Car Dealer News for 23-Dec-2005
'Car dealer faces penalty over too many parked vehicles (The MetroWest Daily News)
FRAMINGHAM -- The town could yank a business license for a used car dealership on Rte. 126 following complaints that it is regularly parking too many cars there and violating the local nuisance bylaw.
'Mysterious accident haunts used car's past (San Jose Mercury News)
Q When my single daughter wanted to buy a car two years ago, I advised her to buy a manufacturer's certified used car, as she didn't know much about cars. She bought a 2003 Toyota RAV4 from a Toyota dealer in Maryland.
'CarMax 3Q Profit Up 46 Percent to $26.4M (AP via Yahoo! News)
Used-car dealer CarMax Inc. on Wednesday posted a 46 percent jump in profit for its latest quarter, helped by improved store traffic, and people replacing cars destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
'1984 Chevrolet Corvette targa from Italy (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Dealer promised to change all doors and roof gaskets, and after 3 years I had to order them for $600. Some interior lights had to be replaced.
'Online used-car pricing: where the haggling begins (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Buyers and sellers of used cars often use online appraisal sites, but the value estimates are all over the board. Who to believe?
'Car dealer gives $50K to Community Food Bank (KVOA Tucson)
It's been a slow season for donations at the Community Food Bank in Tucson. In fact, the executive oirector says it hasn't been this slow in ten years. But, on Tuesday, a very large donation helped turn the tide.
'Online used-car pricing: where the haggling begins (Bankrate.com)
If you're selling or buying a used car, the Internet can be a true blessing. With a few strokes of the keyboard, you can find out what a 2001 Mustang might be worth if you were trading it in, selling it yourself or buying it from a neighbor or from the corner-used car lot.
'Former area car dealer admits to fraud (New Haven Register)
NEW HAVEN ? The majority owner of the now-defunct Branford-based Shoreline Mitsubishi car dealership pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for his role in a scheme to submit false credit applications to secure financing for customers.
'2003 Lincoln Town Car from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Parking brake broke at 29500 miles. Poor design uses old brake drum technology. Engine has good power, but is a little too noisy. Dealer claims its normal.
'2004 Honda Civic Hybrid from North America (Carsurvey.org)
What things have gone wrong with the car? Battery replaced by dealer- wouldn't hold a charge. Front brakes. Recall for reprogramming the computer and something with the battery pack charging system.
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