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At the close of 2024, GMC proudly commemorates a quarter-century of Denali, a name that has redefined what luxury means in the truck and SUV segment since it debuted with the 1999 Yukon. Fusing robust capability with premium aesthetics, Denali has surpassed two million models sold worldwide. To celebrate this landmark achievement, GMC is shining […]
GMC is poised to make 2025 an unforgettable year for SUV fans, as the next-generation 2025 Yukon AT4 and Terrain are unveiled. With these models, GMC is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in both off-road toughness and refined luxury, aiming to claim a stronger foothold in the competitive SUV market. Let’s take a look […]
Truck towing can be a different experience depending on class, model, and make. However, with a few easy tips you can tow just about anything. How and what can you tow with the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD’s 36,000 lb. towing limit? Read below for basic towing tips and to learn about all the things you […]
The SUV war rages on and today we compare the 2025 Subaru Forester to the 2025 Chevy Equinox. Each has features that appeal to different drivers and are ultimately great choices. Let’s compare them in terms of fuel efficiency, safety, interior space, power, and price to help you decide. Fuel Efficiency The Subaru Forester is […]
Summer is coming to a close, kids are back in school and families are starting to focus on getting things done other than blowing up pool floats. Fall is a busy time for all of us, but it’s also the perfect time to slowly start getting your vehicle ready for the winter, (yuck, the ‘w’ […]
A car emergency kit is always something we recommend people have in their vehicle at all times. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize their need for one until it’s too late. There are a number of kits that you can purchase, like this one from AAA, or this one if you’re prepping for a zombie apocalypse , but […]
Warranties are for new cars. Service contracts are when the factory warranty expires, and a customer purchases an additional warranty for their vehicle. Here are some warranty details we found on CarsDirect. Extended Factory Warranty Tips All new cars and trucks come with a factory warranty. Moreover, all new vehicles will generally come with a bumper-to-bumper […]
Are you a female or a first time buyer that feels uncomfortable going into a car dealership to look at a vehicle? If so, here are 5 tips to help guide you into feeling more comfortable the next time you need to purchase a vehicle. 1. Research the models and prices online and know what […]
In the 1960’s In the 60’s, W. Harold Monken was a partner with David Woolbright at the Standard Gas Station in Centralia. Harold was always the hot rodder spending much time improving his vehicles and racing them at night and weekends. His brother, Wayne Monken, and father, Walter Monken, helped build a small garage/dealership […]
1. Kelley Blue Book – KBB is the standard when asking “What is my vehicle worth?” I find their values to be pretty close when the vehicles are graded fairly with the description KBB provides. For example an ” Excellent Condition” vehicle can’t even have a paint touch up, less than 3% of vehicles qualify. […]
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