October 28, 2024

Car Shopping

Finding a Good Mechanic

After you’ve purchased your new car from MATS, it’s a great idea to find a local mechanic that you trust, who knows you and your vehicle. Caring for your car well is one of the ways you can get the most longevity out of it!  Finding a good mechanic can seem overwhelming, but don’t worry. Follow these tips to help you find someone reliable and skilled.

October 21, 2024

Car Shopping

Car-Buying 101: Post-Sale Expenses

Buying a car is exciting, but the costs don’t stop once you take delivery. Let’s talk about the key expenses you should expect after purchasing your new vehicle.

September 23, 2024

Car Shopping

A Beginner’s Guide to Financing a Vehicle

With interest rates starting to drop, now is an excellent time to explore your options for financing a vehicle. Whether you’re considering buying your first car or upgrading your current one, understanding the basics of car loans can make the process smoother. Our team is here to guide you through each step, whether you choose to finance with us or your own bank.

August 26, 2024

Car Market Update: Is now the right time to buy?

What are the 3 most important words in real estate? If you said location, location, location, you’re right! 

Similarly, the three most important words in the used car business are flexibility, flexibility, flexibility. 

August 13, 2024

Why Mats?

MATS 30-Day 50/50 Warranty

One of the ways MATS works hard to care for our clients is through the warranty we send with every vehicle. Car buying can be so risky, and we want you to feel comfortable with your purchase.
 
With us, just because you drive your new car “off the lot” doesn’t mean you’re alone; we’re still with you, backing your car purchase for the next 30 days with our 50/50 warranty.

July 24, 2024

Why Mats?

Can I Get a Milk Sale? (Haggling Over Price)

Let’s talk about pricing and the notorious need to haggle over your car sale.

Imagine you’re at the grocery store. You need milk, bananas, apples, and a few items for tonight’s dinner. After grabbing the produce, you head to the cooler section for milk and find that it is full price today. That is to say, the milk is priced at market value.

July 17, 2024

Car Shopping

Mitigating Risk While Car Shopping

The MATS car-buying model heavily focuses on minimizing our clients’ risk purchasing vehicles. We do this in a few ways.

July 1, 2024

Car Shopping

A “Reliable” $10,000 Car

Clients often ask us to help them find a reliable vehicle for under $10,000. MATS President Sara Trombley talks about this type of purchase on our Youtube channel.

June 19, 2024

In the Community

Angelman Syndrome Foundation: A Non-profit Highlight

The mission of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research, and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties.

June 11, 2024

Road Trippin’ Tips

1. Fill up with gas the night before & pack your non-essentials so you’re ready to leave first thing.

2. If you’re traveling with children, take toys they haven’t seen before or haven’t played with in a long time to entertain them in a car.

3. We all love junk food, but consider packing a couple of healthy snacks too so your body doesn’t feel awful when you get where you’re going.