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“The result-making the seemingly impossible, possible and teaching girls that they can.”

Girls on the Run Birmingham was established in the spring of 2011 and over 1200 girls in Jefferson, Shelby, and Talladega counties have completed the Girls on the Run program. Girls on the Run is a 10-week program for girls in the 3rd through 5th grades to inspire them to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

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Each Friday, we are going to feature a local business as part of our entertainment day #FeatureFriday! Check our Facebook page every week to see some of the best local businesses.

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We have had some pretty unique cars over the years. Here is a classic car collection list of some of our more unusual ones.

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Teenage Driver

Buying a car for your teen? The month of May brings high school graduation…and graduation presents. If you’re considering buying a car for your teen to drive into the next chapter of their lives, here are some key points to help you invest wisely.

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UAB Baseball

There’s nothing quite like baseball season to get you in the mood for spring. The Birmingham Barons had their first home game this week and parents everywhere will attest that youth baseball is back in full force.

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All the yellow got you singing the blues? There’s nothing worse than having a great looking ride masked by a coat of pollen, but it’s springtime in Alabama, so there’s no escaping it.

Here are a few tips from our service manager, Jimmy, on keeping the impact to a minimum.

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Party like it’s 1776!

Celebrate Independence Day this July 4th at Montevallo’s American Village. It’s a red, white and blue family-friendly celebration!

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Imagine a bookstore where every book is signed by its author.

You might imagine a posh, expensive store. But you’d be wrong. In fact, it’s tucked away on a dead-end street. It has no frills, no coffee-shop. And nearly every book sells exactly for the cover price (with a few notable exceptions). It’s a very special place…and it’s in Homewood, Ala. It’s Alabama Booksmith, our special Father’s Day Feature Friday and an excellent spot to pick up an unforgettable gift.

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Carfax Report

We talked about vehicle history reports a little over a year ago, and with the latest 20/20 news story about Carfax, the topic has become hot again – link to 20/20 on Hulu. See the previous blog entry that discusses the phantom value of a vehicle with a clean Carfax – Show Me the Carfax.

I know Carfax and us dealers all say to inspect the vehicle on your own before buying. That is all great, but people are busy and don’t want to travel to see a vehicle they think is an awesome condition car at an awesome price, so that statement runs a little hollow to most consumers. Here are a few tricks of the trade for your consumers.

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Superior Customer Service Pays Off 

DonohooAuto was recently voted “Best Place to Buy a Car” in the 2016 Best of Birmingham issue of Birmingham Magazine.

“It’s a testament to our business and customer service models,” said owner Chris Donohoo. “We provide a large selection of great quality vehicles at competitive prices. But what really sets us apart is our customer-centric approach. We hire great people who build lasting relationships with our customers. It’s why we see a lot of repeat customers and referrals.”

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