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When it comes to buying a used car, many drivers in Saint Petersburg have their own list of reasons why they hesitate. Apart from the outdated styling, the biggest reason many of us at Bert Smith Euro Collection gather is uncertainty about reliability. Well, we are here to tell you that when it comes to purchasing a used vehicle, you have nothing to worry about.

It may be surprising news to some, yet the word?

Getting the most out of your next quality used car means taking care of the car of course, but more importantly it means driving safely and responsibility to keep yourself and others safe on the roads. Today, that charge takes on more than just observing posted speed limits and refraining from rolling stops...

Are you looking for a European used car that can really hold its value and last you through many years of your life without any major issues? You may be looking for a used Volkswagen. Though buying a used car can sometimes be a little frightening, with brands like VW, you can rest assured that you're buying a vehicle known for its impressive construction and reliability.

The statistics are in, and according to the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's annual Used Car Industry Report (for the 2011 year), about 71 percent of new and used car buyers admitted to using the internet in their search for a vehicle. The truth is, the internet leads to a ton of new and used car sales. Consumers are able to browse different makes and models (along with their prices, specs., etc.) all in the comfort of their home. Car buying has become a lot easier with all details now spread across the internet- including comparisons between brands and models.

BMW took the luxury sales crown for 2011, beating Lexus and Mercedes-Benz for the first time in eleven years. The Bavarian automaker had a fifteen percent increase in sales for December 2011 over December 2010. Total annual sales were up 12.6 percent versus the 2010 year, and most of these sales are attributed to the BMW 5-Series.

As the tough economic market continues, here at Bert Smith Euro Cars, we can't say we're surprised by the amazing statistics surrounding used cars for the 2011 year. What are these shocking numbers? Well, it seems Americans bought almost thirty-nine million used vehicles in 2011, more than three times the number of new automobiles sold.

If you saw last year's Volkswagen "The Force" ad, which combines Star Wars and a cute kid, you know why VW is gearing up for another round of Super Bowl Ads this year: the ad went viral. The company also saw a huge sales increase in the two months after the ad appeared. The car advertised, the Volkswagen Passat, saw more sales in these two months than in the entire year of 2012.

Looking for a vehicle that can stick with you through good times and bad? Dow Jones has named German automaker BMW the "Most Sustainable Auto Company" for the 7^th consecutive year. We have a variety of Certified Pre-Owned BMW vehicles in stock here at Bert Smith Euro Collection, so we were excited to hear that the automaker was honored again this year.

Economic times tough right now - especially around the holidays; however, there are some actions you can take to keep yourself and your vehicle away from the gas pump a little longer. Bert Smith Euro Collection is committed to keeping your used car or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle running smoothly.