[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There many ways to research, locate, bargain on and buy a new or used car. Visiting dealerships in person gives you the opportunity to test drive and compare numerous makes, models, features and prices. Once you’ve decided on a specific car, you can do the rest of the process online, including negotiating the car’s final price and obtaining financing if needed. Some dealerships will even deliver the car to your home or office. According to the article “Dealership Internet Departments vs. Traditional Car Buying” on Edmunds.com, traditional car dealerships historically operated on the theory that customers had little access to information on car pricing. The explosion of the Internet changed this, and now numerous online resources are available for consumers to do their own research. Customers can now obtain automobile price quotes from dealerships by simply filling out an online form. Car salespeople who deal with customers online usually have different sales incentives than salespeople at a traditional car dealership, according to the Edmunds.com article. Car dealership Internet departments focus on selling a higher volume of cars vs. maximizing individual profit on each car. According to the article, “the initial price quote given from an Internet sales manager is often very close to the absolute lowest selling price for a given vehicle.” While buying a car online sounds incredibly convenient, there are still advantages to visiting a dealership. A knowledgeable salesperson can help you sift through different options, features and add-ons, and can help you compare the pricing for each. However, buyers need to do their homework before visiting dealerships so they can identify an appropriate price range for their chosen car. Earnhardt Auto Centers offers the best of both worlds — numerous dealerships where you can test drive and gather information with a “No Bull” approach from their team, and a full online sales department. Visit Earnhardt Auto Centers today in person or online to learn more![/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_media_grid grid_id=”vc_gid:1492700490481-ba6aa0ea-8970-9″ include=”32019,32020,32018,33168,32017,32047,19190,13686,23990″][vc_single_image image=”27253″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” >
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
