Author: Jeff Sherman

Mike Carson here… I have helped thousands of people with ‘challenged credit’ get a car loan. In fact, most of our business at Carson Cars is with people that have ‘less than perfect credit’. (I always loved that line…)

Carson Cars – President

During the holiday season, sometimes the most important things can get overlooked. With the rush to get all the shopping done, find that perfect gift, an unforgiving timeline of friends, family and functions SOMETIMES we forget…

We all live in the best country in the world… at the best time to be alive (ever!)…. we have daily miracles in our lives in technology, medical breakthroughs, and have unprecedented access to almost unlimited knowledge and information…

Believe me. We are too blessed to be stressed.

Having my son, Max D, in my life has reopened my eyes in many ways. The love of family and friends is the best gift we could all hope for. All the rest of the stuff is just that…stuff. Really doesn’t mean that much in the end (or even next year!)

Merry Christmas! and have a prosperous New Year!!
Love Mike Carson everyone at Carson Cars.

I’m glad to say that Carson Cars has averaged over 100 sales for the last 3 months running! It’s been awhile since that has happened, as business was off as much as 30%! I hope this is a trend that continues through the winter months (typically our slower time for auto sales).

I’m optimistic from a lot of things I’m seeing… People are coming in with bigger down payment & seem to be freeing up their purse-strings a little.
Our lenders & banks have definitely loosened back up again. They are making auto loans “like the old days” and we are able to help more people get the right loan for them. Our “In-House financing for Out-House Credit” finance program is also in full swing. WE approve the loans, since WE own the finance company! Carson Cars won’t let someone leave without giving them a way to get a new car!

I’m also seeing a lot more vehicles being traded in at the dealership. I think this is due to several reasons including fear of selling on their own (Craig’s List murders), value of their time, and the fact that trade allowances are WAY UP! Used cars are getting harder to get, now that the new car market has shrunk almost 30%. Those used car trades are becoming the best part of the car deal…we love trades at Carson Cars!

I think another reason for the increase in business is the fact that there are just a lot fewer dealerships around! I know a lot of dealers that just got out of the business when things got tough. This is a good thing for customers because the dealerships that have survived are the “good ones” and will help stabilize the market by offering a higher level of customer service.

I know times are still tough, but I’m glad that our business & our customer base seems to be getting back to pre-recession levels…

Tracy and I are headed to Spokane for the biggest auto auction of the year (yes, Spokane! ).  DAA auction is having their annual Rock n Roll sale, this year featuring Joan Jet. Its always a good time anytime you get a couple thousand car guys together for a party… WATCH OUT SPOKANE!  I am excited to get some adult time with Tracy…Max is staying with some friends.  We are staying at the Red Lion which is always nice.

DAA spends close to $500,000 every year on this party & show. As you can imagine, they draw dealers and vehicles from all over the country. There will be over 6000 vehicles offered up!  This sale offers some of the nicest vehicles, and we always bring home a truckload or two. 

Carson Cars has been rocking (sold 104 last month), so it will be great to get that much more inventory! 

I am previewing hundreds of cars every day…its what i do. If you are looking for that special vehicle,  please call me for help. I am happy to locate the exact car or truck you want.

Thanks, and ROCK ON!!!

The numbers for June are in, and….




We just finished out one of our best months in recent memory! Sales were GREAT in June, and are even looking to be better in July! I’m very optimistic… I see a lot of positive trends in our market, and we are making alot of happy peeps!


With that said, the main thing is the happiness of our family of customers. Check out what our folks are saying about Carson Cars….

https://www.carsoncarsreviews.com

https://www.insiderpages.com/b/15250052648/carson-used-cars-lynnwood-1

https://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/602980812/lynnwood_wa/carson_used_cars.html

https://www.yellowpages.com/lynnwood-wa/mip/carson-cars-9546846

https://www.yelp.com/biz/carson-cars-lynnwood

Thanks for all the great response!  We love what we do at Carson Cars.


Feel free to email any comments to MikeCarson@CarsonCars.net


Thanks

BUT OUR MAIN FOCUS AT CARSON CARS IS TO HELP THE “CREDIT CHALLENGED”

At Carson Cars, we don’t hold your credit past against you. We have a finance option for EVERYONE and GUARANTEED 100% auto credit approval. Everybody gets a second chance at Carson Cars.

Now with that said… Sometimes you have to “crawl before you can walk”.  A good rule of thumb is about 25% down payment is required. (but not always!) Your job, rental history, and additional security can be just as important as a downpayment. (but cash always talks loud:) )

With Carson Cars in-house finance program you are on the road to rebuilding your credit problems. We report to the credit bureaus for you (just like the bank!), and THAT is the quickest and easiest way to improve you credit. Credit is kind of like “What have you done for me lately?” Sometimes the most recent credit actions (good or bad) are the most important. We see ALOT of people who have YEARS of great credit, but then due to a one time problem, their credit becomes “un-financable”. We don’t think that is fair!

Once you have a good, paid auto loan on your credit, you have SO MANY MORE OPTIONS! Not just with buying another car from Carson Cars, but with EVERYONE! Credit cards, rental applications, auto loans, home loans, etc… They all look at the most recent credit history as they most important.

At Carson Cars, we make it easy to start the process. Simply go to https://www.carsoncars.net/ and click on the finance tab. Complete the application, and a team member will contact you. We REALLY do have 100% finance approval track record. WE GIVE YOU OPTIONS!

So, no matter where your credit currently is, Carson Cars has a program to fit YOU!

If you’ve never been, you really owe it to yourself to checkout Waikiki, Hawaii.  It’s so nice, with its pure sandy beaches, perfect 80+ degree temps, and ALL the ‘fun stuff’ to do.

We are having a great time, and 10 days have just flown by… back to work on Saturday.

See you at Carson Cars!

I was at : 234 Beach Walk, Honolulu, HI 96815,

2010…
Am I the only one that thinks it is REALLY weird that it is the year 2010. I can remember reading ‘1984’ in high school and being told that THAT is futuristic. Weren’t we supposed to be driving hover cars or something by now?

With the new year, come new opportunities…

Carson Cars has recently partnered with TAX MAX.
This relationship will allow you to purchase a vehicle TODAY on you future tax return! Why wait for the slow federal government? We can get you driving TODAY! Use your projected return to put a down-payment on a vehicle & start making payments WITH NO OUT OF POCKET MONEY!

Please contact our finance manager, Don Wiley, for more details on this exciting new program.

Thanks for a great 2009, and God bless us all in the upcoming new year!

Mike Carson – Owner

Carson Cars has been specializing in ‘second chance’ auto financing since 1968, and we are VERY excited about our most recent updates to our ‘inhouse finance’ program.

We recently worked out a deal with the credit reporting bureaus, that now all of Carson Cars “in-house” accounts will report to our customer’s credit reports! This is a huge benefit for our customers, as this is THE BEST and QUICKEST way to improve a poor credit rating. This service is free to our customers, and will retro back 2 years of payment history.

Carson Cars also recently partnered with ASC warranty to offer full service contracts now available on ALL ‘in-house’ finance contracts. These warranties previously were unavailable to our second chance credit customers. Most are 2 year/24,000 mile service contracts, and offer ZERO deductable & FREE loaner car service!

And remember that Carson Cars is a CUDL (credit union direct lender) dealer, and can offer good credit customers rates as low as 5% APR!

We are ALWAYS looking to improve, and would love to hear from you… Please email any questions or comments to MikeCarson@CarsonCars.net