How much money do I need to finance a car at a car dealer in Fort Wayne?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

Spring is right around the corner and Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store knows that means tax time is quickly approaching!  Many car buyers wait until this time of year to buy a car.  Why?  Most wait because they feel they should save up some cash down to purchase their next vehicle.  Do you really need to put money down to buy a new car?  Are there still zero down plans available for buying a car?  In short, yes.  There are still a high percentage of customers that can get qualified to purchase a vehicle with no money down.  However, there are still some advantages to putting cash down with your purchase.  Also, keep in mind that any trade-in equity that you have is still considered putting money down towards your new car!

Some of the advantages of putting cash down are:

  • Better financing packages available
  • Lower APR
  • Pay your car off sooner
  • Lower monthly payments
  • Easier financing approval
  • Get qualified for more car

Glenbrook Hyundai is a full disclosure dealership.  At the Happy Car Store everyone gets to see several payment options with money down options.  The Hyundai Store believes that every customer should be able to choose which finance packages works best for them!  Stop in to Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store on Coldwater Road next to Red Lobster or online anytime at www.HappyCarStore.com.

 

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Should I buy a new or used car?

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

When shopping for a different vehicle, most people ask the question “should I buy new or used?”  There are benefits to buying a new Hyundai and a used car from Glenbrook Hyundai.  There are a lot of things to consider when making the decision.

  • What is your overall budget?
  • How long will you keep your car?
  • How many miles a year will you drive?
  • How will the vehicle be used?
  • How do you plan on paying for the vehicle?

Some of the benefits of new vehicles are:

  • Lower interest rates
  • More flexible financing options
  • Leasing options available
  • Rebates and incentives
  • Full Hyundai factory warranty
  • The Glenbrook Hyundai 200,000 mile warranty
  • You can choose your color and equipment

Some of the benefits of buying a used car are:

  • Lower cost
  • Let someone else pay for the depreciation
  • Shop all makes and models at one place
  • Get a current model year at a fraction of the price of new
  • All listed on a single website like www.AutoTrader.com

Regardless if you are shopping for a new or used car Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store is the place for you!  Call or stop by on Coldwater Road, next to Red Lobster or always online at http://www.HappyCarStore.com

 

 

 

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Where in Fort Wayne, Indiana can I get my oil changed?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by

Cars today last much longer today than they used to.  That is why Glenbrook Hyundai is willing to offer a 20 year/200,000 mile warranty.  People ask the Happy Car Store all the time, “how is this possible?”  It is simple really, if you maintain your vehicle as the factory recommends then it will last for 200,000 miles.  Hyundai does not say that you have to change the oil in your car at the Hyundai store.  They do, however, say that it has to be changed every 3,000 miles ( or a little longer in some circumstances).

Why would I change my oil at the Happy Car Store instead of Jiffy Lube or my local mechanic?

  • In the event of a warranty claim Hyundai will require proof of all of your schedule oil changes.  If you service your vehicle is serviced at Glenbrook Hyundai, all of the services are recorded and we provide everything Hyundai would need.
  • Factory trained technicians know what to look for.  Any common issues can be caught before anything catastrophic happens.
  • The Hyundai store has all of the tools necessary for any repairs, saving you time and money.

Can you only get a Hyundai serviced at the Happy Car Store?

  • We service all makes and models including Kia, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Dodge and more!
  • ASE certified mechanics
  • Quick lube services available
  • Tire rotations and alignments while you wait
  • 25 service bays to eliminate waiting times
  • Rental cars available
  • Full service shuttle to and from work
  • Only a block from the mall…shop while we work

Glenbrook Hyundai is a full service dealership in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Please call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment. 260-484-9531

 

 

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Where in Fort Wayne, Indiana can I get my car detailed?

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

Glenbrook Hyundai knows that most people in Fort Wayne don’t like the winter weather.  The constant changes in weather, snow, rain, sleet, freezing rain, etc…we will never get used to it.

With winter weather comes sand and salt on the roads.  The sand makes our cars look like a muddy mess.  We spend thousands on our new cars and it seems this time of year it is impossible to keep them clean.  Even worse, the salt!  While we want the salt on the roads to help melt the ice, it eats our cars up.  Literally, the salt begins to eat our cars from the inside out.  How do we stop this from happening?  You must keep the salt washed off the cars!  The normal car washes can help with keeping the exterior clean but that’s not enough!
It is very important, especially this time of year to have your car professionally detailed.  Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store on Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne is the place to have your car detailed.  The Happy Car Store employs 5 full-time professional detailers.  These guys know how to put your car back in showroom condition.  Just running your car through a car wash can damage the paint and clear coat.  Let the professionals do the job.

A complete detail at Glenbrook Hyundai includes:

Our full auto detail includes both exterior and interior cleaning. All road tar and bugs will be removed first. This process will be followed by a hand washing. As part of our added value service we will remove most surface scratches and scuff marks at no additional cost. Unfortunately some deep scratches cannot be removed. Tires are cleaned and all brake dust is removed from wheels. Finally a dressing is applied to the tires restoring their original new appearance.

The interior cleaning includes vacuuming carpets. We remove debris from between seats, cup holders and under seats. The carpet and cloth seats are shampooed successfully removing most stains. Leather seats are cleaned and conditioned to maintain their softness and prevent cracking. The door panels and dashboard are thoroughly cleaned and a UV protection is then applied. Finally all windows and mirrors are cleaned.

We offer a variety of detailing packages and other services to keep your car looking its best. Choose the detail package that best fits your needs.  Additional services include headlight restoration  that not only improves the appearance of your car but also enhances your nighttime visibility, odor removal and cigarette burn hole repair in cloth seats only.

Call the service department at Glenbrook Hyundai to schedule your next automotive detail today at 260-484-9531

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What isn’t covered in the manufacturer’s warranty?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Glenbrook Hyundai is know for having America’s Best warranty.  The warranty on a Happy Car Store Hyundai is:

Here is a list of some other manufacturer‘s warranties:

The term “bumper to bumper” has been abused over the years.  There are certain wear items that are not covered under any manufacturer warranty.  Brake pads, light bulbs, belts are all things that will wear out over time.  These “wear” items will only be covered on a new car for the first 12 months.  After that, they will not be covered.

The only other gray area with warranties is maintenance.  The manufacturer requires a certain amount of basic minimum services.  Some of these are oil changes, transmission services, tire rotations, etc.  These are preventative maintenance items that could affect the longevity of your new Hyundai.  It is recommended to do these items at your new car dealer for a few reasons:

  • All records will be stored with Hyundai in the event of a claim
  • Lack of maintenance or proof of maintenance could void your factory warranty
  • Technicians are trained by the people that designed and built your vehicle
  • Factory technicians know what to look for.  After servicing hundreds of cars like yours they can spot issues before they happen
  • Service customers earn special discounts when visiting the sales department
  • Glenbrook Hyundai has thousands of dollars in tools designed specifically for your vehicle
  • Everything the Happy Car Store offers is backed by warranty and factory or technician approved
  • It is a common misconception that dealer service departments are over priced.  In fact, everything is competitively priced with non-factory backed service departments in the area.
  • One stop shopping…we offer tires, window tint, oil changes, detail services, etc ALL in one place!
  • Wash and Vacuum after every service

For more details on exactly what is and isn’t covered by Hyundai’s factory warranty, read your owner’s manual or go to https://www.hyundaiusa.com/assurance/america-best-warranty.aspx for further details.

As always, you can call Glenbrook Hyundai at 260-484-9531 or stop by at the corner of Collins Drive and Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne.

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Is it safe to fill out a credit application on a dealer’s website?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

With the current state of the economy, a lot of consumers are dealing with credit issues.  Layoffs, plant closings and cuts in hours have caused people in the Fort Wayne area to have credit issues.  Slow pay, late payments and foreclosures have caused a lot of customers to worry about if they can get approved or not.  Bad things do happen to good people.  Especially in economic times like today.  When something like this happens, sometimes people are embarrassed to handle these things in person.  Glenbrook Hyundai can and will help.  The Happy Car store has 2 finance managers that specifically deal with people that have had credit issues.

The other reason that people are wanting to fill out credit applications online is because of time.  With work, kids, friends, family and hobbies people are busy.  They want to work out the price and financing online before they come in to the dealership.

Is it safe to put your personal credit information on a website?

In short, YES!  It is completely safe.  In order to secure your personal information, Glenbrook Hyundai has contracted a fully licensed and bonded company to keep your information safe.  Only the finance managers have access to anyone’s credit information.  Your salesman will never see any of the personal information and all of the access is password protected.

With all of the Federal regulations, Glenbrook Hyundai insures all of your information will remain private and secure.  As with everything else, you can always trust the Happy Car Store.

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Will I get more money selling my car private or trading it in at the dealership?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Fort Wayne car buyers are always wondering…”Should I sell my car on my own or trade it in at the dealership?”  Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store is more than happy to help with that decision. 

First of all, The Happy Car Store is a full disclosure dealership.  We would be happy to show you figures either way.  Glenbrook Hyundai would love to have your trade-in.  Obviously, we have the ability to re-sell any cars that we take on trade. 

Here are the benefits of selling your car on you own:

  • Typically a consumer has the ability to sell their vehicle for a little more money that what a dealer will offer for trade.
  • No dealer overhead to contend with
  • Negotiate directly with the buyer

Some benefits to consider for trading in your vehicle are:

  • Fast and convenient
  • No advertising costs
  • No calls/emails/visits to your home
  • Pay less sales tax in Indiana
  • No extra costs for reconditioning
  • No hassles from the buyer if something goes wrong with the car
  • It typically takes 90 days for a dealer to sell a nice car…sell it on your own and you pay for 3 months extra insurance, payments, advertising, etc
  • You don’t have to have the vehicle completely paid off to sell it.  The dealer can pay it off and get the title from your bank.  Consumers typically want to get the title in hand when paying for the vehicle.
  • Leave the selling to the professionals, typically consumers are professional buyers not sellers.
  • Most used cars are financed and you don’t have the ability to secure financing for the potential buyer.

All things considered, if you can sell your vehicle for thousands more than what a dealer will give you, then that is the only logical decision.  With all of the cars that Glenbrook Hyundai looks at, it seems, most customers would only gain a few hundred dollars for their time and efforts.  Some would even spend more to advertise, re-condition, and sell their vehicle on their own.

If you are wondering what you could sell your own vehicle for, www.kbb.com is a great guide to use.  If you are in the area, please feel free to stop in to the Happy Car Store on Coldwater Road in Fort Wayne, next to Red Lobster.  We would be more than happy to offer you a no cost, no obligation appraisal on your vehicle so you know exactly what it is worth.  Also, if you aren’t interested in buying a new car, Glenbrook Hyundai always needs inventory.  We may be willing to purchase your car straight out.

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Should you finance or lease your next new car?

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

A lot of people walk in to Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store and ask us “Should I finance or lease my next new car?” There are a lot of misconceptions with leasing. Many people think the dealer benefits if a customer leases vs purchasing, the leasing company charges you for every scratch, you can’t customize your car, you’ll get a call every month wondering how many miles you drive, etc. None of these are true. The truth is leasing has changed a lot over the past 15 years and Fort Wayne Hyundai would like to clarify the leasing situation.

A few benefits of leasing a new vehicle:

  • Get a new car more often
  • Lease a Sonata for the payment of an Elantra
  • Your vehicle is always under factory warranty
  • “Gas and go” payments available
  • Free Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP)
  • Lower fiance rates
  • Never carry negative equity to your next vehicle
  • More options (buy out, sell, trade, walk-away)
  • Less finance obligation showing on your credit history
  • Usually Hyundai has some sort of lease cash available (rebates) that are not available to a standard finance buyer
  • Guaranteed future value of your vehicle

There are benefits to purchasing too:

  • Save interest by paying off early
  • Opportunity to finance with a local institution
  • Ownership of the vehicle once the final payment is made
  • Easier to get approved if you have had credit issues in the past

Glenbrook Hyundai is a 100% full disclosure dealership.  The Happy Car Store believes in giving our customers all the information they need to make a well-informed decision with absolutely no pressure.  That being said, every customer at Glenbrook Hyundai receives a worksheet with 9 retail payments and 9 lease payments.  What you’ll notice is either way you decide to finance, the price of the vehicle does not change.  We do not care which way you decide to go.  It is our job to help find the best way for you to purchase or lease your new vehicle.  There is a lease vs buy calculator on our website to help you decide.

If you are looking for a new car in the Fort Wayne area and have any more questions about buy vs lease, please do not hesitate to call one of our sales professionals at 260-484-9531 or check out our website at www.HappyCarStore.com.

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Congrats to Lois Dennis the Happy Car Store Salesperson of the Month

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store in Fort Wayne, Indiana would like to congratulate Lois Dennis for earning the title of Salesperson of the Month for December. 

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Lois , the Automotive Selling Grandmother, has over 10 years of automotive selling experience.  She has been at the Happy Car Store for over 2 years.  With her knowledge of the products as well as the selection, Lois has been able to help thousands of new customers get in to a new vehicle. 

Feel free to swing in to congratulate Lois or call her at 260-484-9531.

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Save over $9500 on a brand new 2012 Hyundai Genesis at the Happy Car Store, Glenbrook Hyundai in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

If you are looking for the best deal on a new car in Fort Wayne, look no further than Glenbrook Hyundai, the Happy Car Store.  The Hyundai Store, on Coldwater Road next to Red Lobster has the best deals.  Save over $9,500 on a new Hyundai Genesis.  Check this out:

Brand new 2012 Hyundai Genesis fully loaded with the following options:

Premium Package

  • Power Tilt and Slide Sunroof
  • Leather wrapped dash and door trim inserts
  • Integrated Memory System (IMS)
  • Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Power Rear Sunshade
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • XM NavTraffic
  • 18″ Hyper Silver Alloy Wheels
  • Rearview Camera

Technology Package

  • Lexicon 17 Speaker Audio System with HD radio
  • Ultimate Navigation with 8″ display
  • 6 disc CD changer
  • Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with Integrated Display
  • Smart Cruise Control
  • Lane Departure Warning System
  • HID Xenon Adaptive (Auto-Cornering) Headlights
  • Ultra-Premium Leather Seating Surfaces
  • Front and Rear Parking Assistance System
  • Cooled Drivers Seat
  • Heather Front and Rear Seats
  • Mud Guard Kit
  • Alloy Wheel Locks

This car lists on the lot at $45,508

Happy Car Store Savings $9,520

Your Price $35,988 plus applicable taxes and fees.

This price includes all rebates and incentives and requires financing through Hyundai Motor Finance.  Stop in now and see this car.  You will not be disappointed.

 

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