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Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge – Parking/Road Access Changes

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Last Friday, Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge was featured in a Times Ledger news piece regarding parking issues with dealerships in the Bayside area. While Bayside’s parking set-up does not violate any zoning laws and was in fact cleared by a review by the Department of Buildings last month, we want to make certain that the sidewalks and streets are accessible for all Bayside residents.

Currently, we are reviewing our dealership’s layout and the surrounding streets, and we will be making adjustments so that we can continue providing quality service to our customers while showing consideration to our friends and neighbors who share these streets.

Want to contact Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge? You can connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or stop by our convenient location at 212-19 Northern Blvd in Bayside, New York.

Improve Your Auto Loan Terms in 4 Easy Steps

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Shopping around for an auto loan can be a trying experience, especially with a low credit score. It can seem impossible to find the car you want at rates and terms you can afford. Most people don’t know that they can improve their chances of getting a better rate, though, by following these 4 simple steps.

  1. Be Honest with Yourself: Take a look over your personal finances and ask yourself how much you can really afford to spend. Do you really need a new car, or are you better able to afford a good used car? If your finances are tight already, then a reliable vehicle that generally doesn’t need a lot of repairs is a smarter choice than something flashier (and pricier).
  2. Research Before Going Into a Dealership: When you go into a dealership, that dealership assumes that you are ready to test drive and buy. If you want to research model reviews, it is better to do so before going in. Otherwise, you could end up buying a car you didn’t really want or hem and haw over the pros and cons of a model and waste the salesperson’s time. It is always good to go into a sale certain that this is the car you want, but keep in mind that the dealership’s sales staff make money on commissions. Be considerate of that, and if you aren’t ready to buy, walk away and let that salesperson help another customer.
  3. Bring a Down Payment: Fox Business recommends having a 20 percent down payment for a new car and 10 percent for a used car. By having that down payment, it increases the chances of getting a better interest rate and lower monthly payments.
  4. Shoot For a Shorter Loan Length: The value of a car, especially a new car, depreciates fairly quickly, so it is better to go with a shorter loan length. Even if it means higher monthly payments, you will probably end up with a higher interest rate if you get a longer loan.

Are you shopping for an auto loan but running into problems because of your credit? Give Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge a chance to help you. You can see our online new and pre-owned inventory here, and be sure to like Bayside on Facebook and follow Bayside on Twitter to get the latest news from the auto industry.

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Lenders, Chrysler Give Poor Credit Consumers Another Chance

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The average American consumer’s credit might not be stellar right now, but lenders are overlooking that and offering better rates on auto loans.

According to a report from Experian Automotive, it is a great time to get an auto loan, especially for consumers with poor credit. Banks and lending institutions have loosened restrictions on auto loans, and in return, they have seen fewer consumers defaulting on their auto loans.

Interestingly enough, Chrysler has been cited as a car company that wants to help consumers with low credit score or no credit at all to get a vehicle. Edmonds.com’s Michelle Krebs mentioned the Chrysler family, specifically Dodge, as willing to work with poor credit consumers, stating, “We’ve noticed that people…for example, the Dodge brand selling to that group – has been part of Chrysler’s history they’ve gone after that buyer so that is helping to boost their sales.”

Perhaps it is because of Chrysler’s recent history that they are willing to give American car buyers another chance. Chrysler has gone through tough times, but they are having an incredible year from getting ranked as a top 10 car brand to having one of the year’s most anticipated car launches with the Dodge Dart and winning award for the Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300. Maybe by giving more car shoppers the chance to get into a car, they can give back a little bit to the people who stuck by them and believed in Chrysler.

At Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, you can get into a new or used vehicle today! Good credit, bad credit, we love to say yes! Click here to browse Bayside’s online inventory and stop by Bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge at 21219 Northern Blvd. in Bayside, New York. Also, keep up with the latest news and deals from Bayside by liking Bayside on Facebook, following Bayside on Twitter, and subscribing to Bayside on YouTube!

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