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2012 GMC Acadia Wins Best Retained Value Award

2012 GMC Acadia Wins Best Retained Value Award

The 2012 GMC Acadia has the "Best Retained Value" for SUVs between $35,000 and $45,000 according to the consumer automotive research website Edmunds.com.

Retained value is defined as the projected residual value of a vehicle after five years of ownership, expressed as a percentage of the Edmunds "True Market Value" when sold new. Acadia should expect a 5-year-old vehicle to maintain 46 percent of…

Top Ten Fuel Tips to Live By.

Top Ten Fuel Saving Tips

 

1. Avoid High Speeds
As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.

 

2. Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard
By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%.

 

3. Keep Tires Properly Inflated
Keep tire air…

How to Keep your Car Looking New

How to Keep Your Car Looking New

Our cars reflect our personalities. From a cute lime green bug to a powerful black SUV to a sexy red convertible, what we drive says a lot about who we are. But this good impression can be quickly ruined by a tarnished finish.



"Your car's exterior is constantly being assaulted by all kinds of potentially hazardous substances -- many of which you can't even see," says Glenn…

National Barbecue Month is May!


 


May is National Barbecue Month!

What better way to enjoy the outdoors after a hard day at work, than to get the Barbie lit and the sausages sizzling. It brings family and friends together in a relaxed atmosphere. There's something adventurous about cooking outdoors. Is that why a lot of men have no interest in cooking by traditional indoor methods, but when it moves outside they jump at the chance to get behind the…

Use Your Turn Signals, People!

Use Your Turn Signals, People!

Turn signal
Stop being lazy and start using your turn signal. That's the message of a new study that found that drivers who neglect to use turn signals cause more accidents than distracted drivers.

The Society of Automotive Engineers say that drivers who don't use their turn signals or fail to turn them off are a real problem and the result is about 2 million crashes each year, reports MSNBC…

Top Service Tips Every Women should Live By

At Borcherding Buick GMC we are committed to empowering women with the knowledge and know how when it comes to buying and servicing a vehicle.

Here are some great service tips to live by:


1. To extend the life of your car and avoid costly repairs down the track, have your car serviced at the recommended intervals and keep your service book up to date. Regular servicing makes good motoring sense for safety, performance and…

Finance tips Just for the Woman Buyer

Top Finance Tips 

1. Do your budget and know how much you can afford to spend each month before going to a dealership. 

The Business Managers have a wealth of knowledge and can often show you a more advantageous way of financing your car as well as advise you of what finance packages are available through dealerships. 


2. Understand the difference between a headline interest rate and effective rate of interest. 

The headline interest rate…

Women Car Buying Tips to Live By

Top Buying Tips


1. Do your budget and have a realistic idea of how much you have to spend (including loans and monthly repayments). 


2. List your needs and wants - everything from safety ratings to Bluetooth and iPod connections.


3. Talk to family and friends about cars you're interested in and get their recommendations.


4. Do your homework - research car manufacturers, models, resale value, etc.


5. Always shop around to compare different makes, models…

The Springer School Center is the only area's school and outreach center dedicated entirely to learning disabilities. Borcherding Buick GMC is proud to be a sponsor in this year's Springer Celebration event. Participants will have the opportunity to bid on a brand new set of tires donated by Kim Borcherding among many other items donated by area sponsors. Proceeds will benefit financial aid and community outreach programs. 


The merriment will unfold at the…

Tips for Women: Need to sell Your Car?

Top Selling Tips For Women


Are you looking to sell your vehicle in the near future? Here are a few tips that will help get you started. 

1. You can choose to sell your car privately or through a dealer. 


Privately - It is generally thought that you can get more for your car if you decide to sell it privately, but this takes time as you will need to arrange appointments for people view your…

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