WHAT’S NEW

Scanwest Customer Appreciation BBQ

Come on down rain or shine, show off your car and have some lunch on us! Our annual customer appreciation barbeque is Saturday September 10th. We would not be here without your dedication and patronage. This is our way of saying thank you for all the service over the years. We’ll be here serving up burgers and drinks from 10:30 to 3pm, so come on by and hang out for awhile and talk on a personal level. Parts are 15% for Saturday if you need anything or want to place a future order. There will also be a free raffle for some Scanwest bucks, good for service, parts, or anything else for the car. Hope to see you Saturday!

Hands Free Now available!

We now offer “Hands Free Phone” kit installation using the factory radio system for all 9-3 and 9-5 models 1999 and newer. We use Saab factory parts kits to seamlessly integrate your cellular phone into your Saab. Call for details and pricing.

SAAB Related News

It has been a painful year for Saab owners. Saab has all but come to an end. The parent company, Saab Automobile, filed for bankruptcy mid December. After several failed attempts of selling the company to several Chinese auto companies, Saab began the steps to close the doors. 2,200 new Saabs are still for sale at dealerships at steep discounts and currently with no warranty, parts remain available through dealerships and other sources.

According to an article from Automotive News, January 9th by Rick Kranz:
“Saab has asked dealers to give its U.S. operations time to work out financial issues and not file a Chapter 7 involuntary bankruptcy petition.”
“We expect Saab to be 100 percent forthcoming,” said Leonard Bellavia, a lawyer who represents 145 of Saab’s 188 U.S. dealerships. “If we are comfortable and if we can get certain guarantees put into place, then we could avoid a bankruptcy.”

“Saab dealers want:

• Preference over creditors for outstanding receivables. Bellavia estimates Saab Cars North America owes $10,000 to $200,000 per dealership for incentives and warranties. Dealers have not been paid for warranty work and incentives since Saab Cars North America suspended operations.
• Reimbursement for any losses incurred in selling each new vehicle.
• Proceeds from any vehicle sold by Saab Cars North America to be placed in a U.S. escrow account and not be transferred to Saab Automobile.
• Vehicles stored at U.S. ports and in dealer inventories to be sold with a warranty paid by Saab Cars North America.”

Comments from Jim McTevia, managing member of McTevia & Associates which has been selected to handle day to day operations of Saab Cars North America after the bankruptcy filing point to trying to keep Saab Cars North America together, “cohesive until the people who are kind of kicking the tires decide what they are going to do. We are trying to hold things status quo until all options are exhausted.”

Negotiating the parts shipment/ distribution is crucial. “This is going to give the company the ability to continue for a longer period of time. Had we not been able to negotiate the mechanism to start distribution parts, there would be nothing for the company to do.” “It is conceivable there could be a parts operation that survives this, but that is all being scoped out right now.”

There is still hope that the Saab will be bought in its entirety but that is looking less and less likely as the weeks go on. It has become apparent that GM is unwilling to sell the licensing agreements that its own of Saab. With luck a deal will be struck and the Saab will be saved….we hope.

Spyker’s motto:  “Nulla tenaci invia est via“, Latin for “For the tenacious, no road is impassable“.

Scanwest Related News

In addition to Suburu, we are now servicing Audi, MINI, and BMW.  With the depth, training, and knowledge that our technicians have, we can service your vehicle with the same precision we have serviced Saabs with for over 25 years.  We will also service other makes by request.

SUBARU Related News

Subaru continues to develop a safe line up of vehicles.  All their models with the exception of the WRX has received top crash ratings from NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Association.  Aside from the NHTSA testing, Subaru has received an excellent review for the new 2010 Outback.  Motor Trend magazine has awarded it their 2010 Sport/ Utility of the Year award.  Very high honors for well designed car, two years in a row for a Subaru!

“It boasts car-like refinement, drivability and gas mileage on the road, yet is as capable in the rough stuff as all but the most off-road focused sport utilities.  Thoughtfully engineered, cleverly detailed and competitively priced, Outback is a terrific all-rounder with broad appeal.” -Motor Trend, editor in chief- Angus Mckenzie

If you need service for your show vehicle, scheduling is available online from our Web site. While making the appointment, check our current specials to help keep your car in tip-top shape. Just print the special and bring it in at the appointment to receive the deal. We also honor coupons from Saab and Subaru dealerships.

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