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Frank Myers Auto Maxx Featured On Biography Channel Series

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Profiles of Success, a new television series of documentaries, will premiere on August 3, 2012 on the Biography Channel and feature Winston Salem, NC entrepreneurs

Orlando, FL – A new television series created by Emmy Award Winning Director and Producer Nick Nanton, and Emmy Award Nominated Producer JW Dicks, called Profiles of Success.

“Profiles of Success” is a series of specials that will air Nationally on The Biography Channel on Friday mornings throughout 2012 and 2013 at 7:30am to help people start their day with success.

The premiere episode will be a documentary produced by CelebrityFilms® titled “Car Men”. It will air Friday, August 3, 2012 at 7:30am.

“Car Men” has won 5 Telly Awards and features two Winston-Salem business owners, Frank and Tracy Myers, detailing their touching and occasionally hilarious story of how the they created a car business known all across America for its successful out-of-the-box thinking. “Car Men” was filmed on location at Frank Myers Auto Maxx and the surrounding Winston-Salem area in the Summer of 2011.

About CelebrityFilms® 

CelebrityFilms™ produces documentaries and television shows about real life businesses, entrepreneurs and experts in their industries. The edutainment productions all tell true stories with real practical information that viewers can learn and benefit from.

“Movies and television that both educate and entertain are unique mediums that let people convey powerful stories and practical lessons to their audience”, says Nick Nanton an Emmy® Award Winning Director and Producer,

Nanton and Emmy Nominated Producer, JW Dicks also produce multiple syndicated television shows including The Brian Tracy Show, Meet the Experts, The Michael E. Gerber Show, World Fitness Elite, Consumer’s Advocate, The New American Dream and Health & Wellness Today.  Their productions have been nominated for 2 Emmy’s, have won 1 Emmy, and they have been awarded 13 Telly Awards for excellence in television and film production.  Combined, they have produced and directed more than 300 television episodes and are currently in production on over a dozen films.

Dicks & Nanton have been seen in USA Today, The Wall St. Journal, Newsweek, Inc. Magazine, The New York Times, Entrepreneur® Magazine, FastCompany.com and have appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX television affiliates around the country, as well as on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC and CNBC, speaking on subjects ranging from branding, marketing and law, to American Idol.

 

Frank Myers Auto Maxx Welcomes Bruce Roffey To The Team

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Bruce Roffey, one of the top performing independent automotive professionals in the country, has joined the rapidly growing Winston Salem used car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx as their new Mastermind of Possibilities. Roffey joins Frank Myers Auto Maxx from Village Motors where, as General Manager, his innovative practices helped make it one of the longest running used car dealership success stories in the US.

As ‘Mastermind of Possibilities’ for Frank Myers Auto Maxx, Roffey will focus on being the key member of Team Member Development to ensure that Team Members have the tools that they need to succeed. Roffey will also contribute his valuable insights to the company’s future growth and development team.

“Bruce is one of the most talented auto dealers on the planet and was hand-selected and recruited personally by me to be our Mastermind Of Possibilities,” said Frank Myers Auto Maxx Architect of Ideas Tracy Myers. “Bruce is known for his innovative thinking, never backing down from a challenge and for being a REAL automotive solutions provider and not just a product pusher. He also has a remarkable undestanding of almost every facet of dealership operations and marketing. The Team and I are so excited that he has joined Frank Myers Auto Maxx to help us serve our customers and our community better.”

A 21-year veteran of the automotive industry, Roffey has worked in virtually every dealership department with all 21 years proudly serving and supporting the entire Catawba Valley area at Village Motors in downtown Conover.

“It’s exciting for me to be joining one of the top 15 car dealerships in the country and the #1 small business in North Carolina. Frank Myers Auto Maxx has what I believe to be the best team of individuals ever assembled at an independent dealership in the auto industry and I’m honored to be a part of it” said Roffey. “In my role as ‘Mastermind Of Possibilities,’ I will work to further enhance the reputation of Frank Myers Auto Maxx as the dealership that specializes in helping people find, qualify for and own the vehicle of their dreams with little or no money down…even with less than perfect credit.”

Family From Ohio Drives To Frank Myers Auto To Buy Car

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https://www.FrankMyersAutoReviews.com – It seems that even folks in Ohio realizes that Winston Salem used car dealer Frank Myers Auto Maxx is THE best place to drive home in a nicer, newer car! In this video, watch Non-Commissioned Auto Solutions Providers Tim Blaze and Jonathon help a couple from Rio Grand, OH. Steve and Judy went to https://www.Frank MyersAuto.com, found the car of their dreams and then drove all the way to Winston Salem, NC to pick up their Certified 2006 Pontiac GTO Limited Edition. Now it’s true that folks in the Buckeye State are also becoming Uncle Frank Fanatics.

Safest Teen Cars Listed; Winston Salem Used Car Dealer Wants Teens Kept Safe

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Edmunds.com just released a list of the best cars for teen drivers. Warren Clarke, Automotive Content Editor, wrote that these picks lead the pack in safety, reliability and true cost to own.

Safe-Vehicle Equals Safer Driving Experience

The article said that driving behavior is the most crucial factor affecting your teen driver’s safety behind the wheel. Still, it’s obvious that a safe vehicle creates a safer driving experience. Independent crash testing is conducted by   the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These tests gauge the ability of a vehicle to withstand various types of collisions. Ratings are then assigned to these vehicles to reflect their crashworthiness. Anne McCartt, senior vice president for research at IIHS, said “Research the best crash test ratings from IIHS and NHTSA.”

When looking at IIHS ratings, it is recommended to choose models with a “Good” rating because it is the top score offered. IIHS’s annual “Top Safety Picks” list reflects its most recommended choices, and to qualify, models must receive a “Good” rating in all crash tests. Parents should select vehicles with five-star, or mostly five-star, crash test scores when basing vehicles according the NHTSA ratings.

A Good Mix Is Best

The overall safety of your teen’s vehicle is directly related to its size. It is recommended that parents avoid the smallest cars. Larger vehicles provided much more collision protection that subcompact cars with the best crash test scores. However, the largest vehicles you should also be avoided. These can be difficult to maneuver and intimidating for new drivers.

The mix of crash protection and maneuverability seems to be best in vehicles. “These findings seem to support what our customers have always perceived,” said Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a used car dealership in Winston Salem. “We were happy that the facts finally support their theory. It helps us sleep better at night knowing that the vehicles that they have always wanted to own are also safe.”

Opinion is divided when it comes to SUV’s. Newer models equipped with stability controls has caused the IIHS to revise its policy about recommending SUVs for teen drivers. The current crop of crossover SUVs are less susceptible to rollovers because they have a lower center of gravity than their truck-based predecessors.

On the other hand, AAA and Tracy Myers of Frank Myers Auto Maxx recommend that parents avoid SUVs when shopping for teen drivers. Their belief is that the vehicles are “more prone to roll over in extreme driving conditions.” Still, both companies concede that nicer, newer models are safer than older ones, because they offer stability control..

Does A V6 Have Too Much Power?

The general consensus is that V6 engines have more power than a teen driver needs or should have. A better choice would be an inline-4.

Is Safety In Your Budget?

Features such as electronic stability control (ESC), airbags and antilock braking systems (ABS) are essential for teen drivers.

“If it’s in a parent’s budget, I always recommend investing in a car with front and side airbags, and electronic stability control,” says Myers.

These features serve important functions. “Stability control and ABS can help teens keep their cars on the road if they make mistakes,” says AAA auto repair manager Michael Calkins. In the event of a collision, airbags protect your teen driver and other passengers.

Is It “Spying” If It’s Related To Safety?

Myers also recommends looking into “safe teen driving technology” such as Ford’s MyKey and Hyundai’s BlueLink. They both offer features that allow parents to monitor teen drivers.

Ford Motor Company’s innovative MyKey technology is designed to help parents encourage their teenagers to drive safer and more fuel efficiently, and increase safety-belt use.

Hyundai’s BlueLink can be used to help parents track the location of their teen’s vehicle, and enables them to set speed alerts that notify them if the car is driven over a certain speed. BlueLink can also be used to uphold curfews. It can be programmed to send parents text or phone message alerts if a teen’s vehicle is used outside of a predetermined time interval. This technology is available on Hyundai’s teen-friendly 2012 Sonata and 2012 Sonata Hybrid. BlueLink starts for an annual fee of $79.

Myers mentioned that while not equipped with the BlueLink, the 2010-2011 Hyundai Sonata is a great used car and is one of the more popular vehicles for teens at Frank Myers Auto Maxx.

What You Calling Old?

It’s often been said that parents generally like to buy newer vehicles since they are considered more safe. However, a vehicle’s age is less important than the safety features it offers.

Age has less of an impact on reliability than you might think. “Vehicles were made better 5-years ago than they were even 20-years ago,” says Eric Roth, Director of Customer Care at Frank Myers Auto Maxx. “So older vehicles are lasting longer, offer some stellar safety features and great value for parents searching for their teen a vehicle.

Ten Best Cars for Teens

Midsize sedans earn the highest recommendation for parents seeking the safest transportation for their teen drivers.

The 2009-’13 models listed below all offer top crash test scores and low TCO. And all used models appear on CarMD’s Vehicle Health Index, which means they rank among the top 10 percent of all vehicles on the road when it comes to dependability.

2009 Honda Accord

2009 Toyota Camry

2010 Chevrolet Malibu

2010 Volkswagen Jetta

2011 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Honda Accord

2012 Hyundai Sonata

2012 Toyota Camry

2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2013 Chevrolet Malibu

Shopping For These Safe Cars In Winston Salem, NC

When shopping for one of these “Teen Safe Vehicles” in Winston Salem, Greensboro, High Point, Kernersville or any other Triad, NC community, any of the following dealerships (and many others) should be glad to assist you:

Modern Toyota
3178 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
(336) 785-3100

Parkway Ford
2104 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
(336) 724-5921

Frank Myers Auto Maxx
4200 North Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem
(336) 767-3432

Flow Honda
2600 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem
(800) 467-5006

Parks Chevrolet
615 North Carolina 66
Kernersville
(866) 982-2029

Kernersville Chrysler Dodge Jeep
950 North Carolina 66
Kernersville
(336) 996-4111

*Information from this blog post from Edmunds.com. No copyright infringement intended. 

 

Chevrolet From Winston Salem Used Car Dealer Hits 266k Miles

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Frank Myers Auto Maxx received this message and picture from an Uncle Frank Fanatic today. We wanted to share it with you.
“Bought over 18 years ago at Frank Myers Auto. 266k miles. Been sitting for at least 4 years – put in a new battery today and started right up. Thought you might like to hear that.” – Derek Oakes from Boonville, NC.
Thank you for sharing your story with us, Derek. 

If you want to find YOUR next dependable used vehicle like Derek did, visit https://www.FrankMyersAuto.com, call 336-767-4069 or visit them at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston Salem, NC.