Auto Finance Terminologies that you should know

When you are in the market for a vehicle to buy or lease, certain terms will be used to describe various financial aspects in the process. It is because of this that our dealership has compiled a list of some of the popular auto finance terminologies that you should know. These include:

  • Creditor – this is a person or organization that lends money. For the case of auto dealership, it is the dealer that offers you a loan or financing incentive to help you buy or lease the vehicle of your choice from their inventory.
  • Creditworthiness – This is the repayment capacity…
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What Do Different Vehicle Safety Ratings Mean?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was created in 1970 with the intentions of reducing the number of people who died on the road. They started doing safety ratings in 1993. The safety ratings are based on how well a vehicle does on a crash test, which will make it easier for people to make informed decisions when they are doing road tests. Every vehicle that is tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will receive a safety rating that ranges from one to five. The higher the safety rating is, the better.

 

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Know How to Jump Start Another Car

To jump start another car, you don’t need to be a pro at it. However, you should ensure that you practice caution when doing it to avoid anything going wrong.

First, you need to have working jumper cables. The jumper cables should also be long enough to reach both the dead car’s battery as well as the working car’s battery. With the jumper cables at hand, make sure that the working car’s engine is off. Put both cars on Neutral gear or Park.

 

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Charging a Car Battery

Your car battery is what powers your car and keeps it going. Your battery will eventually drain and need to be charged. That is why it is important for you to know what to do beforehand. Your car's owner's manual will tell you everything that you need to know about charging your battery. There are specific things that you have to do according to the make and model. You need to make sure that it is safe for you to charge your battery. If you notice a rotten egg smell, then you need to have your vehicle looked…

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Buick Encore GX Exterior Features

The Buick Encore GX is a great car to purchase from us here at Firelands Chevrolet Buick if you're looking for something that's fuel-efficient, easy to maintain, and has plenty of interior space. This article will take a look at the exterior features of this vehicle.

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Toys for Tots Foundation of Huron and Erie County 2021

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The Toys for Tots Foundation of Huron and Erie County  is a wonderful organization where volunteers work hard each year to collect, sort, shop and distribute toys to children in our area.  For many of these children, this is the only Christmas gift they will receive this year.  We were happy to sponsor the Toys for Tots drive with a $2,200 sponsorship from Firelands Buick and the Northern Ohio Buick Dealers.  We also want to thank our customers and employees of Firelands Chevy/Buick for their donations of toys this year. 
 
 
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How Does the Buick Enclave Perform in Norwalk?

The Buick Enclave is a large three-row SUV with the power you need for your day-to-day drives, as well as your next cross-country road trip. At Firelands Chevrolet Buick, we think this is an option that every driver with a family should test drive. Let's look at a few quick stats for the new Enclave.

A 3.6L V6 engine is standard for the entire lineup, allowing the Enclave to create 310-horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. Paired with this engine is a nine-speed automatic transmission

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Buick Encore Safety Features

Buick is committed to making the safest vehicles on the road. To do so, Buick has developed a number of safety features for their Encore model, which is popular with drivers in need of a compact SUV. These include:

-A rearview camera system that provides an additional view behind your vehicle when reversing or parking
-Front and rear parking sensors that warn you if you're too close to something when driving forward or backing up
-Electronic stability control (ESC) and brake assist systems that help reduce the risk of vehicle rollover.
 

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