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Winter Is Coming: Get Your Vehicle Ready!

The weather is starting to get a little cooler and colder days are coming, Liberty Buick GMC wants to be sure you are prepared for frigid mornings and snow days. Getting ready for winter means getting your vehicle should be geared up for the cold. Everything from new tires to snow packages and heated seats. Whether you are looking for a brand new vehicle to help you make it through the cold or just looking to prep your current ride, Liberty Buick GMC is here to help. Here is your winter servicing checklist:

1.       Tire Prep

Before winter rolls in, it is a good idea to get your tires checked. If anything needs be fixed, repaired, or replaced this is the time of year to get everything checked out and ready for the winter weather. Liberty Buick GMC has the best Certified Service Technicians to handle all of your tire needs. You can also browse through the Tire Finder Tool online to start your tire search. Maintaining your tires to keep them in quality shape can be challenging with wheel alignment and balance, tire pressure, tire rotation, and wear and tear. Tires require a lot of work and care to keep them it top condition.

a.       Wheel Alignment and Balance

To help prolong your tire’s lifespan it is essential to keep your wheels aligned. When wheels become unaligned it can cause uneven wear to your tire and even cause bearing, shock, and suspension problems. If your vehicle is pulling to one side or your tires are showing uneven wear, then it is a good idea to have your tires realigned.

b.      Tire Pressure

Tire pressure is constantly changing as the weather changes. For every temperature change of 10 degrees Fahrenheit, tire pressure changes about 1 psi. In the summer the pressure is higher and in the winter pressure is lower. To ensure your tires are at the correct PSI, it is a good idea to check the pressure at least once a month.

c.       Tire Rotation

To extend the life of your tires and improve performance it is always important to rotate your tires. Tire rotations are done to help make wear and tear even on all tires. Each tire works differently causing them to wear at a different pace. To help prevent uneven wear and increase the lifespan of your tires, tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles.

2.       Vehicle Inspection

Car inspections are always a good idea to be sure you abide by the law, ensure your safety, and compile with registration regulations in North Carolina. For your safety, it is important that all the bolts and screws on your vehicle are secure. Liberty Buick GMC is a Certified Inspection Station and a great place to take your vehicle for Vehicle Safety Inspections and Emissions Inspections. We take the extra step when it comes to vehicle inspections to ensure your safety. A vehicle inspection at Liberty Buick GMC checks:

·         Tires

·         Foot and Parking Brakes

·         Directional Lights

·         Engine Lights

·         Steering

·         Suspension Components

·         Wiper Blades

3.       Oil Change

Before winter rolls in, it is important to check your oil. The first step is checking your oil to make sure the correct amount is in your vehicle for proper use. An oil leak or low oil can cause your vehicle to run differently and often cause issue in your car. It is also important to have your oil changed every so often, depending on your vehicle and the type of oil you vehicle requires. Most cars require an oil change every 7,500 to 10,000 miles to adapt to the normal service schedule but some older vehicles may need oil changes as often as every 3,000 miles. On the other hand, newer vehicles may allow you to go for 15,000 miles before needing an oil change. Liberty Buick GMC has Certified Technicians that preform oil changes. Buick’s newer vehicles have a special Oil Life System that senses your car’s speed, engine temperature, and monitors operating conditions to help determine the best time for an oil change.  

4.       Check the Antifreeze

Antifreeze is one of the top vehicle concerns during the winter months. To prepare for winter it is a good idea to check the antifreeze level in your vehicle. To properly keep your vehicle from freezing, your engine cooling system should be filled with 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water. To keep your vehicle operating properly and most effectively it is recommended that you follow the manufacturer’s guide for changing the antifreeze. Liberty Buick GMC has the best technicians around that are pros at changing and checking the pressure of your cooling system.

5.       Properly Functioning Windshield Wipers

Windshield wipers are super important for your safety. Rain, hail, snow, any type of precipitation makes the visibility outside change. When you are driving down the highway it can be difficult to see clearly, so you want to have the best possible view of the road. Properly functioning windshield wipers can make driving in messy weather a little more manageable. Your windshield wiper blades need to be changed if they are:

·         Streaking- the surface will be unclear and the wipers will leave long streaks behind. This often occurs when the blades are dry or dirty

·         Skipping- you will hear a loud, dry skipping sound that indicates that the rubber of the blade is wrapped

·         Worn Down-the edge of the rubber will start to round and even peel

·         Split- when the wiper blades are exposed to, too much sun the rubber of the blade will split or crack

·         Bent- damage can cause your wiper blades to become bent. Thing like car washes and scraping ice off of your vehicle can cause damage

6.       Brake Check

Finally, the brakes. Yep, that one is a no brainer. Brakes are an important part of your safety no matter the season. Winter time means slippery and ice roads so it is important that your brakes are prepared. So how do your breaks actually work?

1.       When your foot hits the brake, fluid signals the brakes of all four wheels to stop

2.       The force of your foot is multiplied

3.       The brake system exerts up to 1,000 pounds of hydraulic pressure to each brake

When it comes to your brakes there are two parts the brake rotors and brake pads. When you schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained certified technicians they will inspect both parts of the brakes to ensure your safety.

·         Inspection of the brake hoses for brittleness or cracking

·         Inspection of brake lining and pads for wear or contamination by brake fluid or grease

·         Inspection of wheel bearings and grease seals

·         Adjust parking brake as needed

·         Check brake fluid level at every oil change. Replace fluid according to the Owner’s Manual recommendations

·         Calipers and wheel cylinders should be checked every brake inspection and serviced or replaced as required

·         Inspect the brake lines for rust or punctures

As you prepare for winter, don’t forget to schedule an appointment at Liberty Buick GMC to make sure your vehicle is ready to keep you safe during the cold season and through any messy weather.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Nissan Murano, Subaru Outback, and Acura RDX

SUVs have become an American staple. These days, they are so much more than just a crossover between a truck and a sedan. They have become their own entity, proving their worth over years of adjustments and perfection. One company that has managed to lead the charge in the world of SUVs is Buick. Since 2014, the Buick Envision has won drivers and critics over year after year. This year, Buick continues to plug away at making quite possibly the best running SUV on the road, and at Liberty Buick GMC we have the best selection of 2017 Buick Envisions at the lowest price.

The market has been flooded with SUVs in recent years, this makes it essential to do meticulous research before settling on your new ride. Going for a test drive, popping the hood, and kicking the tire a few times is good. It gives you a feel for the vehicle, but what you really need is a good comparison. 

Take a look at the 2017 Buick Envision compared to three of the most popular SUVs out today.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Nissan Murano

Both the 2017 Buick Envision and the 2017 Nissan Murano come with a nice, sleek exterior and roomy, comfortable interior. They both drive well, and have impressed the competition in recent years. However, upon closer look, one does stand out a bit more than the other in terms of overall performance. Here is what we have found:

·         Fuel Economy. While the Nissan Murano gets 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28-highway, the 2017 Buick Envision gets 22-mpg city and 29-highway. It may not seem like that big of a deal to have one gallon less for both city and highway, but it’s a very big deal. Over years of driving a Buick Envision, these two extra gallons will add up to quite a bit of money. Think long-term on this category and you begin to realize just how much Buick saves you.

·         Safety. The results to this comparison are a little different than those on fuel economy. A lot different actually. While the 2017 Buick Envision receives top scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2017 Nissan Murano only gets four stars from the federal government. The biggest difference between the two vehicles is that the Buick Envision comes standard with a slew of impressive safety features. The Murano, however, requires you to upgrade to the SL or Platinum trim levels before you get to really see some top-level features in safety.

Overall, there is no reason to pay more money to feel safer when Buick provides this at the standard price. Better gas mileage and higher safety ratings cause the 2017 Buick Envision to win out over the 2017 Nissan Murano.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Subaru Outback

Until recently, Buick was struggling to come up with an interesting design to its vehicles. The quality has always been there, and actually gotten better by the year, but in terms of looks, Buick couldn’t quite catch up to vehicles like the Subaru Outback. Things have changed in recent years though, and now Buick is making its mark with bright, new styles that can compete with the likes of the respected Outback. Here is what we found out after taking a good look at both exteriors and testing out how well they perform:

·         Styling. The 2017 Subaru Outback manages to keep its wagon-like look, its soft, yet rugged feel, but it loses in way of its stylishness. Actually, there really isn’t much style at all to the new Outback. Its nice curves and extra elevation from the ground make it look different than in years past, but it’s hard to find anything definable about it, it is rather boring. Enter the 2017 Buick Envision and we have ourselves a different story. The sheer presence of the large SUV provides enough emphasis to make anyone turn a head. The small front grille helps accentuate the billowing curves coming from the front and folding themselves over and around the large body. The cat-eyed headlights offer a sophistication not found in the Outback, and for a moment you are not sure if you are looking at a foreign luxury vehicle or an off-roading machine fit for muddy trails and dirt roads.

·         Performance. The 2017 Buick Envision comes standard with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine that can easily be upgraded to a 2.0-liter Turbo. Most impressive about the new Envision is the ultra smooth and quiet ride with the option for all-wheel-drive. Sitting at a stoplight, you might honestly think the vehicle has turned off. Even with the windows down it is tough to hear that powerful engine purr. The Outback offers two engines styles: a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder and a 3.6-liter, 6-cylinder. While it is nice to have the option between the two, the Outback’s renowned all-wheel-drive tends to drink a lot of fuel. It does have a nice ride, however, we found it not to be nearly as soft and quiet as the 2017 Buick Envision.

Between the all-new Envision and the new Outback, we like the Buick. There is just this feeling of quality that isn’t there in the Subaru.

2017 Buick Envision Versus the Acura RDX

Even though the Acura RDX is considered more of a luxury SUV than the Buick Envision, it is increasingly more difficult to see the differences. While the 2017 RDX maintains the status quo, it’s safe to say the 2017 Buick Envision makes some impressive advancements that push it out ahead of the Acura to a certain degree. Both perform at top levels, but there is more that sticks out in the Envision.

·         Features. Looking at both vehicles list of features, we find things we like and a few we do not. The 2017 Buick Envision has plenty to offer with its five trim levels. You are sure to find all the regulars: collision alerts, power everything, a wide range of paint colors, individual climate control, and packages with nice new features that are beyond adaptive. The 2017 Envision pushes the envelope and makes driving easier, more fun. The only downside is navigating through the long list of features that correspond only to certain trim levels. The 2017 Acura RDX comes in ten different builds, but you won’t find much of anything that is not also offered in the Buick Envision. The problem with the Acura is that you are already paying more for a luxury title, but then you have to spend even more cash to get the features you really want. Those feature packages you can also find in the Envision end up costing you a whole lot more in the end. The way we see it, if you can already get the same quality in ride, safety, comfort, performance, and features from the 2017 Buick Envision, why pay more to get the Acura. It might have made sense to go for the Acura five or ten years ago, but not when you look at the new things Buick has done. Spend less and get top quality.

Needless to say, we are impressed with the 2017 Buick Envision. We stacked it up against three of the best SUVs on the market and the Envision won out each time. Read more about the Buick Envision and how it is truly a vehicle you can Envision your family in or come in and see us at Liberty Buick GMC today and find the best prices on one of the best SUVs made today.

Andrae Bergeron

Content Writer

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