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The 2016 Buick Verano has a lot to offer, especially in the form of optional safety features. When you want a midsize sedan with luxury and comfort, you can't go wrong with the incredibly stylish 2016 Buick Verano. Quality craftsmanship and smooth performance come together to make a sedan with a fun-to-drive attitude and a comfortable space for up to four adults. We'll tell you about the 2016 Buick Verano's optional safety features. more 2016 Buick Verano Engine Specs A quick and responsive engine comes standard under the hood of the Verano, making it a vehicle that is as fun to drive as it is luxurious and comfortable. The natural elegance of the exterior design continues throughout the high-tech interior. Exciting features like a voice-activated navigation system and a versatile infotainment system can take any drive in the Verano to the next level. Read More: Check Out the New 2017 Buick LaCrosse 2016 Buick Verano Available Safety Features On top of the available rear-view camera system and the standard airbags, the 2016 Buick Verano comes with a host of available safety features. Some of the active safety technologies available include Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Side Blind Zone Alert, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. These features are available on the Verano 1SG models and above. Read More: Reasons Why the Verano is the Perfect Daily Commute Each trim level comes with an added level of comfort and convenience. You can find all the available Verano models available in our up-to-date online inventory. Take a moment to schedule a test drive and see for yourself what impressive technologies are available for the lucky driver of a new Verano.

There are some people in your life who you might believe love their car more than their own family, and for those people, car-related gifts are the best. Need an idea for a car-related gift? You've come to the right place. We'll help you come up with the perfect option for your friend who would appreciate a new gadget or item for their vehicle, and you look like the considerate person who bought them something thoughtful. Check out this list of four great car-related gift ideas. more Car Themed Gifts for the Driver in Your Life Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you can use right away. Who needs a new sweater when you could get them a new seat cover? Of course, the following four ideas are cooler than a seat cover, but if you like that idea, you can always get one of those too. In fact, they make seat covers with pads to add lumbar support for drivers with back pain. Think about the possibilities! Seats for Pets: If you know a driver who has a pet, but doesn't like to get the dog hair all over the car, or wants to protect their leather seats, then you should consider getting them a seat for the car! Assuming they let their dog out of a crate in the car, car hammocks for dogs are a great way for them to ride. They can sit in the rear seat, and the cover hangs over the headrests to protect the seats. Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of My Car A Road Kit for New Drivers: If you're buying a gift for someone who has recently gotten their license, a great gift to get them is a homemade car kit! Look for great items like a mini air compressor and jumper cables to help new drivers ensure that they have the tools they need to stay safe on the road. Car Seat Gap Filler If your friend is really tired of losing change and the last fry to the crack between their seat and the center console, then this gift might be a great idea! They make seat gap fillers to keep your car cleaner and make sure you don't lose any belongings in the cracks. Sure, it might not seem like a huge deal, but when it's below zero outside and you drop your house key, you will be glad not to have to search around with your hand in the crack. Read More: Tips for Warming Up your Car Quicker and Easier! Car Seat Cleaning Materials If your driver friend is a bit of a neat-freak, do them a favor and buy them some seat cleaning materials. This is especially great if your friend has leather seats. Special cleaning liquids and soaps are used on car seats, and can really help to keep your car looking spiffy. Check out the professional suggestions for what to use to clean leather or cloth seats and bring it on over. Spring is the perfect time for a clean car!

You can pay a bunch of money to have an emergency kit made for your vehicle, or you can throw together the necessities and keep them in your vehicle for just a few dollars. While we can't stop you from purchasing an expensive kit, we can give you our best suggestions for DIY vehicle emergency kit items and help you feel more confidence as you hit the road. It's important to have all of these items with you inside your vehicle, as we usually don't predict car trouble or an accident. We'll give you our top 5 recommendations for a vehicle emergency kit. more 5 Perfectly Affordable Items for Your Car Emergency Kit Save Money Have All Your Tools Drive With Confidence A Small Blanket Keeping yourself warm is only one of the many uses for a small blanket in your vehicle. Should you be stuck in your car for hours waiting for a tow, you can snuggle up for a nap in this blanket. It is also handy for putting on the ground when you are changing a tire, or wrapping around a sick passenger to keep them comfortable. In the unfortunate event of an injury, the blanket can be used to hold pressure to the affected person's wound. A Gallon of Water Inexpensive and a little chunky, this is the most important item on our list. Clean, filtered water in your vehicle is great for drinking, and can help with an overheating engine. You can pour a little water into your radiator to cool it down. It won't last long, but if you do this, you might be able to reach your destination or a nearby rest stop. Read More: Tips for Warming Up Your Car Some Nonperishable Snacks We all get a little more easily frustrated and anger more easily when we are hungry. If you are caught stopped traffic or are waiting for a tow truck, it's helpful to have a little something to snack on. Things like hard candies, granola bars, nuts, and dried fruit are great options to give your blood sugar a little boost and keep your attitude bright, even in an unfortunate situation. Basic First-Aid Supplies These shouldn't surprise you. In the case of an injured or sick person, you will want to have a few basic items on hand. Pain relievers such as ibuprofen and aspirin can help with minor aches and pains, while other items like, gauze, medical tape, alcohol pads, Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment, and some antacids can come in handy in a pinch. Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats A Flashlight Basically any vehicle trouble is made worse by a lack of light. Nighttime travelling issues can really put a damper on finding a solution. Solve this potential issue by keeping a flashlight, headlamp, and some extra batteries in your emergency kit. Whether you're trying to look at your engine, are helping another driver with car issues, or simply need to find something in the back seat, a light will certainly make life easier.

Buying a Used Car Seat With Expired Date Kids in the car should be sitting in a booster or car seat up until they are 4 ft. 9 in. tall! Did you know that your car seats might even be expired? Whether you simply want to learn more about the important of car seats, or you are thinking of buying a used car seat, read here to learn what you need to know about making sure that your most precious cargo is safe inside your vehicle. We'll give you the tips you need to make the right choice. more Is It Okay to Buy a Used Car Seat? Whether you have a friend who will lend you a seat, or you want to buy a used one to save some money, there are a few aspects to consider. Booster and car seats come with an expiration date for a reason, and there are a few reasons why you might want to purchase a new one. Read More: Quick Tips for Warming Your Car Before buying a used car seat, it's important to know its history. In order to ensure that your car seat is in good working order, you should be aware of who used the car seat and for how long. If you don't know the history of the seat, you can't be 100% sure that the seat is not damaged. A car seat should never be used once the vehicle it was in has been in a crash. Whether the seat was in use when the accident happened, or not, the seat may have been damaged in the impact. If the crash was only a minor one, there is a chance that the seat may still be safe to use. For example, if the accident did not set off the air bags, left the vehicle in safe driving condition, and there were no injuries to the vehicle's occupants, the car seat may still be safe to use. However, if you are questioning the seat's history, it's better to be safe than sorry. Read More: Tips for Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats Car Seat Expiration Dates Info When you are buying a new car seat, the plastic used to make the seat is still new and in good condition. The reason that car seats have an expiration date is because plastic ages and becomes brittle as time goes on. A car seat that has been around for too long or is worn out might not be a safe choice should an accident occur with a child sitting in it. For the safety of your kids, it's important to be aware of the age of the car seat and whether the plastic is safe. Read More: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Families!

Warm Your Car Engine Quicker and Easier Do you find yourself questioning whether it's really necessary to let your car warm up before driving it on cold Wisconsin winter days? Are you wondering if there's a way to warm your car engine quicker and easier? We're here to give you three great tips for warming up your car! Read on to find out how to make the most of your warming time this winter. more Why Do I Have to Warm Up My Engine? When the weather gets cold and snowy, the fluids inside your car's engine get thick and sluggish. In order for your engine to run, you need to get the oil moving so that all the parts can work together. Letting your engine warm up, even just a little, in the winter can make driving a lot easier on your engine. Read More: Getting Bad Smells Out of Car Seats 3 Tips for More Efficient Engine Warming Cars Warm Up While Being Driven While we can't tell you to get into your car and try racing down the street, it's certainly not a bad thing to drive your car while it's warming up. This winter, consider giving your vehicle a minute or two to warm while idling and then drive nice and relaxed for the first few minutes on the road. This will warm your engine much more quickly and can actually be better than idling! Read more: The Buick Verano is the Perfect Daily Commute Idling for More than 5 Mins is Bad! Leaving your vehicle idling for an extended period can frustrate your engine. When in idle, your engine is running on more fuel than it does when it is moving. Because of this, it can decrease your fuel economy and performance over time as your engine loses its ability to be as efficient with less fuel. Remote Start or Block Heaters While the convenience of remote start makes it incredibly easy for vehicles to begin warming up while you are still inside the house, they tend to correlate with people letting their vehicles warm up for 10 minutes or more. Block heaters, an alternative to a remote start, are an affordable way to warm the engine without using up all your fuel or straining your engine. Call Our Service Center!

How Do I Know if My GMC Terrain's Four-Wheel Drive is Working? When the weather gets bad and road conditions are tough, it can make driving safer and make you feel more confident if you have four-wheel drive. So, your vehicle has four-wheel drive, but you are wondering if it's working? What does four-wheel drive even mean? We'll tell you how to test your four-wheel drive! more What Does Four-Wheel Drive Do? Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are different. All-wheel drive uses all four-wheels to drive the car all the time, while four-wheel drive only puts power behind the two wheels that have the best traction while driving. All-wheel drive is a real fuel thirsty way to drive, and four-wheel drive can increase your confidence without using all your gas. So how do you know if your four-wheel drive is working the way it should? Read More: Deep Cleaning Your Vehicle Interior Tips! Test Method One: Use a Tree If you have a tree available, drive your GMC Acadia up so that the front end is touching the tree. There should be no gap, so that you don't do any damage to your front end. Now, hop inside and put your foot on the gas. Have someone stand outside of the car and watch the tires. As you drive into the tree, your tires will try to get traction. If all four wheels of your car are moving, your four-wheel drive is doing its job! Read More: What's New on the 2016 GMC Canyon? Test Method Two: Lift Your Car Either lift your car off the ground using jacks, or take your car into a service center with a hydraulic lift. You don't need your vehicle very high, just enough to get your tires off the ground. Then hit the gas while someone outside the vehicle checks to see if all the tires move. If they are all moving, your four-wheel drive should be working great. Call Our Service Center!

Three Forgotten Fall Maintenance Items Fall is a great time to get caught up on vehicle maintenance that you might have forgotten to do in the spring and summer. Thankfully, the team at Palmen GM is happy to help out by reminding you of some great ways to keep your vehicle running its best for fall. Heading into winter will be less stressful and more exciting with a car that is prepared to handle the road. Read on to find out more! more Fall Has Lots of Rain, Too! Chilly fall days can consist of rain or sleet or sunshine, and in Wisconsin, you never know what you're gonna get! If you didn't change your windshield wiper blades in the spring, this can be a great time to do so. It's always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to potentially scary driving conditions. Check This Out! Millennials Love Ugly Cars? Icy Roads are On the Way! While it may not be that time yet, the icy roads of winter are just around the corner. Fall is a great time to start looking for deals on new tires or snow tires. If you notice that your wheels are getting a little bald, or your tires are older than makes them safe, give us a call. We would love to help you find great new tires to drive with confidence this winter. Read More! The Cadillac ATS Coupe is Perfect for Empty Nesters Wax and Wash It might not be a sunny gorgeous day outside anymore, but giving your car a little TLC before the winter arrives can be a great help in ensuring your paint makes it through the tough winter. Salt from the roads and dirt from the wet weather can really do some serious damage to an unprotected vehicle exterior. Take the extra step and get it cleaned up. You'll thank yourself later. Do you have any extra tips for fall to offer? Leave them in the comments section below, and be sure to give us a call with any questions you may have! We love to help our customers get the help they need to drive a safe and comfortable car all year round. Check Out Our Service Center Specials! Check Out Our Used Car Inventory!

2016 GMC Terrain Features and Specs When it comes to driving home in a new crossover SUV, the possibilities are nearly endless! We've put together a list of three reasons why you should hurry in to test drive the 2016 GMC Terrain. You don't want to drive home in a vehicle that doesn't suit your needs, and we want to help you find the perfect fit! Read on to learn more about the latest GMC Terrain for the 2016 year. more New Features on the 2016 GMC Terrain As far as exterior features go, the new front end on the GMC Terrain gives the vehicle a more modern appeal. Updates include daytime running headlights and optional safety features like Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert being offered on the SLE and SLT trim levels for the first time! A competitive member of the compact SUV segment, the GMC Terrain offers premium cloth seat fabric on the SLE and SLT trims, and even more options for customization on the Denali. New premium colors for the 2016 GMC Terrain include White Frost Tricoat and Crimson Red Tintcoat. READ MORE: 4 Reasons to Choose an SUV Over a Minivan Engine Options for the 2016 GMC Terrain Ecotec 2.4-Liter I-4 Engine: Delivers an estimated 32 mpg on the highway. 3.6-Liter V6 Engine: Puts out a best-in-class 301 horsepower and 272 lb-ft of torque with a towing capacity of 3,500lbs. READ MORE: What's New on the 2016 Buick Verano? Available Colors on the 2016 GMC Terrain

2016 Buick Verano in Kenosha WI Sleek lines and a luxurious interior come together in the 2016 Buick Verano. If you need a sedan that looks and feels great, but doesn't cost an arm and a leg in fuel at the gas station, then the Buick Verano might be the perfect choice! We'll take a minute to share some images of the 2016 model and talk about the newest features. more What We Love About the Verano Engine: Standard 1.4-Liter I-4 Transmission: Standard 6-speed Automatic Horsepower: 180 HP Fuel Economy: 21 mpg city/ 32 mpg hwy Luggage Volume: 14.3 cu. ft. Check This Out! Buick Beat Honda in Initial Quality Ratings! What's Different for 2016? There aren't any huge changes for the 2016 Buick Verano. This small sedan is affordable and luxurious at the same time, making it a popular choice for Americans across the country. The first-row LCD screen works with Buick's Intellilink infotainment software, Bluetooth connectivity, and a USB and auxiliary input. Higher trims offer leather seating, a Bose speaker system, heated front seats, and active safety features like lane-departure warning, side blind zone alert, and rear cross traffic alert. All of these things are features on the 2016 Buick Verano with slight improvements to style and design this year in comparison to the 2015. Don't Forget to Read This! Four Reasons to Choose an SUV Over A Minivan When Can I Get One? If you are interested in test driving a 2016 Buick Verano, you are in luck! We have them in stock and ready to go! Hurry in to be one of the first to drive home in the super stylish and newly arrived 2016 Buick Verano. We look forward to hearing from you soon! Let us know what you think about it in the comments section below!

The limo known as “The Beast” or “Limo One”, is a Cadillac that could probably drive through a war zone with less effort than it takes you to drive to the grocery store. The limo shares almost nothing in common with a standard production car, so just what is the president’s limo made out of? For starters, it has a diesel engine and transmission that you would most likely find in a dump truck or a U-Haul truck. more How Strong is Limo One? It has enough power to obviously get a large vehicle with a heavy payload moving, which means this vehicle has to have more torque than any average vehicle on the road. You could probably use it at a construction site effectively if you added a trailer hitch to it. It’s also more durable than any vehicle you would find there. Its five-inch windows could likely outlast the body of most vehicles. It has 8-inch armor plating and the doors are just as heavy as a Boeing 757 aircraft’s. It also has Kevlar reinforced bus-size tires that can run while flat and it is shut off from the world from the inside so not even chemicals can get in. READ MORE: A Brand New Cadillac Crossover SUV in 2017? Is It Like A Spy Car? In some senses it is, for reasons mentioned above, but it does not have pop-out machine guns as far as we can tell. It does however have enough equipment in the trunk to outfit a small army. It can also seat seven passengers so you can take that army with you. And since seven isn’t always enough, the secret services has made a few other similarly equipped vehicles. Drivers of this mighty steed are trained with police-style evasion techniques and can make this weighty vehicle move like a sports sedan. It could definitely take on a tank, or the zombie apocalypse. In fact, it’s probably an integral part of that pentagon plan for a zombie attack. READ MORE: Does My Car Have Keyless Entry? We may not sell a limo quite like this one, but we have a huge inventory of gorgeous vehicles that are sure to be safe and exciting for you! If you are interested in taking any of them for a test drive, schedule your appointment online or give us a call. We love helping our customers find their perfect car! We look forward to hearing from you!

When you have to worry about driving your family around all the time, there are a large number of things to consider. A minivan is known as the vehicle for families across the country, but many are finding the sporty and versatile convenience of the SUV makes it a great option as well. Today we will tell you 4 reasons to get an SUV instead of a minivan for the family. more You need to cart the kids around. You need space for all their stuff and you need to make sure everyone is comfortable for the next big family road trip. Here are five reasons why you should do it all in an SUV. READ MORE: The Buick Enclave, Perfect for Big Families! 1) Minivans carry the stereotype: Not only will people assume that you are a soccer mom, but there is a good chance that you are one! Choose to drive a vehicle that looks more aggressive, handles more like a car, and offers the space you need without sacrificing your self-esteem. Drive a powerful SUV. 2) SUVs can tow more and carry more: Unless you get a really powerful minivan, chances are that an SUV will be able to tow the family pontoon boat or haul the kids college dorm room materials more easily than a minivan could. Because they are built more like a truck, they are prepared to handle tougher jobs. 3) Large SUVs actually have a truck's engine. They are made to handle tough road conditions with ease and confidence. There are few who feel save in a smaller vehicle on an icy road, but a 2015 GMC Acadia will have you feeling like you could race! Great traction and capability in wintery weather makes the SUV a great choice. All-wheel drive baby! 4) Safety is key. While minivans are pretty safe as far as ratings and precaution goes, it is equally safe to buckle the family into a three-row SUV. They go through the same tests and get excellent ratings that prove they are excellent options for the whole family! READ MORE: Buick Comes Out Ahead of Honda in Initial Quality and Dependability! Still not sure if there is an SUV that is perfect for your family? Give our sales team a call. We'll help you find the right one, at the right price, and take it for a spin. We look forward to hearing from you.

When it comes to packing the family into a vehicle and taking a summer road trip, there are a lot of things to consider. Is there enough space? Is everyone going to be comfortable? Can we even do this? Yes! The answer is yes to all of those questions when you are riding in the 2015 Buick Enclave. Is the Buick Enclave good for big families? We all say yes, and we'll tell you why! more You know you've got a big family when the idea of packing everyone into the car seems a little too crazy to attempt. Whether you have three kids or five, there's room for everyone inside the Buick Enclave with an eight person passenger capacity! Here are some reasons why the Buick Enclave is such a great choice: 1. There's lots of space. Between space for people and cargo space in the back, this little vehicle has room for everyone and all their stuff. Packing the car for a trip was never so convenient and simple! 2. A quiet ride. When you are spending time in a vehicle, there's nothing better than a quiet ride. While the people inside the vehicle may be loud, noise from the road or outside are blocked out of this ultra-quiet cabin. 3. Luxury. Buick is known for being one of the most affordable semi-luxury brands on the market. It's quality materials and easy handling makes the Enclave a great vehicle for those who like to feel the comforts of modern technology and design. 4. A powerful engine. A 3.6-liter V6 engine powers this full-size SUV without sacrificing power. Putting out over 285 horsepower, this engine is ready to carry the family and tow a trailer behind it without complaint. 5. All-wheel drive is available for those who worry about handing tough road conditions. With the all-wheel drive capability of the Buick Enclave, you have nothing to fret about and can drive with confidence no matter what the weather throws your way! There are lots of reasons why you should choose a 2015 Buick Enclave. Be sure to stop in and test drive one today! We look forward to seeing you!