by Phil Jackson | Jul 31, 2020
In the past, dealers changed very little in regards to our operations: we opened and closed the same time, and it rarely changed. Maybe we decided to open an hour earlier or close on Sundays, but as a norm changes were infrequent. With Covid, that has gone by the...
by Phil Jackson | Jul 22, 2020
Another quirk of our unique automobile business is the preponderance of sites which seek to serve as a storehouse for opinions about us. Whether you like us or have a beef with us, there is no shortage of places where you can offer an opinion: Google, Facebook, Yelp...
by Phil Jackson | Jun 25, 2020
As our state slowly opens back up from the Corona shutdown, so much lies unanswered. Our stores at Village are now fully open with a plethora of safety protocols in place, but are those protocols temporary or permanent? In other words, is this the new normal? So much...
by Phil Jackson | May 20, 2020
We have partnered with Carfax for many years, and it is an excellent resource for looking into the history of used cars. You can see accident reports, recall information, and any repair records that dealers wish to share with Carfax. It gives you good insight into the...
by Phil Jackson | Apr 30, 2020
As society and our economy have been hammered by the Coronavirus, you see the true effect of crisis: it has a unique way of clearing away the chaff and showing the true nature beneath. You see it online, every evening on the news, every few seconds on social media,...
by Phil Jackson | Apr 3, 2020
Amid ongoing concerns about COVID‑19, please know our top priority is the health and well‑being of our customers and our employees. We understand the uncertainty around the evolving situation, and we’re committed to helping you or your family with all of your...
by Phil Jackson | Jan 31, 2020
Every one of the brands we sell has electrified cars in their line-ups. We have pure electric models – Nissan Leaf, Audi e-tron, Honda Clarity, Porsche Taycan. We have hybrids – almost every Volvo model and the Honda Accord and Insight. 11 models in all....
by Phil Jackson | Jan 20, 2020
2020 is the first year that I can recall that a majority of the brands we sell are not taking part in the AutoShow at the Convention Center (BCEC). Nissan and Honda are still there, but Audi and Porsche and Volvo did not participate. That begs the question: are auto...
by Phil Jackson | Jan 8, 2020
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Vegas has become a significant event in the automotive world. The main reason of course is that cars are chock-full of technology these days, with computer modules showing up in all corners of your car. You also have...
by Phil Jackson | Nov 26, 2019
It really is exciting to be part of the Nissan family again. From sedans to sports cars and crossovers and SUVs and trucks and commercial vehicles, Nissan has a full range of top notch products. It also has one of the coolest little cars around: the Nissan Leaf. The...