The state of California will ban new, gas-powered vehicles beginning in 2035, setting in motion changes to the automotive industry that could impact folks in Idaho and around the country.
On September 23, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to require all new cars and trucks sold in the state to be “zero emission” by 2035. Effectively, giving automobile makers worldwide just 15 years to transition to electric vehicles.
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Bruce McLaren was only 32 years old when he died on a test track in England on June 2, 1970.
From our perspective, now 50 years later, it may seem hard to believe that someone so relatively young, could have such a significant impact on the automobile industry.
Read the rest of this entry »Are “Best Price” Dealerships Really No Haggle?
Changes in technology, new customer expectations, and personal integrity have transformed many segments of the automotive industry, so much so, that some “Best Price” dealerships really are no haggle and trustworthy.
For example, at Maverick Car Company, we value integrity in price above all else, and have four specific principles —including integrity— that guide our car and truck pricing philosophy.
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Craigslist has thousands of used car and truck listings and can be a great place to find your next vehicle, but, Craigslist is also an ever-changing marketplace populated by honest folks, licensed car dealers, inexperienced sellers, and downright crooks.
This implies that you should approach the Craigslist classifieds with something of a plan, and what follows are nine tips to help you find and buy a used car or truck from Craigslist.
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You’ve made a decision. It’s time to sell your car or truck. You’ve done all of the right things too, like having a mechanic give it a once over and having it detailed top to bottom. You need one last thing…a great Craigslist ad.
Fortunately, you are in luck. Maverick Car Company in Boise has sold thousands of cars and trucks. The company has mastered the art of Craigslist car sales, and like a martial arts sensei training future black belts, we have put together the top 5 Secrets of Writing a Great Craigslist Car Ad.
Read the rest of this entry »3 Ways To Lower Your Car Payments
In a YouTube live stream on May 5, 2020, the team at Maverick Car Company in Boise, Idaho, described three tactics for lowering your vehicle payment. These could include trading down to a less expensive vehicle, refinancing for a lower interest rate or longer-term, or consigning an extra vehicle.
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With peak hiking season over, fall backpackers can enjoy more solitary time out on the trails. But with colder weather comes the need to modify a gear list so those trail experiences don’t end up being miserable, or worse.
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