May Sales Pro of the Month, Bruno Ricena (L), handed his King of Car Sales Crown over to Brandon Sayles (R) for the month of June 2010.

Winston Salem, NC – Brandon Sayles has been named “Non-Commissioned Sales Pro of the Month” for June 2010 at Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC. Sayles is a Certified Non-Commissioned Sales Pro. When he’s not offering transportation solutions, he enjoys playing basketball, his PS3 and catching up on his sleep.

Originally from Hotlanta and, later living in Charlotte, Brandon has a passion for helping people and building strong customer relationships that last. He immediately puts new customers at ease with his easy-going demeanor and respectfully puts his customers first by gaining a thorough understanding of their needs. He brings the dealership high standards of professionalism, fair dealing, and a youthful excitement. Frank Myers Auto Maxx is located at 4200 North Patterson Avenue in Winston Salem, NC.

For more information, contact Brandon Sayles at 336-767-3432 or visit https://www.frankmyersauto.com

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Contact: Ashley Bennett

‘Aggressive Pricing’ Car Dealer Scams Reaching All Time High, Tough Economy to Blame

In an attempt to boost car sales over the summer months, more dealerships in the Triad area are turning to ‘aggressive’ and deceptive pricing models to meet financial goals, warns auto industry advocate Tracy Myers. Cars offered well below invoice, or even for free, are part of this growing scam.

Dealer Scam Alert in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem, NC, June 30, 2010 –

With summertime sales accounting for up to 75% of a car dealer’s annual profit, more local dealers are turning to deceptive pricing scams to recoup losses from the dwindling economy, warns auto industry advocate and owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx in Winston-Salem, NC.

One such popular scam this year seeks to lure buyers in with aggressive pricing significantly below the factory price or the prices of competing dealers.   Once the buyer is sold on the vehicle, the dealer then asks for an excessive down payment or attempts to pack the loan with aftermarket products to recoup the front-end loss.

“As part of this scam, dealers are offering vehicles for sale well below the invoice price with the hopes of ‘making it up’ on the back end by way of aftermarket products or services,“ warns Myers. “There are even some cases where the prices offered are false and simply represent a large down payment,” he adds. 

Avoiding Summer Scams

So what can consumers do to avoid scams this summer at their local car dealership? Myers offers the following suggestions:

• Remember that all dealers get their cars from the same places: factories, auctions or customer trade-ins. If one dealer is advertising the same vehicle for a much lower price than another dealer, you should look elsewhere.
• If you suspect any negative marks on your credit, seek out a dealership that specializes in working with people who’ve made a few mistakes in the past.  They are less likely to penalize you financially or treat you like a “credit criminal” – which is slang for dealers who only want to sell to customers with perfect credit.
• If your car is paid off, you should expect at least the minimum fair market value at trade-in time. In most cases, if a dealer is offering below market value pricing on the car you’re buying, you should expect they’ll offer you below market value for your trade-in as well.

Getting Help

To assist Triad area consumers in avoiding car scams this summer, Frank Myers Auto Maxx is offering a free community service through the month of July in which a manager will personally review the details of any car ad or proposed deal to help buyers decipher it and understand the fine print. 

This service is for educational purposes only and consumers are not required to buy from Frank Myers Auto Maxx to receive free help.

“We’re offering this service as a way to give back to the community and truly help people avoid getting ripped off this summer. We’ll tell you ‘deal or no deal’ so you can be confident that you’re making the right decision with zero pressure on our part, “says Myers. “That’s what being a small business in the community is all about.”

For more information on Summer Car Scams or the free “Deal or No Deal Analysis,” please visit https://www.frankmyersauto.com

About Tracy Myers and Frank Myers Auto Maxx:

The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 83 years ago by Frank Myers, the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers and the Grandfather of the previous owner, Franklin Myers. Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. Tracy was one of the first 100 Certified Master Dealers in the Nation, a NIADA Eagle Award Winner and was the youngest recipient ever to be honored with the highest available distinction in the used car industry…the National Quality Dealer award. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as the #1 Small Buisness in NC by Business Leader Magazine, one of the Top 28 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the world famous “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer”, available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership 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. https://www.frankmyersauto.com/

Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a used car dealer in Winston-Salem, will facilitate the Lexus recall.

On Friday, Toyota said it will recall 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.

 A test conducted by an NHTSA contractor showed that fuel spilled from the 2010 HS250h during a rear impact crash at 50 miles per hour.

 Testing by Toyota has not shown any spillage, but a spokesman said the company plans to issue a voluntary recall as it continues to try to replicate the government’s results. It is notifying dealers to stop selling the car.

 Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has attempted to rebound from a series of recalls tied to reports of unintended acceleration and other defects. The Obama administration penalized Toyota with a record $16.4 million fine for acting too slowly on the recalls.

 The auto giant faces more than 200 lawsuits connected to the lower resale value of vehicles and accidents.

 The grandson of the automaker’s founder, Akio Toyoda (who is also the President of the company), apologized to shareholders for the trouble caused by the recalls. He said the company was doing its best to improve quality control.

 Tracy Myers, owner of Winston-Salem, NC used car dealership Frank Myers Auto Maxx, said: “The Toyota and Lexus recall debacle continues to stun America. While it would be no surprise if these constant recalls were happening with certain automakers, it would have been impossible to imagine a few years back that these problems would have plagued Toyota. While I’m sure that lots of Lexus owners that live in the Triad are concerned with the recall, it is my understanding that Toyota has got this problem under control. I want to reassure our Lexus customers that we are committed to seeing them through this unfortunate situation. As part of that commitment, we are providing free inspections on any 2010 Lexus HS250h.”

 Detailed information and answers to questions are available to customers at the Frank Myers Car Care Center at (336) 831-0656, visit their website at https://www.frankmyersauto.com or read their blog at https://www.winstonsalemusedcars.com

 Toyota said it has not identified a fix for the reported problems of fuel spillage.

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RALEIGH, NC – Frank Myers Auto Maxx, a cutting-edge used car dealership in North Carolina, has been recognized as the number one small business for 2009-2010 by Business Leader magazine, a leading business publication focused on the companies, leaders and trends in the North Carolina business community.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx was honored before a capacity crowd on June 24th at a trio of awards dinners held simultaneously in Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, NC. The hugely successful independent auto dealerships, owned by Certified Master Dealer Tracy Myers, realized an astonishing 1-year growth of 22% and a 5-year growth of a whopping 133%.

“We’re honored to have been named the number one small business in North Carolina,” says Tracy Myers. “We have received a lot of recognition over the years and won many awards, but being named the best in the entire state of North Carolina stands out because of the selection criteria. We are passionate about our business and to be recognized for excelling in these areas is a tribute to our people and the services they deliver to our clients every day. I’d like to thank them and Business Leader for this honor.“

The 2009-2010 winners were ranked based on high customer satisfaction scores, business achievement, community involvement, profit (both gross and net) and company growth. They were the only auto dealership chosen from thousands of entries and 412 finalists. The rankings and profiles of the companies will appear in an upcoming issue of Triad Business Leader magazine. In 2009, Frank Myers Auto Maxx placed #30.

About Business Leader Media: Founded in 1989, Business Leader Media is a leading resource provider for business executives, owners and entrepreneurs. Its targeted publications, websites, events and business guides reach an audience of over 4 million professionals annually. For more information, visit https://www.businessleadermedia.com.

 About Frank Myers Auto Maxx: The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 83 years ago by Frank Myers, the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers and the Grandfather of the previous owner, Franklin Myers. Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. Tracy was one of the first 100 Certified Master Dealers in the Nation, a NIADA Eagle Award Winner and was the youngest recipient ever to be honored with the highest available distinction in the used car industry…the National Quality Dealer award. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as one of the Top 28 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the famous “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer”, available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. For more information on Frank Myers Auto Maxx, visit their website at https://www.frankmyersauto.com or follow their blog at https://www.winstonsalemusedcars.com 

Tonight is the night that Business Leader Media is proud to reveal the Top 100 Small Businesses in North Carolina for 2009-2010.

Frank Myers Auto Maxx will be recognized as one of the Top 100 small businesses in the entire state for the third year in a row. The hugely successful and nationally recognized used car dealerships, owned by Certified Master Dealer Tracy Myers, realized an astonishing 1 year growth of 42% and a 5 year growth of a whopping 153%. What makes these numbers even more remarkable is that the automotive industry as a whole has been in a downward spiral the past few years.

“In a few short hours, the entire Frank Myers Auto Maxx team will be once again honored by being named as one of the top 100 small businesses in North Carolina. I’m both honored and excited to accept this prestigious award on their behalf,” said Tracy Myers.

The 2009-2010 winners were ranked based on revenue growth, business achievement and community involvement and were chosen from more than 500 finalists. The rankings and profiles of the companies will appear in the June issue of Triad Business Leader magazine and will be recognized at an awards ceremony tonight (June 24, 2010) at George K’s Catering and Banquet Hall in Greensboro, NC. In 2009, Frank Myers Auto Maxx placed #27.

About Business Leader Media:
Business Leader Media is the #1 way to own this market. Founded in 1989, Business Leader’s publications, Web sites and events provide critical market intelligence to CEOs and business owners. The company publishes monthly business magazines in the Triad, Triangle, Charlotte and South Florida, as well as nationally through newsstand distribution.

About Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx:
The original Frank Myers Store was started more than 83 years ago by Frank Myers, the Great-Grandfather of the current owner Tracy Myers and the Grandfather of the previous owner, Franklin Myers. Tracy has spent the past 15+ years trying to change the landscape of the car business and the bruised reputation of car salespeople all over the country. Tracy was one of the first 100 Certified Master Dealers in the Nation, a NIADA Eagle Award Winner and was the youngest recipient ever to be honored with the highest available distinction in the used car industry…the National Quality Dealer award. Frank Myers Auto Maxx was recently recognized as one of the Top 28 Independent Automotive Retailers in the United States by Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine, one of the Top 10 Internet Auto Retailers in the Nation & one of the Top 3 dealerships to work for in the country by The Dealer Business Journal. Tracy is also the Co-Creator of the world famous “Everybody Rides” program and author of the best selling book “Car Buying Secrets Exposed: The Dirty Little Secrets of a Used Car Dealer”, available at Amazon.com and better bookstores. He is a Christian Business Owner whose goal is to run his business “By the Book”. The dealership 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. https://www.frankmyersauto.com/