RSS Feeds: Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty on Pre-Owned Vehicles is the Impetus for Increased Sales in 2020 at Sound Auto Wholesalers in Branford, Connecticut Free Lifetime Powertrain Warranty - No Deductible. Unlimited Mileage. Backed by Walmart. Branford, CT, March 16, 2021 (PR.com) According to Daniel Merriam, owner of Sound Auto Wholesalers, Our unique Free Power Train Warranty was a key driver in increasing our sales in 2020. This is incredible protection for our customers against expensive future repair bills. Dan Merriam is a third generation car dealer. His grandfather, Sam Merriam, started a used car dealership at 278 Forbes Avenue in East Haven in 1948, not far from the location of Sound Auto Wholesalers. His father Larry Merriam, joined Sam Merriam in a Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Wallingford, Merriam Motors and later went on to open another Lincoln-Mercury dealership in Bridgeport, CT, Key Lincoln-Mercury. Key Auto Group went on to become of the larger dealer groups in Connecticut and was one of the first Hyundai dealerships in the United States, in 1987.