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Used car dealership scam with superglue and drywall screws
A USED CAR WARNING TALE
There is no avoiding the fact that if the opportunity presents itself, many used car dealers will rip you off the same way that stranger on Craigslist did with a used car, if you let him know. give half. What can…
Kansas Woman Dealer Disagreeing On The Odometer Backed Up
KANSAS CITY, Kansas - A woman from Kansas City, Kansas, takes action against a local car dealership after saying the mileage of the truck she bought has been canceled.
But the owner of Doc's Auto Repair and Doc's Auto Sales…
Carvana installation still on schedule in Chesterfield despite challenges
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) - An online used car dealership is heading to the greater Richmond area.
Carvana announced earlier this year that it is building a new facility in Chesterfield County along Woods Edge Road. Crews…
Tesla crosses $ 1 trillion value after deal with Hertz
Hertz said on Monday it would convert more than 20% of its rental fleet to Tesla electric cars by the end of next year, an announcement that has helped propel Tesla's stock value beyond 1 Trillion dollars for the first time.The 100,000…
Second Cheeky Girl follows in her sister’s footsteps and starts flogging cars
The other half of 2000s pop group The Cheeky Girls followed their sister to the forecourt - selling used cars.
We revealed last week how Gabriella Irimia, 38, whipped up new and used engines at a Hyundai dealership in York.
5Monica Irimia…
Minnesota Ford dealership goes viral with bizarre ‘divorce’ commercial written by John…
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It was a jump from Faith which blocked the landing. John Oliver's "Last Week Tonight" did a segment in June about his discovery that a number of car dealers across the United States were all…
Automatic financing goes blockchain
As the mobility industry continues its digital transition with a variety of vehicle sales platforms expanding their capabilities - particularly in financing - the complexities of vehicle financing and the tons of paperwork generated in the…
Local car dealership hit hard by global computer chip shortage
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - There is currently a global computer chip shortage that is hitting car dealerships hard. WTAP spoke with Louis Thomas Subaru of Parkersburg about how they were affected.If you stopped by Louis Thomas Suburu on…
Oklahoma City Metro Has Third Biggest Increase in US Used Car Prices | New
A lingering supply chain problem causes residents of Normandy looking…
Long-time family-owned Mel Rapton Honda to sell dealership in Sacramento
Mel Rapton Honda moves to a new owner this weekend. The dealer's sale comes amid a tough year for consumers as prices continue to rise. Dave Rapson, professor of economics at UC Davis, said there were two factors…
Used Car Dealer CarLotz Expands Rapid Expansion in North Texas with New Plano Hub
Used car dealership CarLotz is expanding its rapid expansion in North Texas with a new hub in Plano, marking its first location in the metro area and second in the state.The company signed a 10-year lease for the 62,519 square foot site at…
Consumers are turning more to car dealership service centers
A growing number of people looking for vehicle repair and maintenance jobs say they prefer the services of car dealerships over other repair facilities.
That's according to the recently…
Jon Gruden ripped apart by Keyshawn Johnson as “fraud”, “used car salesman”
Keyshawn Johnson didn't hesitate to speak about Jon Gruden on Tuesday morning's ESPN radio show "Keyshawn, JWill & Max", calling his former trainer a "fraud" and a "used car salesman." Gruden, who resigned as coach of the Las Vegas…
Nabthat website platform now available for Honda dealers
SANTA MONICA, Calif .-- Nabthat announced a relevant development for Honda dealers on Monday.
The tech company dedicated to building automotive-centric, consumer-focused platforms said it has been certified as a Honda Digital…
Car dealers in inventory trouble | Winchester Star
WINCHESTER - Nearly empty parking lots are not uncommon these days in the northern Shenandoah…
Auto Dealer Stories From Bad Inside Customers
Car loan rules
First of all, car dealers do not have to provide a loaner vehicle to a customer if their vehicle is being repaired which can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. When car dealerships provide a loan, it is usually a…
Saydel High quarantined after showing gun from car in parking lot
Saydel High School was briefly locked out on Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a vehicle lying in the parking lot. At 7:38 a.m., Saydel's principal, Kevin Schulte, told the Polk County Sheriff's Office that a student told him that a…
Deciding Between DIY Car Repairs, Dealership or Repair Shop – NBC 7 San Diego
As the prices of new and used cars continue to rise due to increased demand and supply shortages, more and more people are trying to keep their current cars on the road longer. But who can you trust to keep yours running: the…
Police: Man steals car from dealership, hits UHP cruiser in chase
DAVIS COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) - Police arrested a man for stealing a car from a local dealership, hitting a patrol car and directing authorities in a dangerous vehicle chase.
Layton City Police identified the suspect as Christopher…
Fall in auto sales in the United States, blocked by a shortage of auto chips
DETROIT (AP) - In a typical month before the pandemic, the Con Paulos Chevy dealership in Jerome, Idaho, sold about 40 new vehicles. In September, it was only six. Now, there is nothing new in stock, and every car, truck, or SUV on…
Why Missouri Auto Dealers May Soon Be Charging Administrative Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri Department of Revenue says authorized dealers can now increase their administrative fees from $ 199 to $ 500 due to Senate Bill 176 which came into effect on August 28.The new law requires dealers to…
MG targets 140 dealers in 2021 after opening Waylands Oxford showroom
Waylands Automotive has officially added the MG Motor UK franchise to its franchise portfolio with the opening of a new showroom in Oxford.
The 2021 AM Awards Top Dealer Group (up to 10 locations) has added the fastest growing UK car…
Mazda Toyota Produces ‘Job 1’ Vehicle at $ 2.3 Billion Alabama Plant
MTM is now hiring more than 1,700 additional employees to join its existing workforce, potentially reaching as many as 4,000 when production is fully operational next year. Those interested in applying for open MTM positions can visit…
Tesla cameras capture woman repeatedly grabbing car in parking lot in Louisiana
A Tesla dashcam recorded the moment an elderly Louisiana woman grabbed the car, causing nearly $ 8,000 in damage after an argument over a parking spot.In the clip, Tesla owner Amanda Aubin is seen parking in an empty spot in Baton Rouge,…
Northern Ireland car dealership Isaac Agnew profits fall 9% to £ 7.8million
Pre-tax profits of Northern Ireland auto retailer Isaac Agnew Ltd fell 9% to £ 7.8million as lockdowns…
Chester-le-Street car dealership could lose business after being caught driving after smoking…
An independent £ 36,000 a year car dealer who gave the police a false name risks losing his business for driving after smoking cannabis. Steven Cowan, 29, found himself at the end of a 12-month driving ban after providing a!-->…
Car stolen from restaurant parking lot: Manalapan PD Blotter
MANALAPAN, NJ - Posted by Manalapan Police and not edited by Patch, all crimes and arrests September 15-21.On Friday, September 17, 2021, at around 1:50 p.m., a 77-year-old Manalapan resident responded to the Manalapan Township Police…
4th generation takes over car dealership in South Carolina
ORANGEBURG, SC (AP) - The Fairey surname and cars are synonymous.Fairey Chevrolet Cadillac got its start near the birth of the American auto industry and now, almost 100 years later, the Orangeburg dealership is embarking on the next leg…
Florida man tries to trade in stolen car to the dealership he stole it from
A Florida man has landed behind bars after attempting to trade in a car with the same dealership he stole, police said.
Timothy Wolfe, 50, faces charges of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Trafficking in Stolen Goods, Criminal…
Hinch wears Andretti Quartet in qualifying
In what has been a tough year for fan favorite rider, James Hinchcliffe is looking to end the 2021 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season on a high note.
Hinchcliffe, the 2017 winner at Long Beach, produced high speed all…
GOP Congressmen Raise Millions in Federal Loans for Personal Car Dealers
While President Biden's CARES Act has in many ways proven to be a lifeline for thousands of businesses struggling to stay afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis, the PPP loan program, coordinated by the Small Business…
A New York cop had more than a push on his shoulders. He also had a stuck driver
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By Mark Morales, CNN
As New York City was inundated with record-breaking precipitation earlier this month and dozens of people were left in danger of drowning, two police officers ensured that a driver stranded in…
2021 AM Awards Winner: Best Dealer, Steven Eagell Toyota Milton Keynes
The constant evolution and improvement of Milton Keynes Toyota's retail formula has been recognized by the judges, with Steven Eagell's flagship site being named Top Dealer at the 2021 AM Awards.
Read on to learn more about the car…
Consumers prefer to go to a car dealership
Car shoppers, including millennials, prefer the traditional dealer-centric car buying experience to lead retail at a nearly three-to-one margin. Additionally, nearly a third of shoppers expect to rely on an auto dealership as their…
Lawyer: Customer complaints feed into AG F&I dealer investigations
O'Laughlin, who spent 16 years in the Florida attorney general's office, told the Ethical F&I Managers conference in Denver that a consumer complaint to a dealer is "radioactive." If a customer is not satisfied, a reseller should…
Several catalytic converters stolen from Louisville car dealership | New
The surveillance video comes from the Premium Motor Sales service center. The owner said that instead of taking cars, the suspect was looking for precious metals.âFrom Sunday to Monday he showed up three…
Motorline profits increased 118% as it battled COVID challenges of 2020
Motorline has revealed that government support for holidays and the sale of properties contributed to a 118% increase in pre-tax profits in a 2020 impacted by COVID.
In the annual financial results for the period as at December 31, the…
San Diego on the books – first Datsun dealership to sell 100 cars in a month, Bob Woodward on…
Coronado Historical Society
The Hotel del Coronado "is the most magnificent extant example of the American seaside hotel as it flourished at that time on both coasts".
IN ANTICIPATION from the start of sales of Datsun,…
Auto Dealer Rick Ricart Talks About Increasing Electric Vehicle Sales and Growing Online Retailing
Rick Ricart, president of Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio, knows about selling electric vehicles. He's been doing it for a decade. Its dealer group has been named the Official Electrified Dealer by Smart Columbus, a smart city…
QOTD: Should dealers be allowed to bill above MSRP?
Stories of cars being sold above MSRP are becoming more common these days - and sometimes the markups are just too high.
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Police arrest suspects who robbed local dealership and customers at gunpoint
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - After several months of investigation, police arrested three suspects responsible for the theft of local car dealership Richard Karr Motors and detaining customers at gunpoint on January 19, 2021. The Waco Police…
Aderaco helps auto dealers affected by pandemic continue to sell and buy cars
The agency uses its years of working with the auto dealership industry to provide businesses with marketing and business solutions.
Aderaco is a fast growing, affordable one-stop-shop for all business needs, from building a brand…
Road services, technology are the main drivers of purchases of F&I products from car…
Desire for roadside emergency services and consideration of vehicle technology were the most likely to prompt customers to purchase auto finance and insurance products, a Survey of protection asset protection dealers released this week…
6abc’s automatic experiment covers trending industry topics
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - Take a tour with automotive industry experts on the 6abc Automotive Experience, airing August 26 at 7 p.m. on 6abc (re-broadcast August 28; also streaming on the 6abc app).Karen Rogers and Ducis Rodgers are joined by…
Car sales manager jailed for showing off coworker
A Grimsby sales manager who made sexual comments to a junior girl and exposed himself has been jailed after trying to defend a joke culture.
Mark Huntley, 38, had been a car salesman in the Humber area for almost 20 years before being…
The parking lot argument leaves one dead, one on the run and a passerby run over by the getaway car
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL / KMSS) - Police in Shreveport are investigating an argument early Sunday morning between two men who left a man dead, another at large and a woman injured after being hit by the getaway car.
Just after 2…
What if a dealership totals your car? | EngineBiscuit
For many of us, our vehicles represent the culmination of hard work and countless hours determining which vehicle is the right one to buy. Buying a car can be a stressful business, but it is an investment. Cars depreciate quite quickly…
Authorities say a drunk driver entered a crowded Raynham parking lot; the police used cruisers to…
Officers in Raynham used their patrol cars to force a driver they believed to be intoxicated to pull over after entering a crowded parking lot on Sunday afternoon, police said.Raynham Police responded to a report of a drunk driver in a…
5 injured after car dealership collapses as tornadoes hit Pennsylvania and New Jersey
At least five people were injured after a partial collapse of a car dealership when the second of two tornadoes touched down near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The first tornado, which the National Weather Service (NWS) called "dangerous" and…