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Moving of GMC Greyhound Scenicruiser PD4501-1001 from Belpre, Ohio to Peoria, IL. 8-8-08 Full restoration will begin within two years. Must finish PD4501-771first. In 1953 GMC built EXP 331 an experimental prototype bus that would eventually become the Scenicruiser. This is EXP331 you see in this video. Prior to it’s creation, a full sized plaster model mock-up was built. EXP 331 was based directly on this mock-up. Even before this, I believe in 1949 GMC built the GX2. Anyway, after all testing and styling was completed, GMC began production of the PD4501 Scenicruiser in 1954. At the end of the planned 1000 run production, in 1956, Greyhound wanted EXP 331 finished as a bus, and added to the end of the run. So, EXP 331 became PD4501-1001. So, the bus you see in this video could be considered the first and last Scenicruiser ever made! Due to an earlier regulation, EXP 331 was built with an emergency exit door on the left side. No other Scenic was ever built this way. Greyhound removed the E-door some years later. It also was equipped with a factory spot light.It then went into service with the other 1000 cruisers.It remained in service at least until 1974. It still appeared on the 1974 Greyound roster. At some point between 74, and 1978 Ridgley coach, a charter company from Washington DC bought 1001. I do not know yet if Ridgley bought it from GH directly or from some other private company. If anyone has any doctumentation either way…I would love to here from you …
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Question by Courtney J: I need to learn stuff about cars cause ill be taking over my dads automotive store soon.?
Hello im Courtney im 13 an when my dad passes away get his buiesness. i need to learn about cars becuase i want to impress him an show i really do want to learn. i want him to be proud of what i do, an how i do it! Help me please!

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Answer by heaven
well, are you really like about cars.Because trying to impress your dad but you have to at first interest about cars. But there are alot of website about cars you can go search for it.

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San Leandro, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

The Ford Store San Leandro, the East Bay and Bay Areas Ford dealer that offers the best used vehicles, is currently hosting a Discount Madness Event that is continuing through March 26 and is featuring savings up to $ 6,000 off MSRP or 0 percent at 60 months on the new 2012 Escape XLS and XLT.

“This is the time for our customers to get an alley-oop slam dunk of discounts during our Discount Madness Event,” Julio Coronado, new car sales manager, said. With a huge selection of MKZ Hybrids, we are your luxurious hybrid headquarters. With the Fiesta, Focus and Fusion, nobody has more cars that get 40 mpg than us.

The promotion also offers a 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD 36-month lease for $ 369 per month and a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 36-month lease for $ 386 per month. All lease options are plus tax, title, license and a $ 595 acquisition fee.

St Patricks Day will not be a one-day event from the Ford Store San Leandro, so come one and come all to our pot of gold savings! Gus Knezevich, Lincoln sales manager said.

For more information about the Lincoln sales promotion, visit http://www.sanleandrolincoln.com/.

The Ford Store San Leandros certified vehicles come with a 172-point inspection performed by Ford certified technicians. A certified vehicle is backed by a seven-year, 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, as well as a 12-month, 12,000-mile comprehensive limited warranty. With this warranty, anyone will be able to service their certified pre-owned vehicle at any Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer in the U.S. and Canada.

We have bought three vehicles from The Ford Store in the last year; every experience has been great. I will tell everyone this was a wonderful experience, and we are extremely happy with both the service and the product. We were so happy with the salesman that we have been back to him each time and will continue to in the future. Thanks again, one customer of The Ford Store San Leandro said.

For more information on the Discount Madness Event or any of The Ford Store San Leandros products or services, call 510-352-2000, view the Ford sales dealer on the web at http://www.sanleandroford.com or visit 1111 Marina Blvd. in San Leandro.

About The Ford Store San Leandro

Since 1991, The Ford Store San Leandro has offered the best choice for everything Ford in the East Bay and Bay Area. A merger with Hayward Ford in 2008 further solidified The Ford Stores position as the premier Ford dealer and the best used Ford dealer in the area. As a participant in the Ford Certified Used Vehicle Program, The Ford Store is dedicated to offering its customers the best used cars, as well as used Ford trucks and SUVs.

Family owned and operated for the last twenty years, The Ford Store knows that it takes a dedicated team of professionals in every department to create an unrivaled automotive experience for customers. Its staff is certified to the standards set forth by the Ford Motor Company, ensuring that each personnel is fully knowledgeable in every aspect of a car, part and repair service.

Henderson, NV (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

While the retail automotive industry is enjoying an increase in sales, fewer vehicles were sold in 2007-2010 and, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index, projected service volumes are expected to decline by as much as 25 percent, reaching a low point in 2013. To help solve this problem and the most dangerous trends facing auto dealers today, well known retail automotive industry veteran Ron Fortt has launched Automotive Retail Solutions (ARS), an independent consulting and training company that deliveries state-of-the-art products and services to the Automotive Industry. The company had been piloting in select dealerships for the past two years, achieving superior results, and is now ready for its official launch.

ARS all inclusive programs are based around the superior execution of a suite of solutions that start on the service drive with well trained service advisors and improved walk around procedures. The programs include Service Advisor Training, Business Development Centers, Service Drive Extended Contract Sales, Windshield Repair Training, Equipment, Software Licensing and In Store Support.

Dealerships piloting the program have enjoyed a significant boost in profitability. One large volume dealership that does at least 150 repair orders a day increased the dealerships 2011 net profit substantially. Since instituting an Automotive Retail Solution program we have been able to generate over $ 94,500.00 in Net Profit and we were just scratching the surface. These are dollars that we would not have otherwise realized. ARS dealership support and training has been world class! Their customer service is second to none, said Mike Latham, fixed operations director with Maita Toyota.

According to ARS president Ron Fortt, there is a huge unrealized profit potential in the service drive and 70% of vehicle owners have a need for ARS programs and products when they arrive for service. For example, windshield repair, which can be done in less than 15 minutes, and be extremely profitable for the dealership. ARS is there to help the dealership capitalize on all these potential profit opportunities in the service drive with programs, products and training that enable the dealership to perform at its greatest possible level. ARS also offers products and services that serve as unique customer retention tools and bring additional vehicles into the service drive. We assist our clients in increasing their profitability with their existing service customers. Our all inclusive turnkey approach increases the dealerships net profit with virtually no out of pocket investment, Fortt said.

Ron Fortt, a graduate of NADA’s Dealer Candidate Academy, has more than 36-years of experience in automotive retail and is well known and respected as an active dealer and leader in the minority dealer community; he served as Treasurer of the Toyota Lexus Minority Dealers Association and on the Toyota National Dealer Council Advisory Board. Fortt was co-owner of the highly successful California-based Tracy Toyota, which more than doubled predicted sales goals in its first year of operation and went on to become one of the top selling Toyota dealerships in Northern California, achieving Toyotas prestigious Presidents Award for 2002 and 2003. In 2001 Fortt Co-founded a Technology Company called OneCommand with M.C. Hammer. OneCommand specializes in digital communications in the Automotive vertical and has over 4000 customers today. Fortt is once again introducing revolutionary tools to the industry with the launch of ARS.

ARS trains the dealers service department to quickly identify the best sales and profit opportunities on the service drive and in how to convey the benefits to their service customers, resulting in increased profitability, satisfied customers and improved customer retention. ????ARS also professionally trains the dealership staff in how to conduct repairs for the products it offers, such as windshield repair, and provides all the tools and supplies, on-site support and service advisor consulting. ARS additionally provides immediate follow up via email for three years, as well as daily management reports to identified senior management and feedback on service advisor overall performance through observation on the service drive.

For more information call: 800.963.1451 or visit http://www.arspromise.com