2010 September | Chapman Motors

Used truck sales rise in 2010

Posted on September 29th, 2010 No Comments

According to ACT Research Co., the sale of used Class 8 commercial vehicles have risen 55 percent compared to last year at the same time.

While unit sales are up, dealers have had some issues with the shortage of inventory. They fear that if the supply of used trucks continues to lower, the prices will go up.

The ACT receives about 10 percent of used truck transactions and are pushing for more dealers to report their sales. The database shows approximately 2,500 transactions per month.

If you are in need of a good quality used car or want to trade in your current vehicle for another, visit one of the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman motor sales to browse a variety of used trucks, SUVs and cars.

How to buy a good used car

Posted on September 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Shopping for a used car can be hassle at times because it can be difficult to find a good used car for a reasonable price. There are a few important guidelines that will help make the process less complicated.

The first thing that should be done is to decide how much money that you can pay for the vehicle. Then going online to look at the type of car that is suitable for you and narrowing it down to 3 or 4.

This way you can cut down your actual shopping time by knowing what models you are looking for. It is also helpful to read consumer reviews on the car to make sure that people who own the car are satisfied with their purchase.

Before finally purchasing the vehicle of your choice, it is important to think about the type of repairs that the vehicle will need to see if those will cost you an arm and a leg.

If you or a loved one has been looking for a used vehicle, search our combined inventory at Chapman motor vehicles to look at a variety of certified pre-owned vehicle.

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Fewer cars produced as a result of the recession

Posted on September 13th, 2010 No Comments

In 2010, fewer new cars have been produced because of the recession meaning there are fewer used cars on the market as well.

September is usually a great time to buy a car because sales people are trying to get rid of last year’s models in order to prepare for the new year’s model. In August, dealers reported to have 33 percent less vehicles in their lots than they did in 2009.

Deals will still be used in may dealerships because sales people want to start September off with high sales numbers and a good bargain is a great way to get a consume to buy a vehicle.

If you or a loved one are looking for a great deal on used cars, visit one of the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman motor sales for a variety of used cars and the ability to trade in.

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Sales of used trucks slow in July

Posted on September 1st, 2010 No Comments

The sales of used trucks have slowed from June to July, but are still on a positive gain for the entire year. On a year-to-year basis, 2010 is 43 percent increase over the sales in 2009.

The price of a used truck has moved slightly higher in 2010 and the average age of the truck has also slightly raised. The ACT Used Truck database, which collects data for the commercial vehicle industry, shows that there have been about 2,500 purchases per month.

The vice-president of ACT said that the used truck sales would probably not increase until the sales of new trucks increase bringing in more equipment.

If you or a loved one are looking to trade in a vehicle or purchase a used vehicle, contact the Austin used car salesman of the Chapman motor company by visiting one of our 11 Austin locations.

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