Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Wireless Charging in Your 2015 GMC Yukon

Your 2015 GMC Yukon may be equipped to allow you to charge your smartphone wirelessly.  Watch this video for a demonstration of how to use the wireless charging feature. 

To read more about wireless charging and to find out if your vehicle is equipped with the capability, visit GM Total Connect

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Virtual Visit to Our Dealership

Sure, we offer great vehicles to our customers.  But what else do we offer which helps set us apart from other dealerships?

Find out more about the additional services we provide.


Friday, April 17, 2015

Getting Ready to Shop the Lot?

Looking for your next vehicle can be a lot of fun, but it can also cause quite a bit of anxiety. Decrease the anxiety and hassles by doing some preparation when you begin your shopping process.


Think about what you need in your next vehicle.
  1. Which best fits your needs: a car, a truck, or an SUV?
    • Will you be using the vehicle for daily commutes?  Will you be using it to tow a boat or a camper? Is your family still growing?
  2. Are there must-have features, such as bucket seats or a DVD player?
Research a few models in that vehicle class.
  1. Talk with your friends who own something along the lines of what you have in mind. 
    • Would they get the same vehicle again?
    • If they could change one thing about the vehicle, what would it be?
    • What do they love the most about the vehicle?
  2. Check out vehicle reviews online and in Consumer Reports. 
  3. Visit homepages for automakers, such as Buick, GMC, or Cadillac to see what models they carry and what trim levels or features are available.
  4. Visit a dealership's website to get an idea of the new and used vehicles currently available. Of course we suggest you visit the website for Schwan Buick GMC Cadillac.
Consider your budget before you fall in love with a vehicle.
  1. Will you be financing the vehicle or paying cash?
  2. If you are considering a new vehicle, would leasing or buying be the better option for you?
  3. Will you be able to put down a down payment?  A down payment can sometimes make it easier for you to secure financing or can lower the monthly payment.
  4. What will you be doing with your current vehicle? Will you trade it in, or will you sell it yourself? There can be financial benefits or drawbacks to either option.
  5. Remember the expenses in addition to the price of the vehicle. 
    • Will your insurance costs change?
    • Will your fuel costs change?
    • Remember that sales tax and various fees will be added to the purchase price.
Be flexible.
  1. Be open to new vehicles, used vehicles, or certified pre-owned vehicles. Sometimes a vehicle may be used but with very low miles and available at a price much lower than a new model.
  2. The vehicles you like may be difficult to find in the colors you like or with the options you want.  Decide which factors are negotiable.  
  3. Select three models you would like to test drive. If you have your heart set on one specific vehicle or model, you may end up back at the starting point if you realize during a test drive that you do not like the ride or seats.
  4. If you run short of options, let the sales consultant suggest other vehicles which are similar. The dealership may be something similar but different than the three on your list.
Test drive vehicles.
  1. While finding a vehicle which fits your finances and needs is important, it is just as important that the vehicle fits you and how you intend to use the vehicle.
    • Sit in the various seats, including the far back. 
    • Install your child's car set. Put a clean kennel in the back cargo area.
    • Pull the vehicle into your garage, and back the vehicle out of your driveway. 
  2. Write down the year, make, and model of each vehicle you drove, and record what you liked and did not like about the vehicle.  Also record which dealership had that specific vehicle, and write down the name of the sales consultant who helped you.
When in doubt, contact the internet manager or a sales consultant at a dealership, and ask them to suggest a few vehicles which fit what you need.  Let them know you are just starting your research and could use some general information to get you started.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

In the Driver's Seat: Cadillac CTS

Have you ever wondered what a Cadillac CTS offers?  This video puts you in the driver's seat of a 2014 Cadillac CTS.  Watch a brief introduction to the features and technology inside a CTS.