Good people of Central Wisconsin, can you believe that we are nearing the end of another cold winter? The Spring season officially begins on March 20th, but it may take the temperatures outside a little longer to warm up to the idea of the changing seasons. We will get there though!

This Sunday, March 14th marks Daylight Savings Time, so don’t forget to move your clocks forward one hour on Saturday night!

And if, with the changing seasons, you find that you are in need of changing your transportation, remember that the folks at one of our four Central Wisconsin locations in Baraboo, Beaver Dam, Portage and Adams will be glad to help you!

For more information, visit us on the web at www.eastonmotors.com.

You probably already know what Easton Motors thinks of your credit situation. You are probably already aware that we don’t mind working with whatever credit score you show us. Bad credit? No credit? You probably already know that for us, it’s no problem.

What you may not know yet is how important improving your credit score is to us. At Easton Motors, we don’t want to just be that company that gives you a great deal on a vehicle regardless of your credit score and then shoves you out the door. We do more than that.

When you purchase and finance a car with Easton Motors, we let the credit companies know when you are making your payments on time and all of the good stuff, so that your credit starts to improve or continues to improve over time. Sorta like killing two birds with one stone. You get great, reliable transportation that you can afford AND you build your credit back up little by little when you make payments on time.

Thinking that you might be in need of some new transportation? Come see us at one of our four Buy Here, Pay Here lots in Wisconsin in Adams, Baraboo, Beaver Dam, and Portage. We would be glad to help you!

By now you may have heard about Erica Possin, the Wisconsin college student who has been highlighted on CNN and other major new networks recently for her lawsuit against Experian. If Experian doesn’t ring a bell, their catchy commercial jingle about where you can find a free credit report online probably will.

Why would Possin have a reason to sue Experian? Because just like countless others (at least over 11,000 according to CNN), she signed up for her free credit report without fully understanding that the credit report wasn’t entirely free. Well, it was, but in order to receive it she had to sign-up for a trial program. If she cancelled the program in a certain number of days, there was no charge. If she didn’t, she would incur a monthly charge of $14.95 for the program.

At Easton Motors, we want you to know that there are many programs out there that may ask you to do the same thing in order to get a free credit report. You do not have to go to these websites! The Federal Trade Commission offers a better (Truly FREE!) solution.

Simply go to www.AnnualCreditReport.com. When you sign-up for your free credit report from them, you will have the option of receiving it through email or you can request it by phone. If you use the online option, you will receive your free credit report immediately. The website also includes valuable resources and frequently asked questions about credit use.

Easton Motors has to know your credit score to get you into the vehicle that you want, but remember, at Easton Motors, we finance your future and not your past. Whenever you do get that credit score, give us a call, or visit us at one of our locations in Adams, Baraboo, Beaver Dam or Portage. Let us see what we can do for you!

Happy New Year to all of our Wisconsin friends! Are you still keeping your New Years Resolutions? If one of them was to get yourself into safe, reliable and stylish transportation this year you still have time to take advantage of our Double Down sale! $3000 down sounds a lot better than $1500 down, doesn’t it?

Come see us at one of our four locations in Central Wisconsin in Adams, Baraboo, Beaver Dam and Portage. When you walk through our friendly doors, make sure to ask one of our sales representatives for more details on how you can double the amount of money you put down on a new purchase.

Some things don’t change when the calendar does. At Easton Motors, we will always finance your future and not your past. Bad credit, low credit, no credit? No problem. For more information, visit us on the web at www.EastonMotors.com.

It’s a familiar sight on cold December days in Central Wisconsin - busy shoppers hurrying and scurrying around town trying to find the very best deals on presents for those on their Christmas list. While you are piling your vehicle high with Christmas treasures, remember a couple of time tested pieces of advice at this time of the year.

First, take your time to get to where you are going especially in store parking lots. Sure – no one wants to wait twenty minutes to find a parking spot, but no one wants to be involved in a parking lot accident either. Remember, you only have so much money to spend on gifts – there is no need to put a dent in your budget because of a carelessly obtained dent in your car.

Second, bad people are waiting for you. That sounds pretty bad – but it could be true. Someone could stand to profit from reselling those expensive gifts that you put in your backseat. Make sure that your car is secure before entering a store, and better yet – put your gifts in the trunk. Out of sight, out of mind is what we say!

Lastly, how about giving the gift of going this Christmas? Who wouldn’t appreciate free gas! When your making your list and checking it twice, consider giving loved ones and friends gas cards or certificates for free oil changes. They are sure to thank you!

As always, we at Easton Motors appreciate the good people of Central Wisconsin. Whether you’re shopping at a local business or taking advantage of holiday deals at the Tangier Outlets in Wisconsin Dells, we are happy to be your number one buy here, pay here car lot. We didn’t forget you this Christmas! Starting in January, Easton Motors will run our Double Down sale!

That means that after January 1, 2010, when you come into an Easton Motors dealership to purchase a vehicle you will get double the amount you put down on the vehicle up to $1500.00! So instead of putting $1500.00 down toward the purchase of your vehicle – it will be like you are putting $3000.00 down! This offer is for a limited time only so hurry in to one of our four locations in Central Wisconsin in Baraboo, Adams, Portage and Beaver Dam. For more information, visit us on the web at www.EastonMotors.com.

Happy Holidays Everybody!

The Thanksgiving holiday reminds us all of the many good things in life to be grateful for. We typically gather with friends and family to share an abundant feast and more importantly, time with each other. But sadly, for some, the Thanksgiving holiday turns tragic with an estimated average of over 500 vehicle deaths every year.

According to Forbes.com, Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday of the year for drivers. With the rising cost of airfare, many people choose to drive to their holiday destinations. Lack of sleep, alcohol consumption, a full belly, cell phone use on the road and traffic jams can all be dangerous for those behind the wheel.

This Thanksgiving, protect yourself, your passengers and your fellow road travelers by following these simple rules:

1. Get plenty of rest before embarking on your long drive. If you do get sleepy while driving, pull over and rest. Do not take chances! According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 100,000 people fall asleep at the wheel every year, resulting in over 1500 driver deaths.
2. By now this should be etched into your psyche, but Don’t Drink and Drive. If a guest at your home has had too much to drink, let them stay the night or call them a cab. One day, they will thank you.
3. Have you ever heard of driving under the influence of Turkey? Some people believe that turkey causes drowsiness. While that is partially true, the real culprit behind that need for a nap after Thanksgiving Dinner is most likely the number of carbohydrates and sugar consumed. The typical Thanksgiving Dinner, including dessert can average up to 3,000 calories. If you feel like you need a nap, take one – before you get on the road.
4. Driving in bumper to bumper traffic is bad enough, but driving in bumper to bumper traffic while talking on your cell phone is just not smart. If you want to talk while driving, go hands free.
5. Keep your cool in traffic jams. You are all in it together and just about everybody has somewhere to be too. There is nothing that you can do to speed up traffic so just be patient. Think twice before you honk your horn or cut in front of someone. You will all get home eventually.

One more caution. Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year. If you are checking names off of your Christmas lists, be aware of the cars around you, especially in parking lots!

Easton Motors appreciates the good people of Central Wisconsin and we want to see all of you happy, healthy and safe. If you are need of reliable transportation, visit us on the web at www.eastonmotors.com or come see us at one of our locations in Adams, Beaver Dam, Baraboo and Portage. At Easton Motors, we finance your future, not your past.

From All of Us to All of You, Happy Thanksgiving!

At Easton Motors, we specialize in getting people safe, reliable transportation regardless of their credit history. When it comes to trusted used car dealerships in Wisconsin, Easton Motors has proven time and time again that we cannot be beat in customer satisfaction. Just ask Jeff H. who wrote to us and said, “Thank you so much for helping me out in this time that I am going through. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and you helped make it brighter”.

Now we have come to that magical time of year when children dress up in the costume of their choice and pretend for a night that they are their favorite superhero, princess and more. While Halloween is a festive time, the Centers for Disease Control concluded through an extensive study that the number of deaths among young pedestrians aged 5 through 14 is four times higher on Halloween night than any other day of the year. We want our customers and their children to be safe.

Here are some tips on how to keep our young people safe this Halloween:
1. Drive slow. Follow the speed limit and in residential areas, consider driving well under the speed limit to give yourself a little more time to react and stop the vehicle if a child runs out into the street.
2. Stay out of residential areas. If you are not trick-or-treating or have no reason to drive through a neighborhood, please do not go into the neighborhood at all. Find an alternate route if you need to.
3. Beware of stopped vehicles. Some parents nowadays drive their children around house-to-house. If you are a parent or guardian who is doing this, be courteous to other drivers by placing the hazard lights on as you stop.
4. Give your children a crash course in street safety. Be sure that your children know how to properly cross a street by looking both ways and using crosswalks. Give them a safe head start by placing reflective tape on their costumes and handing them glow sticks to carry along.
5. Drivers – put down the cell phone. Halloween night is not a night to be checking texts and making phone calls while you are driving.

Perhaps the best piece of advice that we can give you is to not drive at all between the hours of 4pm and 9pm on Halloween night if you don’t need to.

If you are one of the growing number of adults who attend Halloween parties, please celebrate wisely by choosing a designated driver ahead of time, and NEVER ride with a driver who has been drinking. As a party host, help your guests by having a list of taxi services available, offering alcohol-free beverages and maybe even letting them stay the night.

Our Easton Motors customers and their family and friends are the greatest people we know. Lets all do our part to make sure that everyone is safe this Halloween.

At Easton Motors, we strive for complete customer satisfaction. From the time you step on our lot until the time you drive off, our team works hard to make sure you are getting into the vehicle you want under the terms you desire. But the sales staff at Easton Motors is just one valuable asset to our team. Let us introduce you to the rest of the Easton Motors Family!

Creative Finance, INC.
Creative Finance, Inc. was established in 1997 to offer Easton Motors customers a financing alternative for their automobile purchase.  Creative Finance is devoted to helping people regain their credit.  The Account Representatives are highly trained professionals with long-term experience helping customers stay on track and have a successful loan with Creative Finance.

Creative Finance reports to Trans Union Credit Bureau monthly.  This insures you begin rebuilding your credit with your very first payment.

Creative Finance knows bad things happen to GOOD people, and can help anyone who wants to rebuild their credit with a quality vehicle from Easton Motors.

Contact Creative Finance via Email or phone: 877-254-6855.

Preferred Auto Parts & Supply, LLC dba CarQuest
Preferred Auto Parts & Supply dba CarQuest opened its doors in April 1995 to offer quality parts at affordable prices to all Easton Motors customers.

Our countermen are the best in the area.  They have a vast amount of knowledge and many years experience.  They can accurately assess the exact parts you need on your first request.

The inventory is large with not only CarQuest brand parts, but also factory domestic and import auto parts, too.  In the event we do not have what you need, any part or supply can be shipped overnight.  All CarQuest parts are backed with CarQuest’s National warranty.

Email Mark Wermeling or call us at 608-254-2591.

Goodyear/Gemini Tire and Automotive Service Center
Established in 1998 to serve all auto maintenance and repair needs of Easton Motors customers with the most current technologies available.

Our service manager, Mark Wermeling, and his highly trained team of ASE Certified Technicians will help you maintain and repair your vehicle to keep you and your family running smoothly with the Goodyear/Gemini National Warranty.

We believe in the importance of vehicle maintenance to maximize your personal investment in your auto.

Email Mark Wermeling or contact us at 608-254-2484.

If you are in need of a safe, reliable vehicle, come down to one of our four locations in Central Wisconsin. Visit us in Adams, Beaver Dam, Baraboo or Portage. And as always, at Easton Motors, we finance your future, not your past.

We love the fall in Central Wisconsin! After the heat of the summer passes and the cooler air moves in, nature gives us quite a show as we watch richly colored leaves dancing in the brisk wind. It just puts us in a good mood, and that is good news for you!

During the entire month of October, Easton Motors is running a $1 Down Sale. Come in to one of our four Buy Here, Pay Here dealerships in Adams, Beaver Dam, Baraboo and Portage where for a limited time you can purchase a high quality used vehicle for only $1 down. What a great deal! Customers will also be responsible for sales tax, tag and license.

In addition to our October $1 Down Sale, Easton Motors is not offering a 24 month/24,000 mile warranty on most of out pre-owned vehicles. Visit us on the web at www.eastonmotors.com for more information.

Don’t forget to get out there and enjoy the beauty of Autumn in Wisconsin. Winter will be here before you know it!

Easton Motors is proud to be a Buy Here, Pay Here lot that serves the good people of Central Wisconsin in areas like, Adams, Portage, Beaver Dam and Baraboo. Because our customers mean so much to us, we want to pass along some valuable information about driving on Wisconsin roads.

Whether you are just becoming a licensed driver or purchasing a new used car from Easton Motors, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has guidelines in place for how to obtain your drivers license, and have your car properly registered and titled.

Easton Motors has made it just a little bit easier for you. Here are the website addresses to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the following cities:

Adams

Baraboo

Beaver Dam

Portage

As always, at Easton Motors we finance your future, not your past. If you are looking for a used car, stop by and visit one our locations. We would love to see you!