Three Moving Tips for National Moving Month

May 20th, 2024 by
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May signals the start of National Moving Month, ushering in the busiest period for relocation across the United States. Moving isn’t just a chore; it’s an opportunity for a fresh adventure! Discover our invaluable tips for ensuring a smooth, secure, and worry-free transition! Prep Ahead Moving can seem daunting, but with some prep and planning,…

Celebrating GMC’s William Durant During National Inventors Month

May 1st, 2024 by
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At just 25 years old, William Durant ventured into the vehicle industry in 1886, laying the groundwork for General Motors within two decades. This National Inventors Month, we celebrate Durant, the pioneering founder whose journey epitomizes American resilience and achievement. Early Life of William Durant Before his foray into the automotive realm, William Durant dabbled…

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The Early History of GMC: America’s Original Truckers

April 11th, 2024 by

We take it for granted today. GMC has become so synonymous with American automotive dominance that it’s easy to forget the manufacturer – like so many other twentieth century success stories – began as a modest dream. In this case, it was a dream shared by a pair of brothers, aiming to build the country’s…

A Guide to Changing Your Car’s Air Filter This Spring

March 6th, 2024 by

At long last, Old Man Winter’s icy grip on the Hartford area has begun to weaken. Chances are a familiar urge is returning whenever you key the ignition: the temptation to crank up the speakers, roll down the window and let the spring breeze drift in. And for good reason! Our lungs are due for…

Six Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Special Car Lover

February 13th, 2024 by

It’s the eve of Valentine’s Day – and you’re quickly running out of hours to locate the perfect gift for that special someone. You could always lavish them with roses (dead in a week) and chocolates (gone in less than that) for the umpteenth year in a row. But if your sweetheart is a car…

Five Early Warning Signs You Need New Brakes

January 25th, 2024 by

It’s a brand new year, which unfortunately means your car is now officially one model year older. And with that passing year, your brakes have accumulated another year’s worth of wear and tear. Gaging the the state of your brakes can be tricky, but by staying vigilant for the subtle signals they send you, you…

The Hummer EV Demands Respect

January 16th, 2024 by

On the surface, the Hummer EV appears to be the largest of oxymorons. How could the Hummer, the gas-guzzling behemoth of the road, possibly adapt to a domesticated life of charging stations and EPA-estimated range?  It’s true that the Hummer EV doesn’t stack up with more traditional EVs and hybrids when it comes to efficiency….

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5 Ways to Keep Your Car Smelling Fresh in the New Year

December 22nd, 2023 by

We’re getting set to flip the calendar on another year, meaning your vehicle officially becomes one model year older. But even if a new vehicle isn’t in your 2024 plans, that doesn’t mean your current car can’t smell brand-new. Courtesy of Gallagher GMC, here are five steps you can take to avoid complacency and keep…

We Have Cabin Fever for the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate

December 7th, 2023 by

Rarely has a truck’s interior cabin been mistaken for the type of cabin you’d find in the woods. That the Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate invites the comparison is impressive in itself. The Denali and Ultimate are the Sierra’s top shelf trim types, so it should come as no surprise that the Denali Ultimate excels when…

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Eight Gift Ideas for Car Lovers This Holiday Season

November 28th, 2023 by

With Thanksgiving now in the rearview, the holiday shopping season has begun in earnest. While coming away with the perfect gift can be a challenge, it helps to narrow your choices to a single field of interest. For the avid car lover in your life, adding some gear to their garage is a surefire way…

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