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Not too late to file your taxes!  Mar 1st, 2010 
It's still tax season, and not too late to file and drive all in the same day.  Save time going to the accountant and the bank and spend that time test driving a used car at Mark's Auto Sales.

It's easy to file your taxes with our Tax Max program.  Bring in your W-2s, social security card for yourself along with all your dependents, and other tax related documents.  Our managers are trained to assist you to save time, so you can use part of your tax return for downpayment.

Now is a great time to buy at Mark's Auto Sales.
-New inventory arriving weekly
-Buy here pay here program can finance good, bad and ugly credit
-Bank and credit union financing available for those who qualify
-File today, drive today
-Oil change discounts available to Mark's Auto Sales customers
and more!!!

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Contact our used car sales staff or come in to Lakewood, 7800 W. Colfax Ave.
 
 
 
Financing options available at Mark's Auto Sales attributable to Financing Extraordinaries  Feb 10th, 2010 
Mark's Auto Sales, the home of the true buy here pay here financing in Denver since 1983 is proud to showcase the finance department, that says "approved" more than the rest.

"Right now we have the most talented manager staff of all time, drawing on experience throughout the automotive industry," says President and owner, Mark.  Mark's Auto Sales has a particular corner of the local automotive market.  Dealer financing, also known as buy here pay here, sets Mark's apart from many other dealers.  As customers' credit scores have taken a hit with the economy, and banks' hesitation to loan to this growing segment, there is more demand for buy here pay here.  Mark's Auto Sales is backed by a larger credit line, so that they can meet the demand for buy here pay here loans.

Aside from the traditional buy here pay here financing, the managerial staff, with their previous finance experiences at large new dealerships, selects those clients capable of being financed by a bank or credit union program, and works on that approval.  Sometimes customers come in, not knowing what they can qualify for, and within a couple hours have been financed by a bank, received a great interest rate and their desired payment.

Customers who are looking to buy a used car but are hesitant because car buying is a big decision or, because they have bad credit can all be assisted due to the talented finance staff at Mark's Auto Sales.  Not only do the managers draw experience across the industry, but customers will feel comfortable with a trained, professional and experienced sales staff.  

"There are a lot of good people with bad credit, unfortunately, while shopping around some customers have had such a rough experience dealing with dealers and lenders, they just need a salesperson and sales manager that won't look down on them for having some credit problems" commented marketing manager Staci. 
 
 
Tax time is your time to drive at Mark’s Auto Sales  Jan 15th, 2010 
Mark’s Auto Sales is proud to have the Tax Max program back in force this year.  This is a great program that allows customers a chance to put more money down, and start off strong on their auto loan.

With the program, you can bring in your tax documents, and drive away with a vehicle.  If you are single with no dependents or if you are married with dependents Mark’s Auto Sales can file your return.  Be sure to bring in all necessary documentation including W-2s for all the jobs worked at this year, social security card for you, your dependents and spouse.

The computer system allows us to file your taxes.  Once it has processed and determined the amount of the return, the consumer can decide how much they would like to use for downpayment with a refund anticipation loan.

Using tax money is a great way to get in a car loan.  The larger the down payment is, a shorter term may be available, and there can be a better flexibility with payment amounts.  If you’re planning to purchase in 2010, tax season may be your best option!

Mark’s Auto Sales is not only proud to have the Tax Max program available, but is also proud to be the home of the true buy here pay here financing and can approve when other lenders will not.  Find out for yourself at http://www.marksautosales.com

 
 
 
Carfax, trusted resource or fraud?  Nov 30th, 2009 
We've all heard the ads, "ask for your free Carfax report." When purchasing a vehicle, we're trained to ask for the Carfax report for piece of mind in a used vehicle purchase.

However after reading many online complaints of vehicle owners, whose vehicles were fine, yet when they tried to sell, the report stated an accident, inaccurate miles, etc that was not the case. A misprint of miles was corrected with the DMV, so the vehicle's title was no longer mistakenly marked "Not Actual Miles" yet Carfax would not change the report.

Certainly the frustration of car owners is understandable when they know the history on their vehicles, and then, suddenly their vehicle can't be sold for their asking price with this negative report.

Imagine fixing the paint for a scratch that occurred when your kid scraped their scooter against it in the narrow space of the driveway. You take your car in to have the paint fixed, go to sell the car and Carfax reports this incident as an accident. Truth is, online there are many stories like this.

On the otherhand there are many people who purchase and feel confident when it reads, "no accidents/ airbag deployment/ odometer rollback/ etc reported." Yet the keyword is "reported." In many cases owners have reported that it was a clear report when they purchased, yet a few months later, a previous accident was finally reported, too late for the car purchaser. Carfax has not been big brother looking at every little use of your car, and updating its report immediately. While they rely on third party sources for information that comprises their reports, there can be damage that never makes its way into the Carfax report.

So what are your alternatives when you are shopping for a vehicle to still have the peace of mind that your vehicle does not have: structural/frame damage, total loss, odometer rollback, etc?

While there are other sites similar to Carfax available to check vehicle history, they have the same pitfalls as the industry leader. Your best alternative is to bring along your most mechanical and car savvy friend. With a trained eye, somebody who has worked in a body shop or as a mechanic can see the signs that body work has been done or a part has been repainted, that the rest of us may miss. Their expertise can enlighten you if this was a quality repair or if you shouldn't trust it as dependable.

Unfortunately, in this .com world, we look for online solutions to tangible items that we have to make important decisions about. While the insight about your vehicle from Carfax may give you piece of mind, understanding how many owners had the car prior to you, and if it were for rental or personal use, this information is not bomb-proof. Look at this information and have the discriminating eye of a mechanic for a better piece of mind. 
 
 
Winter has hit early in Denver and Mark's Auto Sales  Oct 29th, 2009 
Winter weather alert yesterday and today throughout the Denver metro area. Schools are shut, along with many businesses.

So you would imagine that inventory is snowed over at every car dealership in the front range. Nope! At least not at Mark's Auto Sales. Mark's Auto Sales is open for business and has inventory kept dry and inside on snowy nights. This way car, truck and suv buyers like yourself can still come in, view inventory and test drive on the plowed roads surrounding our location.

Our one location is two blocks west of Wadsworth on Colfax (south side of the road) at 7800 W. Colfax Ave. If you've found your vehicle inadequate for winter driving or just needing to purchase a car, we'll be open for you. If you have a snow day with work, a friendly sales associate is available to assist you. Mark's Auto Sales has a variety of pre owned inventory available for bank finance or buy here pay here. Call ahead for an appointment to test drive and the heater will be warmed up in time for your test drive! 
 
 
Shopping for a car? Start online at MarksAutoSales.com !  Oct 26th, 2009 
Hello car shoppers of the world and the Denver metro area!

Sometimes you have time to prepare for your car search, and other times you suddenly need a car. Working in the dealership, I've found customers who came to us with every situation, needing a car because their broke down or was wrecked, those who have been borrowing a car from a friend or family member and needed to give it back, and those who have become accustomed to planning their daily schedule around the bus schedule. Each customer ended up in the car that best suited their needs and budget.

While the car buying process can be intimidating, there are more resources online to start your search and learn more about your car dealer. I'll give you a tour of the Mark's Auto Sales site http://www.marksautosales.com and some of the features you may want to use to start the painless process of buying a car.

First, you can read or hear what our current customers have said by visiting our testimonials page. As I said, different customers had different automotive needs, yet they each found and were satisfied with Mark's Auto Sales and our buy here pay here financing. http://www.marksautosales.com/testimonials.php

You can also browse our inventory to find available cars, trucks and SUVs. From any of the vehicle pages you can also contact us. We get new inventory in each week, but don't wait too long; the car you're thinking about today, may be the car that someone else was thinking about yesterday, and coming back for, today! http://www.marksautosales.com/autos.php

And you can get started from home by filling out your credit application online. https://www.astprotect.com/~marksaut/applications.php?ai_sid=1890&ai_sid_key=3qg7rz6cx7&te_mode=insert

Whether you've been weighing your options to buy, need to return that car on loan to your friend, or tired of planning your day around the RTD bus schedule, financing options are available with Mark's Auto Sales. We have special financing available for those who qualify. Our buy here pay here financing is also available which can get you in an auto loan if you have a job and down payment, even if your credit has hit some hard times.

Let MarksAutoSales.com be your first and last stop in your vehicle search! 
 
 
Higher ACC levies for older cars  Jul 4th, 2009 
A review proposed by ACC Minister Nick Smith would see the ACC levy increasing on vehicles which do not meet safety ratings. Stella Stocks from the AA says she endorses any move which would improve v... 
 
 
Recycling the new Toyota Prius  Jul 2nd, 2009 
There’s always a great deal of debate around the Toyota Prius’ composition and just how hard it is to recycle the vehicle once it reaches the end of its useful life. 
 
 
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