# Witty name for used car dealership? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 17, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360 "2014-07-17T14:45:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/1 "2014-07-17T14:45:22Z")
A friend of mine is getting their car dealership license, but before they do that, they’re looking for a witty yet relevant name. So I turn to you, my fellow dopers. Suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/2 "2014-07-17T14:56:42Z")
What city or part of the country? Will the dealership specialize in any ‘type’ of car like sporty, economical, foreign, low end, high end? ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/3 "2014-07-17T15:31:28Z")
Midwest. Not sure about specialties. Probably lower end domestics. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/4 "2014-07-17T15:33:47Z")
Once on a road trip, I passed a garage called Lemon Aide. Thought that was clever. Not what you’re looking for, but it might be a jumping-off point. ---
**Author:** ![jtur88](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e9c0ed/32.png) [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/5 "2014-07-17T15:37:01Z")
“Fast Eddie’s Used Car Lot”. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/6 "2014-07-17T15:45:47Z")
The Lemon Tree? Or Jack’s Lemmons? ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/7 "2014-07-17T15:47:55Z")
> [@Sattua](#): > > Once on a road trip, I passed a garage called Lemon Aide. Thought that was clever. Not what you’re looking for, but it might be a jumping-off point. Heep O’ Junque Pushit Pullit 'Cahnics Lot ---
**Author:** ![campp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@campp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/campp)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/8 "2014-07-17T15:49:09Z")
There was a place here once called Jesus Motors. Yes, they were a bunch of flakes. ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/9 "2014-07-17T15:49:10Z")
I think the point is to try to make customers WANT to buy. ---
**Author:** ![harmonicamoon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/65b543/32.png) [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/10 "2014-07-17T15:51:18Z")
Saw a used car dealer in Idaho named, “Fairly Reliable Bob’s”. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/11 "2014-07-17T15:59:05Z")
> [@fisha](#): > > I think the point is to try to make customers WANT to buy. It seems to work for [Rotten Robbie.](http://rottenrobbie.com/Home) 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/qadgop_the_mercotan/32/83_2.png) [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/12 "2014-07-17T16:15:06Z")
“Let’s make lemonade together Motors” ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/13 "2014-07-17T16:18:11Z")
Mechanic’s Delights ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/14 "2014-07-17T16:20:02Z")
If it were in Bismark, you could call it **Auto von Bismark**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/15 "2014-07-17T16:22:05Z")
> [@fisha](#): > > I think the point is to try to make customers WANT to buy. Cheapest price? Bill O’Sales never fails… (“I bought a car & here’s my Bill O’Sales”) _cue different recent customers smiling & with arm around “Bill O’Sales” character_ Rocket Man’s (I Think It’s Going To Last A Long, Long Time…) Zatanna’s Our name’s last, but our cars do too. (“We Sell Cars Like Magic”) The Tin Exchange ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/16 "2014-07-17T18:20:41Z")
Blazing Motors Spot Wheels (or Tot Wheels) Detroit Fitty Gee Hickles Ride in Pride Deals in Wheels Who’s Your Caddy Belts n’ Bumpers Van Goes ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/17 "2014-07-17T18:44:18Z")
“The Wheel Deal” ---
**Author:** ![Lukeinva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lukeinva/32/17872_2.png) [@Lukeinva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lukeinva)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/18 "2014-07-17T18:58:09Z")
“Vintage Pre-Owned Automobiles” “CARS R US” ---
**Author:** ![Becky2844](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/19 "2014-07-17T18:59:08Z")
“Eco-Autos” (recycled) ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360/20 "2014-07-17T19:10:35Z")
Car-O-Sell (Think carousel). [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witty-name-for-used-car-dealership/693360.md?page=2)