Midwest Jeepfest 2021 - Wheeling for a Wheely Good Cause This year’s Midwest Jeepfest was a massive success that topped both our expectations and our records in previous years. We had a wonderful time out there with all of our new friends and some old friends too, and we just wanted to take the time to thank everyone for coming out and showing support. We had everything from Wranglers and XJs to Hummers, F-150s, and home-brewed monsters come out, and we loved the opportunity to see such a wide array of 4x4s out on our dirt track. While the name of the event is Jeepfest, this event has always been about inclusivity for all different makes of 4x4 vehicles. It’s part of what makes this event so special. We can’t thank Dan Mullenix of Dirtwerx of Oklahoma enough for the absolutely amazing upgrades and expansion he pulled off on our offroad course. This year’s course was miles ahead of any other years’, which was critical in making sure that people had the time of their lives testing out their 4x4s. This year’s charity we worked with was Paralyzed Veterans of America, Mid-America chapter, which is the local chapter of an organization that works to help out our veterans who no longer have full mobility. We have greatly enjoyed working beside Bill Kokendoffer on this year’s event, and we couldn’t have made this happen without him. Our hard-working Midwest Jeepfest committee involved folks from all over the state, including Guthrie Chamber of Commerce, The Guthrie News Leader, Tim’s Bodyworx, Dirtwerx of Oklahoma, Red Dirt Jeep Club, Duck Duck Jeep, The Edmond Way, and more. Local leaders stepped up to ensure this went off without a hitch, and we’re beyond grateful that they used their free time in such a charitable way. It has made all the difference having a high level of involvement from our neighbors. We sincerely could not have pulled this off without their selfless participation. We couldn’t have raised the incredible amount of funds we were able to raise without the direct contributions from charitable local businesses like Wanderfolk Spirits, Mack and Ike’s Good Times Saloon, Ally Financial, Dealer Express, and D&S Automotive Wrecker. Thank you to all the companies and individuals who made the decision to donate. With your efforts, we were able to raise a colossal amount of money (still being calculated as of the writing of this post) for our veterans. 100% of all donations and funds raised during Midwest Jeepfest 2021 are being given directly to PVA Mid-America chapter, and a figure like this is one that will make a big difference in the lives of the veterans in this chapter. Unlike nationwide charities, this money is going specifically to locals, meaning you’ve helped out your friends and neighbors with your participation. Each year we attempt to topple the records set the previous year, and we hope that we can count on all of you to help us make Midwest Jeepfest 2022 an even more successful event. Don’t forget to tag us or use the hashtag #midwestjeepfest so that us and everyone else can see what this awesome event was like. View our new Jeep inventory.

Many people have fallen prey to an assumption that, while possibly true in the past, is certainly not relevant in today’s market. Telling your salesman that you’re paying for your car in cash isn’t the power move that you may think it is. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying a car with cash. In fact, for some people it’s the absolute best way to go. What is isn’t, however, is a thing to say to your salesman in an attempt to “sweeten the deal” or barter. When you tell us that you’re paying for your car with cash in an attempt to get a lower price, it’s telling us that we might not make any money from this deal. It’s critical for both parties to benefit from a transaction, and given financing provides the brunt of a dealership’s profits, paying cash isn’t the incentive to offer a lower price that you may think it is. In order to stay in business, we need to make a profit from our sales. We don’t get greedy with our pricing, and we try to provide our best price up front and on our website. You’ll still get the same five-star treatment paying cash as you would were you financing with us, but it’s imperative to understand that telling us you’re paying with cash isn’t a negotiation chip in your pocket that’ll change the amount we need to make to keep this small business running. Here at the John Vance Auto Group in Miami, Oklahoma,  we try to be as open and transparent through the entire car-buying process as is humanly possible, and that extends to helping dispel misconceptions about what creates leverage in your purchase. When we’re all on the same page, it allows for everyone to have a level playing field and helps erase any feelings of hoodwinking or subterfuge. As it can be to your advantage to finance, we did want to provide some perspective on why you benefit from financing your car purchase. One of the most important factors in your financial landscape is liquidity. The ability to use or invest your cash reserves in savings or emergency funds is worth paying an additional 3.5% in financing interest if it means you can keep your cash reserves up. Obviously everyone is coming from a unique situation, but these general principles apply to most scenarios we see. It can be intimidating signing up for a few years worth of payments, but knowing that you’re financially prepared for any occurrence between now and the end of your loan is a very reassuring bit of knowledge. View our full inventory here!

Skipping the lines and ordering a custom vehicle from the factory It’s no secret that new inventory is hard to come by for dealerships as well as customers. COVID, chip shortages, canal-related mishaps, and other disasters have all led to the strangest auto market situation that we’ve ever seen. If you’ve been shopping around for your next vehicle, you’ve likely already seen how difficult it can be to find exactly what you’re looking for. You might find the perfect SUV with everything you need, BUT it’s in the wrong color. You might find a sedan that would be a great fit for your family, but it doesn’t have steering wheel controls, and that’s a deal breaker for you. You might be looking for a new heavy-duty truck and find nothing at all. When it comes to something you plan on using for years, it’s hard to compromise on features, color, or even the exact model you want. When you custom factory order a truck at John Vance Auto Group, you’re able to get exactly what you’re looking for, and without the frustration of searching Autotrader and local dealership websites. You get to skip the line when you order a new car, is what we’re telling you. While it’s definitely no secret that the current situation is a crazy one, it’s much less known that you can simply go straight to the factory through John Vance Auto Group. Customize what features and specs your factory ordered truck has without spending hours of time searching online. You can get the process of custom ordering your SUV from our website and have it delivered to your nearest John Vance Auto Group dealership. You might want to ask the question “ How long does it take to order a car from the factory?” Normally it might be quicker to pick something up from what’s currently available on the lot, but that’s no longer the case with inventory constraints. Ordering a new car through a dealership doesn’t have to be stressful. In fact, it can even be an enjoyable experience when you partner up with a reputable dealership and take the time to ensure what you’re ordering is the exact right car you want. You’ll never have as much freedom of choice in your cay-buying experience as you will find in your special ordered vehicle experience.