All New 2018 Buick Enclave Avenir
The First-Ever Buick Enclave Avenir represents the highest expression of Buick luxury. Exclusive features and styling details elevate and enhance our elegant, modern design and add up to an experience that rewards all your senses.
All Enclave models feature seven-passenger seating in three rows, but the Avenir model gets an available Avenir Chestnut and Ebony interior with seat piping, contrast stitching, and embroidered front headrests. Other unique features include a wood-accented steering wheel, Avenir floormats, and Avenir script sill plates on the front and rear doors.Other standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, an 8.0-inch reconfigurable cluster display, navigation, wireless charging, a dual moonroof, a power-folding third-row, and a 360-degree camera system. The Enclave Avenir also gets Buick’s first application of GM’s rearview camera mirror. Buick said the Avenir comes with extensive active safety tech, including up to 17 radar, camera, and ultrasonic sensors. Available active safety and driver assist tech includes adaptive cruise control, full-speed forward automatic braking, and more.
Contact the team at Sheehan Buick GMC in Lighthouse Point, Florida to learn more.
Spotlight on the 2017 Buick Envision
The Buick Envision is a great option if you’re looking for a compact SUV that feels nimble. The Envision’s stylish exterior and well-styled cabin are appealing, while its value-packed features make for a great driving experience for Boca Raton area drivers.
A 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder gives 252 horsepower and pairs with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. An eight-inch touchscreen, active noise cancellation, and Bose audio are standard features. High-tech features such as a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, and a collision-mitigation system are optional. The Envision seats 5 comfortably and averages 26 mpg with an intelligent twin-clutch all-wheel drive.
Stay connected and confident behind the wheel with available intuitive technology like a Surround Vision Camera and Automatic Park Assist. Smart innovations like an available 4G Wi-Fi hotspot and OnStar† Services personalize, protect and elevate the experience for everyone. Performance includes responsive steering, improved cornering and reduced noise and vibration.
We think the Buick Envision is pretty incredible and you’ll have to see it for yourself. You can view our inventory here. If you’re ready to stop reading and start driving, please contact us at (866) 530-2262 to setup a test drive.
2018 GMC Terrain
The 2018 GMC Terrain is available late 2018. This SUV has been refined on every level.
The all-new 2018 Terrain small SUV gives you the choice between three new turbocharged engines which generate both power and efficiency. A standard Traction Select system allows you to choose how that efficient power is transferred to various road surfaces with up to four available drive modes that deliver increased traction and control.
The all-new 2018 Terrain offers both easy-to-use infotainment and a suite of advanced safety technologies. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto compatibility1 and an 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen provide a familiar interface while available safety technologies like Surround Vision Camera and Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking help keep you aware and in control.
Surround Vision Camera- available on the Denali. Four cameras provide a birds-eye view of your vehicle so you can pull in and out of parking spots with confidence and ease.
EXTERIOR Available LED Headlamps
LED Tail Lamps
Redesigned GMC Grille
Wraparound-style Windows
Muscular Hood
INTERIOR Fold Flat Front and Second Row Seats
Reimagined Center Console
Available Heated Second Row Seats
Contrast Stitching
PERFORMANCE 1.5L I-4 Turbo
Available 2.0L I-4 Turbo
Available 1.6L I-4 Turbo Diesel
Traction Select System
Electronic Precision Shift
SAFETY (Available features) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
Semi-Automatic Parking Assist
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Park Assist
Best Car Apps
It’s an app world. So what are the best car apps available? Depends on what you need but some of our favorites are listed below.
1. Waze
The Waze app provides real-time navigation, calculating traffic, road info even police. It also keeps track of gas prices at gas stations along your route, allowing you to choose the cheapest and save. It’s available for both apple and android users.
2. Parker
Make finding parking easier with the Parker app. It tracks pay for parking spots and makes it easy to pay. It’s available for both apple and android users.
3. Zipcar
If you don’t have a car, rent one cheap with Zipcar. This car sharing service is mixing up the way we use cars.
New Year Car Resolutions
Now that it is a new year, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions. Some of ours are listed below. Share yours with us on Facebook.
1. Explore.
Life is about the journey – the experiences along the way. We want to use our vehicles more to travel and see new terrains.
2. Keep up with tire care.
Worn tires and low pressure can cause blowouts. We want to avoid them by rotating tires and replacing tires when needed.
3. Watch out for blind spots.
Mopeds, motorcycles, and bikes are hard to see. We’re reminding ourselves to keep a watchful eye when on the road.
4. Leave early.
We want to enjoy the ride, not stress over being late. Because of this, we plan to leave early for our appointments and take our time getting there. No speeding for us.
How the First Turn Signal Came to Be
Technology is a building process. We continue to evolve our tech by re-evaluating old tech. That’s how computers and software continue to evolve and that’s how the automotive industry evolved. The first cars were pretty basic. Wheels, an engine, body and some minor electric work. They didn’t have much for safety or entertainment – those evolved overtime. One example of this evolutionary process is the turn signal.
The Evolution of the Turn Signal
Percy Douglas-Hamilton invented and patented a simple pair of hands that attaches to the car in 1909.Florence Lawrence created but did not patent a device that used a pair of arms to signal turns in 1920. Edgar Walz Jr. designed and patented a light with two arrows and a brake light in 1925. Lastly, Joseph Bell created and patented the first electrical device that flashed in the late 1930s.
How long did it take for the turn signal to become a standard feature in a car? Only a few years after Joseph Bell’s invention. In 1939, Buick made the turn signal standard on their vehicles. They were the first car company to do so.
It was just good business.
The Michelin tire company was founded in 1888 by the French brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin. At that time, there were only about 2,200 cars in France and those that owned cars usually used them within city limits. The roads outside of the city lacked signs and assistance. Because of this, few people spent time traveling, which limited tire sales. Andre and Edouard Michelin recognized if they could get people to travel more, it might improve tire sales.
In 1900, the brothers started the Michelin Guide. The early guide promoted the finest of restaurants and hotels to encourage traveling. Early on, the Michelin brothers looked for ways to promote travel beyond the guide too. For example, they made homemade road signs and lists of auto mechanics and gasoline vendors that were on the way to their highly-rated restaurants and hotels.
The plan worked. Not only did the tire company grow but the Michelin Guide did as well, becoming its own recognized entity. In 1926, the guide strictly focused on fine dining and a few years later the guide implemented the three-star system.
You can now find the guide in 24 countries and four continents.
What was that car in Casablanca?
It was a 1940 Buick Model 81C Phaeton. Only 230 Model 81C trunkbacks were made, which means this classic Buick was rare even before being a star in one of the most iconic American films to date.
While Casablanca’s storyline captured audiences, we think the Buick heightened the classiness of Humphrey Bogart’s character, Rick Blaine.
The iconic car went to the auction block back in 2013 and it sold for $380,000. That is one nice chunk of change for a car that is over 70 years old.
Summertime Car Woes
1. It’s too hot for your engine.
If smoke is spewing from the engine, you could be dealing with a coolant leak or low coolant levels. You’ll want to check the engine coolant and engine oil regularly during summer months. Doing so should help you avoid an overheated engine experience.
As a note, when you check coolant levels, always be sure to check them when the engine is cool. Best practice for refilling coolant is to pour a 50/50 ratio of water and antifreeze.
2. The A/C unit is full of hot air.
Your A/C unit might just need a Freon recharge, or it could have a bad working part. Unfortunately, if your A/C unit is not working properly, you’ll need to get it diagnosed.
3. Pop goes a tire.
High heat causes tire pressure to expand, which can cause blowouts. This fact is why you should check tire pressure regularly during the summer months. Following manufacturing suggested tire pressure levels, refill and release air as needed. Suggested psi rates can be found on your tire placard.
Three Car Buying Myths
The internet has a lot of dated car buying tips and tricks floating around. So for June, we figured we would set the record straight in regards to some old car buying myths that still find their way into car buyer minds.
The Hold Back Your Trade-in Myth
Waiting until you’ve already negotiated a sale price with us before you announce you want to trade in your old vehicle is not an advantage. It really just slows up the process. The reason it slows up the process is because before we accept any trade in, we have to inspect it and value it. Also, this trade-in tactic is so common that dealers have a name for it. We call it “parachuting the trade” and because it’s so common we are not surprised when it happens.
The End of the Month Myth
The end of the month will not necessarily get you a better deal. This tactic is based on the idea that dealerships who haven’t met their quota for the month are likely to cut deals to meet that quota. In truth, we are likely to cut deals every day to meet that quota. The internet has changed the game and increased competitiveness in the marketplace. We prefer not to procrastinate.
The Extended Warranties Are Scams Myth
Believe it or not, extended warranties are useful. We don’t sell them just to make money. Car repairs can be expensive and extended warranties exist as a way to protect your investment and minimize car repair expenses. With that said, the usefulness of extended warranties really depend on the driver; they might not be as useful depending on how you intend to drive the car and how long you intend to keep the car. Extended warranties are just something we offer, you don’t have to purchase one.
