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 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?
January 16, 2024
MATS 101
Furlough and Short-Term Leases
Unlimited mileage. Rental companies will often say they offer unlimited mileage but many times you are restricted to driving only in the state you are renting in. If you want to leave the state, you’ll have to pay more. With MATS, there is no limit on where you can drive your vehicle in the US.