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SAFETY RECALLS

CarDirect USA is committed to your safety regardless of the vehicle you drive.

An auto recall occurs when a manufacturer (or the NHTSA) determines that a car model (or several models) has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal safety standard. When this happens, the automaker will alert owners to the problem and usually offer a free repair.  Many owners, however, may not know that their vehicle has a recall and is in need a repair.

You can find up to date safety recall information online for your vehicle.  AND… The good news is that safety recalls fix problems recognized by the manufacturer with no cost to the consumer.

The bad news is that the majority of consumers ignore recalls, or don’t know about them all together.  A 2012 study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 25% of problems covered by recall notices still remain unrepaired. We want you to be safe on the road.  Checking for safety recalls on your vehicle is as easy as 1-2-3…

Step 1:     Locate your VIN and use the link provided below to check your vehicle for recalls through the NHTSA.
Step 2:     If you have an open recall, schedule a service appointment with the local dealership for your vehicle make to have the work performed.
Step 3:     Go in to have your recall work done FREE of charge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer reports recommends that if you notice that something seems wrong with your vehicle, say something. Get involved. If your car develops a problem that you think could put you or someone else in danger, such as a fuel leak or a serious steering or braking defect that’s not related to wear and tear, report it to the automaker’s customer-service department and NHTSA’s safety hotline (www.safercar.gov). Automakers and the government depend on consumer complaints to find out about safety concerns and do something about them. If no one reports a problem, it’s as if it never existed.

Welcome Home USS GEORGE W BUSH Strike Group

We’d like to welcome home our American Soldiers that have been deployed!!!

APPROXIMATELY 7,000 SOLDIERS ARE COMING HOME!!!  THEY HAVE BEEN GONE FOR 7 MONTHS!!

The first arrivals are Thursday and Friday, when some of the air squadrons land at local bases. Then on Monday, the USS GEORGE W BUSH and the USS TRUXTUN return to Naval Station Norfolk.

WELCOME HOME!!

George W Bush Carrier Strike Group includes:

USS George W Bush

USS Truxton

Carrier Air Wing Eight includes:

Strike Fighter Squadron 15 – The Valions

Strike Fighter Squadron 31 – The Tomcatters

Strike Fighter Squadron 87 – The Golden Warriors

Strike Fighter Squadron 213 – The Black Lions

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 – The Bear Aces

Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 134 – The Garudas

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 – The Rawhides

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9 – The Tridents

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70 – The Spartans

We’re welcoming them home and thanking them for their service!!!

WE’VE GOT THE INVENTORY TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN!
CARS
TRUCKS
SUV’S

BRING US YOUR BEST OFFER!

WE’RE SPREADING THE CHEER AND OFFERING SERVICE, FINANCING, & DISCOUNTS!!  YOU’LL ALSO GET OUR
SIGNATURE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
INCLUDED ON ALL VEHICLE PURCHASES!!!
OIL CHANGES FOR LIFE
VA STATE INSPECTIONS FOR LIFE
WARRANTY

ALL VEHICLES ARE FULLY SERVICED AND STATE INSPECTED WHEN YOU DRIVE OFF THE LOT!

CALL TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH A CUSTOMER ADVOCATE TODAY!

At Car Direct, our goal is to help you in finding the right vehicle for you.  Check out our inventory page to see what we currently have in stock.  Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Give us a call – that vehicle may be on its way in.  If not, we’ll find it for you!

BUMPER STICKERS ARE EVERYWHERE!

Politics… Colleges/Univerisites/Alma Maters… Family… Military… Musical Interests… Humor… Pop Culture… Sports/Fitness/Leisure… Pets… Brands… Controversial Issues/Positions…

Whatever your position is, people are using their vehicles to express themselves.  And others are leaving their vehicles to remain a blank canvas.  Those who love bumper stickers use their vehicle as a roving billboards to declare their love of god, country, schools, kids, dogs, or occasionally clever aphorisms.

It’s surprising to find that geographically, there are trends as to what people will put on their vehicle, whether men or women are more likely to put a bumper sticker on their vehicle, and the perceptions of other drivers in relation to those bumper stickers. A recent survey of more than 2,000 drivers nationwide provides us with some interesting data. The survey found that women were far more likely to have bumper stickers than men, with 63 percent saying they’d slapped one on their car. Men, meanwhile, were evenly split on the matter, with 50 giving in to the urge and 50 showing restraint.   In regional terms, folks from the South–particularly Alabama, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee–were the biggest fans of bumper stickers: 68 percent admitted that they had one or more on their car.  The content of those bumper stickers varied, but the most popular fell into the broad category of sports, fitness, and leisure activities, followed closely by politics. Gun-themed stickers were the least popular, making up just four percent of the total.

Living in Hampton Roads, we are happy to report that bumper stickers showing support for the military were the most appreciated: a whopping 88 percent of study participants gave them a thumbs-up.  This region also has a population that is passionate about fitness and sports.  That being said, marathon-related stickers came in second, with 80 percent saying that they approved of long-distance runners.

So “whether you’ve placed a witty slogan on the back of your whip or you’re using the rear of your ride as a billboard for political campaigns, bumper stickers help car owners add a layer of expression to their vehicles. Bumper stickers allow drivers to share their humor, successes, and allegiances in the form of adhesive statements.”

At Car Direct, our goal is to help you in finding the right vehicle for you.  Check out our inventory page to see what we currently have in stock.  Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Give us a call – that vehicle may be on its way in.  If not, we’ll find it for you!

 

To read the entire survey results :  https://www.cheapcarinsurance.net/bumper-sticker-perceptions/

Back To School Essentials

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We know that feeling!  Your excited!  Headed away from your parent’s house… on your way to college… and you’re lucky enough to be driving your own car packed full of all the essentials!  There are also a number of costs associated with having your car, and we want to make sure you are prepared.

1 – Make sure you are insured.  Driving without the minimum required insurance could get you in trouble – and you don’t want to get your license revoked!

2 – Although you are headed away to college, and away from your parents to a more independent life, you might want to consider remaining on their insurance policy.  This may be a more affordable option, just be sure that you are the primary driver of the vehicle you are taking to school with you.

3 – How can you make insurance work in your favor?  Show them what a responsible person you are.

  • Keep your grades up. Some insurance companies offer discounts for a GPA of 3.0 and higher.
  • Tell them the location of your school. Rates are sometimes lower outside of bigger cities.  And if you live within 3 miles of your school, you get another discount!
  • Choose a responsible vehicle. This may be the time to pass on that sports car – go for the more responsible vehicle.  And you might even want to choose a newer model which would require less maintenance.
  • Don’t let your credit get out of hand. Insurance companies look at your credit score as a factor when determining your rate.
  • Insurance companies love safety features! Be sure to review all of the safety features with your insurance company – you may get credits on your rate for these.
  • Drive smart! Follow the rules and laws of the road!  Insurance companies will give a lower rate to a driver that doesn’t have tickets on their driving record.

4 – Remember that you will still have to maintain your vehicle while you are away at school.  Find out where the nearest service stations are.  Keep track of when you need an oil change, how your tires are wearing, if your windshield wipers are worn out, and make sure those brakes are working well!

5 – Consider investing in a roadside assistance program, such as AAA.  You never know when you may need it, and the small cost associated with a membership may be a huge help for you one day!

At Car Direct, our goal is to help you in finding the right vehicle for you.  Check out our inventory page to see what we currently have in stock.  Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Give us a call – that vehicle may be on its way in.  If not, we’ll find it for you!

SUMMER ROCKS!

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SUMMER ROCKS EVENT!!!!!

WIN TICKETS TO THE SUMMER CONCERT EVENT OF YOUR CHOICE!

Once a month, we’ll be drawing one lucky winner!

The winner will get to choose the concert of their choice from a pre-determined list of available concerts at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater.

We’re giving away a VIP Experience for 2 people with each drawing!

Come in for a test drive, and you’ll qualify for our Summer Rocks drawing!

Call today to schedule your test drive!

757.464.1200

*Only one entry per test drive.  One test drive per household.  Concert tickets are limited to availability.

SUMMERTIME SALES EVENT IS HAPPENING NOW

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Get to CarDirect USA today!!!!!

Our Summertime Sales Event is happening now!!!

When you purchase your vehicle from CarDirect USA, we promise that you will leave with a vehicle has been:

  • FULLY SERVICED
  • STATE INSPECTED
  • Includes our SIGNATURE MAINTAINENCE PROGRAM
  • OIL CHANGES
  • VA STATE INSPECTIONS
  • Includes WARRANTY

At Car Direct, our goal is to help you in finding the right vehicle for you.  Check out our inventory page to see what we currently have in stock.  Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Give us a call – that vehicle may be on its way in.  If not, we’ll find it for you!

Car Direct USA Opens in Virginia beach with fresh Inventory arriving daily!

Car Direct USA a major new dealership featuring pre-owned trucks and SUVs, is now open in Virginia Beach.

“We’ve got a great location Says Brian Jones, and we are excited about being the first in this area to open a dealership catering specifically to those looking for a No Hassle Car Direct price. Our inventory of cars, trucks and SUVs, are like no other and we have shopped Nationwide to provide the best there is to offer.

Jones said the dealership will have fresh Inventory arriving daily with prices starting below most of his Va Beach Competitors  and a wide selection of brands including Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Nissan and Toyota to select from. According to Jones, a key feature of Car Direct USA will be its on-site financing and wide array of lenders. “We will also have more than 2 dozen banks available for financing options for a quick and easy buying process,” he noted. “With Interest Rates as low as 1.79%” Car Direct USA is located on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach just a few miles from the main gates at Little Creek Amphibious Base.

Brian Jones said the new dealership will be open six days a week. Hours will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.  A new website  has also been launched where purchasers can review much of the inventory.  The dealership can also be reached by calling 757-464-1200.

Car Direct USA Opens
Online shopping is becoming one of the most popular ways to shop and Car Direct USA emphases this to their potential customers. Now everyone can search direct for the car that they want and the price they need. They can search by make and model, year and color and price and options. This is the perfect way to eliminate the hassle of going from dealership to dealership trying to find that perfect car at a price that will fit the budget. You can even check with the finance department to see what kind of loan you qualify for.

Another bright spot in finding the perfect car deal online is that the customer no longer needs to wait around the dealership to see if they will be able to get the financing they need. With most of the finance department online, the customer can simply fill out an online application and find out about getting financed before they even go to Car Direct. Jones says, he is excited to be apart of his community and looks forward to helping others and encourages car buyers to shop Car Direct USA and avoid the Mega Dealership Hassles.