There are plenty of places to buy a used car on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. So why Chuck Ryan Cars?
We could tell you about our awards. We could tell you we've been in business for 51 years. We could tell you we're picky about the vehicles we sell. All of that is true.
But we think the best answer is probably this:
People come back.
We've Sold Cars to Generations of the Same Families
Repeat customers make up a large part of our business. Some families have been buying vehicles from Chuck Ryan Cars for so long that we've sold to their great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and now their kids.
Think about that for a second.
Selling someone a car once is great. Having them trust you enough to come back for the next one means more. Having them send their children and grandchildren to you means everything.
That's why you'll hear us talk about the CRC family.
It's not something a marketing company came up with. After 51 years in the same community, that's genuinely how we think about our customers.
We're Picky About the Cars We Buy
You'll hear just about every used-car dealership say they sell quality vehicles. Here's what that means at CRC.
We've spent decades building relationships with wholesalers and vehicle suppliers we trust. Some of them have been doing business with us for 10, 15 years or longer. We don't simply buy whatever is available. We're very selective about who we buy from and what we put on our lot.
As we've been saying around here for years:
We buy the quality cars you're going to love.
We also take trade-ins, which allows us to offer vehicles at different price points. Not everybody shopping for a car has the same budget, and we think people deserve options. Before a vehicle goes on our lot, we do our best to address the things that need attention and get it ready for its next owner.
You drive off the lot and hear a noise? A week later a taillight goes out? Bring it back and let us take a look. We'll do everything we can to take care of you.
Looking for Something Specific? Ask Us
Don't see what you want on our lot? Tell us what you're looking for. We have access to a large network of wholesalers and vehicle sources, so if you're looking for a particular make, model or even trim package, there's a good chance we can help you find it. Whether you're looking for affordable transportation or have the budget for something a little nicer, ask us before you give up on finding it.
We Really Do Try to Find a Way to Help
Chuck Ryan Cars is a Buy Here Pay Here dealership in Long Beach, MS, but in-house financing isn't the only option we can explore. We can finance customers directly through CRC, and we can also work with banks and other lenders when that's a better fit.
Bad credit? No credit? Been through a divorce, job loss or another rough patch?
Your credit score doesn't tell us your whole story. We can't promise that every deal will work. We have to make sure the down payment and payments are affordable for the customer and workable for us, too.
But we can promise this:
We'll try.
Sometimes there are options customers don't even know to ask about.
We Offer a Military Discount
Chuck Ryan Cars offers $350 off for current and former members of the military and military spouses. Just bring proof of current or former military service or proof that you're a military spouse.
It’s one small way we can say thank you to the people who have served and the families who have supported them.
We Don't Want You Paying on Your Car Forever
Most of our in-house loans run approximately 18 months to three years, with about two years being typical. That's a lot shorter than the five- or six-year loans you may see elsewhere. The longer you're financing a vehicle, the more interest you can end up paying over the life of the loan. We'd rather see you pay the car off, get the title in your hand and own it outright.
A larger down payment reduces how much you have to finance, and a shorter loan can help you get there sooner. There is also no penalty for paying off a CRC in-house loan early. If you can pay it off sooner, we'll be happy for you.
And if you use Auto-Pay, there's another benefit. Enroll in Auto-Pay and stay enrolled for the life of your CRC loan, and we'll take $300 off your final payment.
And when you're ready, the equity you've built in that vehicle may help you trade up to something even better. A lot of customers start with the vehicle that fits their budget today, then use the equity they've built to move into a newer or nicer vehicle later. You can keep doing that until you're driving the car you really want.
Quick and Easy Isn't Just Something We Put on a Sign
Nobody wants to spend five hours sitting in a car dealership. Once you've chosen your vehicle, we can typically complete the purchase process and have you out the door in about 30 minutes. We've been saying Quick and Easy for years.
We mean it.
Buying the Car Isn't the End of the Relationship
This may be the biggest difference. Once you drive off the lot, you're still our customer. If you're having trouble making a payment, call us.
Lost your job? Something unexpected happened? You're going to be late? Call us and tell us what's going on. Be honest with us. Keep us updated.
We understand that life happens. Communication goes a very long way at CRC, and we'd much rather have a customer talk to us when there's a problem than disappear because they're afraid of making the call.
We're Still Here When Your Vehicle Needs Repairs
Every vehicle we sell comes with a FREE 30-day/1,000-mile warranty. If something goes wrong during that period, call us and let us see what we can do to help.
The warranty ends. The relationship doesn't.
When possible, we can help our customers get parts and labor at our cost when their vehicle needs repairs.
More Than 50 Years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Chuck Ryan Cars has been part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 51 years. Since 2017, we've been voted Best Pre-Owned Car Dealership eight times through the Sun Herald and WXXV Viewer's Choice Awards., CRC was also voted WXXV Viewer's Choice Best Place to Work. We're incredibly proud of those awards. But if you ask us what matters most, it's probably not a plaque.
It's the customer who bought a car from us years ago and comes back for another one.
It's the mom who sends her son to us because she trusts us to take care of him.
It's realizing we've now sold vehicles to several generations of the same family.
That's the CRC family. And we'd be happy to have you join it.
