 | Fred M. Gorges, Following in his father’s footsteps, Fred is the fourth generation of running the Gorges family automotive business in Wichita. Fred began in the dealership as a lot attendant, throughout high school he worked part time in the parts, service and sales departments. Eventually, he left Wichita for Lawrence and attended the University of Kansas for two and a half years. Fred then went to Dallas and attended Northwood University, a small business college to study automotive marketing. He returned to Wichita in 1999 and spent four years learning the wholesale side of the business. Fred Gorges currently manages Gorges & Company Volvo located at K-96 and Webb Road. You can reach them by phone (316) 630-0689 or on the Internet at www.gorges.com. You can email Fred at fgorges@hotmail.com. |
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ANSWER: There are more options now than there have ever been when it comes to buying a new car. Lenders offer a wide variety of different automotive lending products. Whether you have perfect credit or are credit challenged, there are options out there for everyone.
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Rebates and incentives are not just a way for dealers to make deals on cars; they are a way for manufacturers to liquidate inventory.