If there’s one question we’ve been getting over the past few years,  it is, “what in the world is going on in the used car business”?

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…

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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Karen has worked with 3 generations of Nottinghams in Richmond, Indiana for each of the renditions of car companies they’ve owned and operated. From Fred First Ford to Covenant Auto to MATS, she’s seen and done a little bit of everything for the business – outside of mechanic and body shop work, of course.