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Austin New Year’s celebration

Posted on December 29th, 2011 No Comments

Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales are excited to announce a City of Austin New Year’s event for the whole family…

Come visit Auditorium Shores starting at 5pm to enjoy art, music, and fireworks at this alcohol-free, family-friendly event. At 10pm, the fireworks display will take place. There will be a food court, art installations, a wordless comedy play, a photo booth, and an illuminated hula hoop display.

Live musicians just as Aftermath, Vitera and Carolyn Wonderland with Lavelle White will perform starting at 5pm. Parking is available at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. for $10.

For more information and details, visit www.austintexas.gov/holidays .

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.”

If you are looking for a car at a competitive price, contact the Austin used car dealers of Chapman Motor Sales at one of our eleven locations today.

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Used Car Prices Increase After Earthquake in Japan

Posted on April 1st, 2011 No Comments

Due to the tragic and catastrophic earthquake that recently occurred in Japan, the NADA pricing service has found that the prices of Japanase brand used cars have increased.

The reason for this increase in price is because Japanese-brand vehicles will not be produced for at least a few weeks. Two Japanese auto brands, Toyota and Nissan, have said that they don’t expect to produce more cars until April 11th. Also, U.S.-based branches of Japanese auto producers are also not operating fully because they must conserve the automobile parts they receive from Japan.

Vehicles like the Toyota Corolla have seen prices increase by at least 11 percent just in the weeks following the earthquake.

If you are currently looking to purchase a low-cost used vehicle, please stop by one of the eleven Austin locations of Chapman Motors 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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How to separate well-maintained vehicles from the lemons

Posted on November 2nd, 2010 No Comments

For many people, the thought of purchasing a used car is exhausting because they are not well-informed on the mechanical side of vehicles.

Although there is no exact way to separate the great cars from the duds. There are a few simple steps that can be done in order to cut down your chances of getting an unreliable car.

First, before you even step foot on the lot, make sure that you have done some research to decide which type of car or truck that you want. This can be decided by looking at how much you want to spend and by reading consumer reports so you can see how people who have the car feel.

Also, make sure that you demand to test drive the vehicle first so you can tell if you like the way it drives and notice any obvious problems with the car. It may also be help to get the car’s VIN number and run it through a web site that can tell whether it has been in any accidents.

If you are looking for a used car in the Austin area, contact Chapman motor sales by visiting one of our eleven Austin locations today.

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U.S. car dealerships see increase in used cars

Posted on October 26th, 2010 No Comments

Major auto dealers in the United States have seen increases in the double-digits this year. Some say that it is the sign of the economic downturn that is leading people to try and save some money by purchasing a used car over a new car.

The chief financial officer for Group 1 Automotive Inc. has said that used car sales has increased by 34 percent. Two other large automotive groups have reported increases between 19 and 20 percent.

The recovery for new car sales after the economy turned has been slower than some expected and used car dealers are seeing the benefits.

If you or a loved one are looking for a quality car for a great price, visit the Austin used car dealers of Chapman motors and browse through our combined inventory.

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Purchasing a quality used car

Posted on October 20th, 2010 No Comments

This year there has been a large increase in the number of used cars that have been sold. Nearly four million more have already been sold this year than last year and in a down economy, this number will continue to grow.

When most people shop for a used car, they are looking for quality at a reasonable price. People working at Consumer Reports have put a list together of what a person should do in order to find just what they are looking for. First, narrow down the list of vehicles that you want to the make and model so that you will spend less time on the lot.

Also, do your research to know which model of vehicle is more reliable. Consumer Reports give the example of Honda because they have many models that are all reliable such as the Accord, Civic and the CR-V. Once you find a vehicle, ask for the records on it so that you can make sure that it has had all the appropriate repairs done to it.

It is very important to have an independent contractor inspect the vehicle before you buy it and if the dealer says no to this, you should take this as a red flag.

If you or a loved one has been searching for a quality used car, visit the Austin used car and truck dealers of Chapman motors and browse through our combined inventory.

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How to buy a good used car

Posted on September 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Shopping for a used car can be hassle at times because it can be difficult to find a good used car for a reasonable price. There are a few important guidelines that will help make the process less complicated.

The first thing that should be done is to decide how much money that you can pay for the vehicle. Then going online to look at the type of car that is suitable for you and narrowing it down to 3 or 4.

This way you can cut down your actual shopping time by knowing what models you are looking for. It is also helpful to read consumer reviews on the car to make sure that people who own the car are satisfied with their purchase.

Before finally purchasing the vehicle of your choice, it is important to think about the type of repairs that the vehicle will need to see if those will cost you an arm and a leg.

If you or a loved one has been looking for a used vehicle, search our combined inventory at Chapman motor vehicles to look at a variety of certified pre-owned vehicle.

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How to get a great deal on a used car

Posted on August 17th, 2010 No Comments

Buying a used car can be stressful, but there are steps that a person can take in order to shop thoroughly and find the best deal.

The first thing that you need to know is what kind of car you and your family needs. Know what features are important to you so that you can easily eliminate the products that do not match what you need. Also, beginning your search by browsing online so that you can read reviews and begin to understand the reliability of the vehicle can help narrow down your time spent searching through lots.

Buying from a trusted seller can also help you cut down on buying an automobile that may not be up to standard. Test driving a vehicle will be very useful for you because it will allow you to see if there are any obvious issues with the vehicle or if you do not like how it drives.

If you or a family member are in the market to buy a new car, contact the Austin used car dealers of Chapman motors by visiting one of our eleven Austin locations.

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Online used car buying increasing in popularity

Posted on August 10th, 2010 No Comments

A used car dealer takes pictures of each of his vehicles and uploads them onto a profile online where people can shop online for their used vehicle.

The dealership has a website where you can browse for vehicles by price, mileage, or brand name and he has more than 1,200 cars listed on the site. This idea is becoming more and more popular as people continue to buy into the trend because it cuts back on the headache of car shopping.

People who have participated in this style of shopping have said that there is no reason to haggle the price because all of the information you need on the car is available online and that they can not imagine going back to the old way now that they have found this convenience.

If you or a family member are looking for reliable used car, look at one of the eleven Austin locations of Chapman motor sales today.

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Austin New Year’s celebration

Used car prices in the fourth quarter

Used Car Prices Increase After Earthquake in Japan

Car dealers convicted in money laundering scheme

How to separate well-maintained vehicles from the lemons

U.S. car dealerships see increase in used cars

Purchasing a quality used car

How to buy a good used car

How to get a great deal on a used car

Online used car buying increasing in popularity

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