The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team. A successful applicant will have experience in Drivability Diagnostics, Air Conditioning, Electrical Diagnostics, and general advanced mechanical repair abilities. The pay is commensurate with ability and experience. The pay is flat-rate, up to $25/hour commensurate with ability and experience; with no shortage of work or available hours. Our service department primarily services domestic makes and models with very little “heavy-work.” No nights or weekends and we do not do factory warranty work. All work is customary customer-pay and our benefit package provides health insurance benefits. call Chris 330-501-0593

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November 07, 2012 Loralee
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The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team

The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team. A successful applicant will have experience in Drivability Diagnostics, Air Conditioning, Electrical Diagnostics, and general advanced mechanical repair abilities. The pay is commensurate with ability and experience. The pay is flat-rate, starts at $21/hour commensurate with ability and experience; with no shortage of work or available hours. Our service department primarily services domestic makes and models with very little “heavy-work.” No nights or weekends and we do not do factory warranty work. All work is customary customer-pay and our benefit package provides health insurance benefits. call or text Chris Haus 330-501-0593

Many Top-Selling New Cars Hailing from Foreign Automakers Made in the USA

Car shoppers may not be shocked to find out that six of the 10 best-selling vehicles in the country are from foreign automakers, but they might be pleasantly surprised to learn that all 10 are made in America, according to Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information.
“Coming off the heels of election week when many Americans celebrate democracy and patriotism, we thought new-car shoppers would be happy to learn that many popular models with foreign nameplates are actually made right here in the United States,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. ”German, Japanese and Korean automakers continue to build more vehicles stateside. The made-in-the-USA standouts on our list all feature birthplaces in the American Midwest or South.”

Below is a sample selection of vehicles and editorial commentary from KBB.com’s 10 Cars You Didn’t Know Were Made in America:

2013 BMW X3
In conjunction with a redesign for 2011, BMW X3 production was relocated from Austria to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The second-generation X3 is both larger and more luxurious than its predecessor.

2013 Honda Accord
Maybe the least surprising entry on this list, the Accord was the very first Japanese car to be built and sold in the United States, and since 1982 Honda has built more than nine million Accords in Marysville, Ohio. You can see the very first one at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

2013 Hyundai Sonata
One of KBB.com’s 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000, the boldly styled, feature-rich Hyundai Sonata is built in Montgomery, Alabama, and continues to win new fans for the brand.

2013 Toyota Camry
The best-selling car in America is built in Toyota’s largest plant outside of Japan, located in Georgetown, Kentucky. Comfortable, reliable and affordable, the Toyota Camry has been the most popular car in the United States every year since 2001.

2013 Volkswagen Passat
What better place to build a German sedan than Chattanooga, Tennessee? Actually, while the European driving feel remains, the newest Passat was designed specifically for American tastes. Now larger and more affordable, the Passat passed its previous annual sales high-water mark in September.

For the remaining five vehicles and corresponding editorial commentary, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/10-cars-made-in-america/.

Superstorm Sandy’s Impact on the National Automotive Market will be Modest at

Analysis and data from two of the Internet’s largest automotive research and shopping sites support premise that national impact may be overstated
ATLANTA — The impact of Superstorm Sandy on the national new and used car markets may be more modest than what’s currently being reported, according to data and analysis from experts at both AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com).
Current estimates state between 200,000 and 300,000 new and used vehicles were destroyed as a result of the storm; however, that only represents 0.1 percent of the more than 240 million registered vehicles on the road.

“There’s absolutely no question that Superstorm Sandy has had a devastating impact on those who live in the Northeast,” said Chip Perry, president and CEO, AutoTrader Group. “I’ve personally visited the area and spoken with many of our field sales representatives and customers, and it’s clear that this event changed many of their lives.”

Perry continued, “But when you look at the impact on the automotive industry, the fact is, the number of vehicles lost is too small of a fraction to significantly move the national market.”

Data and analysis from the November Kelley Blue Book Market Report supports this position. Since the storm hit so late in the year, KBB.com analysts believe increased demand on the East Coast will only mute the market’s typical decline through this time period. Instead of a 1 to 2 percent decline, KBB.com experts now believe values will remain flat nationally. From a used car pricing perspective, KBB.com Senior Market Analyst Alec Gutierrez anticipates only modest market increases, $200 to $300 at most, isolated mainly in the Northeast region.

“When Hurricane Katrina hit, Kelley Blue Book® Values increased more than 2 to 3 percent in the affected area from the time the storm hit until year-end,” Gutierrez said. “This year, we believe that while we may see some price appreciation on the East Coast, from a national perspective, values will remain relatively flat.”

Shopping activity on AutoTrader.com in the areas impacted by Sandy dipped several percentage points between October 27 and November 6, (during and immediately following the storm), but rebounded by Nov. 8 to mirror the level of shopping activity in non-impacted areas. On November 10, shopping activity began to increase very slightly nationally and in the impacted areas, however, AutoTrader.com analysts believe it’s still too early to assess if this is indicative of a more sustained trend or if the rise can be directly attributed to Superstorm Sandy.

Both KBB.com and AutoTrader.com analysts agree that the impact of Superstorm Sandy is just now starting to be felt in the market and it will take months before the total effects will be fully comprehended.

“It’s going to take time for impacted consumers to get back in the market,” Gutierrez said. “Some may have been able to get a replacement vehicle immediately, but many others could be waiting for their insurance check or unfortunately have to focus on repairing damage to their home. We’re going to be keeping a close eye on this in the months ahead.”

About AutoTrader.com
Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet’s ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group. Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto, HomeNet Automotive and VinSolutions. AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.

About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Suggested Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. KBB.com provides consumer pricing and information on cars for sale, minivans, pickup trucks, sedan, hybrids, electric cars, and SUVs. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity and was named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year by the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader Group.

UAW trust demands Fiat pay $342M for Chrysler shares

Last month, we brought you the latest news in a rather tenuous ordeal between Fiat and the United Auto Workers over the future of the Italian automaker's stake in Chrysler. The union contended that Fiat failed to make an adequate offer for the 3.3-percent stake that was sought. Fiat offered $139.7 million for the shares in July, which the UAW rejected.

We now have word of the union's counter offer of $342 million – more than double what Fiat proposed. According to Reuters, the entity in question is the UAW's healthcare trust, known as Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association, or VEBA, which currently owns 41.5 percent of the American automaker. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has voiced his intent to eventually purchase the trust's full 41.5 percent stake in Chrysler as part of a long-term unification plan.

Following the initial offer from Fiat, the trust refused to sell the 3.3 percent share in July, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by Fiat. As part of this counteroffer, VEBA has brought a counter suit, as well as a statement claiming that the initial Fiat offer was "substantially below market value."

VEBA originated from the 2007 auto bailouts, in which retiree medical benefits were shed off into their own entity to facilitate restructuring of the automakers. Rather than taking cash to fund its restructuring, VEBA took the Chrysler stock, which is the center of this current conundrum. According to a spokesperson for the trust, "sale of the called shares at the price calculated by Fiat would constitute a transaction prohibited by federal law." At this time, neither the automaker, the trust, nor the Securities and Exchange Commission have commented on the proposed transaction.

Top 10 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car

A little extra TLC will keep your ride in its prime.

With winter right around the corner, your car, truck, minivan, SUV, or crossover is going to need a little extra TLC. So, we’ve put together our best expert auto care advice to keep your ride in its prime.

1. Drive with care everyday

Being kind to your car shouldn’t end after the honeymoon phase. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with fewer trips to the mechanic.
Do not race your car’s engine during start-up. This is a quick way to add years of wear to your engine, especially if it’s cold outside.
Accelerate slowly when you begin your drive. The most wear to the engine and drive train occurs in the first ten to twenty minutes of operation.
Warming the engine by letting it idle in the driveway is not a smart idea. The engine doesn’t operate at its peak temperature, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion, soot deposits on cylinder walls, oil contamination, and ultimately damaged components.
Put less strain on your engine and automatic transmission by shifting to neutral at red lights. Otherwise, the engine is still working to push the car even while it’s stopped.
When turning your steering wheel, don’t hold it in an extreme right or left position for more than a few seconds. Doing so can damage the power-steering pump.
2. Know what goes into your gas tank

Ask whether the gas you buy is filtered at the pump and if the station has a policy about changing the pump filters regularly. Some stations don’t have pump filters, making you more vulnerable to dirty gasoline. Other stations may not mix alcohol and fuel properly — or worse, water down their product. Find a station you trust and stick to it!

If you happen to see a gasoline tanker filling the tanks at your local gas station, come back another day or go to a different station. As the station’s underground tanks are being filled, the turbulence can stir up sediment. Sediment in your gas can clog fuel filters and fuel injectors, causing poor performance and possibly necessitating repairs.
3. Lighten up your key chain

Does your car key share a ring with a key that has a key attatched to another key with five more keys that you’re not even really sure what they’re for? Well, that’s a pretty heavy load hanging off the car key when it’s in the ignition. The weight, combined with bouncing while you drive, can wear out the tumblers inside the ignition and eventually lead to ignition switch failure. To get better longevity out of your ignition switch, purchase a lightweight key chain that allows you to separate your ignition key from the others or better yet, drive with only the car key in your ignition. If your key “sticks” when you try to turn on the car, it’s a warning that your ignition switch is about to fail. Replace it before you get stranded.

4. Let floor mats take winter’s beating

Use floor mats to protect your carpeting. The best type of mat to help control salt, slush, and mud in the winter is a rubber “wafflestyle” mat. They stay in place, don’t allow the water to seep through, and are easy to wash clean. Carpet-style mats are helpful, too. Shake, vacuum, or wash as needed; replace them as they wear through.

When washing your car, drag out the rubber or carpet floor mats and blast them with the hose. This will dislodge dirt particles that, if allowed to build up, will grind holes in your mats. Let the mats dry thoroughly in the sun before reinstalling them.
After vacuuming floor mats or interior carpeting, apply foam rug cleaner to tough stains as directed by the maker. Work the foam into a few square feet at a time, using a wet sponge or brush. Vacuum when dry.
5. Preserve door and window seals

Wipe a rubber protectant (such as Armor-All) or silicone on door and window weather-stripping to keep it in good condition. Don’t use an oil based product, such as WD-40, because the oil will damage the rubber. Regular cleaning and treatment of your car’s weather-stripping will also lessen the likelihood of your door sticking to its rubber seal in cold weather, a common cause of damage to the rubber.

If the weather-stripping is letting rainwater leak into the interior of your car, take a look at it and decide if you can repair it or if it needs to be replaced. Small leaks can be handled with brush-on seam sealers. Re-secure loose sections, not otherwise damaged, with trim adhesive. Torn sections may be repaired with special caulking available at auto parts stores. You may also be able to extend the life of worn-but-intact sections by inserting foam rods, available at automotive stores, into the hollow section of the weather-stripping. If you decide to replace entire sections of gasket, don’t simply buy generic stuff such as you’d use around the house. Buy a product that matches your car’s original weather-stripping — it’s available in a wide variety of profiles from dealerships and automotive mail-order catalogues.
6. Fill with washer fluid only

Don’t add water to the windshield washer reservoir. It won’t clean as well as washer fluid, and it may freeze in cold weather and damage the system. Don’t try to run your windshield washer system once you suspect there’s no more fluid in the tank, or you may damage the washer fluid pump.

Cracked washer-deicer fluid tanks are fairly common once a car is of a certain age. A good remedy — until you can buy a new tank or find one at the junkyard — is to insert a plastic freezer bag into the tank and fill it with the washer fluid.
7. Don’t try to carry too much

Never exceed your car’s roof load specifications or weight limits.You can find them in your vehicle owner’s manual. Check the weight limitation of your roof rack as well. Typically the range is from 150 to 200 pounds (68 to 90 kg). That’s the equivalent of eighteen 8-foot 2 x 4s (2.4-meter 38 x 89s) or three sheets of 3/4-inch (17-mm) plywood. If you have to deliver a heavy load from the home or off to the ski slopes, consider having it delivered or getting a trailer. It will save wear and tear on you as well as your car.

Protect your car’s roof from scratches with an old blanket before tying lumber, bicycles, or luggage to your roof rack.
The beginning of the end for the finish on many cars and trucks — and for wagon and hatchback interiors for that matter — is an improperly stowed load. Invest in the appropriate racks for bicycles, cargo, and luggage. A good trick to keep tall objects from sliding around in a pick-up truck bed is to use a shower curtain rod (or two) as a brace. Just push the cargo against the front wall of the truck bed and install the rod behind it. Twist to secure. Cargo nets will also help keep objects from banging around and damaging a truck bed.
8. Wash in winter, too

If you rarely wash your car during messy winter weather, you are not alone. The cars you see on the road make it obvious that lots of folks figure, “why bother? The car is going to look awful the next time I drive it.” The problem with this is that washing is more important in the winter than other times of the year. All that sand, slush, and ice mixed with road salt is exactly what makes your car rust. The fastest corrosion occurs when the temperature repeatedly rises above and then falls below freezing. Especially during the messy months, be sure to rinse the undercarriage and hard-to-reach areas that are susceptible to rust, such as the bumpers and inside the wheel wells. If the temperature outside is going to stay above freezing long enough for your car and driveway to dry, fill a bucket with warm water and tackle the job at home. If not, pay a visit to your local car wash and be sure they dry the car thoroughly!

9. Tires, Keep the caps on

You step out into driveway ready to start your morning commute only to discover a flat tire. How in the heck did that happen overnight? If the tire valve is missing its cap, the culprit might be a leaky valve. Those little caps keep out dirt and moisture that can cause leaks, so be sure to keep caps on all your tire valves. Another tip: When you replace tires, remind the tire shop that you expect new valves with the tires.

Under-inflated tires are a tire salesman’s best friend. They create excessive heat and stress that can lead to tire failure. If you want to get every last mile out of your tires, get yourself a tire pressure gauge and use it at least once a month (more in hot weather) to keep your tires inflated to the recommendation in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Check tires when they are cold (driven for less than one mile) for an accurate reading.
If you top off your tires at a service station, check to see if there’s moisture coming from the air pump. Simply depress the pin inside the inflator valve with your thumbnail. If your thumb gets wet, advise the station manager that his tanks need to be drained and go to a different station. Moisture, trapped inside a tire, can cause pressure variations and corrode rims.
Check tires for uneven wear. If you’ve maintained tire inflation properly, uneven wear may indicate the need for wheel realignment. It can also mean improperly operating brakes or shocks, a bent wheel, internal tire damage, or worn bushings.
10. Hang on to your hubcaps

Clang, clang, clang! There goes your hubcap, rolling off to destination unknown. Hubcaps, wheel covers, and center caps can pop off your car’s wheels as you’re driving if they were not reinstalled correctly, have loosened over time, or if they were damaged by being jammed against a curb while parking. Here are some things you can do to keep these expensive parts on the car:
If your older metal hubcap has loosened, remove it and pry the metal clips outward slightly. This should fix the problem.
Newer plastic-type hubcaps and some wheel covers are usually held in place by a retaining wire ring that snaps into tabs on the wheel. When installing such a cap or cover, take care that you do not bend or break the tabs.
One way to make sure your expensive hubcaps aren’t damaged by a repair shop is to remove them yourself before taking your car in for a repair that requires wheel removal, such as a brake job or new tires. When reinstalling hubcaps, rest the hubcap in place and then tap it gently with a rubber mallet. Don’t hit the hubcap hard, or you might break the clips underneath. If you prefer to have your repair person remove the covers, check to make sure they were reinstalled properly. They should look even and flush.

HOW TO KEEP UP THE YEARLY SERVICE ON A USED CAR

Owning a used car can be a great way to yusave money on transportation. With the increased reliability of modern cars, it is not at all uncommon for cars to last 200,000 miles or more with only regular maintenance. Here are a few maintenancetips to keep your used car running smoothly.

The manufacturer of your car created a schedule for how often to maintain the car and how to do it. Follow the schedule reliably to ensure that the car not only works well but also that any issues get identified and fixed. Not only is regular maintenance important when you have a older car but insurance is as well. Be sure to have the propier car insurance for your older used car. You may very well need classic auto insurance coverage.

Keep the Car Clean.
New cars typically have coatings that help them to repel salt from the underbody, dirt from the paint, and stains from the interior. In addition, their seals prevent dust and dirt from entering both the interior and mechanical parts of the car. Over time, these coatings and seals break down, leaving the car with less protection. Keeping the car clean protects it from these elements.

Check Your Own Fluids.
Many owners of new cars fail to check oil, coolant and other fluid levels assuming that since it is new, the car will be fine. While this is a foolish assumption with any car, it is especially dangerous with a used car. Keeping an eye on your fluids (most of which can be checked while you fill your gas tank) will let you spot and fix issues quickly.

Wax Your Exterior.
The sun and the elements are hard on your car’s paint. Keeping your car waxed does more than give it a nice shine. It helps it to repel water and protects the car’s surface from dirt, acid rain and road chemicals. This way, the world wears down the wax, instead of the paint underneath.

Use a Professional Mechanic.
Unless you earned an automotive degree, it’s best to have a professional mechanic repair the vehicle when there is a problem. Having a professional perform procedures as simple as changing your oil also ensures that it gets done right, and also gives them a chance to look at your car to spot problems.

Budget for Major Services.
People who buy and trade in new cars on a regular basis have likely never had to change brake rotors, flush a transmission, or replace a serpentine belt. As a car ages, additional maintenance items become due. If you budget for these expenses, you will be able to properly take care of your car.

Down to Earth - No Pressure - Car Dealer

October 01, 2012 Billy's Camaro
Listen::: Haus Auto Group treated me right from my very first email. I shop online all the time, I have purchased a few cars online and had troubles with other dealerships that bait and switch cars and prices to sometimes confuse even the most experienced car buyer... But not Haus!!! As an online Car Dealer I found the car I thought I could only dream about... Haus Auto Group made the "DEAL" a reality for me and my family and I drove my Dream car home the very next day. They SELL really cool cars that move quick... I was lucky to find "my car" (2010 Camaro SS/RS) when I did... The sales team is down to earth and super friendly, I felt no pressure at all. The Next Time When I am ready to buy another vehicle, I will definitely shop for a vehicle from Haus Auto Group - Be sure to ask for Steven this guy Rocks!

Would you recommend this dealer to a friend? Yes

Did you purchase a vehicle from this dealer? Yes

Fantastic customer service and sales!!!

October 15, 2012 Tonya W

When i first contacted the dealership i was greeted by a very pleasant young man, Steven, he was very helpful and worked with me till we got the vehicle and payment we were looking for. The finance manager was also very helpful and friendly. The dealership is not at all close to my hometown we just happened to take a drive to see what kind of deal we could work up and with the help of the Haus crew we were able to make a deal and they accommodated my schedule and delivered my vehicle to my house, 4hrs away, just to make the deal work! By far the best dealership i have ever dealt with and plan to return..Thanks so much Haus Auto Group!!!


Would you recommend this dealer to a friend? Yes

Did you purchase a vehicle from this dealer? Yes

FIRST-RATE DEALERSHIP, FIVE-STAR QUALITY

November 03, 2012 RICHARD
Thanks to all the knowledgeable staff at Haus Auto Group. A wide selection of vehicles supported by a friendly staff that aims to please! We were very impressed with the ease of our transaction..got the vehicle with no hassle, no fuss, no delay! Thanks for your attention to detail. Very pleasant buying experience. Steve helped us in every way possible! Highly recommend to all potential shoppers! Rick & Sandee
Reason for Visit: Shopping for Used

Would you recommend this dealer to a friend? Yes

Did you purchase a vehicle from this dealer? Yes