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Looking for New Tenants 18
Sep
Posted by digi in Auto Dealer on 09 18th, 2009

As a business person, I am always looking for new opportunities to increase my bottom line.  Some of the ventures that I have tried out in the past include ice cream stands, golf courses, and even a toy store.  Even though these were some successes of mine, I am always looking to try something new.

So, when some prime real estate came up for sale in town, I bought it.  I thought that with the number of car dealers in Fort Worth that one of them would be interested in the location, which happened to be on a main street.

It didn’t take long for someone to approach me, and it happened to be the Mitsubishi dealer that was very interested in the space.  They were currently on a lot that was way too small for them, so they thought that it would be a good fit.

After signing the papers this past week, we will be beginning construction as soon as we can get the necessary permits.  Hopefully it won’t take too long to get things setup and we will be able to get them all moved before the start of next year.

It is just nice when things work out when it comes to a business venture and it will be even nicer when the checks start to come in (since then we can enjoy the fruits of our labor).

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Has the Recession Slowed the Car Rentals Business? 21
Dec
Posted by CarWhisperer in Auto Dealer on 12 21st, 2008

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a few months, you know how bad the economy has been lately. It seems like every day there is another story about a company shutting down or a stock taking a dive.

One industry that’s undergone its fair share of struggles is the rental car market. Denver CO car rentals, Orlando rental cars, and other areas throughout the country are failing to meet previous years’ numbers. The reason for this is obvious. People aren’t traveling as much these days. And since fewer people are traveling, it’s harder for a company to sell a Denver car hire.

Now, this isn’t to say that the industry is dying because they still get regular sales from traveling businessmen. However, the next few months of recession will be difficult to wade through. That’s why many car rental companies are hoping for a big push over the holidays. If a large amount of people still decide to travel on Christmas, the rental car industry could get the lift it needs to round out the year.

It’ll be interesting to see where the industry goes from here. People will always need rental cars, but the industry needs to take new measures to entice new customers.

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The Perfect Honeymoon 19
Aug
Posted by CarWhisperer in Auto Dealer on 08 19th, 2008
Since I only planned to get married once, I wanted to make sure that my honeymoon was perfect. I know that it may not have been the most realistic of goals, but I knew that I should be able to come close.
So, my future husband and I sat down on a number of occasions to decide as to what we wanted to do on our honeymoon. Our views of a perfect honeymoon were definitely different from one another, but we thought we could compromise.
It took awhile for us to come up with a location, and we finally decided to go to Fort Lauderdale for the weekend of our wedding. Part of our motivation was that we were able to get a cheap rental car Fort Lauderdale and since we were spending so much on the wedding, any savings on a car rental were going to be welcome.
We booked some Orlando rental cars for the wedding so that we would have a ride to the airport after the wedding. We did have a problem with are rental car Orlando on the way there, and ended up taking a cab instead.
In the end though, our honeymoon was perfect, and I was able to go to the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, a dream that I had since I was a child. I had a great trip and a great husband – what more does a girl need?

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Buying the right car 14
Aug
Posted by CarWhisperer in Auto Dealer on 08 14th, 2008

 It may seem obvious, but when you’re standing there in the dealership and that sports car with the fire-engine exterior and buttery leather seats is calling your name, one of the most important factors may go right out the window: consider what you really NEED! 

Also along those lines, consider the practicality of features over the aesthetics. For example, if you live in Phoenix, Arizona, even though that four-door sedan is practical in every other way, if you buy the midnight black one because you think it looks the best, you just made a big mistake, one that you - and your family - is going to be feeling every time you get in that car in July.
 
Let your fingers do the walking. It’s not always necessary to walk around dealership after dealership in this day and age to find that perfect car. Research and browse for your cars online. If you look at local dealerships or sellers, you can still get that test drive, without all the pressure (or temptation) that you would find by wandering aimlessly around a lot.
 
Speaking of test drive: DO IT. Most of us wouldn’t choose a life partner without a first date, so don’t even think about putting said partner and your offspring in a car that you haven’t tested firsthand to be safe, secure, and comfortable.

Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be well on your way to the ride of your life.

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Automotive Careers: A Persistent Gender Bias? 9
Aug
Posted by CarWhisperer in Auto Dealer on 08 9th, 2008
When we bring our cars, trucks or SUV’s into to a repair shop, more often than not, we expect a man to be the one lifting the hood. This perception continues despite the fact that many women have chosen the male dominated auto service industry as a viable career path.
In fact, the number of female mechanics is growing in spite of what is considered to be an obvious bias against women within the industry. There is even an indication that far more women would be in automotive services if it weren’t for this bias.
Attitudes are slowly but surely changing in this realm, as well it should. If one were in dire need of having their car fixed, they should take it to any individual with the knowledge to fix it – no matter their gender.
Besides, I am sure that women, who have so much more to prove, would strive to do a top-notch job.
That is not to say that men are not equally driven mechanics, I just feel that when people are trying to get noticed for what they do, they try a wee bit harder.
This last surviving dinosaur of gender wars, namely, the automotive industry, needs a bit of an overhaul anyway. When a female mechanic gets the chance to shine within it, it will compel those already in the driver’s seat to be less complacent and far more customer service oriented!
This in turn, will be beneficial to us all.

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