“I have purchased 2 cars and had the best help and advice at [MAC] that I have ever had in all of my past when purchasing a vehicle. [MAC] could not have been more helpful. MAC will be for my family from now on to purchase any vehicle in the future.”
-- John H.

Road Trip Maintenance Tips

With summer right around the corner it will soon be a great time to take a road trip. Here are some tips to make sure you and your vehicle are prepared for the journey.

Understanding Extended Warranties

With all the stresses of purchasing a new vehicle, many people are not prepared to answer the question of needing an extended warranty. However, it is extremely important to understand the terms and coverage provided in an extended warranty, so this article will try to address the most commonly used terms in an extended warranty contract.

MAC Athens Community Council on Aging Benefit

What a great day is was for fundraising! Members AutoChoice–with some help from Ol’ Geeze–sold BBQ sandwiches to benefit the Athens Community Council on Aging.
ACCA’s mission is to promote a lifetime of wellness through engagement, advocacy, education and support. MAC was able to raise $600 for ACCA.
 

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

Many people believe that maintaining a vehicle properly can be too expensive. Although some procedures can be costly, nothing compares to a repair bill that could have easily been prevented. Keep in mind that spending little to no money up front can end up saving you hundreds (or even thousands!) of dollars.
Listed below are some [...]

What is a Credit Score?

A credit score is used to determine your eligibility for financing and impacts everything from an auto loan to insurance rates, or in some cases even eligibility for employment. When applying for credit, lenders will check your credit score to see how high or low it is. So what exactly is a credit score, how [...]

Study: Most Drivers Are Distracted 25%-50% Of The Time

By now, everyone agrees that distracted driving is becoming a serious problem. What everyone might not agree on, however, is what constitutes “distracted driving” or the degree to which it’s causing accidents on our roads. A new study aims to address some of those problems and—sorry to say—its findings are pretty grim.
The study was overseen [...]

Customizing an Extended Warranty to Match Your Car Driving Needs

In recent years extended warranties have become more popular. They provide added protection against mechanical and operational malfunctions that happen to the covered vehicle. Keep in mind that manufactures warranties are critical to the automobile industry as they are provided on all new vehicles. Manufacture warranties are used to let the consumer know that company [...]

The New MOVE – OVER Law; Georgia Code, Title 40-6-16

(a) The operator of a motor vehicle approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying flashing yellow, amber, white, red, or blue lights shall approach the authorized emergency vehicle with due caution and shall, absent any other direction by a peace officer, proceed as follows:
(1) Make a lane change into a lane not adjacent [...]

Doing Your Due Diligence When Purchasing a Pre-Owned Vehicle

Buying a pre-owned vehicle in today’s climate can be an exciting, but scary process. Therefore, understanding a vehicle’s ownerships history is a key step in the purchasing process. What is uncommon knowledge is that a significant number of pre-owned vehicles that are sold at auto dealer auctions come from rental car companies and [...]

Actual Cash Value: Your Trade-in Value vs. Your Trade-in Allowance

One important aspect when shopping for a new or pre-owned vehicle is the value of your trade in vehicle. Today, let’s talk a little about what happens when you take a vehicle into a dealer to get your trade-in appraised.
Generally speaking, you want to negotiate the price of the vehicle you are looking to buy [...]

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