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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…

The GMC Acadia is Big Time in 2024

November 1st, 2023 by

GMC is thinking big with its latest Acadia, slated to arrive in early 2024. The premium mid-size SUV has received a thorough redesign and is now more spacious than ever, with extended third-row cargo space and increased front-row leg room. Complemented by advanced tech and a rich interior design, the 2024 Acadia is the luxurious…

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The History of Buick, America’s Oldest Auto Brand

October 24th, 2023 by

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, a time to toast the incoming year and celebrate all that came before it. While there’s plenty to celebrate after another wonderful year at Gallagher GMC, we may hold off on popping the top-shelf champagne until next winter. That’s when Buick will be celebrating its 125th anniversary.  Buick was founded…

5 Auto Myths that Movies Continue to Perpetuate

October 11th, 2023 by

  Throughout the history of cinema, films have enjoyed a near symbiotic relationship with automobiles. The New Hollywood era of the 1960s popularized the car chase genre, with icons from Sean Connery in Goldfinger to Steve McQueen in Bullit racing through city streets without abandon. From Back to the Future to Ferris Bueller to Mad…

Top 5 Driving Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction 

August 30th, 2023 by
Mature beautiful woman sitting in car looking away while trying new automobile. Portrait of daydreaming mature woman doing drive test of new car. Cheerful smiling lady enjoying driving while looking away.

As drivers, we all have our beliefs and habits on the road that we take for granted. Many of these come from the driving lessons we learned from parents, friends, or driving school instructors. However, not all of these beliefs are necessarily true, or the best practice on the road.  In this blog, we will…

How to Jump Start a Car: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reviving Your Dead Battery

July 31st, 2023 by
Close-up hands of a car mechanic holding the battery jumper wire. He uses battery jumper cables to charge a dead battery.

If your car battery has died, you’re not alone. It’s a common issue that can happen to anyone. Luckily, jump-starting a car is a simple process that can save you from having to call a tow truck or mechanic. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps to jump-start your car safely and easily. …

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