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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.

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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Buying used rental cars

Posted on December 2nd, 2010 No Comments

Buying used rental cars can have many pros and cons and if you are considering buying one, it is important to be familiar with all of them.

One positive aspect is that rental cars tend to be only a few years old and have received scheduled maintenance and inspections. Another pro is that the manufacturer’s warranty is transferable to the second owner.

One con is that rental cars can gain a lot of miles quickly, some cars gaining 20,000 miles in the first year. Also, because the renters do not own these cars, some drive them less carefully then they would there own car. For example, they may not slow down before hitting a pot hole. Also, many rental cars are not equipped with extra features that drivers may look for such as leather or heated seats.

If you or a loved one is looking for a quality used vehicle, contact the Austin used car dealers of Chapman motor sales today and search our combined inventory at all 11 Austin locations.

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Cars.com ranks best used cars

Posted on November 24th, 2010 No Comments

Cars.com has compiled a list of what they think are the best used cars according to retail value, which depends highly on the car’s condition. The original list that was looked at was 225 cars.

The number one car on the list was the 2009 Nissan Versa followed by the 2005 Ford Escape and the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. Three 2005 models follow behind on the list the Ford Freestar, Ford Taurus and the Hyundai Tucson.

Other factors that were looked into when determining the list were reliability and safety that was determined by looking at crash test scores and optional safety features.

If you are looking to buy a used car, search the combined inventory of Austin used cars by looking through the eleven Austin area locations of Chapman motors today.

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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.

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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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Dealers may buy your used car

Posted on August 4th, 2010 No Comments

Used car dealers are looking through Craigslist and eBay to find good deals on used cars that they can sell in their lots.

Recently, more and more dealers are making it known that they will pay cash for your car or accept a trade in. Many dealers in Michigan are equipped with signs that say “We Buy Cars” and that they will buy it even if you are not purchasing a car from them.

Some say that there is a shortage of used cars and that this means that you may be able to get more for a trade in. Michigan also ran a Cash-for-Clunkers program that took 700,000 used cars out of circulation in the area.

If you are looking to trade in your vehicle or look for a new pre-owned car, contact the Austin Used Car salesman of Chapman Motors by visiting one of our eleven Austin locations.

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Used car sales boom in slow economy

Posted on July 21st, 2010 No Comments

Although it is a slow economy, the used-car market has seen an increase in sales.

Auto Nation has reported a 23 percent revenue increase in used car sales in the first three months of 2010. There are many factors that may play into the increase of used car sales, but one may be the unemployment rate that has caused some people to open their eyes to a new way to purchase a vehicle.

A downside that can be seen in a situation like this is that dealers are having trouble finding cars because they are in a high demand.

If you are looking for a used car for a great price or looking to trade in a vehicle, browse our combined inventory at Chapman auto sales.

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