I don’t know whether I’m like most people or not, but when it comes time to purchase a new car, I find that I become the worst of procrastinators. I hate the process. Sure I enjoy checking out vehicles on line or casually looking at cars on the lot, but I don’t like being rushed through a process, I don’t like collecting and filling out paper work, and while showing off the new ride to family is fun, I quickly tire of the phrase “Look at you! Moving up in the world huh?!”
Honestly, I’m not much of a car guy. I know what I like, but my knowledge is mostly limited to the practical. I also know when it’s past time to let an old admittedly beloved vehicle into the pasture for retirement. Being that I drive an hour to work every day, one of my biggest concerns was gas mileage. Combine that with my safety and reliability concerns, my target market for cars makes for a fairly boring sale. Since the last couple vehicles I’ve owned have been private sales, I approached the dealerships somewhat reluctantly. After shopping around on line, I decided to visit Firestation Auto in Tyler. As the name implies the dealership has been housed in an old fire station for over twenty years. While I have heard their ads on KTBB, and have family members who’ve bought from them in the past, I was still really surprised to find their sales techniques extremely hands off. Owner, operator, salesman, Lance Brown made himself available to answer questions, but otherwise I was free to search the lot looking and sitting in vehicles. After browsing around a little, I asked to test drive a vehicle of interest. The car was a late model, Toyota Corolla. It had low mileage, ran very well, and most importantly, gets about thirty five miles to the gallon. Only when I was ready to buy did Mr. Brown begin the process of checking my credit and putting together a deal.
Lance took all of my financial information into consideration and then worked with the lending institution to hammer out a great payment plan with a really low, fixed interest rate. In the weeks since, I have actually come to enjoy my commute. Looking back at my experience with Firestation , I am still struck by how low pressure, and laid back their sales staff was. Even with my young son exploring their office, the whole attitude, from their side of the deal in particular, was easy, reasonable and relaxed. For those considering a new vehicle, try Firestation Auto first. It’s a different car buying experience. For more info, check them out on line at http://www.firestationauto.com/homepage.html .
National Politics and Local Coverage
January 8th, 2010Found at 600 on the AM radio dial, KTBB has been broadcasting to East Texas for many, many years. They carry a complete line-up of national talk radio programs. The daily routine features the three biggest personalities on the radio today, from Fox News personality Glen Beck in the morning, to famed political commentator Rush Limbaugh from 11:00 until 2:00, to another Fox News host Sean Hannity in the afternoon. KTBB 600 AM also has play by play Dallas Cowboys football. If your in or around the Tyler and East Texas area and need to hear the Cowboys football game than 600 AM should work.
As expected the Tyler Texas radio station’s views tend to the conservative side politically. Even the community affairs discussions seem to reflect a sort of common sense view of area news. While this may annoy the more progressive or liberal among us, the station does mirror the predominate views of East Texans.
The station also does a great job of keeping Tyler updated on local emergencies. If you rely on satellite for television service, you know how frustrating it can be to lose your signal in the middle of storm coverage. KTBB is a great back up for keeping ear out for those ever changing Texas weather patterns.
But KTBB is not longer confined to the AM dial. You can find local news weather and sports on 92.1 FM. Tyler favorite, David Smoak keeps us updated on the world of sports. “Smoaky,” broadcasts during the afternoon drive time and has become an institution in East Texas radio.
So if you like common sense, conservative politics, and your local news and events up to the minute, tune into KTBB 600 AM, or 92.1, whether at home, in the car, or at work. You’ll find you are both entertained and informed. See also http://www.ktbb.com
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