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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1917
Page
8
Richard Hilliard of the Geo. L. Trotter Co outlines why buyers seek later model used cars. He notes owners trade in for newer or more convenient options and describes the Trotter shop process: inspection, parts replacement, overhauls, repainting, and upholstery repair to ensure good condition before sale.
The Paige 6-61 model arrived in Seattle last week and has drawn favorable comments at Eastern shows for its beauty of design. The car sits in the Paige Motor Sales showroom ready to go, offering value and dependable service for buyers.
H M Jewett president of the Paige Detroit Motor Car Co of Detroit visited Seattle Auto Row Monday. He is touring the country via Oregon and California seeking output plans and shipping arrangements while studying transportation issues.
Waterhouse-Sands Co at 1514 Broadway holds a midwinter sale of used cars this week. About 40 good vehicles, reconditioned to near new quality, aim to rival new car shows. department head Mr. Williams notes record sales for the season.
Spring brings a wave of relocations as firms expand into new buildings along East Pike and Broadway. Kissel Bar’s Pacific branch moves to the Greenus building, with plans to host Kissel, Briscoe, Federal, and later Doble. North Pacific Oakland Co., Garford Motor Car Co., Hainsworth and others also relocate, expanding space to service growing demand from area customers.
W. F. Dulmage Motor Car Co. reports daily shipments of four and five cars of the popular Four-Ninety Chevrolet. The showroom at Tenth Ave and East Pike is being repainted to attract buyers, with sales force expanded to ten. Dealers anticipate a car shortage when the season opens and promise a complete line including Baby Grand and Chevrolet 8 models with optimism for Northwest auto business.
A local Willard expert warns that battery life hinges on regular testing and water refills, recommending bi monthly checks. The Willard Storage Battery Co expands with a Seattle Row station and Auto Electric Equipment Co at 1624 11th Ave offers free expert service to all battery owners.
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