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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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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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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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‘Radio Holly Days’ concert at the Paramount Theatre

Posted on December 8th, 2011 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are pleased to announce “Radio Holly Days,” a holiday concert presented by Five by Design at the Paramount Theater on Dec 16.

“Radio Holly Days” is an exciting concert celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Guests will be transported back in time to participate as a live studio audience in a 1930s radio broadcast. The show will feature Christmas songs by some of your favorite singers including Bing Crosby, the Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller, Carmen Miranda, and Betty Grable.

Austin Country Club Sous Chef Denise Sutter will prepare a VIP dinner at 5:30pm prior to the performance at the historic Hormel home.

Performance begins at 7:30pm. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.austintheatre.org or call or call 512-434-0934.

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Raise in gas prices changes the auto sales

Posted on March 9th, 2011 No Comments

The recent raise in national gas prices has lead people to change the way that they are purchasing vehicles.

With this on everyone’s mind, a question that is always asked when someone is buying a car is the gas mileage that the car receives. Also, there has been a steady stream of hybrid cars being purchased.

In the recent months, there has also been an increase in the sales of used cars. Smaller SUVs and vehicles are also becoming increasingly more popular and experts think that this trend will continue to be seen as gas prices remain high.

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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Keeping used car lots stocked is a challenge for some

Posted on February 17th, 2011 No Comments

Today, used car dealers are being affected by a decrease in trade-in vehicles. Many motorists are keeping their vehicles for years and just adding more and more miles to them. This new trend has had an impact on dealers, lenders and repair shops.

Some car dealerships are having trouble finding the cars that they are looking for because the demand is high and the supply is low. Car owners are not only keeping their vehicles longer, they are learning that they can refinance their vehicles just as they do their home mortgages.

If you or a loved one has been searching to buy a quality pre-owned vehicle that will be perfect for you and your family, contact the Austin used car dealers of Chapman motor sales by browsing through the combined inventory.

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AOL names best used automobiles

Posted on January 27th, 2011 No Comments

AOL names best used cars award for the best Sedan, and the 2008 Honda Accord LX-P was one of the top vehicles to make the list.

According to AOL autos, the 2008 Honda has tons of space, quality and fuel efficiency and solid interior.

The vehicle has a 2.4 liter four cylinder engine with 177 horsepower and is described as a dependable car. The car is priced at $12,899 and is easy to maintain.

If you are looking for a used vehicle and would like to trade in your own, visit one of the eleven Austin locations of Chapman motors to see a great selection of Austin used cars.

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Reduce the risk of buying an unreliable used vehicle

Posted on January 19th, 2011 No Comments

Many people think that when you buy a new car, you are buying someone else’s problems, but this is not necessarily true. If you feel as if the person or dealership that you are purchasing from is not looking out for your best interest, it may be good to follow a few steps to make sure that you are getting the best deal that you can.

For example, it is important to have a mechanic check out the vehicle if you think that your vehicle needs to be professional inspected. If the seller seems apprehensive about this idea, it is definitely a good idea to get it checked out.

There are many reasons why a buyer would not want you to have a professional look at a vehicle they were trying to sell. One may be that someone else is waiting to buy it, but it is good to have it done anyway to make sure there is not a huge issue with the car.

A professional mechanic may look at what has been replaced on the car and what has not in order to let you know if they items will need repair soon. Inspection fees are usually less then $150.

If you are looking for a used car and want to experience a quality dealer with the large selection of used cars, visit Chapman motors today by going to 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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