out our list great goodies your used car or used truck.

1. A Tune Up

With all hustle bustle this time year, it’s easy forget your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance. Before you your family go dashing through snow this season, take time make sure your used vehicle up task. A quick simple tune up should take care all problem areas get your used car … Read more

December 17, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments

Beware Illegal Car Dealers

A startling new trend is popping up across the country – illegal car dealers selling used cars and used trucks in unlicensed areas. According to the Chicago Sun Times, dealers from out of state set up a number of used cars at low prices on just about any street and move their entire inventory within a matter of hours. After that, they’re never seen or heard from again. Buyers may believe they’re getting an excellent deal on a low-priced vehicle, but in reality, they may be setting themselves up serious repairs or worse.

Since the sellers know buyers will have … Read more

December 11, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments

Local Used Car Selection Tight? Look Online!

 

If you’ve been noticing a lack of local used cars in your area, odds are you’re not alone. It turns out dealers are facing pressures from multiple fronts when it comes to keeping their lots stocked, and as  a result it may be harder than ever to find a good used car in your neighborhood. So what are dealers facing? With unemployment the highest it’s been in years, more people than ever are holding onto their used cars, and stock still hasn’t quite recovered from the very popular Cash for Clunkers program. Demand for used cars continues to soar, … Read more

December 1, 2009 by Maurina | No Comments

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