Friday, June 17, 2011

Don’t Forget Dad!

 

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

 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

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!

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!

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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.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Top 10 Auto Myths Revealed

The editors of MSN Autos have created a list of the Top 10 most popular auto myths. In the following article they address them.

 

Myth 1: Red cars get more speeding tickets. 

Debunked: While they're radiant and retina-shocking, red cars are not more likely to get a speeding ticket, according to the Insurance Information Institute and Insurance Trade Association. This myth is based on an optical illusion: a red car looks as if it is going faster than it is because red is an aggressive color. But a radar gun is color-blind. The only way to avoid a speeding ticket is not to speed. If you have no self-control (we don't either), here are a couple of nifty tips to avoid being nailed by Smokey on your next trip: (1) Travel in a pack of cars to avoid being singled out — let a rabbit speed ahead of you and get the ticket instead; (2) Stay in the right lane whenever possible, because many officers look to the fast lane for speeders.

Myth 2: Driving with the windows open to stay cool saves gas.

Debunked: According to Ford's Driving Skills for Life Web site, the power-robbing effect of air-conditioning compressors is less hurtful than the aerodynamic drag created by speeding down the road with the windows open, especially at highway speeds. Running the air conditioner will sacrifice a few ponies, but the turbulence caused by open windows will require more horsepower, and thus cause the vehicle to consume more fuel to maintain a steady speed. Ford's Web site recommends using the recirculation feature because it is more efficient to cool already cool air from the cabin than outside air. Another nifty tip is to run the vent/fan setting once the cabin cools down.

Myth 3: Letting an engine idle saves fuel.

Debunked: This one may have rung true when carburetors ruled the roost, but not now that fuel injection is the norm. Start-up in most modern vehicles is lean and efficient, and the longer the interval between shutdown and start-up, the greater the fuel savings. Engine-off strategies are prevalent in hybrids for a reason: they improve mileage. Even the all-gasoline 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be using start-stop technology to improve its fuel efficiency.

Myth 4: Hybrid batteries won’t last.

Debunked: Doubters were quick to question the longevity of hybrid battery cells and cite their substantial replacement cost to scare people away from these green machines. Check the warranty card. Manufacturers are offering warranties that start at 80,000 miles and go up from there. Furthermore, the federal government tested battery packs up to 160,000 miles and experienced no issues. Hybrid taxicabs have reported 200,000-plus miles without the need for a battery replacement.

Read the full list of myths at: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/listarticle.aspx?cp-documentid=1155168

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Buick Envision SUV Concept To Be At Auto Shanghai 2011

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The latest concept vehicle from Buick, the Envision SUV will be making an appearance at Auto Shanghai 2011.

"The Envision was developed jointly by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC)," said Shi Hong, Director of Buick Marketing at Shanghai GM. "It introduces the development direction for Buick's future SUV products for the market."

According to Ed Welburn, GM Vice President of Global Design, "The Envision has inherited Buick design DNA and taken the Buick global design language to a new height. It makes a significant statement for Buick styling and technology, and will influence upcoming models from the brand."

Read more: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/18/buick-envision-concept-touches-down-in-shanghai/

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