Monday, November 30, 2009

Fiat 500 to Have Special Place in Chrysler Dealerships

Fiat 500 to Have Special Place in Chrysler Dealerships By Eric Mayne
Wards Auto.com, Nov 4, 2009 5:00 PM
AUBURN HILLS, MI The Fiat 500 will be sold exclusively in metro markets
by select dealers, says Peter Grady, Chrysler Group LLC vice
president-network and fleet.
The highly anticipated B-car is engineered by Chrysler partner Fiat
Automobiles Spa and expected to be assembled at Chrysler's plant in
Toluca, Mexico.
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Chosen dealerships will feature salons dedicated to Fiat and staffed by
specially trained personnel assigned exclusively to the task of selling
the 500.
The automakers expectation is that the stylish mini car will attract
customers who might not have otherwise set foot in a Chrysler store,
Grady tells journalists and analysts here as the auto maker outlines its
5-year plan.
Expectation is a key word in Grady's presentation, noting80% of
Chrysler's 2,366 dealers sell all four brands Jeep, Dodge and the core
marque in accordance with the consolidation initiative dubbed Project
Genesis.The auto maker expects 100% compliance by 2011.
Meanwhile, Grady says Chrysler will roll out a new set of rules for its
dealers Dec. 1.
We want to be clear, he says, adding Chrysler wants it dealers to exceed
customer expectations, resolve concerns and engender customer loyalty.
Grady says the new rules are designed to help Chrysler dealers achieve
these goals and repeat their success day after day.
He also says Chrysler has set an average per-month throughput target
of750 vehicles per dealer, more than double the current average of 340.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

5 Tips To Get You The Best Buy On Your Next Used Car

5 Tips To Get You The Best Buy On Your Next Used Car

These days cars a lasting much longer than they used to do with so many people cutting back

on finances many families are considering buying a used car.

Smart consumers know that buying a used car can be a much better deal than buying a new

one if you know what you are doing.

Here are some tips that you can use to make sure you get the most out of your used car

purchase.

1. Due Diligence

When you make any major purchase, it's Important for you to do some research and

purchasing a used car is no different. If you do the right research you'll know the perfect make

and model that suits your needs. You'll also be able to determine the fair market value of this

type of car and therefore, you'll know when you're getting a good deal at the used car lot.

In addition you'll be able to research Important details about the car, like recalls her things to

look for and used models that may help when evaluating used cars and negotiating deals.

2. Check Out The Car

when you find a car that you like, it is wise to check the car's history. This will give you

Information regarding the repairs as well as any problems with the car. You can do this for a

small fee online and it can save you from buying a car that's been in a flood or other major

disaster. You won't want to buy a car that's been a major accident that could have damaged or

bent the frame and it may be impossible to tell by just looking at the car so checking on the

history is vital. You can find out the history of any car by going to CarFax.com.

3. Think Safety

In order to keep your family safe in the car, you want to consider the safety features of any

used car you going to buy. Obviously, the newer model cars will have more safety features.

According to reports, 80% of traffic accidents are made worse because the cars lacked safety

features.

4. Check the Documentation

You should check out the documents included with the used car cheerfully. Make sure that the

cars are not stolen or that there were no liens on the vehicle and also be sure to check that the

signature on the bill of sale is the actual possessor of the car.

5. Car Inspection

Before you make any deals on the used car, you must inspect the entire car. Look for Ross to

especially around the wheel wells in the frame and carefully scrutinize it for any damage. Don't

forget to check the tires, and the interior as well. If you don't know much about cars, you can

always asked to take it to your mechanic for inspection. Anybody on the up and up selling a

car should not object to this. If any flaws are found, and then you can use this as negotiating

leverage and lost the flaws are so major that you no longer want the car.

Buying a used car can take a bit more work than buying a new one as there are many things to

check out. However, doing your due diligence will make sure that you get a great used-car at a

fraction of the cost you could buy new one for and that will last for years to come.


Thank you,
Thomas Ieracitano
Sales Manager
Thomas@RobertHutson.com
http://RobertHutson.com
(229) 985-6603