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At Bob Penkhus, we pride ourselves on providing consistently excellent car service to our customers. We're proud to have been the best source for safe and reliable vehicles in Colorado Springs for over 70 years (and counting). But you don't have to take our word for it. Just check out the most recent awards we have received from independent customer review sites and let our excellent track record speak for itself.

Thanks to the power of the internet, you can find the car of your dreams through a quick Google search in seconds. You can type in the exact color, mileage, and model you want, and poof — there it is! But when you find the perfect car online, before you hit the “buy” button, here are a few things to keep in mind before purchasing a vehicle out of state.

If you want to trade in your vehicle, you can do it at most any car dealership. But to make sure you get the best deal, be sure to follow these steps in how to prepare your car for trade-in!

When it comes to getting a new car, there are a few things you should think about before signing on the dotted line. One of the most important things is determining your car budget. Finding out how much you should put down on a car before you head to the dealership is key.

Looking to go electric? Mazda, Volvo, and Volkswagen have accelerated the car industry into the future with electric vehicles like the Mazda MX-30 EV, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Volvo C40 Recharge Crossover, or the 2022 Volkswagen ID.4.

If you live somewhere like snowy Colorado Springs, it's important to prepare your car for winter by getting good snow tires. Driving on slick, slippery roads can be dangerous, but you'll be better equipped to handle hazardous road conditions when you prep your vehicle with good winter tires before the roads get bad!

If you're looking for the best Mazda warranty in Colorado Springs, look no further than Bob Penkhus Mazda!

At Bob Penkhus, we offer an incredible Penkhus New Car Warranty that extends factory powertrain coverage with a 7 year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty on every new Bob Penkhus vehicle. That means, in the unlikely event that your new vehicle needs a repair, we'll fix or replace covered car parts in your engine, cooling and fuel components, transmission elements, drivetrain, seals, and gaskets (coverage is subject to limits and exclusions).

Before you go to buy a car at a dealership, it's good to know what the process will look like and what you can expect from your everyday car salesman. Most car salesmen are good people just doing their job to help you find the best vehicle option for you – but every now and then, you can come across a car salesman that just wants to sell you a car, even if it’s a bad deal for you. After all, there's a reason "car salesman" has the reputation it does (and a good reason Bob Penkhus is…

If you want to sell your vehicle to upgrade to a newer model, you have two options: 1) sell your car privately or 2) trade it in at a dealership. But which option is best? The car selling vs. trade-in process can get overwhelming, but don't worry – we’re here to help you sell or trade-in your car as quickly and easily as possible while taking in the various factors that will help you determine which option is best for you!

Getting out of a car lease isn't as impossible as you think. Car owners will want to end leases for various reasons ranging from unexpected lifestyle changes or simply wanting a new car. When signing the original car lease, buyers agree to make payments for a scheduled term until the contract is complete and the car is paid off.