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Used Car Reconditioning Center Reopens In Winston-Salem, NC

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Frank Myers Auto Maxx is excited to announce the grand reopening of their Automotive Reconditioning Center.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx is pleased to announce that they have reopened their Automotive Reconditioning Center to serve Winston-Salem used car owners. The completely redone recon center will continue its fine tradition of customer service and automotive excellence that has made Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem industry leaders.

The new reconditioning center, also known as a detail shop, officially opened on July 1, 2010 and is located in Winston-Salem. Winston-Salem consumers who want their used car, truck or SUV professionally detailed both inside and out, can drive to Winston-Salem and save.  

Frank Myers Auto is also excited to be the first in the Winston-Salem, Greensboro or High Point area to offer professional detailing to the public in a state-of-the-art reconditioning facility.

Robert Thomas, Manager of the new and improved center, stated, “I believe that our new Automotive Reconditioning Center will be a very popular addition to the community and for Winston-Salem residents that want to keep their car looking nearly new. You can probably get a low price from someone who just opened a shop and is really hungry. But you don’t know anything about the shop and you don’t know who’s in your car. The sweetness of low price never equals the bitterness of low quality. We guarantee the quality of our work PLUS we have competitive pricing.”

In a recent MSN Autos survey, detailed shops recommended locating a shop that has been in business for a few years and has an established reputation. While the detail shop at Frank Myers Auto Maxx has been 80% redone, it has been in business for more than 15 years.

For more information on the Automotive Reconditioning Center at Frank Myers Auto Maxx, please call 336-831-0656 or visit https://www.frankmyersauto.com

Frank Myers Auto Now Offering Used 2009 Ford Escape & Mercury Mariner

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Frank Myers Auto Maxx is a used car dealership in Winston-Salem that offers pre-owned SUVs

The used 2009 Ford Escape & Mercury Mariners are 2 of the most popular smaller SUVs in America.

The 2009 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models are 2 new used SUVs to arrive at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, the popular compact pre-owned SUVs, boast better fuel economy than previous models, thanks to a combination of the new engine and fuel-saving transmission. 

“Ford is offering customers more power with better fuel efficiency and comfort…especially for a used SUV,” said Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx.  “The 2009 Escape and Mariner are both pre-owned SUVs that have a quieter ride and better handling.  They’re very engaging and most of our pre-owned SUV buyers here in Winston-Salem, NC agree that they are fun to drive.”

Since it was introduced, the Ford Escape has been one of America’s best-selling small SUVs. Since there are so many other vehicles available in this segment, this may come as a bit of a surprise. But Ford has an expertise of designing SUVs that appeal to a wide range of buyers.

With the Escape (and its sister vehicle, the soon-to-be defunct Mercury Mariner), Ford successfully combined the styling and four-wheel-drive capability of a traditional SUV with the size, practicality and driving characteristics of a midsize car. The Escape is a used SUV that also offers a low price which also makes it so popular in the Triad area of NC.

“Not only is the Ford Escape and the Mercury Mariner a couple of  the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, it also offers families the perfect combination of value and versatility to our SUV shoppers in Winston-Salem”, says Keith Bowman, Head Honcho at Frank Myers Auto Maxx. 

“The used Escape offers the convenience and flexibility that many families need in an ultra fuel-efficient vehicle,” he said.  “You can fit five passengers plus a lot of cargo, such as sporting and camping equipment.  It’s a fully functional SUV that happens to be great on gas as well.” 

Earning a spot on several “Best Of” lists, the Escape & the Mariner are readily available for purchase at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC. For more information, call them at (336) 767-3432 or visit their website at https://www.frankmyersauto.com or their blog at https://www.winstonsalemusedcars.com

Frank Myers Auto Maxx Offers Free Program To Battle Car Dealer Scams

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‘Aggressive Pricing’ Car Dealer Scams Reaching All Time High, Tough Economy to Blame

In an attempt to boost car sales over the summer months, more dealerships in the Triad area are turning to ‘aggressive’ and deceptive pricing models to meet financial goals, warns auto industry advocate Tracy Myers. Cars offered well below invoice, or even for free, are part of this growing scam.

Dealer Scam Alert in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem, NC, June 30, 2010 –

With summertime sales accounting for up to 75% of a car dealer’s annual profit, more local dealers are turning to deceptive pricing scams to recoup losses from the dwindling economy, warns auto industry advocate and owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC.

One such popular scam this year seeks to lure buyers in with aggressive pricing significantly below the factory price or the prices of competing dealers.   Once the buyer is sold on the vehicle, the dealer then asks for an excessive down payment or attempts to pack the loan with aftermarket products to recoup the front-end loss.

“As part of this scam, dealers are offering vehicles for sale well below the invoice price with the hopes of ‘making it up’ on the back end by way of aftermarket products or services,“ warns Myers. “There are even some cases where the prices offered are false and simply represent a large down payment,” he adds. 

Avoiding Summer Scams

So what can consumers do to avoid scams this summer at their local car dealership? Myers offers the following suggestions:

  • Remember that all dealers get their cars from the same places: factories, auctions or customer trade-ins. If one dealer is advertising the same vehicle for a much lower price than another dealer, you should look elsewhere.
  • If you suspect any negative marks on your credit, seek out a dealership that specializes in working with people who’ve made a few mistakes in the past.  They are less likely to penalize you financially or treat you like a “credit criminal” – which is slang for dealers who only want to sell to customers with perfect credit.
  • If your car is paid off, you should expect at least the minimum fair market value at trade-in time. In most cases, if a dealer is offering below market value pricing on the car you’re buying, you should expect they’ll offer you below market value for your trade-in as well.

Getting Help

To assist Triad area consumers in avoiding car scams this summer, Frank Myers Auto Maxx is offering a free community service through the month of July in which a manager will personally review the details of any car ad or proposed deal to help buyers decipher it and understand the fine print. 

This service is for educational purposes only and consumers are not required to buy from Frank Myers Auto Maxx to receive free help.

“We’re offering this service as a way to give back to the community and truly help people avoid getting ripped off this summer. We’ll tell you ‘deal or no deal’ so you can be confident that you’re making the right decision with zero pressure on our part, “says Myers. “That’s what being a small business in the community is all about.”

For more information on Summer Car Scams or the free “Deal or No Deal Analysis,” please visit https://www.frankmyersauto.com

About Tracy Myers and Frank Myers Auto Maxx:

The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 83 years ago by Frank Myers, the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers and the Grandfather of the previous owner, Franklin Myers. Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. Tracy was one of the first 100 Certified Master Dealers in the Nation, a NIADA Eagle Award Winner and was the youngest recipient ever to be honored with the highest available distinction in the used car industry…the National Quality Dealer award. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the #1 Small Buisness in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 28 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the world famous “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer”, available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit. https://www.frankmyersauto.com/

Frank Myers Auto Offers To Facilitate Lexus Recall In Winston-Salem

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Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a used car dealer in Winston-Salem, will facilitate the Lexus recall.

On Friday, Toyota said it will recall 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.

 A test conducted by an NHTSA contractor showed that fuel spilled from the 2010 HS250h during a rear impact crash at 50 miles per hour.

 Testing by Toyota has not shown any spillage, but a spokesman said the company plans to issue a voluntary recall as it continues to try to replicate the government’s results. It is notifying dealers to stop selling the car.

 Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has attempted to rebound from a series of recalls tied to reports of unintended acceleration and other defects. The Obama administration penalized Toyota with a record $16.4 million fine for acting too slowly on the recalls.

 The auto giant faces more than 200 lawsuits connected to the lower resale value of vehicles and accidents.

 The grandson of the automaker’s founder, Akio Toyoda (who is also the President of the company), apologized to shareholders for the trouble caused by the recalls. He said the company was doing its best to improve quality control.

 Tracy Myers, owner of Winston-Salem, NC used car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx, said: “The Toyota and Lexus recall debacle continues to stun America. While it would be no surprise if these constant recalls were happening with certain automakers, it would have been impossible to imagine a few years back that these problems would have plagued Toyota. While I’m sure that lots of Lexus owners that live in the Triad are concerned with the recall, it is my understanding that Toyota has got this problem under control. I want to reassure our Lexus customers that we are committed to seeing them through this unfortunate situation. As part of that commitment, we are providing free inspections on any 2010 Lexus HS250h.”

 Detailed information and answers to questions are available to customers at the Frank Myers Car Care Center at (336) 831-0656, visit their website at https://www.frankmyersauto.com or read their blog at https://www.winstonsalemusedcars.com

 Toyota said it has not identified a fix for the reported problems of fuel spillage.

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2010 Ford Mustang Scheduled To Arrive At Frank Myers Auto Maxx

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America’s favorite muscle car for 45 years straight – hits the road with a new exterior design; new interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V-8 engine with even more horsepower and an even throatier signature Mustang exhaust sound.

The used 2010 Ford Mustang will arrive in Winston-Salem, NC soon.

When you combine those elements with the Mustang’s improved handling characteristics, more standard safety and technology features and its already-strong safety and quality performance and reputation, and it’s easy to see how the muscle car known around the world delivers on the promise of fast, fun and affordable performance for a whole new era.

“It’s no surprise that more than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world’s most beloved automotive and cultural icons,” said Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC. “It’s obvious to me that the Mustang team wanted to make sure this modern legend lived up to the expectations of Ford fanatics all over the world. In my opinion, this may be the best Mustang ever.”

For 2010, the team delivered. “The new Mustang marks new levels of both power and refinement,” said Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer. “We’ve designed and engineered this to be the next classic Mustang that everyone talks about for years and years.”

At launch, customers can choose from a V-6 or V-8 with their choice of coupe, convertible or innovative glass roof, plus several new options and features delivering the opportunity for customers to personalize their cleaner, meaner-looking Mustangs.

“Being a Mustang fan myself, it seems that the best Mustangs have always been the ones that connect young America with the spirit of the times – and the 2010 does exactly that,” said Rich Little, Credit Miracle Worker at Frank Myers Auto Maxx. “The new Mustang is close to the magnetic center of the original, fully loaded with the swagger you’d expect, but with modern refinement and attention to detail like I’ve never seen in a muscle car.”

With a completely redone exterior that echoes the classic Mustang designs of the past, an interior featuring world-class materials, numerous technology upgrades and an improved driving experience, the 2010 Mustang is poised to become the latest classic in the proud line of Ford’s iconic American muscle car.

“The 2010 Mustang is drop-dead gorgeous,” Myers said. “I think this car marks the best Mustang effort in the past 45 years and we can’t wait for them to start arriving at the dealership. We are confident that when everyone sees it, they’ll want to own it.”

The 2010 Mustang will be built at the Auto Alliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan and available at Frank Myers Auto Maxx sometime before the end of 2010.

 To determine when the 2010 Ford Mustang will arrive at Frank Myers Auto Maxx, please visit the website at https://www.frankmyersauto.com or visit 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston-Salem, NC 27105.