Used Cars Charlotte - New Year New Car

Crown Auto Sales and Finance, Crown Rent-A-Car, Crown Auto Care and AMS Financial. We are your one stop shop offering quality late model used cars with down payments as low as $500, warranties on all our vehicles up to 3 years; 30000 miles, late model rental cars with daily rates starting at 19.95 per day and a state of the art 9000 square foot service facility. We were formerly known as Auto King a household name in the community for over twenty years. Check out Crown Auto Sales and Finance for the perfect car for you! http://www.BuyatCrown.com

The Very Best Used Car Deals: January 2013

Best Used Car Deals: January 2013 74 46 Jan 01, 2013 12:00 a.m. Used car shoppers will find low interest rate purchase deals on many certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles this month. What you pay for a used car depends on things like vehicle condition and mileage, as well as supply and demand. To get the best used car deal, check out these used car sales before you buy. Used car shoppers can get a good deal on a used Toyota this month. Through the beginning of 2013, most certified pre-owned Toyotas are available with 1.9 percent financing for up to five years. If you’re considering a used Volkswagen, you can take advantage of 1.99 percent financing for up to 48 months on all certified pre-owned VW’s through early next year. Mazda is offering 0.9 percent financing for three years on many of its certified pre-owned vehicles from the 2010 to 2012 model years right now. Vehicles included in this offer are the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5, Mazda6, CX-7 and CX-9. Subaru is offering low interest rate deals on all 2007 to 2012 certified pre-owned models this month. Subaru buyers can take advantage of financing as low as 0.99 percent on all CPO vehicles. Shoppers in the market for a used luxury car or SUV might want to check out a used Mercedes-Benz. Right now, Mercedes is offering 1.99 percent financing on several certified pre-owned models from the 2009, 2010 and 2011 model years. Land Rover and Audi are offering purchase deals on their CPO vehicles this month. Land Rover has interest rates as low as 0.9 percent on many vehicles and Audi is promoting 1.9 percent financing for five years on its CPO models. BMW is also promoting low interest rate financing on most of its 2009 and 2010 CPO vehicles right now. Buyers can choose either a three-payment credit up to $1,500 or 0.9 percent financing. Looking to buy a used car? Check out our Used Car Rankings, where you can compare used cars by class, model year and budget. Then search our Used Car Listings, where you can browse used vehicles for sale in your area. While we work to keep used car deals up-to-date and accurate, the best source of current discounts and incentives on a used or certified pre-owned car is your local dealer.

Used Car Sales Trending Upward

This month should see a major increase in used-car sales. TrueCar.com estimates used car sales for December at 3,349,510, up 13 percent from November and up 6.6 percent from December 2011. The ratio of new to used is estimated to be 1:3 for December 2012. New light vehicle sales in the U.S. (including fleet) is expected to be 1,370,658 units, up 19.9 percent from November (on an unadjusted basis). The December forecast translates into a SAAR of 15.6 million new car sales, up from 13.6 million in December 2011 and up from 15.5 million in November. Retail sales are up 23.6 percent from November. Fleet and rental sales are expected to make up 16.5 percent of total industry sales in December. The industry average incentive spending per unit will be approximately $2,409 in December 2012, which represents an increase of 4.3 percent from November.

What is A Used Car?

A used car, a pre-owned vehicle, or a second-hand car, is a vehicle that has previously had one or more retail owners. Used cars are sold through a variety of outlets, including franchise and independent car dealers, rental car companies, leasing offices, auctions, and private party sales. Some car retailers offer "no-haggle prices," "certified" used cars, and extended service plans or warranties. http://www.BuyatCrown.com

Happy Holidays from Crown Auto Sales and Finance

Car and Driver Magazine its worth the Subscription

Car and Driver (sometimes abbreviated C/D) is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. Its total circulation is 1.31 million.^[2] It is owned byHearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011. Originally headquartered in New York City, the magazine has been based in Ann Arbor, Michigan since the late 1970s.

Car and Driver was founded as Sports Cars Illustrated in 1955. In its early years, the magazine focused primarily on small, imported sports cars. In 1961, editor Karl Ludvigsen renamed the magazine Car and Driver to show a more general automotive focus. 2005 marked the 50th anniversary of Car and Driver .

Car and Driver once featured Bruce McCall, Jean Shepherd, Dick Smothers, and Brock Yatesas columnists, and PJ O'Rourke as a frequent contributor. Former editors include William Jeanes and David E. Davis, the latter of whom led some employees to defect in order to createAutomobile Magazine.


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General Motors has a small truck recall

General Motors is recalling 118,800 model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from Nov. 9, 2009, through Aug. 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on Jan. 17.

GM's number for this campaign is 12319.