April 30, 2024

Why Mats?

10 Fast Facts about MATS

1. In 2023, MATS delivered vehicles to 33 out of the 50 states!

2. MATS employs 19 staff and 12 drivers. 5 of our employees have worked in vocational ministry at some point in their careers.

3. As far as we know, there isn’t a dealer or broker doing exactly what we do. When buying a house, most people get help from a realtor. We believe the same should be true of buying a car.

April 15, 2024

Car Shopping

Honda + Toyota VS. Everyone Else

Today, we’re going to discuss the various car makers and what’s so good (or not so good) about them.

April 2, 2024

Fostering Relationships During Crucial Moments

Central Indiana Youth for Christ strives to foster enduring relationships with students during crucial moments. Their desire is that students feel acknowledged, seen, and valued at each of their ministry sites.

March 18, 2024

Car Shopping

How do you buy a “good car?”

How do you buy a “good car?”
And what makes a car a “good buy?”

Buying a car, especially in this market, is not as simple as preferred year + preferred mileage + within budget = good. Rather, there are a few more important factors to consider.

March 11, 2024

Car Shopping, MATS 101

In Need of a Vehicle by Summer? Buying Now vs. Waiting

Need a car for summer, but not sure if you should buy now or wait? Here are a few things you’ll want to consider…

March 8, 2024

Car Shopping, MATS 101

AUL Powertrain Warranty: An extended service plan

In 2020, a family of 6 – a teacher, a stay-at-home mom, and 4 kiddos – trusted MATS and included the AUL Powertrain Warranty in their van purchase. They have used it twice with no regrets!

February 28, 2024

Car Shopping, MATS 101

Car Market Update: February 2024

Today’s car market update encompasses two things: (1) why prices rise as temperature rises every year, and (2) why MATS emphasizes being “as flexible as possible” with your car search.

February 21, 2024

In the Community, MATS 101

Expectations Exceeded!

We are always grateful when a MATS client is willing to share their positive car-buying experience with us and with you. Read Leann’s thoughts below.

February 13, 2024

MATS 101

E-85 Flex Fuel

Most gasoline at the pump these days is a blend of ethanol and gasoline. Regular pump gas, 87 Octane, has up to 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. E-85 is an increased blend of up to 85% ethanol and only 15% gasoline.

January 17, 2024

Car Shopping, MATS 101

$5,000 Cars: What’s the deal?

MATS has been in the car business for decades, and we still get the same requests we did fifteen years ago: a $5,000 car with Honda/Toyota reliability and as low mileage as possible. So, we’ve got a big question to answer. Do $5k cars even exist?