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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

Austin’s Startup Olympics to be held this weekend

Posted on January 18th, 2012 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are thrilled to announce the first annual Austin Startup Olympics on Saturday at uShip World Headquarters.

The Austin Startup Olympics is a 10-event competition for some of Austin’s most esteemed startup companies. The games played will be for charity. The events played will be Foosball, Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Shuffleboard, and Darts.

Some of the companies competing will be Build-a-Sign, Mass Relevance, SpareFoot, Spredfast, uShip, and Whale Shark Media. The charities the teams will be playing for are Capital Area Food Bank, Austin Pro Bono, Austin Children’s Museum, and Communities in Schools of Central Texas.

For more details, visit www.startupolympics.org

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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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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.

If you or a loved one has been looking for a great place to look for a used car, visit one of the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman Motors today.

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How to get a good deal on a used vehicle

Posted on February 9th, 2011 No Comments

Buying a car is usually one of the biggest purchases a person makes and it is one that must be thought about. Many people fear that they will be ripped off if they buy a pre-owned vehicle, but there are ways to see if you are getting the deal you deserve.

Doing your homework before buying a vehicle is essential and the internet can make this really easy. For example, figuring out the market value of a vehicle is important in order to make sure that you are not paying too much for the vehicle.

Check the engine with a trusted mechanic and making sure that you drive it before you buy it to make sure that there are no strange sounds are also very beneficial.

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

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How to minimize your risk while for buying a used car

Posted on February 3rd, 2011 No Comments

It can be scary to buy a used car, because many people become nervous when they do not know the history of a vehicle. There are multiple things that can be done in order to minimize your risk when buying a used car.

Looking into how much vehicles cost will be useful when looking for a car to make sure that you are paying an accurate price. Values of used cars are determined by many factors such as mileage and warranties.

Another thing that can be beneficial while searching for a used vehicle is to look around at a few places to make sure that you are getting the best deal available. Also, an extended warranty on a used car can prove to be useful and act as an extra safeguard.

If you or a loved one has been looking to upgrade you vehicle, visit one of the the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman motors today to look into Austin used cars today.

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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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Subaru names best mainstream vehicle in 2011

Posted on December 8th, 2010 No Comments

The Automotive Leasing Group has named the Subaru, the Best Mainstream Brand of 2011. This is the second year in a row that the car has been awarded this title from ALG.

The award was given as one of the Residual Value Awards that ALG has given out every year for the past 12 years. The awards are used as a benchmark for the industry to know a vehicle’s quality and trade-in values in the future. Three of Subaru’s six vehicles won in their categories including the Subaru Forester for Best Utility Compact.

No matter what brand of vehicle that you are looking for, visit the Austin used car dealers at one of our 11 Austin area locations to find that used car that best fits the needs for you and your family.

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