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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

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.”

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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.

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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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J.D. Power releases vehicle dependability study

Posted on March 25th, 2011 No Comments

This month, J.D. Power & Associates released their 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study. The study examines problems that the original owners of a variety of cars experienced in the first three years of owning the vehicle. About 44,000 car owners participated in the survey covering 2008 car models.

In addition, the survey categorizes vehicles into 8 major vehicle systems and addresses 202 problem areas. Officials rank the vehicles based off the number of problem occurrences per 100 vehicles. The lower a vehicle’s ranking, the better.

Vehicle brands rated as most improved from previous studies included Volkswagen, Jaguar, Scion, Suzuki, and Land Rover. Lincoln ranked number 1 in the vehicle dependability study.

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Consumer Reports show that used vehicles may be more reliable then some new vehicles

Posted on March 2nd, 2011 No Comments

A 2011 Consumer Report showed a survey that was taken to see how people viewed the reliability of their used cars. The survey found that most Japanese automotive brand vehicles had the least amount of troubles.

The study also showed that 11 models of cars from the 2008 model year had the same amount of problems, or less, as the 2010 models. Some of the most reliable models were the 2008 Honda CR-V and Fit. Other trouble-free vehicles included the Toyota FJ Cruiser and the Toyota Cruiser.

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Car dealers convicted in money laundering scheme

Posted on December 16th, 2010 No Comments

Two North Texas car dealers have been convicted in a money laundering scheme.

A 55-year-old man from Mckinney, Texas was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 47-year-old man from Richardson, Texas was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering and substantive money laundering.

The 55-year-old man was the owner and operator of a Suzuki dealership which sold new and used vehicles. He was also the director and president of Expressway Financial Inc., which offers financial and leasing arrangements.

The 47-year-old man was the sales manager for the latter company. At the trial, prosecutors had witnesses that stated that the two men sold high-end luxury vehicles to people who derived their income from fraudulent activity such as the promotion of prostitution, distribution of a controlled substance, and wire fraud. During these transactions, the two men told the criminal customers that they would not report the transactions to authorities.

Finding a trusted dealership is very important, this is why Chapman motors is so popular. The family owned business has been in Austin for over 50 years. If you are looking for a quality used car at a great price, contact the Austin used cars dealers today by visiting one of the 11 Austin area locations.

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