Spotlight on SCORE Clients
Auto Buyers Network
January 2005
Auto Buyers Network is a company, with an unusual concept, that turned to SCORE to help the company hone its strategy to gain more recognition and business in the Rochester area.
Auto Buyers Network (ABN) works with both personal and corporate accounts. This is a free service to buyers seeking a negotiating leverage on purchase price, warrantees, financing, service and aftermarket parts. Many buyers are seeking to avoid the time and hassle involved in finding, bickering over and purchasing their ideal car. ABN guarantees an ongoing, supportive and streamlined experience in buying a car. Dealers pay the fee and the volume that ABN creates for these retailers ensures that ABN’s clients get a good deal.
One of the owners, Ondra Mayfield, has had more than ten year’s experience in the car selling business. He worked as a salesman with several local automobile dealers before starting this business with partners including Anthony Mayfield.
He turned to SCORE counselors Jerry Braiman, Bob Koehler, Howard Daly, Benn Forsyth and Tony Carlisi for help with marketing the business and deciding on the best form of company business structure.
Few realize that SCORE can assemble a team of SCORE counselors to address specific industries and particular issues. Mr. Mayfield was fortunate to find a group of experts tailored to his objectives and challenges. Even with a ten-year history in this field, Mayfield was still facing start-up issues.
Ondra Mayfield says: “SCORE has been very helpful to my company. Any time that I have had problems or questions, they were there for me. They either had the answers for me or referred me to the proper place to get them. I would like to especially thank Howard Daly because he was and still is the “go to” person for any questions that I have.”
For more information about Auto Buyers Network, log on to their web site:
www.autobuyersnetwork.net/
or call: 1-888-418-CARS
Here are a few quotes from Auto Buyers Network about the business.
“We don’t charge our clients a dime for our services so it’s totally free to you. All you need to do is call us and tell us what kind of a vehicle you’re looking for and we’ll send you to one of our participating dealers with our pre-negotiated prices and you sign the contract. It will save you time, money and hassle in buying your next vehicle.
“What Kind Of Vehicles Are These?
“That’s the best part. With Auto Buyers Network you’re not locked into old automobiles. We have a huge network of dealers to provide you with inexpensive cash vehicles, late model pre-owned and brand new.
“What About Credit Rating?
“We offer our services to you no matter what your credit rating. If you need a vehicle, we can connect you with a dealer or one of our participating Credit Unions to make sure that no one is denied.
“What Happens After The Initial Purchase?
“After you purchase your vehicle, we will be there for you until you’re ready to buy another. We can help you with service, warranties, even aftermarket parts. We guarantee your automotive experience from beginning to end.
“What Vehicles Are Available?
“Just a few of the many manufacturers connected in our network are:
“Honda, Mitsubishi, Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, SUVs, pick-ups, vans and cars”
We have also recently launched our sister company AUTO BUYERS NETWORK PLUS!
This includes:
Roadside Assistance,
Legal Assistance,
Identity Theft Protection,
“Live” Auto Purchasing Assistance
Travel Reservations Services
SCORE volunteers have been working with Auto Buyers Network since February, 2004 and expect to continue providing input, expertise and industry knowledge in the coming year.
If you have an existing business or are starting a new one, consider how your company may benefit from SCORE’s counseling. Call for a free counseling appointment at one of our many locations. While you are there, ask your SCORE counselor how you might tap into our 50-plus membership knowledge bank to further address your particular business and industry concerns.