West Sales

Auto Salesmen at Mercedes Benz of New London Connecticut. This blog is meant for fun, knowledge, and building relationships!

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What is EQ Boost on the AMG 53 Models?

In the U.S.A there are three models under the AMG line that are “53″ models. All 53 models are equipped with what Mercedes calls EQ boost. So what is EQ boost and how does it effect the vehicle?

The CLS53, E53 and AMG GT53 all have a 3.0L inline 6 engine with a 48kw motor. What benefits are provided with this sort of set up? First, with an inline engine, the engine is more practical and easily accessible. In compared to a “V” engine, a inline engine is easier to install, repair and locate. 

What does the 48kw motor do? The small electric motor provides instant torque and eliminates turbo lag, something that is common with turbocharged vehicles. It provides an extra 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. It uses a integrated starter-generator to provide efficiency normally reserved for hybrid vehicles as it allows the car to "sail" to save fuel. 

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What did I drive today? 2019 E53. This is my ABSOLUTE favorite car now at our dealership. This car is powerful, beautiful and practical. Dream car. Message me and I can go into more detail as to why I love it. . . . . . . . #sedan #4door #mercedes #sales #newlondon #connecticut #beautiful #benz #mercedesbenz #mbfanphoto #mercedeslife #mercedeslove #mbenzgram #instacar #carlover #mercedesclub #mbsocialcar #nicecar #coolcar #amg #amglife #amggang #amglovers #amglife (at Carriage House of New London) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrlDuO8hWfI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=eiatxsem6n7e

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What did I drive today? A 2017 Audi Q7 Prestige. The Q7 is actually the car I wanted before working at Mercedes. I love the 3 pointed star the best, however the Audi grill is nothing to shrug off. We get trade ins at our dealership and this one just came in. I had to test the competition! . . . . . . . #audi #Q7 #suv #4door #mercedes #sales #newlondon #connecticut #beautiful #benz #mercedesbenz #mbfanphoto #mercedeslife #mercedeslove #mbenzgram #instacar #carlover #mercedesclub #mbsocialcar #nicecar #coolcar (at Carriage House of New London) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrWUCncAMbA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19pfg2cbtyhw6

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What did I drive today? A 2019 CLA 250. It is another Mercedes Benz version of the 4 door coupe. This is also considered Mercedes Benz entry level vehicle for 2019. I love the look of it as it is smaller and sporty with the power domes on the hood. The Lunar Blue with beige interior is 🔥. As far as price point; practicality and overall performance this car is perfect. For being an entry level vehicle it sure does not feel like it. . . . . . . . #cla #coupe #4door #mercedes #sales #newlondon #connecticut #beautiful #benz #blue #mercedesbenz #mbfanphoto #mercedeslife #mercedeslove #mbenzgram #instacar #carlover #mercedesclub #mbsocialcar #nicecar #coolcar (at Carriage House of New London) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrTN3augJ_d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oijg5pp7y9gb

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What did I drive today? A 2019 CLS 450. It is Mercedes Benz version of the 4 door coupe. I am more of an SUV guy but my favorite non SUV car is this one right here. The headlights are a unique touch as well. . . . . . . . #cls #coupe #4door #mercedes #sales #newlondon #connecticut #beautiful #benz (at New London, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQY8BmgcZZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j6138wlrhg66

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What is Magic Vision Control?

Why is it that bugs seem to absolutely love flying into windshields? Also why are there so many and why do they seem to come as a team? I have decided that all windshield wiper fluid is dedicated to bugs and pollen. However, that is not the point. The point is, I hate when you are trying to wipe away dead bugs while driving and for that one-two seconds you cannot see at all and are driving blindly. Maybe it is part of their diabolic plan to take us down with them? Regardless, it is a annoying and frankly unsafe part of driving that is not really taken into consideration. Okay maybe it is only for one-two seconds and it is not a big deal but if it could be eliminated why not? With Mercedes Benz Magic Vision Control you can eliminate this small yet inconvenient problem while driving. Typically with windshield wipers we are used to, the fluid comes from jets on the hood or underneath the wipers. Us drivers then get that two seconds on blindness while the fluid sits on the windshield and we wait for the wipers to do their job. With Mercedes Benz Magic Vision Control, the fluid comes straight from the wipers and cleans the windshield simultaneously in one motion eliminating that two seconds of blindness. Not only does it increase safety, it increases the life of your fluid as it is more efficient. Magic Vision Control is also heated year round which eliminates all gunk on your windshield with ease. Check out the official video below for a great visual. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07AZHkkLR0k

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My second sale ! 2018 Sprinter Crew Van!! Customer drove down from NH to pick it up. He uses it for his business where he fixes and creates bicycles. . . . . . . . #sprinter #van #mercedes #sales #newlondon #connecticut #crew #bigboy (at Carriage House of New London) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOF1RDgP_n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=poq5zyk7ythl

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Who likes red cars? A 2019 E300 with the luxury package at Groton Long Point this morning. I felt like an old millionaire driving to church in this thing. . . . . . . . #Mercedes #red #cardinalred #newlondon #groton #Connecticut #cars #sales #sunny #December #winter #beach (at Groton Long Point, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDmGnihn_v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ldimxqlndfwz

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What car did I drive today? Another one of my favorites the 2019 GLC63. Looks similar to yesterday’s car the GLE43. The GLC is the second size of our SUV models behind the GLE in size. However that 63 engine on this model is something serious. Also white is my favorite color on cars. This color is called Polar White. With those black rims this is 🔥. . . . . . . . #Mercedes #white #polarwhite #GLC #63 #amg #newlondon #waterford #Connecticut #cars #sales #sunny #December #winter (at Waterford, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrA0Z-iB8Id/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4dpm0qqt4c0f

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What car did I drive today? One of if not my FAVORITE car on the lot. Just delivered last Friday. No filter needed for this new 2019GLE43. Absolutely amazing. Massive car yet sleek and sporty and the AMG engine speaks for itself. . . . . . . . #mercedes #polarwhite #GLE #43 #amg newlondon #Connecticut #cars #sales #sunny #December #winter (at Groton Long Point, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-Oo7OBmfs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t6i3au5w3hq0

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What car did I drive today? 2019 C300 in “Brilliant Blue”. Isn’t that color gorgeous on this sunny December day? . . . . . . . #mercedes #blue #c300 #newlondon #Connecticut #cars #sales #sunny #December #winter (at Carriage House of New London) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq74ON1Bg5x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=104vn3l3qbct9

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My Favorite Looking Mercedes Benz for 2019

The three pointed star has been an iconic look since 1909. It is hard to not do a double take every time you see a Mercedes driving on the road. Whether it is a sedan, SUV, or a GT, Mercedes Benz has always been a eye catcher. I have been fortunate enough to work with these beautiful machines for a couple weeks now, and as I said it is hard to not like each and every one of them. However, which Mercedes Benz makes my jaw drop? 

I am more of an SUV guy personally. I like feeling powerful and in control on the road. When you pair a big body vehicle with that 3 pointed star on the grill it is hard for me to resist. So which car fits that criteria and makes the top of my list?

The 2019 GLE 63S (Coupe)

Sitting at 67.7 in tall, 83.8 in wide and 193.6 in long this beast is hard to miss or ignore on the road. At the same time you have the round curve top, power domes and sleek drop off on the hood to provide that sporty coupe look. This car not only shows that it is a beast, but agile and sleek enough to provide the sporty look and feel. In my opinion this vehicle provides the best of both of worlds when it comes to looks and also performance (which we will get to in another time). What is your favorite looking Mercedes for 2019?

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My Reason into Becoming a Car Sales Representative

When I told everyone I was becoming a car salesmen a lot of people had something negative to say. “Aren’t the hours long?”, “Don’t you have to work weekends?” “Oh so you are a sleazy car salesmen huh?”. Those were just a few objections that were said when I made my decision. Why did I choose a new career path? 

1) Something different: 

Before coming into the car business I was in the banking industry for 4 years. I started when I was 21 years old as a teller and moved my way up the ladder into becoming a commercial underwriter. That was another objection people decided to mention as I was throwing away a “stable” job that “pays the bills”. Now that was not incorrect as yes, I was getting a set paycheck every Friday which indeed did pay the bills. Why would I throw away such an “amazing” opportunity? Well it was not amazing as I was getting paid $20 an hour, which I am not downplaying as something small, however I was not bringing home the big bucks. Most importantly I was miserable. Now I will not get into detail as far as what I hated the most but overall I hated going to work every morning. Being a young adult I have realized that hating going to work every morning is no way to be successful. I wanted a career that got me excited, motivated and passionate. I will not lie, when car sales was first mentioned to me I asked myself the same questions that were objections when I first told everybody I got into the business. As days and weeks went by while working at the bank I was getting more and more miserable to the point I just had decided to put in my two weeks without officially securing a job. That was not like me and not the best decision but it shows how miserable I truly was. Fast forward to today I am 3 weeks into working at Mercedes Benz of New London Connecticut and I love it. 

2) New Career:

As I mentioned previously I moved my way up the banking industry and held various positions that looked good on a resume. Once I became an underwriter I realized my potential to move up was not much of an option. I had no desire to continue working in an industry where I was not excited to go to work and I was completely miserable. Why cars? Well I did not know anything about cars three weeks ago and of course I am still learning. All of my friends know about cars and also buying a car is one of the most valuable assets a person will buy. I have decided learning about cars inside and out will be an incredible skill to add to my resume and more importantly I am excited about it. The feeling of being excited to go to work is truly an amazing feeling. Being excited to go to work makes it easy to be motivated, passionate, and quite frankly work my butt off. I am by no means an expert of the banking industry however I got to the point where I learned what I wanted to learn. With the car industry I have endless amount of information to learn which gets me filled with excitement. The opportunity to learn a new skill will be timeless and great for my future and also my well being. 

3) Fits my strengths: 

When it came to choosing a new career I never seriously considered what my true strengths were. Yeah I was a hard worker and I had basic banking knowledge so I could make my way but what really made me stand out as an employee? My personality and customer service. I am a very likeable, genuine person that everyone gets a long with. At the bank I was not able to use my customer service skills to truly translate into results that benefited me or my employer. At the dealership, I am able to have genuine human interaction and help people purchase a luxury vehicle. I get to build relationships that last well beyond the sale and be myself. I am able to use my biggest strength and see direct results. That is a huge confidence boost and only makes me work harder and be happier. 

4) Belief in the product:

Having belief in not only the product but what you are doing in general goes a long way and is undervalued in importance. While working at a bank I found myself asking a lot “ What am I REALLY doing?” or “What purpose do I serve here?” “Am I truly helping anybody, or making an impact?”. The answer was no. The customers did not care about me and I did not care about them. I turned and burned them in and out. Most of the customers did not even need what we were giving them! Now I know working at a car dealership doesn't make the next Gandhi or MLK but I actually have a feeling of purpose helping people purchase a vehicle. As I mentioned before, purchasing a vehicle is a huge investment and I feel honored to have the opportunity to give people someone they can trust and have someone to help them with one of their biggest investments. That correlates to why I choose Mercedes Benz as well. I had received other offers at different dealerships but I choose Mercedes Benz because of the product. After the three short weeks I have been working at the dealership I have come to know why Mercedes Benz is one of the best. The quality of the product here at Mercedes Benz is out of this world. I truly believe in the product, the product gets me excited to talk about and gets me excited to say I am a part of the Mercedes Benz team. Not once did I feel proud or excited to be working at a bank. Mercedes Benz has such a reputation that sometimes the product just sells itself. I never feel pressure or the need to shove a product down a persons throat because it is a product that is more than a logo. 

I am truly blessed to have a change in my career path. I look forward to creating new relationships and learning a new craft.