When is the best time to buy a car?

Purchasing a car at the end of the year can be a smart decision for several reasons. One reason is that car dealerships often have end-of-year sales in order to clear out their inventory to make room for new models. This means that you may be able to find some great deals on cars that are being phased out or that the dealership is looking to sell quickly.

Another reason to buy a car at the end of the year is that it can be a good time to take advantage of tax breaks. Depending on the type of car you purchase and your personal financial situation, you may be able to claim certain tax deductions or credits. For example, if you buy a car that is considered energy-efficient, you may be able to claim a federal tax credit.

Additionally, buying a car at the end of the year can also be a good time to negotiate with the dealership. Since many people are focused on holiday shopping and other end-of-year activities, car dealerships may be more willing to negotiate on price in order to make a sale. This means that you may be able to get a better price on the car you want.

One thing to keep in mind when buying a car at the end of the year is that the selection of available cars may be limited. Since many people are waiting for the new models to come out, the dealerships may not have as many cars to choose from. However, this can also be an advantage, as it may make it easier to find the specific model or features you are looking for.

Overall, buying a car at the end of the year can be a smart decision due to the potential for great deals, tax breaks, and the ability to negotiate with the dealership. Just make sure to do your research and shop around to find the best possible deal.

We hope you consider us for your next vehicle purchase. We have the professional staff to answer all your questions, provide you with a best-in-class experience, and the reach to give you a great deal. Shop new cars here and used cars here.

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It is no secret that today’s new vehicle market is difficult. Manufacturers have been working to overcome chip shortages and supply chain issues since COVID. But, we are starting to see things move in the right direction! We have more new Chevrolet models in stock and ready for immediate delivery than ever in the past couple years!

Demand for in-stock new Chevrolet models has not slowed down. These new Chevrolet models are moving fast. Therefore, we encourage you to contact us today to reserve your new in-stock Chevrolet model that you have been looking for! Or, browse our inventory online here.

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The combination of food, fun, and friends in a stadium parking lot before football games big or small is only made better by including the right pickup truck or SUV perfect for the party.

They say everyone loves a parade, and maybe that is true. But who doesn’t love a tailgate? As classic fall rituals go, it beats sweaters, jeans, pumpkin, and spice. Tailgates are omnipresent, from small towns under the lights on Friday to college towns on Saturday, to big cities on Sunday. As coaches and players move on, the tailgate remains true. You are there with your pack supporting your team. And, you need the right truck or SUV to make it the highlight of your week!

With space for all your friends, family, and food, check out our lineup of capable new trucks and SUV vehicles here.

Get to know our hard-working, dependable, high-quality used trucks and SUVs here. They come with 2 years of complimentary maintenance, a 90-Day warranty, and a guaranteed good time at your tailgate.

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Let’s explore the total cost of ownership of a vehicle. Understanding the expense of buying a car can be a freeing feeling. It gives you confidence in your decisions. There are many ways to calculate your total cost of ownership, and there is not a one size fits all calculation. You must tailor it to your needs and lifestyle. There are a few major categories to consider, however.

Cost of Ownership Categories

The main areas you need to consider are:

* Fuel – what does it cost you to fill up the vehicle’s gas tank? Or what does it cost you in electricity to charge your vehicle? And how many times do you need to fill up the gas tank or charge it each month? To fully understand this, you need to understand approximately how many miles you drive. If you a first-time car buyer, you may have no idea how many miles you drive. In that case, you can calculate how many miles it takes you to get to and from work each day then factor in how often you drive for activities outside of work. If you have owned cars in the past, you can look at how long you owned your last car, the start mileage, and ending mileage to find a relative average. * Maintenance – what does it cost to do the routine maintenance on your vehicle? Often, the prices of these maintenance items go up over the years you will own your car. It is important to factor in increasing costs over time. * Insurance – what does it cost to insure your vehicle of choice? * Repairs – what are common repair costs for your vehicle? * Financing – if you are financing your vehicle, you should factor in the interest rate. * State fees – items like tax, license, and registration. * Depreciation – vehicles are depreciating assets. Calculate the difference between what you paid and what it is worth. This is a volatile number as it changes with the market. At the time of your purchase decision, you can get a relative idea by looking at what the same Make/Model is selling for online in a 5-year older model year.

After considering these areas in your cost of ownership calculation, add it to the price of the vehicle that you are looking to purchase and compare different cars. Sometimes, the lowest cost of ownership vehicle might not be the right one for your lifestyle – and that is OK! But knowing your cost of ownership feels good.

How can we help you with cost of ownership?

If you have not already heard, we offer a product called Car Doc. It is a maintenance and membership program designed to give you peace of mind in your driving experience and save you money over the lifetime of the car. First and foremost, you lock in maintenance costs AT A DISCOUNT at your time of purchase. This means that all the cost of your routine maintenance is included in your monthly payment. Sure makes that calculation easier! Also, we provide you with a free Carfax report any time you want it, so you can understand your depreciation over time. And finally, we give you $500 off your next vehicle if you purchase again from us, making that depreciation less. Learn more about Car Doc here or shop our inventory online here.

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It was a bright, beautiful day in Texas. The first day of great weather after a series of thunderstorms swept the area over the past few weeks. I could hear the car coming down the road as I basked in a lawn chair out front. The low, soft purr we are all familiar with. It was red, shiny, and the top was down with my daughter excitedly waving her arms above her head. She was holding up a sign, but it was hard to read her third-grade handwriting. As it pulled closer, I could see the sign in orange highlighter “#1 Dad”. As a parent, this was one of the real moments that melted my heart. My girls were so excited to give me this new car as if they picked out and paid for it themselves. Nonetheless, the energy was electric. I hugged my wife – I had never been so happy.

This single handedly became the best Father’s Day present I had ever received. I felt the side of the car and jumped right into the back. It was everything I hoped for: a four-door convertible with amazing, leather seats. I sat down and relaxed in the back. Next came the question, “Daddy can we come sit with you?!” So, I relaxed in the backseat with my arms around my two daughters. My wife walked up to us and said, “are you even going to read the card?” in her joking, sarcastic tone. I grabbed the card off the dashboard and opened it with my kids peeking over my shoulder. There were only three words inside. “It’s a boy.” My heart dropped – I was so overwhelmed with joy and excitement: tears started running down my face. This was one of the best moments of my life.

I knew everything was going to be incredible. I imagined my three kids all nestled up together in the back seat with my wife in the passenger seat next to me. We had been saying for months now we wanted to have a third child and the time had finally come. My wife and I got slightly lazy with gift giving after ten years of marriage, so this truly surprised me.

We called every member of my family to tell them the big news and listened to my daughter’s chant around the house loudly exclaiming “we’re getting a brother!” After we settled down a little, we headed out in my brand-new car for a family dinner. Aside from the big news, the car was unbelievable – an electric four door car with great safety features and a license plate with my name. I hadn’t gotten a new car in over ten years. It almost felt unnatural to not have to turn the key five times to get the engine going and to just push a button to start instead.

If you are looking for a gift to get your dad for Father’s Day, I can confidently say that a car is perfect. Having the opportunity to get out and travel wherever and whenever is incredibly liberating. Of course, having a son be embedded in the surprise does give me a little bias, but even without that beautiful moment, it was one of the most thoughtful things my kids and wife had ever done for me. Receiving the surprise of a brand-new car is a feeling I will continue to remember and reminisce about for the rest of my life.

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Moms are always there when we need them most: from teaching us how to ride a bike to comforting us during our first heartbreak. Whenever I was having a bad day growing up, my mom always went out and got me a red velvet cupcake from my favorite bakery – even if it would make her a little late running errands or driving to work. She was there to pick me up from the bus and support me at all my mediocre middle school band concerts – something I will never forget. But it can be hard to find ways to say thank you that can even amount to all the kindness any mom has done for us. So, to get an idea, I decided to go out and ask mothers what they think the perfect Mother’s Day gift is this year. Some gift fan favorites were a new cookbook, an exercise class pass, or, best of all a gift that never fails, a brand-new car.

My mother always said, “it’s easy to fall victim to routine.” She was constantly looking for ways to make life more interesting when my siblings and I were growing up. She said one of the ways she would switch it up during the week would be through trying to make new dinners and recipes. One year, we decided to get her the cookbook “Cook with Me: 150 Recipes for the Home Cook” by Alex Guarnaschelli. My mother still says it is one of our best gifts to date. Better yet, it was a winner for the whole family since we got some pretty great meals out of it too! I still reminisce over her impressive risotto with tomato and parmesan cheese. It is a gift we can all love and take advantage of.

A popular gift of many of my friend’s mothers was an exercise class pass. They loved it because it forced them to carve out “me” time and disconnect from all the stresses of the outside world. Whether it was Barry’s Boot Camp or Equinox, it got moms moving and energized and left them wanting more. Some of my friends even coordinated so their moms could all go to the same classes together – brilliant! They all stated it was an activity they enjoyed and appreciated. Some even do holiday sales and discounts! It was another great gift to add some pizzazz to their generally less exciting weekly routine.

Lastly, the most popular and memorable gift was a brand-new car. People described it as one of the biggest surprises that had a positive impact on their daily routine. The mothers claimed they were so happy to have found something they loved without going through the hassle of test driving a bunch of options and price comparing dealerships and vehicles. The car served as a surprise that many mothers didn’t know they needed.

So, as a grand gesture to thank her for all she had done for me, a car seemed like the perfect gift that was impossible not to fall in love with. She had been driving the same beat-up car for twelve years. She claimed that it was so homey she didn’t know if she could ever find something as good.

A year later my father and I set out to find her a car that was seemingly as perfect and reliable as she is. We wanted to find one that could fit the whole family, was great for road trips and had her favorite feature of all – heated seats and steering wheel. We went from dealership to dealership and finally found a perfect SUV in her favorite color – navy. It was unbelievable; it had high tech features, comfortable seats and great fuel efficiency. We took the car it home, put it on the driveway and wrapped it with a large bow. When we took my mom outside, I can attest that it was one of the happiest moments for her. She grinned from ear to ear and started to tear up. She exclaimed, “this is the best Mother’s Day present in the whole world.” So, if you have hit a brick wall trying to figure out what to get your mother for this Mother’s Day – head on over to a dealership and get her something she can use and love every day.

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A break from reality, a time to experience new places – spring break is an annual occurrence that everyone longs for. My friends and I sat around the kitchen table tapping our fingers and frantically typing, trying to plan the perfect getaway. With COVID-19 cutting a chunk out of our college experience, we missed the opportunity to study abroad. Soon, we would all be living in different cities working full-time jobs, so it was important to make the best of what little time we had left together.

Nashville had always been on our bucket list of places to see, but we also wanted to see as many places as we could during the coveted week off from school. So, we soon realized the only way to make this possible: turn it into a road trip. Having a car gave us the ability to go wherever we wanted, when we wanted, and even an opportunity to make changes on the go if need be. We could see all the places we dreamt of on our schedule. And, being college students on a budget, it gave us an added bonus of cost saving (as compared to flying). My mom always said to me that driving cross-country with her friends in college was, to this day, the highlight of her life. I was so excited to create that same experience for myself.

My friends and I decided to pack light and threw all of our bags into the trunk of my friend’s brand new car. We drove in long shifts – one tank of gas to empty each. Lucky for us, we had a fuel-efficient vehicle and didn’t need to constantly fill the tank. We went from Memphis to Nashville to the Bluffs to Atlanta and all the way down to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida to see the TPC Sawgrass PGA Competition. We would cover everything from live music to hiking in nature to watching our favorite sport. It was the perfect travel plan, making our bucket list dreams a reality.

The drive down to Tennessee was one of the highlights. We had all the windows down blasting music we grew up listening to on our CD players – with some top features from Rihanna and Natasha Bedingfield, of course. The Bluetooth seamlessly switched song-to-song keeping our energy and happiness alive. We drove down the highway coasting lane to lane effortlessly; those conversations and moments are some I will remember for the rest of my life.

Nashville and Memphis had some of the best barbeque I had ever eaten. I still think about Martin’s Barbecue ribs and coleslaw daily. Driving down Broadway hearing old Dolly Parton songs and seeing people dancing in the streets felt like a fever dream. The energy on “Lower Broad” was electric. Driving through the birth city of country music gave me a newfound love and appreciation for the genre, without even setting foot outside the car yet.

After a few nights of cultural enrichment and dancing, we set out for Georgia. Driving through nature gave a unique sense of serenity and peace. Seeing mountain after mountain, feeling one with nature in pure isolation was the best feeling. We set out on a two day hike and camped out in the woods. Watching the sun set over the mountains was truly magnificent. Atlanta did not disappoint either, with its gorgeous architecture and fascinating history.

As we went from place to place we picked up a new bumper sticker from each, engraving our car with all the memories we had made. Ending our trip in Florida, watching Phil Mickelson hit a birdie was the cherry on top of a perfect road trip. The only reason we got through it all was the perfect vehicle: amazing audio features, comfortable seats and safety features. This reassured my parents enough to stop texting me every five minutes, asking me “are you being safe?” This trip is an experience I will never forget and I am so glad I was able to make it happen despite all the craziness going on in the world.

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April Fools’ Day is just around the corner, so be sure to keep your wits about you against pranks from friends and family, and more importantly, bad deals. Don’t get tricked into doing or buying a vehicle that does not work for you. Cars with short production times will leave you kicking yourself and being the brunt of the joke. Don’t become an April Fools’ Day joke and be sure to avoid these cars below.

One of the first flops I will discuss is the Kia Cadenza. It fell short of being special in every regard within the category of spacious sedans with great performance and fuel efficiency. It was thought to be too expensive for what it was and competed directly with the selling of the Kia Stinger. The Stinger accomplished all that the Cadenza could not – like a sore winner older sibling. The visibility of the driver side windows are considered poor and the headlights are described as “a disappointment.” (Motorbiscuit.com) To no one’s surprise it was gone within one year after two recall campaigns – just like the punch line of a bad joke that everyone keeps telling.

Another great tale was the Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D. It should’ve remained a joke, but the diesel powered vehicle was brought to life in 2019. And to this day, car dealerships are still trying to clear out the original stock. Like our good friend Kia Cadenza, it fell flat in the sea of competitors. Plenty of other hybrid vehicles soared past it in terms of performance, fuel efficiency and more. People stated they felt the “turbo lag” as compared to other hybrid vehicles such as the RAV4. Generally, to top it all off, diesel is more expensive than gasoline – making it less enticing than other vehicles. So, keep that joke to yourself and find another car to better suit your needs this season.

The last failed vehicle I will discuss is the Fiat 124 Spider. Fiat and Mazda teamed up together to create a vehicle made in Japan with an engine from Italy… I’m sure you can only imagine how COVID-19 supply chain issues went hand in hand with pushing the failure of this vehicle. It was thought to not be very special otherwise and is a little too similar to the Mazda MX-5 Miata. The customer complaints include poor suspension, visibility and electrical problems. It was surprising how many engine problems were reported for this car, since the engines made in Italy typically run smooth. It even had the honor of receiving the worst rating that J.D. power gives for cars (J.D. Power, 2020). It was discontinued in 2020 and car companies are still trying to sell the leftover stock. Maybe steer clear of the punch line and avoid this vehicle…

Hopefully this trip down memory lane can help you brainstorm up your next joke or tale to tell. But now you know how to keep your eyes peeled for tricks and scams coming up this holiday season. The car you need matters, so don’t get caught up in smart advertising or new models. Follow the facts to the car that best suits your needs with features you can trust. Compare to similar cars in the space, competitors, and fuel efficiency to make sure you are not becoming the punch line of the next joke. If anyone asks you to purchase the Kia Cadenza, Mazda CX-5 Skyactiv-D, or Fiat 124 Spider, you know what to do.

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Looking to spice up your life this Valentine’s Day?

Start with a daily task that is daunting to some but darling to others – your commute. Treat yourself to sweet accessories that upgrade your current ride. Or pop the question to a new vehicle and fall in love all over again. After all, even the dreamiest relationships have rough patches, but you can always count on the car of your dreams for a smooth ride every commute.

Commutes are a lot like relationships; they can become routine…boring. Sitting in the car for twenty-minutes, thirty-minutes or even a two hour commute or more can quickly lose its luster.

My good friend from work said to me, “I drive six hours roundtrip and I wouldn’t change a thing.” I had to know, what’s her secret? She said that she learned how to romanticize her morning commute and make it something she could look forward to. Sometimes she would set the mood with an NPR podcast, other times it was an old Elton John album. Anything that could keep her smiling and driving without counting the minutes (and miles) – like a good, happy, healthy relationship. But the thing that trumped it all was having a vehicle she loves.

Waking up to a brisk morning, with the ability to remotely start her car from her house, warming as her coffee brewed, was like a gift from Cupid. The comfortable and adjustable seats, programmed just for her, allowed her to sink in and relax, knowing she had nothing but time to herself. And most satisfying, knowing that she worked hard to earn it and pay for it herself and could call it “hers.” It symbolized her perseverance and made her proud to press the start button every morning. She said, “I started to realize after a long day of emails, calls, and running around I was enamored with my long drive home. Make your day, your vehicle, and your life something to adore.”

Her story got me thinking about my own drive. Even though my drive is not nearly as long as hers, there still must be a way to make me romanticize the drive the way she had. I decided to take her advice and went into a dealership to see if Cupid’s bow would strike. With Valentine’s Day fast-approaching and being in the “independent” category, this was the perfect excuse to treat myself. And just like that, I fell in love with the first car I saw. Four doors, glistening exterior and all the technologically advanced features I could dream of at an affordable price. It was as if the song “At Last” by Etta James started playing. I knew this car could take the monotony out of my daily commute and make my drive something I could fall in love with. I was ready to enter into the perfect relationship with a vehicle I could love and trust.

Six months later, I still jump out of bed in the morning and smile as I start my car warming in the driveway in the cold winter. I connect my Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and start playing my smooth jazz soundtrack. Driving down the highway with mounds and mounds of traffic flowing around me at rush hour but still remaining filled with joy; I can confidently say I have fallen in love with my commute.

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Did you know that this week is National Teen Driver Safety Week?

October 17-23, 2021.

We are using this week as a reminder to talk to our teenage children about the importance of staying safe behind the wheel. While these are important conversations to have every week, this week we are being sure to pay close attention to this important matter. We think you should too!

The United States Department of Transportation has some excellent resources for you and your teens to review together We will be using them in-dealership as we work with our teenage customers and their parents, too!

Some facts about Teen Driver Fatalities:

• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States.
• In 2019, there were 2,042 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver, of which 628 deaths were the teen driver.
• Parents can be the biggest influencers on teens’ choices behind the wheel if they take the time to talk with their teens about some of the biggest driving risks.

Which Car Should My Teen Be Driving?

Every parent wants their teen to be driving a safe, reliable vehicle. We proudly stand behind every used car we sell. In fact, only 35% of the cars we inspect make it through our rigorous safety inspection and are available for sale at our dealership. We believe in providing you with an excellent vehicle whether it is for you or your teen. In addition, we back it up with a complimentary 90-Day warranty and 2 years of complimentary maintenance through our exclusive Car Doc program.

IIHS put together an excellent list of the top safest vehicles for teens.

We proudly sell a number of these vehicles! Browse our Best Choices for teens here >

How Can I Ensure My Teen Is Safe While Driving?

We get questions like this all the time. Luckily, there are technologies on the market that allow you, as a parent, to stay in-the-know while your teen is on the road. Ever wonder if they made it to practice or their friends house safely? We include a cutting edge technology in all our cars called ELO. Get smart alerts from the ELO device about:

• Speed & Driving Alerts
• Mobile App & Desktop Access
• Battery & Fuel Levels
• Maintenance Reminders
• Access to Open Recalls
• Movement Alerts for Parked Vehicles
• Geofencing & Virtual Perimeters

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