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May 8, 2009 GREETINGS AND SAL-UTATIONS! Dear NJGCA Member: PROGRESS IN TRENTON, LEGISLATIVE NEWS FROM D.C. Over the last four months, we have made a tremendous effort to get our agenda heard in Trenton. And thanks to YOU, Team NJGCA, and our allies, there is some light at the end of the tunnel! As I write this, NJGCA is pressing Legislators to pass our First Right of Refusal initiative. Many of you know we are in a race against the clock to see this bill become law before Shell, Exxon, Sunoco, and Lukoil divest their retail assets in New Jersey. It is imperative that we get this measure signed into law as soon as possible or many small business lessees will be harmed in the process. As of right now, I’m thrilled to say we believe there is an ideal opportunity to have the bill before the Assembly on May 21st for final passage. Even more immediate is our Right to Repair legislation. Thanks to YOUR efforts in calling and emailing her office, Senator Gill has agreed to post the bill before the Senate Commerce Committee before the end of May. We believe that it will be scheduled for May 14th. In both cases, we will update you with more information as it becomes available. However, YOU NEED TO ACT as soon as we have the proper information. That means you need to be on the lookout for a Wildfire Alert with details on how to proceed. Events this week aren’t limited to Trenton alone. In Washington, Congress is currently debating the need for a Cash-for-Clunkers bill. If passed, the program will offer consumers up to $4,500 to purchase a new vehicle. Congress is pegging this measure as a move to both spur manufacturing and stabilize the new-car market. However, the entire bill hinges not on how old a vehicle is, but must meet gas mileage requirements. In other words, those who trade in less-fuel conscious products for more eco-friendly vehicles get more money toward their new purchase. And of course there are endless stipulations to qualify. On its face, this bill may appear bad for those in the automotive repair field. After all, if people are encouraged to purchase new cars, the number of older vehicles being serviced by our members would dwindle. That may happen – and it also may not. Pushing a national Cash-for-Clunkers bill makes for good politics, but does not guarantee a huge upturn in sales. Why? Well for starters the credit and financial markets are still a mess – many will not qualify for financing. Still others are leery about current economic conditions and may shy away from major purchases. And then, of course, there are the endless conditions and red tape that the environmental-zealots will place on the program – some consumers may not want to bother! Regardless, one thing is very clear: The used car market is red hot right now and everything says it will continue to be. So even if a raft of used vehicles are turned in for new metal, don’t fret – cause those used cars are still going to car lots to be sold to consumers.
If anything, it could mean a new opportunity for you to service a customer!
Regards, IN THIS WEEK’S NJGCA ROAD WARRIOR:
THE NJGCA CLASSIFIEDS
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NEWS AROUND THE STATE ARCHIVE FOR SALE:
Emily Bielen, owner of John’s American Service Center, is selling her small business. Property also includes a 3-family, fully rented apartment building. A two-car garage and a three-car garage are also included on the property; either can be used for additional storage or rental. All buildings and garages will be included in the sale. PROPERTY LOCATION: The station is a corner lot located at the intersection of 16th Street & Grove Street in Irvington, conveniently situated one block up from Garden State Parkway Exit 144. For full location details and to view this classified ad, please click HERE Interested parties are to contact Emily Bielen at 732-388-9291. If you are interested in placing a classified ad, please contact Debbie Hill.
HELP WANTED: Because of the current credit crunch with our economy, many of you are wondering if there is anything that you can do to improve your credit position. NJGCA may have a solution to your credit concerns. We are working with the NCS Group. NCS offers credit repair, restoration and education through their exclusive Multi-Phase System™. “At National Credit Solutions their only mission is to change the lives of their clients by restoring their credit and their confidence to a level that allows them to embrace their dreams and goals in obtaining homes, cars and endless opportunities.” Is your credit score too low for you to do a loan at this time? Would higher credit scores enable you to qualify for lower interest rates, qualify for lower down payments, purchase more home, save dollars on all your home, auto, life and health insurance policies? NCS offers a free evaluation and consultation after they have evaluated your credit report. After the free evaluation and consultation and then, when the restoration process is complete and we have raised your credit score and standardized your report, you are eligible, free of charge, for up to 36 months of financial counseling and education. If the answers to the above questions are yes, please call Charles Gray at National Credit Solutions. Charles may be reached at 201 498-1105. You can also contact Phil Apruzzi at the NJGCA office to get you “On The Road” to credit restoration. Phil can be reached at 973-376-0066 x- 209. Don’t forget you can also contact the NJGCA Territory Manager for your area.
Visit the NCS website to learn more; http://www.ncs700.com NJ GREEN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR COUNCIL
NJGCA is participating in the NJ Green Automotive Repair Council along with AAA-NJ, the NJ Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJCAR), and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Through a certification program for dealership and independent automotive repair facilities, the council will also establish “green” repair standards. Those who are reviewed and qualify will receive certification. Stickers will also be given to those facilities to illustrate their participation in the program.
If you would like to participate in the program and fill out an application, please contact Debbie Hill at 973-376-0066. An application fee and annual review fee are applicable.
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