How to Find the Right Tires Nearby
Are the treads on your tires looking shallow? If so, it could be time to look for tires nearby so you can get a new set. It is, however, important to be sure that you get the right type. Here we go over four kinds of tires so you can make the right choice:
All-Season Tires
The most common type, all-season tires are generally good for an entire year, as the name implies. While they do supply good traction for most conditions, when conditions get slippery, they may not offer the best road grip.
Winter Tires
Winter tires – also known as snow tires – are the ones you’ll want when the roads around Erie start to resemble a skating rink. They have extra deep treads that are designed to provide the utmost traction.
Performance Tires
These tires are meant to give you more responsive – and sporty – handling in both wet and dry conditions.
All-Terrain Tires
If you like to explore some of the more rugged parts of our area, you should consider putting all-terrain tires on your vehicle for your off-road adventures. These heavy-duty tires are built to take a beating and supply outstanding traction for things like rock, mud, and sand.
Not Sure Which Tires You Need?
For the best performance and safety, it’s essential that you outfit your vehicle with the right tires. If you don’t know which type you need, get in touch with the service center at Rick Weaver Buick GMC. We’ll offer our recommendations and help you save money by letting you know about our current deals and specials. In addition, we can also maintain your tires with regular maintenance, including rotations and pressure checks.
Chevrolet Trax Safety Features
The Chevy Trax is a nimble subcompact SUV that’s fun to drive, gets very good gas mileage, and comes loaded with tech features. It’s also designed to with safety in mind. Learn about the Chevrolet Trax safety features and how they will help keep you and your passengers protected.
Rearview Camera
Do you get a little nervous every time you need to go in reverse? We don’t blame you. Whether it’s a crowded parking lot or just your own driveway, you never know what might be behind you. Fortunately, the Chevy Trax will help you out, as it comes with a rearview camera that will show you the area behind your vehicle on your infotainment system’s touchscreen.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
This available feature does one better than the rearview camera. Using sensors on the rear bumper, it will detect any traffic coming from either side. If cars are approaching, you will be alerted.
Rear Parking Sensors
Thanks to this available nifty feature, you’ll never have to worry about backing into your garage or a parked car, as you’ll be notified if you’re getting too close to something.
Blind Spot Monitoring
It’s always important to have awareness of the cars around you when driving, but this can sometimes be difficult. They don’t call them “blind spots” for nothing. With available blind-spot monitoring, your Chevy Trax will keep tabs on the other cars and give you a warning if they’re in a lane you want to enter.
Want to test out the safety features in the Chevy Trax along with all of its other components? Just come down to Troutman’s Chevy Buick near Harrisburg to take it for a spin.
GMC Service Tips: How to Jump Start Your Car
We may be in the middle of summer, but it won’t be long before the leaves start falling. And then, very quickly, Millersburg be in the throes of winter. And we all know what that means: snow, sleet, and freezing temperatures.
When the mercury dips, our cars feel the brunt, especially the batteries. Keep these jumpstarting tips courtesy of our GMC service center in your back pocket:
A Guide to Jumpstarting Your Car
Giving your battery a jumpstart may be easier than you realize, and it can be done in six steps:
- Find your jumper cables and a working car. Drive it up to the non-working one far enough so the cables can reach both batteries. Turn the car off and pop both hoods.
- Take the red clip of one cable and attach it to the positive terminal on the dead battery. There should be a plus-sign or POS. Then connect the other end to the positive terminal on the working battery.
- Next, connect the black clip to the negative terminal on the working battery. There will be a minus-sign or NEG. Then, attach the other end not to the other battery, but to an unpainted metal surface away from the battery.
- Start the car with the working battery and let it run for a few minutes.
- Now, turn the other car on. If it comes on, leave it on and disconnect the cables.
- Drive the vehicle around for about minutes to fully recharge the battery.
If you’re still not having luck, then it could be that the battery just can’t hold a charge anymore. At most, a battery only usually lasts for about five years. If yours is getting up there in age, it’s a smart idea to get it checked, and you can do that at the service center at Troutman’s Chevy Buick GMC.
When shopping for a used car, it can be easy to focus on the wrong things. For example, you may pass over a perfectly good vehicle just because you’re not thrilled with the color. You might also get too enamored with a car just because it has low mileage.
Wait, Isn’t Low Mileage Good?
If all things were equal, yes. However, mileage never tells the full story. It’s important to know that the average driver in this country puts about 14,000 miles on his or her car yearly.
This means that a five-year-old car should have about 70,000 miles to fall in with the average. Anything significantly higher than that could be cause for concern. The same is true, however, if that number is much lower.
Why Low Mileage Could be a Red Flag
Let’s take that five-year-old car as an example. With 70,000 miles, you know the previous owner or owners drove the average per-year miles. Now let’s say that car only has 40,000 miles. That per-year number is only 8,000. Sounds great, right? Well, it may actually be too good to be true.
A car with so few miles could mean it wasn’t driven that much and sat for long stretches of time without being used. This is an excellent way for parts and systems to deteriorate. Lack of use could also indicate that the previous owner didn’t think regular maintenance was terribly important.
Don’t Discount a High-Mileage Vehicle
Once again, let’s use that five-year-old car, and let’s say it has 90,000 miles. That’s 18,000 miles per year, which is pretty high. However, what if we told you that it was impeccably maintained? That the last owner never missed an oil change, tire rotation, or filter replacement? Would that change your mind?
Visit Troutman’s Chevrolet Buick GMC near Harrisburg to see all of the used vehicles in stock.
Trade in Your Vehicle
In some instances, it will be pretty obvious if it’s time to replace your old car. However, even if the vehicle is fine, you may just be itching for something else.
In either case, you should think about a trade in.
The Benefits of Trading in a Car
There are many reasons to think about trading in your vehicle, with money being the most obvious. While your vehicle won’t be as valuable as when you first got it, it could still be worth more than you know.
Take a look at our online tool to see how much you could get for it. When you have that value, you can better think about your budget and what you’ll have to spend on your new car. Even if it’s not worth a ton, you could have some good funds that can be put towards your down payment.
Save Space and Time Too
In addition to saving money, a trade-in also provides savings in a couple of other areas, such as space. And old, unwanted vehicle takes up quite a bit of room. Trading it in will quickly take care of that. You can also get money for your old car right away.
The other option is to sell it yourself, and this may end up taking a long time. It’s also generally an annoying process.
Trade Your Car in at Troutman’s
If you’re ready to trade your car in, Troutman’s Chevrolet Buick near Harrisburg is ready to take it off your hands. We’ll then help you find the perfect replacement vehicle.
How to Order Chevy Parts Online
The more you drive, the more likely it is that some of the parts in your vehicle will wear down and eventually need to be replaced. When this happens, it is important to know where you can get the new Chevy parts you need.
The parts department at Troutman’s Chevy Buick makes this easy.
Start with Our Order Form
Whatever you need for your Chevy, or any type of car you drive, we can get for you. All you need to do is fill out our online order form. Let us know what you’re looking for, when you want it, and how to get in touch with your, and we will do the rest.
Or Call Us
Maybe you’re not sure exactly what you need or what will work with your vehicle? Just give us a call and we can help you out. You can also bring your car down to see us if you need an expert to take a look under the hood.
Need an Installation?
Some car parts, like floor mats or seat covers, can be put in pretty easily. But, others often require an installation.
If your parts fall into this category, you can trust the pros at our Millersburg service center. In addition to mechanical components, this could include accessories like a roof rack, trailer hitch, or upgraded tech features.
At Troutman’s Chevy Buick, we only deal with genuine parts, which means you can be sure that they will offer a precise fit as well as the best performance. Get in touch so we can find the parts that will help you get more enjoyment and usage out of your vehicle.
Two Hummer EV Models are Coming Soon
A new GMC Hummer model is on the horizon and they’ve pushed aside their once gas-guzzling vehicles will soon require no gas at all. Learn about these new models and why Troutman’s Auto can’t wait to see them in person.
What to Expect with the Hummer EV
There are many things to be excited about with both the GMC Hummer EV SUV and pickup truck, including their:
Fantastic Range
The Hummer EV SUV will allow you to go up to 300 miles on a full charge. That increases to 350 miles with the pickup. You can also get the pickup charged enough to let you travel to around 100 miles in just 10 minutes.
Tremendous Power
Who says electric vehicles can’t be powerful? The Hummer EV SUV will offer up to 830 horsepower. With the pickup, that horsepower climbs up to an amazing 1,000.
Outstanding Off-Road Ability
Both vehicles can come with a unique Crabwalk feature. This allows the wheels to turn up to 10 degrees in either direction, essentially letting you drive diagonally. You can also get Extract Mode, which turns on the adaptive air ride suspension system, lifting the vehicle about six inches.
Another outstanding component is the available UltraVision, that includes up to 17 cameras on the SUV and 18 on the pickup. These waterproof underbody forward- and rear-facing cameras feature:
- HD surround vision
- A washer function
- Replaceable lens protectors
- A digital overhead image of the areas around the vehicle
Sadly, neither of these models will be available into at least next year, but you can reserve yours now. Just get in touch with our GMC dealership Harrisburg for more information.
Is a Used Chevy Equinox Reliable?
Before buying anything used, the concerns are typically related to longevity and reliability. This is especially true for a big purchase like a vehicle. You want to be as sure as possible that your car will last for a long time and hold up well.
This is why starting with a brand known for dependability is a wise idea, which is why many car shoppers immediately think about Chevrolet. And if you’re thinking about an SUV, a used Chevy Equinox could be perfect.
How do You Know You Can Count on the Chevy Equinox?
Every year, J.D. Power tests vehicles in a number of categories, including reliability. The Chevy Equinox is typically a very reliable car. Using the 2017 model as an example, this SUV received a 4.5 out of 5, which, according to U.S. News & World Report, “is among the best in the industry.”
In addition to reliability, the 2017 Chevy Equinox also has:
Great Handling
The Chevy Equinox comes standard with front-wheel drive, and it effortlessly takes turns and corners. It also has a strong 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 182 horsepower. This will help you get up to speed in no time.
Terrific Gas Mileage
Don’t like having to stop to get gas very often? You won’t have to with the Chevy Equinox. It gets 21 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, which are very good numbers for its class.
Lots of Tech and Features
Even the base model comes with many tech and safety components, including:
A seven-inch touchscreen
A USB port
Bluetooth®
A Wi-Fi hot spot
A rearview camera
Visit Troutman’s Chevrolet Buick GMC near Lancaster to check out the Chevy Equinox models we have in stock.
Is the 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 a Good Truck?
If you’re in the market for a truck, going the pre-owned route is a great choice, as this can help you save quite a bit of money. Plus, when you choose a model like the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you’ll get an outstanding pickup that can give you everything you need.
Power and Performance
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with a 4.3-liter V6 engine that puts out 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. This is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard.
For a big vehicle, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has very good maneuverability. It also has a fantastic suspension system that offers a smooth and comfortable ride. Another notable feature is its gas mileage: 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
Towing and Hauling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has excellent towing and hauling capabilities. With the base engine, you’ll be able to tow up to 7,600 pounds and haul up to 1,980 pounds.
The models with the 6.2-liter V8 engine can tow up to 12,500 pounds and haul up to 2,250 pounds when properly equipped. Three bed lengths were available: 6’6”, 8’, and 5’8”.
Interior
If you opt for the Regular cab, there is room for up to three people, but that capacity climbs to six with both the Double and Crew cabs. The Crew cab in particular is very roomy.
Every model comes with a 4.2-inch display, a four-speaker stereo, and a USB port. You will also get the Teen Driver system, which lets you set speed limits for secondary drivers.
If you think the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the right truck for you, come on down to our Chevy dealership near Harrisburg to see the models we have in stock.
A little bit of tire service goes a long way to keep your vehicle running right. When you come on down to Troutman’s Chevy Buick in Millersburg, our excellent service team will inspect, replace, and upgrade your tires to ensure they’re as safe and reliable on the open road.
Benefits of Good Tire Care
There are many reasons to bring your vehicle in for tire care and service. Here are just a few:
- Keeps your vehicle safer and more responsive
- Reduces the need for costly repairs
- Improves vehicle efficiency and saves you money
- Helps to maintain vehicle value
- \Makes every ride smoother
You’ll also want to visit our service center if your tires are ready to be replaced. Signs that you need new tires include uneven wear, low treads, obvious damage or protrusions like glass or nails, and bubbling or bulging. You may also notice a change in how your vehicle rides, like a pulling to the side or a vibration or thumping.
Why Turn to Troutman’s Chevy Buick Service?
When you make Troutman’s Chevy Buick service center your first stop for tire care, you’ll know you have the experts on your side and our skilled technicians only use top of the line parts. Waiting with your vehicle is safe and enjoyable, with our Wi-Fi-equipped lounge area, complete with children’s play area and complimentary beverages. And you’ll know you’re getting great service at great prices with rolling specials and deals on parts and services, including tire care, inspections, battery replacements, oil changes, and more.
Keep your vehicle on the road for years to come with tire service and care from Troutman’s Chevy Buick. Schedule your next appointment today.
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