July

We are now in full swing summer and cars are flying out the door. This is our favorite time of year and one of our least favorite. We like it because cars are coming and going, we are creating new relationships and having fun welcoming them to The Motorsports Gallery family. That is really what we are, we are not your typical dealership. I had a customer call me a couple of months ago with an issue that they were having with one of their vehicles and even though it was 10:30 p.m. on a Wednesday, I got out of bed and helped. Now this car was sold to them over a year ago and was a complete operator error that caused the unfortunate event, I still went. That is what we do, we don't send you vanilla mass mailers announcing our blow out prices or service specials. We answer the phone when you need help.

The other reason we love the summer is that car show season is here and there are car shows galore to go and see every one's pride and joys on parade. The biggest is Pebble Beach, I can't wait. It is the one trip every year that we look forward to. The races, the show and running into people that you usually only get to see once a year and hang out with.

Another reason we like summer, did I mention cars.

The only reason we hate summer, hot leather seats. One of the most dreaded features of any summer time cruise. You park think it will only be a little while, then you come out pop into the seat and ooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Hot leather seat hits the back of your thighs. Nothing worse than have everyone checking your car out especially some good looking girl that you have no shot with, you open the door slide into the seat and instantly shoot straight out due to the charring of your thighs. Your attempt at recapturing your youth even your perceived level of coolness from a yesteryear gone, sacrificed to the sun god or sun demon in this case.

Really, Really

Do people really want to go through the headache of doing a car search on their own? I mean I am a dealer and don't enjoy the process. I have no clue why some people would search and search and go through all the ups and downs of searching for a car to end up saving $1,000 even $2,000.
We hear at The Motorsports Gallery take a lot of pride in what we do. Now I am fully aware of my status as a car dealer, I am bottom feeding shark that wants to take advantage of you and your situation. Which is not true what so ever. There are some of those people out there but not my crew. I provide a service, I have the knowledge and contacts to make all your automobile aspirations come true.
Give us a try, we stand by every car we sell.

New Offical business, Car Opinions

The times have changed and I as a car dealer and a car guy have to change as well. If you are looking for a new car you are more than likely using the Internet as your main tool. That leaves a little dealership like mine out in the cold. I am not complaining I am just refocusing. We only have so much space and so much money and in no way shape or form can I stock every car that people would be looking for. I never set out to be the biggest or the baddest. I had a simple goal provide a service with my years of knowledge to build lasting relationships and get people the cars they want or need. So it has lead me to this. The the innovation of technology, people need information at the speed of light and usually get it. I am now your official car advisor.

I want people to send in what cars they are looking for, their indecision's. I will give a honest and fair opinion of the vehicles that they are looking at. I will be your car advisor. Let's face it I have driven every car under the sun and am a wealth of information on cars. If I have the right car then great, if not then you will be armed to the teeth to make a decision. The best part is that it is free, that's right free. Why not people call here all day long looking for cars then have me go and spend countless hours looking and searching for the vehicle then they find it in no where Texas and buy it and I am left with nothing but, I have given them the information to buy the car.

So starting today, send emails or call and I will help you with the process. Would you rather buy a car from someone that has never driven that particular car but he or she read the brochure and now will give you their expert opinion. Or talk the guy who has driven it and more than likely actually owned it at one time.

This is not a bitch session or a feel sorry for me post it is a honest to goodness advertisement, solicitation for your emails to help you decide on what you should buy. I will give an honest opinion of what your options are.

March 1st and Cars that need a home

Feburary is done and over thank goodness. March is here and I have some things that need a new home.

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 81k miles, Z71, Maroon/Tan, $15350.

2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Hemi, 30k miles, Black/Black, $22500.

1996 Lexus ES300, 115k miles, Black/Tan, Heated Seats, $6500

1999 BMW 328i Convertible, 90k miles, Silver/Black, $9500

Not the most exciting cars that we have ever had but are great cars from great clients who used them for trade ins on their new cars.

Spring is here or at least wants to be here, the mood has lifted up and the kart is ready for the track.

February

The month of February has officially been set in motion. I have a love hate relationship with February. I love February because it is officially the gateway to spring, it is right around the corner, it is short sweet and to the point. It has Mardi Gras and snow, in my head at least it is the last month of winter. It means racing is right around the corner and most importantly it is short.

I hate February, it is cold and snowy and it is always always a grind. Especially in the car business nothing ever gets sold in this short month. No matter what business you are in February is and always be a grind, as a man it means having to spend more money after Christmas. Did I mention it is a grind. Spring is right there especially here in the Rockies, when we have days that are damn near 60 but we all know snow will be here but we don't know when. We want to put away all the winter clothes on these days but we can't. Spring is right there teasing us and we pin all our hopes to a varmint. Don't want go all Yosemite Sam here but a varmint predicting our winter suffering, just adds insult to injury.

We have all been staring at our toys in the garage calling to us wanting to be taken out and throttled, but yet we can't there is still some much crap on the road we don't want to gamble with grime and rock chips. The poor things are screaming in the garage I need out, maybe that is just me screaming.

I can't be the only one that feels this way about the month.

Know your enemies

Whether it is women, wine, song, automobiles or competitors know them. Know how they work find out how they work. Too many people shy away from enemies, the only way to know and control them is to face and study them. I have dealt with too many people that didn't know who or what their enemy was, but I could figure it out quickly.
When it comes auto purchases it is more than likely fear, fear is the enemy of most auto buyers. It is the only thing left. There is entirely too much information in this business to have any other enemy. Now when it comes to car buying the enemy could be fear or it could be the dealer themselves it is all in the way you approach it.
I today figured out a customers enemy and let them know that I figured it out, they are now on their way to making an informed decision. The car business is changing and most everybody believes everything they read on the internet, but as we plug in more and more we lose sight of our enemies.
Potential customers walk into my door everyday armed to the gills with information but they often overlook their enemy, themselves. Come in, relax and let us guide you through what should be enjoyable. A new car should be fun and exciting not a new worry that something was missed.

Where do they all go?

When you are in the Highline/Luxury business you run into all sorts of people and situations. I caught myself today wondering where all the people went after they had asked me to invest in the next big thing. Don't know why exactly I took 10 minutes to reflect on the past couple of years of proposals and great situations. That was being laid at my feet.
Best part is none of them have ever worked and I am still here. And the ones I supported or helped out are growing, some faster than others, but they are growing.
It lead me to think more about the car business. It is what I do day in and day out and eat, sleep and breath 24 hours a day. Why do so many people, especially with all the information at the consumers finger tips, they are still sucked into putting their money into unwise investments. Now I know there are investment cars and everyday get me where I need to go cars, but all vehicles are an investment. You are either investing to physically make money on the actual vehicle that you have put money into or you are putting money into a vehicle to get you to the place that makes you money.
Don't get suckered into what you have made yourself believe is a fair deal by a good salesman. Do your homework know what the options are and just because it says Porsche, Ferrari, etc. on the building doesn't always mean they are the experts.
Take it from a Vehicle Investment Advisor. That is what my company really is, we will walk you through every step of buying your commuter or collectible. We will ask the hard questions, What do you want to be when you grow up?

2010

In 2010 we are planning on getting The Motorsports Gallery message to as many people as possible. It is within every one's reach to get the most car for your money without paying all the overhead that all the big lots have.
Give a small relationship orientated dealership in downtown Denver, trust me we can handle it. We have since our inception handle people's vehicles from $500 to $500,000. We can do this because we are not interested in being everything to everybody, but by being exactly what you are looking for as a consumer. Looking for a dealership to take your money, give you a car and leave you alone, done. Looking for the dealership to build a lasting relationship with, where you can call the owner to pick you up at 2am because you are in a bind, done. We can back up all those examples and more. We will be more than happy to introduce you to the customers that we have gone above and beyond for and charged no more for it.
I am building The Motorsports Gallery into something that both the customer and the employees are proud of. I want my customers to say with pride that their vehicle, wheels, stereo, custom interior, custom paint, dent repair, car detail or story came from The Motorsports Gallery.
From classic to commuter we have you covered.