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Sep 11, 2019

Vehicle maintenance is one of the most important, if not the most important, thing you can do to keep your vehicle on the road. And nowhere else is that more important than with your pre-owned car or truck. At Donohoo Auto in Pelham, AL, when we receive a pre-owned vehicle, we thoroughly inspect it to […]

Jun 5, 2019

We get it – purchasing a pre-owned or used vehicle is filled with uncertainty! The last thing you want to do is purchase a vehicle and drive it home only to realize it has serious engine issues and is a lemon. Before you pucker your lips and try to make lemonade, there are a few […]

May 12, 2019

Purchasing a truck is full of choices to consider, but prior to anything else, you’ll want to settle on whether you should buy a new pickup or a used model. Each has its own benefits, but there are few things about buying used that you must absolutely consider. According to Kelly Blue Book, Americans on […]

May 11, 2019

At Donohoo Auto, we know how important it is to find reliable transportation. We also know how stressful shopping for a new car can be with no credit or damaged credit. Fortunately, our financial experts can help with that. At the Donohoo Auto Financial Center, we’ll work to find a payment plan that works for […]

Sep 26, 2018

We’ve heard it from customers time and time again. They’re afraid to shop for a car loan because they’re afraid that multiple “pulls” on their credit will lower their credit score. But auto loans are different. Let us explain why.

Sep 26, 2018

What are your expectations when you enter an auto dealership? In years past, the “hawk and mouse” scenario was what you would normally expect. Imagine a hawk sitting from its perch watching a mouse; when the hawk feels the time is right, it swoops in for the kill. Unfortunately, this situation bears some eerie similarities […]

Sep 26, 2018

There are lots of websites with reviews on businesses, and in the end, the best place to examine reviews is where the volume of reviews is highest, since it probably represents the overall experience with the business better than a small sample of reviews. Better yet, ask your friends, family, and co-workers about dealership experiences, […]

May 3, 2018

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.

Mar 11, 2018

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.

Feb 26, 2017

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. […]