Are You Staying Safe?

We would like to take this opportunity to assure you that we are mindful of the health, safety and welfare concerns  of our customers and  our employees during this challenging time. With this in mind we have implemented the following changes: 

Effective immediately we have suspended Auto Sales per the government mandate. 

Customer Service will be available Monday thru Friday from 9:00 until 5:00 to process payments via phone. The telephone numbers are 570.714.1971 or  570.954.1464.

Recurring payments will continue to process.  

We  Will NOT be accepting Walk In Payments Until Further Notice. 

Our Service Coordinator  will  be avail to discuss service issues. The telephone number is  570.954.2279. Service appointments will be on a very limited basis.

 

We would invite you to visit www.carlottacredit.com  to contact any of our locations with any questions or concerns you may have.

Do You Know What AWZSE is??

PA Drivers are being warned to slow down or pay up as work zone speed cameras in Pennsylvania are  in effect across highways in the Keystone State.

The implementation of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program comes after months of a pilot program ended.

Drivers going 11 mph or more over the speed limit will get a warning for a first offense. They will then be fined $75 for a second violation and $150 for subsequent violations.

Car-Lotta reminds you- Slow Down or PAY UP!!! 

How Are You Dealing WIth COVID-19?

Car-Lotta Car Sales  prides itself on the relationships it has built with its customers and the communities in which we do business. As news continues to develop regarding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, otherwise known as coronavirus, we would like to take this opportunity to assure you that we are mindful of your health, safety and welfare concerns during this challenging time.

We continue to closely monitor this situation and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While our dealerships are cleaned daily, we are also implementing supplemental procedures to deal with this situation. Prevention begins with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for hand-washing, of covering one’s mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing and avoiding contact with people who display symptoms. We have also asked our team to temporarily refrain from shaking hands, doing high-fives or fist bumps.

Of course, we offer a wide array of online options for our customers where they can do everything from  request a  service appointment to submitting credit applications and selecting inventory and make your payment. We would invite you to visit www.carlottacredit.com  which will enable you to contact any one of our locations.

Our thoughts go out to anyone who may be affected by the coronavirus. This situation is changing rapidly and we will continue to monitor events as they occur. Thank you again for your continued business.

Did You Spring Ahead??

Less sleep, more daylight. We’ll miss that hour in bed, but many will gladly make the exchange for the promise of the warmer, brighter days. There’s just the pesky matter of all those clock changes. Millions of us  will scramble around the house to sync the microwave clock to the oven, and the alarm clock.  

 

Daylight saving time has gotten easier since the smartphone has replaced so many wristwatches  access the internet. In vehicles, GPS-linked navigation systems often change the time automatically in the same way. Of course, most folks have a clock in their car that not only needs adjusting manually but is often the most complicated function in the entire car.

 

Each car clock and stereo seems to possess its own set of frustrating  directions. Newer vehicles  - especially those with flashy computer consoles - will change their clocks automatically. But for those with   older models, you will have to change it yourself . If you’re like most,  it’ll be weeks before you give in and adjust your dashboard clock.

How Often Do You Service Your Vehicle?

                    Does Your Vehicle Need Service ????

As a vehicle owner it is vitally important that you are carrying out regular maintenance on your vehicle. Without proper maintenance, your vehicle will be a lot more likely to be prone to more serious problems in the future that could lead to you being greatly out of pocket.

By performing routine maintenance on your vehicle, it will  reduce the risk of serious problems occurring in the future as well as improving the driving quality of your vehicle. Many vehicle owners fail to perform the necessary vehicle maintenance tasks that are so important due to ignorance, lack of awareness or even laziness.

Car maintenance is not a difficult task for most drivers. Even drivers with limited motor knowledge are able to perform maintenance tasks such as checking your tire pressures, changing the oil, and checking other engine fluids in your vehicle. If some of these maintenance tasks make you a bit uneasy, then you can check the vehicle handbook that comes with every vehicle for advice, or even ask someone with a bit more knowledge for assistance. It is crucial that in one way or another, you are carrying out regular maintenance.

 

Car-Lotta reminds you to stay on top of routine maintenance!  

Where Is Your Automobile??

 

Winter  won't be  lightening up any time soon, many of us try to get a step ahead of Old Man Winter and warm up our cars before heading out for the day. When cold weather approaches, many leave their cars running unattended in an effort to warm up them before facing the cold.

                                  YOU MAY WANT TO RETHINK THIS PLAN.

In Pennsylvania it is illegal to leave your vehicle  running while it is unattended.  The purpose of the law is so that vehicle owners do not become victims for thieves! When falling prey to the simple temptation of leaving your auto running and unattended, you  must remember that car thefts of this kind are easily preventable crimes.

If you are caught leaving your vehicle running and unattended in Pennsylvania, you are guilty of a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $5 plus court costs.

Although summary offenses and tickets do not seem like a big deal in the long run, if your auto is stolen, there can be civil and sometimes even criminal liability for the reckless act of leaving a vehicle unattended while running.

Some Insurance providers will deny coverage for a vehicle stolen due to the lack of reasonable care taken by the owner of the vehicle. If an individual is injured or property damage occurs as a result of an unauthorized individual operating a vehicle simply because it was left running, may have a negligence claim against the owner of the vehicle (or the person who left it running unattended).

Before deciding to put those key in the ignition, turn on the defrosters and heat, and run back into the house to finish getting ready, 

Car-Lotta reminds you, it is  better to have a cold car than no car.

Why Car-Lotta ?

Here are a few differences between CarLotta Credit and other  dealerships....

* We know and assume that you have credit issues when you stop by, call or email us. We great you with a smile and a hearty handshake and appreciate your business. We understand that good people can and do have credit problems. At some dealerships, when you tell them you have credit issues, they may not be very happy about it or helpful.  

* Nothing you tell us is going to surprise us, or embarrass you. For over 24 years we have helped people just like you. Anything you have to tell us, will be handled professionally and held in confidence. Selling and financing cars to people with credit issues is our only business, this is what we do.

* Most dealerships are trying to make as much money as possible on every customer they sell...at CarLotta Credit our #1 goal is to make sure the car is affordable to you and fits in your budget. We want you to be able to afford your payments and pay your loan. Its better for you, and us.

* We report your on time payments to the credit bureaus on a regular basis, this can improve your credit score over time. 

*  Most of our payments are set as weekly and are set up as an Auto Debit. This helps you judge your budget and stay current with your payments.

This is just a few of the things that make us different. Stop in, call, or email us and let us actually show you!