A vehicle is usually the second most expensive item we'll ever purchase in our lifetime. While getting The Family Deal on a new car is great, sometimes we tend to forget about the other costs associated with owning a new vehicle. Things like financing, insurance, gas, state fees, regular … [Read more...] about Highlights From 2015 Kelley Blue Book 5-Year Cost to Own Awards
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Two LaFontaine Dealerships Recognized as GM Green Dealers
The LaFontaine Automotive Group is showing customers its environmental credentials thanks to a new “Green Dealer Recognition” program through General Motors. According to the automaker, both LaFontaine Chevrolet and LaFontaine Cadillac Buick GMC have a proven track record in areas such as … [Read more...] about Two LaFontaine Dealerships Recognized as GM Green Dealers
Kiss The Car Is Back At LaFontaine Chevrolet for 2015
How long could you kiss a car in hopes of winning it - 12 hours? 24 hours? 48 hours? More? LaFontaine Chevrolet and W4 Country 102.9 FM are happy to announce the 5th Annual Kiss The Car contest beginning on February 21, 2015. The rules of the contest are simple – the person who can kiss … [Read more...] about Kiss The Car Is Back At LaFontaine Chevrolet for 2015
Recharged: 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2.0 Electrifies Detroit
When we went to the North American International Auto Show, one of the first vehicles we took a look at what the updated 2016 Chevrolet Volt. It was kind of surreal because 5 years ago I was at the Detroit Auto Show covering the debut of the original Volt. Isn't amazing how quickly time … [Read more...] about Recharged: 2016 Chevrolet Volt 2.0 Electrifies Detroit
9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
When the 2015 North American International Auto Show (known as the Detroit Auto Show in these parts) opens to the public on January 17th, attendees will be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of vehicles that will be on display. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3BTTUYqbY With so many cars, trucks … [Read more...] about 9 Must See Vehicles at the Detroit Auto Show
The GM Supplier Discount For Friends Explained
One of the benefits a General Motors employee has is the ability to share the GM Supplier Discount with their friends and acquaintances. This is done through the GM Supplier Discount for Friends program in which eligible GM employees can offer a great vehicle discount to one friend or … [Read more...] about The GM Supplier Discount For Friends Explained
Bubba’s Test Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
It's been a while, but we're happy to have Bubba from 102.9 W4 Country back once again for a new episode of Bubba's Test Drive. In this episode, Bubba joins Jeremy Sheldon and Robert Halfacre of LaFontaine Chevrolet to learn more about the 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and take it for a test drive around … [Read more...] about Bubba’s Test Drive: 2015 Chevrolet Malibu
GM Ignition Switch Recall: Parts Availability
I've been getting a lot of questions lately from folks who have a vehicle that's a part of GM's Ignition Switch Recall, asking when the parts would be available to fix their vehicle. I wish the answer was as straightforward as the question, however after discussing the issue with LaFontaine … [Read more...] about GM Ignition Switch Recall: Parts Availability
12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank
Here's the reality when it comes to the vehicles our teenagers drive. Too often, budget takes precedence over safety. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting parents don't care about their children's safety. Of course they do. Probably more so than their own. That being said, a recent … [Read more...] about 12 of the Safest Used Cars For Teens That Won’t Break The Bank
GM Announces 6 More Safety Recalls: What You Need To Know
On Friday, June 30, 2014 General Motors announced six more safety recalls involving 7.6 million vehicles from the 1997 to 2014 model years. Three weeks earlier, GM CEO Mary Barra addressed assembled employees and media on the status of the GM Ignition Switch Recall and their plans moving … [Read more...] about GM Announces 6 More Safety Recalls: What You Need To Know