Free Spray-In Bedliner or Nerf Bars!

Posted by Tara on May 18, 2012 in Promotions | 0 comments

This weekend only get up to $9000 cash Back on new Silverados and your choice of a free spray in bed liner or nerf bars with each purchase!*

 

 

 

*See dealer for details

Lake Country and the Muskogee K-9 Unit

Posted by Tara on May 16, 2012 in Promotions | 0 comments

Lake Country Chevrolet in Muskogee donated two drug dogs to the Muskogee K-9 unit last year. The dogs are doing fantastic work within the department and are helping keep Muskogee’s streets clean. We are so honored to have been able to donate these two dogs to our hard-working police force. The dogs are named Cash and Honor and are trained to sniff out drugs and work in tandem with the Muskogee K-9 drug unit.

So how does the Muskogee K-9 unit keep our community safe?

The Muskogee Police Department K-9 Unit is comprised of six officers and their K-9 partners, two of which were donated by Lake Country Chevrolet-Cadillac. These officers are assigned to different shifts within the Patrol Division. Most of the department’s dogs are dual-purpose. Their primary mission is K-9 support for officers of the Muskogee Police Department.

K-9 activities include:

• Building Searches
• Area Searches
• Article Searches
• Tracking Searches
• Narcotics Related Searches

The K-9 officers participate in training sessions twice a month and attend advanced training when possible. The K-9 Unit has been frequently requested to perform demonstrations at schools and community functions. The comments received from the public time and time again reflect the positive manner in which the Muskogee Police Department K-9′s are received and the high level of confidence in their ability.

 

Here are some photos of Cash and Honor with their partners

Mother’s Day Gifts For Her Vehicle

Posted by Tara on May 10, 2012 in Her Chevy, Promotions | 0 comments

Moms everywhere spend tons of time in their cars.  They take children to school and sports practices, run errands, buy groceries, drive to and from work and more.  According to research, nine out of 10 moms drive, so why not make her car something she can enjoy in honor of Mother’s Day this weekend?

 

A national survey conducted by Harris Interactive for General Motors found that one in three moms would love to have their car washed and cleaned as a Mother’s Day gift.  Despite all the time moms spend in their cars or SUVs, 21 percent said that they would like a family road trip for Mother’s Day.  If you need other ideas for Mother’s Day, GM has some budget-friendly ideas for your mom’s car:

 

Fill Mom’s car with gas.  Ten percent of mothers surveyed mentioned this.  A fill up or even a gift card for gas for her car or SUV might be a nice surprise.

 

Freshen the air.  If you wash and vacuum her car for her, spend a few extra dollars for an air freshener to keep her vehicle smelling nicely.  Just be sure to choose the scent wisely.

 

Give her some peace of mind.  OnStar FMV, the aftermarket replacement mirror packed with the safety, security, and connectivity services of OnStar is a great Mother’s Day gift option.  The hardware and installation is just $99.99 (through June 16) and subscription plans cost $199 per year for the base package or $299 per year for the premium package.  FMB is compatible with more than 100 million vehicles on the road.  If you mom already has a GM vehicle that is equipped with OnStar you could pay her subscription for a month or a year.

 

Dress up her car.  New seat covers or floor mats, a new leather covered steering wheel, or even having her damaged dash board repaired, replaced, or recovered are small things that can make big impacts on the interior of the car.  Giving Mom a GPS navigation system, remote starter, or satellite radio can beef up her car’s technology and make her errand-running more enjoyable.

 

Most women, moms especially, appreciate the safety and appearance of car accessories rather than those that are performance related.  Mom wants to shuttle everyone to soccer practice in a car that looks nice and is reliable.  Giving her a gift that helps her get from point A to point B in style will make her smile on Mother’s Day. Come in to our Parts Department or Service Center today to order your GM accessories or purchase your mom a full vehicle detail. When she rides around in her newly detailed or accessorized vehicle she will definitely feel the love.

Mother’s Day Giveaway!

Posted by Tara on May 9, 2012 in Her Chevy, Promotions | 0 comments

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and we would like to honor those extraordinary mothers with a special Mother’s Day Giveaway. Entry is simple. Fill out the Rafflecopter entry form below (wait for it to load). You can earn 5 bonus entries for posting a photo on our Facebook wall of you with your Mother’s Day gift. The winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card. Use your gift card to give yourself an extra treat this Mother’s Day.

Also be sure to check out some of the amazing Mother’s Day specials we have going this Mother’s Day weekend as well. Also this Friday and Saturday (May 11th and 12th, 2012) all mothers who come into our dealership (in both service center and sales floor) will receive a long stem rose to take home*.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*While Supplies Last

Mother’s Day Specials

Posted by Tara on May 3, 2012 in Her Chevy, Promotions | 0 comments

 

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to show your appreciation than through a new vehicle. Now through Mother’s Day receive Tag and Title included*** on any vehicle purchase. Simply mention this blog post.

 

Also check out these great deals that any mom is sure to love.

New 2012 Equinox LS starting at $229 mo *

 

New 2012 Tahoe LS starting at $439 mo

 

 

 

*Disclaimer 39 mo lease, 12,000 miles a year, $1,499 due at signing, see dealer for details, for well qualified buyers Stock # 12852

**Disclaimer 39 mo lease, 12,000 miles a year, $4,049 due at signing, see dealer for details, for well qualified buyers Stock # 12763

*** up to $750 max. See Dealer for details!

 

ALL offers expire 5-13-12

Prevent Foggy Headlights

Posted by Tara on May 1, 2012 in Safety, Service | 0 comments

Driving at night can be dangerous.  When driving on dark, winding roads, your vehicle’s headlights are the only things that give you an idea of what the road ahead looks like.  Keeping them clear and working is vital.  When headlights get foggy, they don’t work as well as they should.  With a few simple steps, you can keep your GM vehicle’s headlights crystal clear and bright.

 

Have you ever noticed water on the inside of your vehicle’s headlights?  As the outside temperature drops and the warm headlamps cool off, colder, wetter outside air seeps into the housings.  The headlight housings have a vent at the top and bottom to allow for pressure differences.  If they didn’t, they would crack and fail.  Moisture condenses on the inside of the lens when the clear plastic cover is cooler than the air inside the housing.  It is normal to see some water inside the housing.  When the outside temperature warms up in the morning, the moisture evaporates.

 

Sometimes the cover on the headlight housing doesn’t vent well.  When cars are parked in shady, damp areas or in cool, damp underground parking structures, the moisture collects in larger drops and can even run down the glass and pool inside the housing.  This can be a problem.  GM says that condensation may cover up to 50 percent of the surface of the lens without problems, but if more than that is covered, there is a problem that should be addressed.

 

Unless there is a Technical Service Bulletin for your make and model of vehicle regarding excess condensation on the headlight housing, you are on your own to fix the issue.  First, if there are just droplets, try driving with your vehicle’s headlights on for a couple of hours.  This will force the moisture off and help it to evaporate as the headlights warm up.

 

If there is more than just droplets and there is water pooling inside the housing, you may need to take off the housing and dry it out.  Pour the water off and add a few ounces of rubbing alcohol to the housing, slosh it around a bit, and pour it out.  Repeat this process and then let the housing dry in the sun or inside a warm house in front of a fan.  Make sure the vents on the housing are not clogged with dirt.  Replace the housing.

 

If you still have trouble with condensation or other problems with your headlights and need the help of an expert, schedule an appointment with the certified GM service technicians at Lake Country.  They can help keep the lights on your Cadillac or Chevy shining brightly.

The Chevy Spark- More Than Meets The Eye

Posted by Tara on Apr 30, 2012 in Her Chevy, My Green Vehicle, Sales | 0 comments

Although it is a fraction of the size of some of the largest passenger cars ever, 1973 full-size sedans, the upcoming Chevrolet Spark packs a more than most realize.  Chevy designers are putting much more into small cars than most people expect.

 

Here are some facts that compare the Spark and other subcompacts to 1973 full-size sedans, based on size averages from published data.

 

• At 144.7 inches long and 62.9 inches wide, the Chevy Spark is 50 percent smaller than the average 1973 American full-size sedan.
• New subcompacts like the Chevy Spark are actually six inches taller than that 1973 sedan.
• The new 2013 mini cars and the 1973 full-size cars both use standard 15-inch wheel rims.
• The 2013 subcompact cars have front and ready headroom and front legroom that match the average 1973 American full-sized sedan.

 

How can such a small car have similar passenger room to the 1973 land yachts?  Despite its overall small size, the Spark’s cabin has been designed to eke out as much interior room as possible.  There is 86.3 cubic-feet of room for four occupants, and 11.4 cubic-feet of space behind the rear seats.  These measurements best other popular subcompact cars.

 

Spark is the smallest Chevrolet ever offered in the United States.  Its front-wheel-drive, five-door, four-seat hatchback design is perfect for city dwellers who commute to work.  Its standard 1.2-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder that generates 85 hp and 82 lb.-ft of torque is plenty to power its lightweight 2,269 pounds.  It comes with a choice of standard five-speed manual or the optional four-speed automatic transmission.

 

Although subcompacts like the Chevy Spark may not have a size advantage on 1973 sedans, it makes up for it in fuel-efficiency and technology.  Spark is estimated to get around 40 mpg, which is vastly improved over the best ’73 sedan, which got a dismal 15 mpg at most.  Also, the majority of the technology used in the Chevy Spark was not even a glimpse in designers’ eyes in 1973.  The Spark comes standard with power windows and air conditioning as well Bluetooth, OnStar, USB ports, and a 7-inch diagonal touch-screen.  Safety features, like 10 standard air bags, Hill Start Assist, StabiliTrak, Traction Control, and others were unheard of in 1973 as well.

 

When the Spark debuts this summer, it will be sure to turn heads with its bright colors, including denim, salsa, lemonade, techno pink, and jalapeno.  Though 1973 saw a variety of colors, none were as bright as these.

 

Cars have come a long way in the last 40 years.  Overall, size is shrinking, but interior space and features are at an all-time high.  Look for the Chevrolet Spark this summer at Lake Country.