Christmas Light Houses in RI

106 Ten Rod Road, Exeter 10 Laudone Drive, Bradford 22 Candlewood Drive Greenville 84 Hayden Avenue, Tiverton 32 Minerva Avenue, Cumberland 56 Desmarais Street, Cumberland 79 Colebrook Road, Little Compton 27 Sherri Drive, North Providence 52 Swan Street, North Providence 84 Sherman Avenue, North Providence 4 Vineland Avenue, North Providence 58 Countryside Drive, North Providence 34 Hope Street, Warren 12 Pine Knoll Drive, Hope 467 Seven Mile Road, Hope 74 Vera Street, Warwick 110 Welfare Avenue, Warwick 85 Woodcrest Road, Warwick 763 Centerville Road, Warwick 74 Holmes Road, Warwick 735 Centerville Road, Warwick 91 Sprague Avenue, Warwick 75 Baker’s Creek Road, Warwick 177 Beach Avenue, Warwick 6 Hilton Avenue, Riverside 20 Adams Avenue, Riverside 69 Outlook Avenue, East Providence 111 Allerton Avenue, East Providence 283 Massasoit Avenue, East Providence 9 Hawkins Boulevard, North Providence 54 Ellery Road, Newport 12 Shenandoah Road, Warwick 69 Darrow Drive, Warwick 74 Vera Street, Warwick 34 Falbourt Street, Warwick 11 Lakecrest Circle, Warwick 77 Aurora Drive, Warwick 75 Gristmill Road, Warwick 8 North Street, Warwick 18 Nancy Court, Coventry 376 Chaplin Drive, Coventry 613 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry 8 David Drive, Coventry 5 Spencer Street, Coventry 376 Chaplin Drive, Coventry 265 Maple Valley Road, Coventry 10 Lenox Avenue, West Warwick 1 & 2 Deborah Court, West Warwick 52 Harley Street, West Warwick 123 Douglas Hook Road, Chepachet 1246 Putnam Pike, Chepachet 39 Angus Street, Coventry 28 Birchtree Drive, Johnston 10 Toadstool Knoll, Charlestown 17 Jasmine Lane, Johnston 330 Park Avenue, Cranston 17 Atlantic Street, Newport 18 Shimoda Way, Newport

WANTED: YOUR VEHICLES!

By Mark Berger

The need for used vehicles has never been greater. Many factors continue hurting auto dealers, who struggle to meet increasing customer demands.

Toyota of Smithfield asks vehicle owners to consider bringing in their older car or truck for more fuel efficient models.

General Manager John Durrani hopes those looking for inventory should bring in their used car to take advantage of several dealer incentives.

“Anyone trading in either their used or certified pre-owned cars will receive an additional $1,000 over book value,” he said. “There isn’t a better time for anybody to trade in their cars. Your trade is worth more than it ever has before, and it’s worth more than its ever going to be worth.”

The dealership has back orders for weeks and sometimes months on certain models. Durrani said the market has been “pretty crazy”. With few cars available on their lots, announcing tradeins bonuses has become critical.

Durrani said people currently have the means to either purchase a new vehicle or one of the very few remaining used cars. That stems from several rounds of stimulus checks federal and state governments mailed to families. The ask remains because of raised requests.

“We are appealing to the public for used vehicles. Simply put, we don’t have the inventory to adequately fulfill orders,” Durrani said.

To help facilitate the need for more certified, pre-owned vehicles onto their lot, Toyota of Smithfield also offers 115% of the book value for any used cars. It does not matter whether the customer decides to purchase a car from their lot.

“We will buy your trade, even if you don’t purchase a car from us,” he added.

The dealership holds a monthly private sale. This month’s has not been finalized at press time because of the upcoming holiday season. These sales are done by appointment only. Those who attend will be expected to follow social guidelines but also have access to their inventory. Managers will be there to answer questions and offer additional incentives. Check with the dealership for dates and times.

The Dealership’s Peace of Mind Purchase Process means no hassles over pricing, trade-in values, cash back and rebate incentives offered up front and the best available leasing and financing terms up front. Durrani said this is just part of the all-around, customer-driven experience he implemented to ensure the process does not get bogged down in miscommunication.