What’s the best family vacation car? Our top 3 picks

What’s the best family vacation car? Our top 3 picks

So you’re road tripping it with the family this summer, but you’re tempted to invest in that new car you’ve been wanting before you make the cross-country trek. Well, here are our top 5 picks for the best family vacation (and family anywhere!) vehicles.

1.    The BuickEnclave. The 2014 Buick Enclave is rated #1 for families by U.S. News & World Report. In their words, “The 2014 Buick Enclave impresses test drivers with its refined handling and classy interior. Those traits, combined with an excellent safety score, make the Enclave highly recommended among affordable midsize SUVs. For having the best combination of factors that appeal to families, we named the Enclave our 2014 Best 3-Row Midsize SUV for Families.”

Attractions include: 9.7 safety rating, powerful V6 engine, smooth transmission, an EPA-estimated 17/24 mpg city/highway, premium cabin, three rows—seats up to 8, standard entertainment system, IntelliLink infotainment system with screen, satellite radio and an optional rear entertainment system.

2.    The Buick Encore. The 2014 Buick Encore is rated #2 in Affordable Compact SUVs by U.S. News & World Report. The Encore’s attractions include an 8.9 safety rating, a stylish cabin, noise cancellation system (completely quiet highway drive), great fuel economy (EPA-reported 25/33 mpg city/highway), comfy and spacious front and back seats, satellite radio and an IntelliLink infotainment system, which features a 7-inch color display. Because the Encore only offers two rows of seats, it’s perfect for families of four.

3.    The GMCTerrain. The 2014 GMC Terrain is rated #6 in Affordable Compact SUVs by U.S. News & World Report. Attractions include a 9.3 safety score, a luxurious, upscale interior, spacious back seats with leg room, high-tech standard features and high-performance V6 engine. The Terrain also offers plenty of high-tech bling, including a rearview camera, a touch-screen stereo, heated mirrors and Bluetooth.

5 Great Car Gifts for Dad

5 Great Car Gifts for Dad

You could get your Dad the hottest Father’s Day gadget this year—a grill-cleaning Grillbot ($99) or you could look a little further, like out in the driveway.

If you don’t want to see one more Father’s Day gift get stuck in the drawer never to see light again, or used only once in a display of appreciation, you could get Dad a gift that’s straight from the heart—something for his beloved car.

Here are just a few Borcherding ideas:

1.    A free service, $39.95 (See our specials here) [link to: 

2.    A free car detailing, What Dad doesn’t love a practical gift and a clean car? Give him something he may not have the time or energy to do himself anymore. (Call our service department--(866) 666-7657)

3.    A new  part he needs to fix his car. (See our parts specials here.)

4.    New wiper blades, just $24.88 with no-cost installation. (See our specials here) 

5.    A cooling system refresh, just $74.95, especially great if he’s been having problems with his AC. It’s just one way to help your cool Dad stay even cooler. (See our specials here).

Happy Father's Day from the Borcherding Buick GMC family!

2013 Encore Receives IIHS, NHTSA Safety Accolades

2013 Encore Receives IIHS, NHTSA Safety Accolades

All five models in luxury brand’s showroom now share IIHS Top Safety Pick designation

DETROIT – The 2013 Encore luxury small crossover brings a smaller footprint and high efficiency to the Buick showroom, but the brand’s newest model maintains the commitment to safety, joining all other current Buicks as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Pick. The Encore with all-wheel drive also received a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
With every model sharing the IIHS designation, Buick is one of just a few brands with a full line of 2013 Top Safety Picks. The Verano, Regal, LaCrosse and Enclave all have a NHTSA 5-star overall rating.
The IIHS tests vehicles to determine occupant protection in front, side, and rollover crashes, and specifically tests seats and head restraints for neck protection in rear impact crashes. To earn a 2013 Top Safety Pick designation, a vehicle must be rated “good” in all four tests.
NHTSA tests for its 5-star safety ratings program include front, side and rollover testing, along with a side pole test simulating a 20-mph side-impact crash into a 10-inch-diameter pole or tree at a 75-degree angle just behind the A-pillar on the driver’s side.
The Encore has 10 standard air bags, a standard Rear Vision Camera and the security of OnStar – a combination unmatched by any competitor. In a rollover crash, sensors in the vehicle deploy standard head curtain air bags prior to impact and leave them inflated for an extended period.
Encore’s advanced body structure is comprised of more than 60 percent high-strength steel that provides a protective safety cage around occupants. Other safety measures include standard four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, panic brake override, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, and a collapsible pedal system that reduces the risk of leg injury.
Available active safety features for the 2013 Encore include Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning, a pair of technologies that use a single forward-looking camera to read traffic patterns and lane markers on the road ahead. Visual warnings and audible tones alert the driver to unsignalled lane changes or a slowed vehicle.

“Safety is a top priority in Buick’s product renaissance, as evidenced by receiving these latest safety accolades for Encore,” said Gay Kent, GM executive director of Vehicle Safety. “Our customers can have confidence in the safety performance of every Buick for sale today.”

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Buick Delivers Best May Retail Sales Since 2005

Buick Delivers Best May Retail Sales Since 2005

Consumers choose more premium features as brand marks 13 straight months of retail sales gains

DETROIT – With an expanded lineup featuring three sedans and two crossovers, Buick posted its best May retail sales in eight years. Led by the 2013 Enclave luxury crossover, Buick retail sales were up 9.9 percent from May 2012, marking 13 consecutive months of year-over-year retail sales gains.  Buick total sales were down 3.1 percent.
Calendar year-to-date retail sales are up 16.9 percent, while total sales are up 16 percent.
Enclave had its best May ever with retail sales of 4,912, up 18.6 percent year-over-year. The redesigned three-row crossover has delivered year-over-year retail sales gains each month since it was introduced last year and is up 27.4 percent year to date.
The all-new Encore luxury small crossover also continues to sell well with 1,974 vehicles delivered in May.
Buick customers are selecting more premium features and colors in the brand’s newest crossover models.
The top two models (1SL and 1SN) for both the Enclave and Encore represent the largest percentage of sales for each vehicle – more than 90 percent for Enclave and more than 50 percent for Encore – with the feature-rich 1SN packaged model spending the least time on dealer lots.
Buick crossover customers are also opting for premium tricoat paints, with the Enclave’s White Diamond and Encore’s White Pearl representing the highest percentage of sales for each model.
“Enclave has be our best-selling model since its introduction in 2007, so it’s no surprise the redesigned model is leading our growth this year,” said Brian Sweeney, vice president of Buick Sales and Service.  “More importantly, we’re seeing demand for the premium trim level models within our crossover line-up, which is indicative of the customer that’s considering Buick today.”
Enclave was recently named a 2013 Total Quality award-winner in the Near Luxury Utility category by Strategic Vision, which examines 155 specific aspects of Total Quality to measure the most meaningful experiences for customers across all automakers.

The Verano luxury sedan also marked its best month of the year in May with retail sales up 9.4 percent over May 2012.

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