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Patriots meet Giants at Super Bowl XLVI

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are “revved up” to announce Super Bowl XLVI this Sunday in Indianapolis.

The 2012 Super Bowl game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis is where the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will meet to battle for the Super Bowl trophy. The Giants and the Patriots met together for the 2008 Super Bowl where the Giants won the game ruining the Patriots’ 18-0 record for that season.

This year, the Patriots enter the game with a 15-3 record and a head coach/quarterback duo leading their team for the fifth time at the Super Bowl in 11 seasons. The Giants have a 12-7 record and just came off a winning streak where they beat the Atlanta Falcons, top-seeded Green Bay Packers, and the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship.

The Super Bowl airs at 6:30pm EST on NBC. Madonna is performing at the Half Time show. For more details, visit NFL.com

Texas drenched in thunderstorms

Posted on January 26th, 2012 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales report on the severe weather that has covered Texas over the past two days.

After months of drought, Texas was hit with heavy storms starting in Dallas and Ft. Worth and continuing south to Central Texas and Austin, and onward to Houston. Areas of Austin and San Antonio reported 5 inches of rainfall, and some towns east of the cities got 9 inches.

Three tornadoes were reported in parts on south Texas as the storms moved toward Houston. The National Weather Service is surveying the damage.

For more information on up to date weather, visit Weather.com

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10th Annual Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival this weekend

Posted on January 12th, 2012 No Comments

Austin used-car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are excited to announce the 10th Annual Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival coming this weekend.

Starting on Friday, the tattoo revival will open its doors featuring more than 200 artists and thousands of visitors from all over the world. The event runs Friday through Sunday and will have live tattooing along with motorcycle and car displays. Rei of Inkrat tattoos, famous in Japan, will be in attendance as well as local tattoo artists such as Horimaru Kan, owner of Ancient Ink Tattoo in South Austin.

The event will be held at the Palmer Events Center Friday through Sunday. Hours, 12-10pm Fri and Sat, 12-7pm Sun. 900 Barton Springs Road. For tickets and more information, visit www.golivefast.com

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‘Texans’ go to the NFL playoffs

Posted on January 4th, 2012 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are amped to announce the Houston Texans first ever NFL playoff game this Saturday.

In their first NFL playoff game in history, the Houston Texans will host the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston this Saturday at 3:30pm.

The Texans defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips, has done a phenomenal job building a strong defense that keeps this team competitive. Phillips, once head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, made some interesting picks for his defense such as cornerback Jonathan Joseph and linebacker Brian Cushing that helped set the Texans apart.

For more information and details on the game, visit www.houstontexans.com

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Holiday bazaar at the Palmer Events Center

Posted on December 21st, 2011 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are proud to announce the 36th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar.

The annual Christmas event fills 131,000 square feet of the Palmer Events Center in Austin. People can stop by to browse through booths that are filled with crafts and art pieces that range anywhere from $5 to $10,000. Anne Kelley, assistant producer of the bazaar, says, “We’ve got music, we’ve got drinks, and we’ve got everything that enhances the shopping experience. Everyone is happy to be here.”

The event will run through Christmas Eve. Hours are 11am-11pm. 900 Barton Springs Road. Visit the Armadillo website for details.

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Study shows best time to buy used cars are during holiday season

Posted on December 15th, 2011 No Comments

According to the automotive website, Cargurus.com, the best time to buy a used car may in fact be December during holiday season.

The websites analysis is based off of the used car index and shows that the demand for car decreases at year end, and therefore the lowest average used car prices are roughly during the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Prices will quickly increase at the new year as demand increases.

The site expects used car prices to hit their low on Jan 4. They will rise up as much as 4 percent by the middle of February.

If you are looking for a great deal on a used car, contact Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales at one of our 11 locations today.

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Used car prices in the fourth quarter

Posted on October 25th, 2011 No Comments

The National Automobile Dealers Association reported that trade-in values for used cars are expected to maximize new vehicle sales in the fourth quarter of this year. ”Higher used prices will also drive more car shoppers to choose new vehicles instead of used ones because monthly payments between a new and used purchase will be closer,” according to Jonathan Banks, senior analyst of the National Automobile Dealers Association Used Car Guide. Banks also states, “Automakers based in Japan will likely increase incentives to boost lost market share after the production disruptions from the earthquake and tsunami in March.”

If you are looking for a car at a competitive price, contact the Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales at one of our eleven locations today.

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New law protects used car shoppers

Posted on August 22nd, 2011 No Comments

A new law in California mandates that used car dealerships must place a red sticker on cars that, according to the federal database, have had serious problems (also sometimes considered “lemons”). This is the first law of its kind and has received mixed reviews.

Advocates for the bill included the Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety, the California New Car Dealers Association, and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. They argue this law will better protect used car buyers and make shoppers more confident in their purchases. Those in opposition include companies like Carfax and Experia that state having one information supplier is wrong.

The main objective of the law will not take effect until next July, but will require dealerships to run the used car’s identification number through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. However, it will come with a fee. Used car dealerships can charge up to $80 (but not more) for car documents.

If you or someone you love is looking for a great quality used car, visit the used car experts of Chapman Motors at one of our eleven Austin locations today.

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Australia tests imported Japanese cars for radiation

Posted on June 21st, 2011 No Comments

Nearly 800 Japanese-made automobiles will be transported to Sydney, Australia this week, prompting the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency to test for possible radiation.

The agency has been under pressure to conduct radiation tests after some vehicles shipped from the same Japanese port, Yokohama, to Chile contained low levels of radioactivity.

Acting head for the agency does not believe they will find radiation on the vehicles, but is taking these steps as a precaution. Only thirty vehicles out of the 800 being shipped are used vehicles which some fear could have been from areas affected by the tsunami. Hand-held radiation devices will be used to conduct the tests.

If you are looking for a used car and want to purchase from a well-known, good quality dealer, visit one of the eleven Austin locations of Chapman motors to look at pre-owned vehicles today.

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Increasing used car values may be at their peak

Posted on May 10th, 2011 No Comments

With the Japanese tsunami, the recession, and tightening credit– the used car market as sky rocketed. However, some experts believe this is the peak of used car values and expect the rates to level off since it has become cheaper to purchase a brand-new vehicle than a used one.

According to statistics, car dealers are playing 30% more for used automobiles than they did at the end of 2008. In fact, used car values are at their highest in the past sixteen years. A 2008 Honda Accord sedan in good condition could cost you as much as $16,175.

Economists predict that used car values will increase for just a couple more months before leveling off.

If you or a loved one has been searching for a quality used car, visit one of the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman motors today to find what you are looking for.

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