Spring is a beautiful time in Salt Lake City, Utah, with warmer weather, blossoming trees, and plenty of events to enjoy. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this vibrant season. In this blog, we'll highlight some of the best springtime events in Salt Lake City. Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point Every year, Thanksgiving Point hosts a stunning tulip festival that draws visitors from all over. The festival runs from mid-April through early May and features over 280,000 tulips in a variety of…

Wherever you are in Ogden, you’re never too far from a delicious pizza pie. Whether you’re looking for traditional pizzas, gourmet specialty pizzas, or a huge selection of pizzas to choose from, Ogden, Utah is home to some of the most highly touted Salt Lake City pizza places. From Ogden Pizzeria, to The Pie Pizzeria, to Ogden Valley Pizza, you can find the perfect pie for your pizza palate at any of these Ogden, Utah pizza landmarks. Ogden Pizzeria Highly recognized as one of Ogden's best options when it comes…

Lower Your Auto Loan A sizable down payment for your new vehicle is a great way to lower your auto loan. By making a larger down payment, you are lowering the amount of money you need to pay, which can save you thousands when it comes to avoiding longer-term interest on a vehicle. Additionally, using your refund as a down payment will give you more equity in your vehicle. Lower Your Monthly Payment Making a larger down payment will also help lower your monthly payments. While it may only be…

The Silly Holiday Bazaar This festive indoor market is a great place to shop for local and hand-made goods and products that you won’t find anywhere else. At the South Shops, this 2-day event will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th from 10a-8p on Saturday and 10a-6p on Sunday. Admission to the Silly Holiday Bazaar is free, and a great way to enjoy Salt Lake City holiday events without breaking the bank. Festival of Trees A perfect holiday outing for the kids, the Primary Children’s Hospital Festival…

Hidden Peaks Coffee & Roasting Co. Hidden Peaks Coffee & Roasting Co. is located centrally in Taylorsville, tucked away near the interaction of Redwood Rd and 4800 St. This family owned business has served the Taylorsville community for over twenty years, brewing up some of the best coffee we’ve ever tasted. Enjoy their great brews at the shop and pick up a 12 ounce bag of your favorite flavor to brew at home! The Park Cafe The Park Café, located just off the south end of Liberty Park, offers a…

Utah Stories recently published a profile of the owner and president of Markosian Auto, Nick Markosian. "The Man behind Utah’s Craziest Car Dealership Commercials" takes a look at Nick, his history, how he got started in the used car business, and his philosophy for Markosian Auto. Be sure to check it out!

Apollo Burger You’ll find this on the list as a favorite for many of our locations, because Apollo Burger is like Markosian Auto, with locations all over Salt Lake City. From Taylorsville to Tooele, you can find this local chain serving up some of the best burgers in town. Not much beats the classic Apollo Burger, a quarter pound of beef topped with pastrami and American cheese and all the fixings. This mesh of meats is a delight to the taste buds. They have a great slate of specialty burgers…

Sugar High Desert Festival This very recent addition to the Salt Lake social calendar is easily one of our most anticipated. The Sugar High Desert Festival returns for the second year of the sweetest treats in town. This year offers more than 60 Utah sweet shops and bakeries. You’ll be able to taste the confectionary delights with tasting tickets, called BiteCoins, so you can choose your favorites. Most vendors offer take-home portions for sale so you’ll be able to take home the yummiest sweets. Children under 9 don’t require a…

Almost all of the cars we sell, we finance ourselves. All of our in-house finance transactions are short-term leases.  Why leasing? There are many benefits but one of the biggest is shorter terms.  Most dealers arrange financing through lenders.  If your credit is less than perfect, you’ll pay high-interest rates and you’ll likely finance the vehicle for 5 or 6 years.  The longest term we do when leasing is only 36 months. One of the biggest concerns we hear about leasing is never owning a car.  However, after the lease,…

Markosian Auto started as West Valley Auto Plaza in 2000. I had worked for some new car stores up until that time and thought I could do a better job helping customers get into cars. After a few years, I realized I really couldn’t help customers the way I wanted to because we were at the mercy of the banks that approved our customers. That is-if they approved our customers. The approvals would have super high interest rates and we could only sell up to a certain model year. It…