Home Sweet Home:

This past weekend Lawrence Hall Abilene once again participated in the Abilene Home Builders “Home and Garden Expo” at the Abilene Civic Center!  We wanted to do things a bit differently this year and decided to have an overall theme for our booth and help people think about cars a little differently!  Here is how we go their attention: 

Yep, that’s right!  If you are lucky enough to retire at 65, you will finish your working years logging over 70,000 hours in a car.  Most people don’t realize how much time is actually spent in their car; it’s so important to find one that works for your lifestyle.  And THAT is what our sales staff is trained to do: find the best vehicle for your lifestyle, budget and future.   We feel strongly that people no longer view cars as a means to take them from point A to point B; there are now real personal needs that we must try and meet for our customers.  We don’t sell them a car; we provide them with a home away from home!

People appreciated our unique view this year and rewarded us with first place in the “Multiple Booth Space” category!  We wanted to give a big thanks to Mankin & Sons for provided our “garden bed” and other lovely plants for our space.  Visit their greenhouse and specialty shop at 4002 Nth First and their website at www.mankinandsons.com.

To Lease or Not to Lease...

That is the question.

When shopping for a new vehicle, people often ponder the question: Should I buy or should I lease?  For each consumer, the answer is different.  It's important to be informed and make the best decision based on your situation.  For example, here are some common advantages of leasing  your new vehicle:

• Reduced monthly payments
• Less amount needed for down payment
• Lower repair costs
• Only pay sales tax on portion of vehicle
• Drive newer and better cars for less

Take this month's Lawrence Hall Abilene's Cadillac lease special:

With approved financing, you can lease a CTS for only $345 a month with $1,900 down plus tax, title and license. This type of lease allows a customer to get into a fantastic luxury car with little money upfront and a very cost-friendly monthly payment. 

Take a good look at what you want out of your car for the next few years; know your finances and establish exactly what you want to pay to get your vehicle.  Stop by anytime to visit one of our knowledgable Finance Specialists to help you process your finance information: http://www.lawrencehall.com/Department-Finance.aspx

For more information on buying vs. leasing, click on this helpful link:
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/05/042105.asp

Febuary 14th: Love it or leave it?

Depending on your opinion of Valentine's Day, today is either an exciting day, a nauseating day...or just another day.  At any rate, we wanted to, in the very least, acknowledge this day for people who find value in this day!  For a collective history of Valentine's Day, click here.

On what some people find to be the most romantic day of the year, Lawrence Hall Abilene presents some of our favorite all time romantic movie quotes:

"So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day. Will you do something for me, please? Just picture your life for me? 30 years from now, 40 years from now? What's it look like? If it's with him, go. Go! I lost you once, I think I can do it again. If I thought that's what you really wanted. But don't you take the easy way out."
**Noah to Allie in "The Notebook"

"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle in your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
**Harry to Sally in "When Harry Met Sally"

"Here's looking at you, kid."
**Rick to Ilsa in "Casablanca"

"Winning that ticket, Rose, was the best thing that ever happened to me... it brought me to you ... You must do me this honor, Rose. Promise me you'll survive. That you won't give up, no matter what happens, no matter how hopeless. Promise me now, Rose, and never let go of that promise."
--Jack to Rose in "Titanic"

Pride & Prejudice"
"...If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love ... I love ... I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on."
--Darcy to Elizabeth in "Pride & Prejudice"

Whatever your favorite line may be, here's to hoping you find the right words for your love today! 

Preventative Maintenance.

Most everyone who has owned a car has undoubtedly had to pay for some unexpected repairs. The best way to stay ahead of costly car repairs?  Two words:  preventative maintenance.  Lawrence Hall Abilene  offers a free multi-point vehicle inspection to do just that.  See our own Rick McWhirter, Lawrence Hall Abilene Shop Foreman, explain what a multi-point inspection is and how important it can be the the health of your vehicle:

Preventative maintenance is simply the most effective way a car owner can take control and prevent expensive repairs.  Visit Lawrence Hall Abilene today to make sure the health of your car is in good hands.

Everytime a bell rings...

An angel gets its wings.

You’ve probably heard it on the first day of every place you’ve ever worked:  “You’ll love it.  We’re just like family around here.”  At some places you have worked, that statement probably rang true.  Others?  Well, maybe not.

My name is Trish and I’ve had the great fortune of working at Lawrence Hall Abilene for the last couple months and I can honestly say it sounds like a bell tower in this dealership.  I’m talking bells everywhere, people.  I’m constantly surprised at the genuine loyalty and care that each employee has for one another.  There is such a commitment to teamwork and a true dedication to reaching our ultimate goals:  exceeding the needs of every customer, making a positive impact in the Big Country area we serve and helping each other do the best job possible.

I look forward to sharing, with all of you, stories of our ultimate goals within this blog.  We’ll also have guest bloggers, handy tips on just about everything from how to change your windshield wipers, to how to make sure your credit is in top shape to purchase the car of your dreams.  Follow us and see just want LHAbilene means to Abilene and the Big Country.

Check out this video from our Thanksgiving 2010 celebration on our facebook page to give you some more insight into the Lawrence Hall family.

http://on.fb.me/fwTK5r