Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC

In 1936 Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Olympics, you could buy a new Oldsmobile for $665 and Erv Lehmer's used car dealership in Concord, California got their franchise from General Motors to sell Oldsmobiles. Much has changed in the world since 1936, but the Lehmer family continues to sell GM vehicles in Concord.

Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC

Erv's daughter Carolyn has been around the dealership since she was born. She worked there during the summers when she was still in high school and after college she started full-time. Carolyn says, "I worked in the office, because girls worked in the office in those days. But I became a dealer in 1987." Today she runs the show at Lehmer's Concord Buick-GMC along with her husband Russ Anderson and their son Darren.

Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC

Russ took a winding path into the car business. When he was 18 years old he joined the navy and became an engine man on submarines. He remembers, "I liked GM just because our submarine diesels were 1,600-horsepower GM diesels that were first built for World War II." After leaving the sea he came back to California and joined the fire department.

Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC

He also met his future wife Carolyn at Mel’s Diner (made famous in the movie "American Graffiti".) He would drive used cars from his father-in-law's dealership to his firefighter job and he would often sell the car he was driving to an interested customer. Finally the chief told him to choose between firefighting and the car business, and Russ ended up as a salesman at Lehmer's.

Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC

After seven years at Lehmer's Russ became general manager of another GM dealership in nearby Walnut Creek, spending 21 years there before eventually returning to Lehmer's as general manager.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

The 2011 Buick Enclave

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 12:09 PM

Ride in style and comfort with the 2011 Buick Enclave. This luxury crossover SUV gives room for the family, but does not sacrifice in appearance or class. Three rows of seats with lots of leg room gives the whole family a chance to ride in comfort. A mahogany-inlaid steering wheel and leather seating surfaces are simple comforts that any driver can appreciate.



Call Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC today at 925-685-4481 for more information on the 2011 Enclave, or view more photos of the SUV in this slideshow.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 4:10 AM

 

I love to see the starry flag
That floats above my head.
I love to see its waving folds
With stripes of white and red.
“Be brave,” say the red stripes.
“Be pure,” say the white.
“Be true,” say the bright stars.
“And stand for the right.”

Author Unknown

Friday, June 17, 2011

Don’t Forget Dad!

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 8:46 AM

 

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19th.   What was the best advice you ever received from your Father?  Share it with us!  We’d love to hear it.

Or just enjoy some of these pithy quotes about our favorite dads:

"A new father quickly learns that his child invariably comes to the bathroom at precisely the times when he's in there, as if he needed company. The only way for this father to be certain of bathroom privacy is to shave at the gas station." -- Bill Cosby

"A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again." -- Enid Bagnold

"A father is a guy who has snapshots in his wallet where his money used to be." – Unknown

"My father always told me, 'Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.' " -- Jim Fox

"A father is a banker provided by nature." -- French Proverb

"My father said, 'Politics asks the question: Is it expedient? Vanity asks: Is it popular? But conscience asks: Is it right?'" -- Dexter Scott King

"When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, 'Daddy, will you take me to the zoo?' He answered, 'If the zoo wants you, let them come and get you.'" -- Jerry Lewis

"Small boy's definition of Father's Day: It's just like Mother's Day only you don't spend so much." – Unknown

"By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." -- Charles Wadsworth

Check out more quotations here. 

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

GM Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles now come with free maintenance

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 10:46 AM

 General Motors will now offer two-year, 30,00-mile standard vehicle maintenance package as part of its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program. The no-cost maintenance program includes free oil changes whenever the Oil Life Monitor system says one is needed, tire rotations and multi-point inspections. The announcement, which is now in effect, comes in addition to a one-year, 12,000-mile overall warranty, a five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty and a 172-point inspection. GM will also continue to offer a free trial of OnStar and XM Satellite Radio.

GM sales director Jennifer Costabile says that the move will give customers more for their money, adding that the program "offers our customers an outstanding experience from the moment they drive their Chevrolet, Buick or GMC Certified Pre-Owned vehicle off of the lot." The General hopes that the program will increase the value of the Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program, while also lowering the total cost of vehicle ownership.

Read more: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/13/gm-certified-pre-owned-vehicles-now-come-with-free-maintenance/

Monday, June 6, 2011

Lehmer's GMC Explorer Van Superstore

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 11:39 AM

Buy your luxury Explorer Van from us at GUARANTEED* Lowest Prices. Lehmer's will beat any deal on a new GMC Explorer Van or we will give you 110% of the difference.* We make it easy to purchase from us, at YOUR conversion dealer, Lehmer's GMC Superstore.

Check out the available GMC Savana vans from our online inventory. Whether you want an all wheel drive, a hightop, lowtop or even mobility conversion vans. We have 7 or 9 passenger extended conversions available. Lehmer's has a conversion van that will fit your budget and tastes.

We can help pre-qualify you for your NEW GMC Explorer Savanna in the privacy of your home or office.

You can custom order a special luxury conversion to meet your family vehicle needs and tastes. Whether you want a basic page or the top of the line Limited SE, our professional sales staff will help you on the road to your adventure today with our full line of luxury Explorer conversion vans. The best part is, it never costs extra to order your dream van from Lehmer's Conversion Van Superstore.

While you’re shopping and by some amazing way you find a better price on a new Explorer Van advertised for less by another dealer, we will beat that deal or we will refund to you 110% of the difference!*

Nationally advertised low prices found online must be printed out completely with proof of dealers name, VIN number, model and the offer's expiration date clearly visible.

*110% Refund valid on selling price of van only, including shipping and/or handling charges. Guarantee not valid on competitor demos, misprints, prior model years. Van must be identical make and model. You must present the offer on the Explorer Van given to you by the other dealer and allow us 24 to either beat that price or reject the offer.

Call us today! 1-800-377-8615

Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 7:32 AM

How are you planning to celebrate/ honor Memorial Day weekend?  Is the holiday a chance to barbeque and hang with friends, or is it a more solemn occasion as you remember a loved one?  Share with us!

But no matter how you choose to spend your weekend, we want you to stay safe.  Here are some tips for grill safety this weekend:

  • Keep food covered or refrigerated until ready to be cooked.  Cook meat to 170 degrees Farenheit as a minimum. 
  • Cooking (by any method) of meats (particularly red meat and chicken) at very high temperatures until surface charring occurs can cause cancer causing substances (Heterocyclic Amines (HCA)) to form.   To avoid this, use marinades and turn frequently.
  • Inspect your grill before you ignite to ensure everything is in working order.
  • Don't use a grill indoors including garages, overhangs and canopies.
  • When using a grill, you should use a 10-foot perimeter from anything combustible, including your house.
  • Do not allow children and pets to play near a grill.
  • Only use approved ignition fluids – don't use gasoline to ignite a grill.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose or bucket of sand nearby to douse a grill fire.

These tips are from: http://bbq.about.com/od/grillinghelp/tp/grillsafety.htm

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Join The GM Preferred Owner Program Today!

Posted by Lehmer's Concord Buick GMC on 11:55 AM

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The GM Preferred Owner Program is similar to an Airline Rewards Program – it’s our way of thanking customers like you for your loyalty. There’s absolutely no cost to you, and you’ll earn rewards every time you have your vehicle serviced – as well as any time you buy a new or pre-owned vehicle. 
Simply by signing up you will receive a free soft-cloth car wash, free multi-point inspection, and 250 points to be used towards your next vehicle purchase.  Going forward, you will earn a 5% reward for each dollar spent on Parts and Service. Points can be accumulated or used on your next visit. 

Come by today to receive your Preferred Owner Card!

  • Receive a free soft-cloth car wash
  • Free multi-point inspection
  • 250 points to be used towards your next vehicle purchase
  • Going forward, you will earn a 5% reward for each dollar spent on Parts and Service
  • Points can be accumulated or used on your next visit

Call (925) 566-7364 for more information.

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