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IT’S no secret that Filipinos love to buy
a new car. Actually, we love to have our own car. It’s a culture thing. Because back home in the Philippines, only the privilege few could afford to buy a car. But not here. Not in the U.S. However, going to a car dealership could be a hassle as what some might have experienced. Although this is not meant to scare you, but some sales people are just too aggressive that some car buyers are sometimes compelled to sign on the dotted line – this after spending some six hours if not more in a dealership – but end up wondering why they didn’t get the car they really wanted at a price they could easily afford. Worse, if the car you chose is not available, you may wind up settling with a vehicle not of your own choosing but theirs.
Believe it or not, even for people who have purchased several cars in the past still feel uneasy whenever they step onto the car lot of a car dealership and buy a new car. Some even dread at the moment when they have to return a leased vehicle as they would surely be “hassled” into getting another car from the same car dealership even when they think they didn’t get the best time with their leased vehicle. Buying a car online might have eased the burden, but still you will have to drive down to the car dealership where you will have a face-to-face transaction with the in- ternet guy, sales manager, finance manager, etc. – with offers of extended warranties, maintenance schedule and what have you – before you can drive your new car out, which practically is the same as what we’ve already mentioned above. But with LA Motors, these sometimes stressful moments will not take place at all. In addition, you will get to drive home the car that you choose, the color you want, the brand you desire. Say what? You see, LA Motors is a very special car dealership. Since its inception in May 2005, the main concept was to get rid of a lot of people – salesperson, the closer and then the finance manager – that car buyers have to deal with. At LA Motors, these people are rolled into one. Not only that, you can negotiate all the things that you need over the phone and just sign and pick up the car of your dreams when you arrive at LA Motors.
And this time of the year is the best time to buy a car at LA Motors because now they are making the “Christmas in July” deals for their customers. “Iisa lang ang kakausapin ninyo,”
It’s Christmas in July at LA Motors The best deals are here; Get the car of your dreams
LA Motors Se- nior Partner Jun Guintu, says. “At dahil dito, hindi lang kayo maka- katipid, mabilis at madali pati ang usapan.” Jun wants to assure car buy- ers, especially potential first- time car owners that buying a car
JUN GUINTU, a kababayan, of LA Motors is ready to give you an early Christmas present.
at LA Motors will be a breeze as they don’t ask for a lot of documents to establish one’s identity. “Ang specialty ko ay natutulungan ko ang mga bagong dating, kahit kahapon lang nakuha yung SS number nila. I don’t ask for pay stubs, utility bills or phone bills.”
He adds that unlike most car dealer- ships, co-signers are not necessary at LA Motors, especially in cases when the cus- tomer may not have the best credit score or no FICO score because they have just arrived in the U.S.
This is why Jun has gained the trust of hundreds of customers from the medi- cal field – from caregivers and registered nurses. “Yung iba nga na matagal na dito sa Amerika at ngayon lang pumunta sa akin eh nagsisisi kasi nabaon na sila sa utang sa unang pinagbilhan nila ng kotse.” Speaking of utang, Jun has helped a lot who are in debt or not in the best fi- nancial status and ending up with a good credit rating. “For some, I have been able to refinance their car loan and as a result, I lowered their monthly payments and they are so happy with my service.” Jun’s “secret” is, “Madali akong kau- sap. Hindi tulad ng ibang salesman na pinaiikot lang yung customer. I am always straight to the point. Dito sa LA Motors, ako lang ang kakausapin mo.” Lastly, unlike a car dealership, Jun is just a phone call away from owning your new car. And the best thing about LA Mo- tors is that they can deliver a car, whether it’s a Mercedes, Lexus or Mercedes you want, or if you prefer the great Japanese brands like Toyota, Honda, Nissan or Mitsubishi.
Call Jun at (323) 547-1291 or email him at
junguintu@yahoo.com for a real hassle- free car buying experience. LA Motors is located 1930 W. 6th
90057. You can also reach at (213) 413-9000 or at
www.mylamotors.com. ■
Ford in billion-dollar bid to jumpstart Lincoln
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2011 (AFP) – U.S. auto giant Ford is investing one billion dollars to relaunch its struggling luxury Lincoln brand, in decline for a decade, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. As part of the effort Ford will back seven new or significantly upgraded models for Lincoln in the next four years, the Journal said, citing auto dealers briefed by Ford over the plans. “We are fully committed to making Lincoln a world-class luxury brand with compelling vehicles and an exceptional consumer experience to match,” said a Lincoln spokesman, Timothy Elliott, cited by the Journal. Lincoln had once been one of America’s top-selling luxury car brands, but as Ford has offered mostly upgraded versions of the same models it sells under the Ford name, it has seen a marked decline since the beginning of the century.» Its sales in the United States fell to 85,000 in 2010, the Journal said, with the company predicting a sale of 78,000 vehicles this year, but a projected climb to 162,000 units sold in 2015. The brand, acquired by Ford in 1922, has also suffered in recent years from an influx of foreign luxury offerings from Japan (Toyota’s Lexus, Nissan’s Infiniti) and Germany (BMW, Porsche). ■
St., Los Angeles, CA
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