Local Dealers Hurting

It's already a week old, which may as well be last decade for internet reporting standards, but here's a good article from the Chicago Tribune the other day about the "Credit Crisis" and it's effect on local dealers. Read here...

To summarize, the new car dealers, especially, the Big 3 are really suffering due not only to less buyers because of the economy, but also not being able to acquire new loans or floor plans. It also mentions that the internet has led to decreased profits as buyers are more educated to find the best deal.

While many dealers are suffering and closing, this is good time for the industry to change with the times. That car dealers lament over the internet "ruining the business," is absurd. They're not seeing the bigger picture.

-Neil

We Buy From Where We Work!

We have had plenty of customers purchase vehicles from the Car Gallery who are employees at competing car lots up and down Western Ave. in Chicago. We ask them why they did not purchase from the dealer they work at, and they always say, "The prices are too high!" And they are not joking because we also get a lot of the competitions' business when their former customers come to us for their next purchase. We see on their credit reports how much they paid, and it's insanely high, sometimes double what they would have paid for the same vehicle at the Car Gallery. I'm not going to list the names of those dealers but one rhymes with SCAR SOUTHLET. We just want to get the word out to car buyers to beware of what contract you are getting yourself into and to compare prices before committing.

By-the-way, where do you think our employees buy their cars? That's right, the Car Gallery! The picture above is a 2004 BMW X3 that yours truly bought for his wife recently. That is our third purchase from the Car Gallery, and I'm not the only one. Whether a porter, clerk, sales manager, etc; we all have purchased our reliable vehicles from where we work!

-Neil

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It's that time of year again when everyone is "Irish" for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. And no city in the world save for Dublin, Ireland shows the passion and pride of being Irish like Chicago! The River will be green tomorrow for the downtown parade, which is cool, but this blogger has a soft spot for the South Side Parade being held on Sunday, as my parents and relatives are true South Side Irish! Make it an all-Irish weekend and go to both and do as the Irish do best -- have fun! Of course, be sure to stop by the Car Gallery in your best green attire and enjoy the ever original car lot covered with green and white balloons. You know car dealers love their balloons! Hey, at least we won't go the cheezy route and have some poor soul dressed up like a leprechaun trying to entice you onto our lot. No, you'll just find the usual laid back sales guys greeting you with a friendly "hello" and ready to assist you in your car buying needs. See you this weekend!

Sláinte!

Neil

New Finance Special Offers at the Car Gallery!

The Car Gallery just posted new finance specials on www.cargallerygroup.com:


1. $150 Insurance Voucher: If you finance a car at the Car Gallery, we will help you pay your car insurance by offering a $150 voucher that can be used for your down payment or full payment made to your insurance provider. If you do not have an insurance provider, no worries, we will find one for you in minutes, so you can safely drive off the lot with full coverage auto insurance and with $150 more in your pocket!

2. 0% Interest Free Financing: Stop by the Car Gallery during the month of March and get 0% interest free financing with a 50% minimum down payment. We know that people are saving and spending their money wisely during these hard economic times, and that buying a car can be costly. Not everyone can pay in full, and at the same, are not willing to pay interest to a bank or lender. Bring us 50% of the price as a down payment, and we will house finance it for you interest free. Of course, having 50% can be a lot to ask, so keep in mind, we do work with a number of reputable lenders and banks that offer competitive terms and rates for people with good, bad, or no credit. Apply online now at www.cargallerygroup.com and one of our internet sales associates will contact you shortly.

Visit our specials page to see some great deals on quality used cars. Print one of our finance special coupons and stop on by the Car Gallery today at any our 3 convenient locations:

3641 N. Western Ave. in Chicago, IL call 773-388-3400
4620 N. Western Ave. in Chicago, IL call 773-271-6900
1748 N. Mannheim Rd. in Stone Park, IL call 708-615-9600

Contact Internet Sales Team: phone 773-477-2000, e-mail cargallerygroup@gmail.com.
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 7 PM

$2,000 OFF Price Specials at the Car Gallery

The Car Gallery just dropped prices on a number of quality used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. Check out the 2002 Audi A4 shown above; we dropped the price from $9995 to only $7995! We know people are suffering in this economy, but still need a decent, affordable car to get around, so we want to make it easy on you by providing a quality car at a very low price. See our specials page and stop by the Car Gallery at any of our 3 convenient locations:
3641 N. Western Ave. in Chicago, IL ph. 773-388-3400
4620 N. Western Ave. in Chicago, IL ph. 773-271-6900
1748 N. Mannheim Rd. in Stone Park, IL ph. 708-615-9600

Contact Internet Sales Team: phone 773-477-2000, e-mail cargallerygroup@gmail.com.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM

Why Sacrifice Power for Fuel Efficiency?

A lot of people think that you need to buy a car with a 4-cylinder engine to save money at the pump. 4-Cylinder cars are great gas savers and there are a lot of reliable models to choose from, but some complain that they have no power and it feels like driving a 'go-cart.' There are many fuel efficient V6 sedans that get great gas mileage without sacrificing power. The 2006 Pontiac G6 shown above is a great example. It has a powerful 3.5L V6 engine and gets and EPA estimated 32 MPG highway! Check it out at cargallerygroup.com and stop on by the Car Gallery on 3641 N. Western Ave. in Chicago to test drive it today.