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Is Your Car a Mess?

Joy Sherman — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:30 +0000

Let’s face it, we spend more time in our cars than in most rooms of our homes, yet we neglect our wheels when it comes to regular “housekeeping.” Here are some tips to keep your car from becoming cluttered, organizing and keeping it that way. Sort and clean up Take everything out of the car! [...]

Lemons Are Used In Cooking, Not Cars!

Joy Sherman — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:44:41 +0000

Finding a trouble-free used car has nothing to do with luck and everything to do with applying good research and investigative skills. Knowing how to spot potential problems and determining how reliable a used vehicle is can save you from expensive automotive headaches down the road. The following advice can help you determine whether a [...]

Three Most Important Services To Keep Your Car Running Smooth.

Joy Sherman — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:36:20 +0000

Many people have little to do with the maintenance of their vehicles. Some folks wait until something happens before they bring their car in. Like healthcare, preventative maintenance is the best policy for your vehicle. Consider these three very important services for your vehicle: The Tune Up – your engine needs to be checked at regular [...]

Putting On The Brakes

Joy Sherman — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:37:04 +0000

Let’s face it, your brakes are the most important safety device on your car. Do you remember that time you slammed on the brakes and hoped the car would stop? That heart pounding feeling? It’s a fairly easy inspection and the more you know about parts of your car, the less likely you will be [...]

Did Someone Say Road Trip?

Joy Sherman — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:26:38 +0000

Preparing for a road trip is much like preparing for a weekend sail. I check mechanicals on my boat every time I leave the dock. It’s no different when you prepare to take a long journey with your vehicle. When you think of summer road trips the three most important items (to me at least) are [...]

Are people returning to the car lot? Three most overpriced vehicles to stay away from.

Joy Sherman — Sat, 29 May 2010 10:31:02 +0000

The question that looms over the automotive industry right now is “are consumers returning to the dealer car lot”? The answer varies depending on who you talk to. Some in the industry have said they see an improvement but it has not been as robust as they predicted. It’s going to take longer to see [...]

Purchasing A Used Car

Joy Sherman — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:52:04 +0000

Purchasing a used car can save you thousands of dollars, but you still need to know what you’re buying. Things to consider when thinking about a used car – Where did it come from? Was it a rental car? If you can find out who owned the car before you, that information could be invaluable. Did they [...]

The Importance of the Tire Check

Joy Sherman — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:55:34 +0000

It’s not the most interesting topic but it is an important one. I can’t believe I’m saying this but women aren’t the best example when it comes to maintaining their vehicles and tires are no exception! We tend to ignore these round rubber supports when we get in and out of the car. It isn’t [...]

The Automotive Term “Upside Down”

Joy Sherman — Sun, 02 May 2010 12:05:24 +0000

This term has often been a deal breaker in the car business. A customer comes in, finds the car of their choice and as soon as we sit down to negotiate, I find out they’re upside down on their existing car loan. This information has thrown many a deal right off the table. The term upside [...]

Now is the time to look at leasing a car. The deals are plentiful, but is leasing for you?

Joy Sherman — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:55:30 +0000

Ok, we’ve talked about leasing vs. financing before, but it’s worth mentioning again, as the lease deals have become attractive again. Consumers are saying it’s cheap to lease a car again. Honda and Toyota have introduced unbelievable promotions. March sales spiked for them and if the rest of the industry wanted any part of that action, [...]