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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to buy a quality used vehicle

Posted on July 9th, 2010 No Comments

When you are in the market to buy a used vehicle, there are a few guidelines to follow to ensure that you are buying a used vehicle that will not require multiple repairs after it is purchased.

First, when a person is talking to a used car seller, make sure you ask about recent maintenance that the car has undergone. Asking to see the vehicle’s maintenance records can give a person a good idea on what the real condition of the car is in.

Then when you are manually inspecting the car, make sure that you look under the hood to make sure that there are no oil leaks and oil deposits under the hood. A standard precaution when buying a car is to make sure that you get the car inspected by professionals so that they can check the previous history of the vehicle.

If you or a loved one is looking to purchase a previously owned vehicle, look into the used car selection at Chapman auto sales and visit one of our eleven Austin locations.

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